adventures with bella

Last Tuesday Isabella and I ventured to Wilmington to meet with a pediatric surgeon. We are very blessed to live so near one of the best children's hospitals in the nation.

We met the surgeon to discuss treatment/repair of an umbilical hernia defect she's had since birth. We also learned that she has not one but two hernias. The second is located above the bellybutton called an epi-gastric hernia. I'll cut to the chase. She doesn't need surgery now and best case scenario she may never need surgery. The goal is if surgery becomes necessary that she only need one surgery to repair both defects. Are you confused? Simply put, Bella is great and we'll be meeting with Dr. Murphy (who totally reminds me of Mr Rogers) annually for the next several years to keep an eye on things.

Fresh off a trip to see her Ped where she received a few immunizations Bella was naturally a little nervous to be heading to another doctors appointment. (But doesn't she look fabulous?)

Bella wanted so badly to go out a drive this little car. It's unfortunately located on a rooftop so she was left only to dream.

Pediatric hospitals know to have a good selection of books on hand. I didn't even need to break out the stash I'd thrown into my bag. 

The colorful tiled floors were a great distraction for her nerves. It also took us forever to get to where we were going. She insisted on jumping from color to color. Counting all the way.

When we were through we grabbed a quick lunch at Panera. Who thought yogurt in pouches was a good idea?

I never miss an opportunity to hit the trader Joe's in Wilmington. Just three stores down from the Panera. Hmmmmmm Clearly Bella is a fan too. 

By 2PM we were homeward bound and my little adventurer was spent. 

We thank God that all is well with our little girl. We also thank God to have access to such wonderful and specialized care for our children.