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January 6, 2014 By Sarah Halstead

Carsyn & Tigger

Filed Under: Family, Special Needs Tagged With: cerebral palsy, Holoprosencephaly

Carsyn received the Bounce Bounce Tigger for Christmas from his Nana & Poppy. He absolutely loves Tigger. Definitely at the top of his favorite list. The other day I decided to put Carsyn in his Stander, then put Tigger on his tray and take a few pictures. I just love these photos so much. They really capture his personality.

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Carsyn’s smile can light up a room. It is just so sweet. I love him so much!

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We are meeting a new Rehab Doctor on Wednesday. I am going to talk to her about doing a Select Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR). This procedure will be painful and hard work for Carsyn, but I think it will be worth it in the end. I will also be doing some winter cleaning, organizing and donating items we no longer need.

What are you all up to this week?

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  1. laurie damrose says

    January 15, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Adorable pictures.Hope all goes well with the rehab.
  2. Ida P. Krause says

    January 8, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Carsyn seems to really love that Tigger. Of course Tigger is such a fun character. I hope the procedure goes well.
    • Sarah says

      January 9, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you! Yes he sure is fun!
  3. Andi at BringingtheSunshine.com says

    January 7, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    Sarah Kate's rhizotomy was eight years ago this week. Haven't regretted it one single moment.
    • Sarah says

      January 9, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      Awesome. How old was she again? The previous rehab doctor wanted to go ahead with the surgery but the new doctor feels like waiting one more year would be better.
      • Andi at BringingtheSunshine.com says

        January 9, 2014 at 4:49 pm

        It was one week after her third birthday. Her neurosurgeon was one of the few at that time with a long history (almost 20 years then) with the procedure.
        • Sarah says

          January 9, 2014 at 4:51 pm

          Oh okay. See Carsyn is going to be 4 in May and she felt like waiting till he is 5 would be beneficial since right now his brain is still changing a lot. Or something like that. I really need to start recording the doctors appointments because I have a terrible memory. HA!
  4. Dawn Monzu says

    January 7, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    My daughter absolutely LOVED Tigger when she was younger. It's so sweet to see him with it, it brings me back! God bless you and your family and I pray that all goes great! I hope you have a very Happy New Year!
    • Sarah says

      January 7, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Awww. Thank you so much!
  5. Veronica Lee says

    January 7, 2014 at 7:32 am

    Love that smile on his beautiful face. Praying for the procedure to go well.
    • Sarah says

      January 7, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks so much Veronica!
  6. Jasmine P says

    January 6, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    Prayers going out!
    • Sarah says

      January 7, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks Jasmine.
  7. Jenn S (FotoJennic) says

    January 6, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    I've always loved Tigger too. :) Good luck with the SDR meeting and many prayers for the procedure to go well.
    • Sarah says

      January 7, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you so much!
  8. Georgia Beckman says

    January 6, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Love the photos! This week is off to a slow start. I'm in central IL, where we ONLY got 7" of snow, but the howling wind has caused some really big drifts. Today was supposed to be the first day of school after Christmas break but because of the cold & snow, school is canceled. My husband's office is also closed today. So we're staying inside, keeping warm, & feasting on a huge pot of vegetable soup I made yesterday!
    • Sarah says

      January 7, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you. Brrr.. Hope you all are staying warm. Is it Spring yet?
  9. Tamar says

    January 6, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Hope something good can come from the new therapy, praying for a good meeting! His smile is just too precious!!
    • Sarah says

      January 7, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you Tamar. I am excited but nervous.

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I'm Sarah and I am the writer behind this blog. I love sharing recipes, DIY projects, photos and about my everyday life. I married my high school sweetheart Kenny. We have three boys and one baby girl - Dustyn, Carsyn, Prestyn, and Annelyn. Thanks for stopping by, can't wait to get to know you more. Read More…

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