Dearest friends,Lizzie is now 11 months old, and she's been growing and developing very quickly into an active and mischieveous toddler.
The doctors have informed us that they want to do a cardiac catheterization procedure shortly after her 1st birthday. The purpose is to determine whether she needs to have her shunt replaced so soon, or even for total correction. However, the original target, was for her to be at least 20kg before the open heart surgery. Simon and I are still praying for God's intervention, that Lizzie will grow stronger day by day, and that she will not have to go through anymore operations. We will keep you all updated as the time draws near. Thank you to all our friends and family for the prayers and support - we appreciate every single one!
Lizzie attempting to crawl
Though she's been gaining weight steadily, and her hair developing lovely curls around the nape of her neck - she's still sans teeth! Developmentally she's on track, and she's started to cruise, holding on to the coffeetable, and edge of the playpen. Lizzie often tries to crawl, but after getting up on her fours, she'd change her mind and end up rolling over onto her back.
"Hee" 
"I'm a big girl now"
We give thanks to God daily, for her cheerful nature - this girl loves a good giggle, and seems to really enjoy listening to music. When she hears a rockin' beat - she loves to jump up and down, and wiggle her body around, flapping her arms and shouting out loud!
Munching on the cot
"I can pull myself up now!"
Lizzie also loves to interact with other children and toddlers - she would stare in facination at other crying babies in church. The other week at Lighthouse, one toddler came over and started playing with Lizzie's pram toy - to which Lizzie gave a long stare, and batted the intruding hands away, much to our amusement. Hopefully she will learn to share her toys!
"What r u lookin' at?"
A visit to the physiotherapist last Monday was reassuring, as Lizzie's physiotherapist informed us that he was very pleased with her progress. Her upper arm muscles are a little more developed, and her back and chest muscles have improved as well. Thank God! all those exercises have paid off - though Lizzie might not think so!
For those of you who wonder what kind of physiotherapy Lizzie has to go through - mainly a series of exercises and postures to help strengthen core and limb muscles, and to improve her overall stamina and cardiovascular health. Regular physiotherapy also help's Lizzie to catch up in terms of her physical growth and development. We managed to capture a few pics during the recent session as you can see below...
"Hey, playing with cars on my knees is fun"
"Who's that cute baby? "
"I hate this part!!" 
"No, I mean I hate THIS part" 
" I want my DADDY!!" 
Lizzie being cuddled on Daddy's shoulder post physio :) 
In the past few months Lizzie has been on oral lactulose (Lactus) twice a day, and this has really helped to regulate her bowel movements. We're still slowly weaning her off it, hopefully with enough fruits and veges we can stop the Lactus eventually.
Next month we'll be celebrating the nation's and Lizzie's first birthday - so until then...
God Bless!
Elaine
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