On November 10th, the Wilson family officially became a family of four. Shae arrived quickly on scene (an hour delivery) and has been catching up to James ever since. She is both beautiful and strong - a perfect addition to our little clan.
Shae has been coming along with us to many of James' appointments at ABM, Grandview and a variety of other medical appointments. She soon decided that she would like in on the medical attention as well. Shae developed an infantile hemangioma (also known as a strawberry birthmark) on her right eyelid about 6 weeks after she was born. So, we took her in to see an ophthalmologist who quickly referred us to Sick Kids Hospital. We were encouraged not to panic, as this was an issue that is solvable with medication. The concern was that the hemangioma, if left untreated, might affect Shae's vision. Her eyes were checked and there's no concerns.
So, we didn't panic, but set everything in motion for the Sick Kids follow through. Ali and I were congratulated by the ophthalmologist on our flexibility about the situation. This wasn't our first rodeo.
After our consult at Sick Kids, Ali and I tragically laughed with each other about the result. Shae will be fine with an oral medication. But, over the next year, we have to make 14 trips into Sick Kids Hospital for Shae as they adjust her medication and monitor her response to it. She just had to join the party! Officially a Sick Kids family, we decided to buy the Sick Kids VS shirts and support the campaign.
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