Jim Beau had his 2 year check up with Dr. Kays on February 21. We flew down to Orlando on the 20th and I drove to Gainesville with Jim Beau the next day. We visited our favorite playground and Chick-fil-A before heading to our appointment. In the waiting room we ran into another CDH friend, Pearson. His appointment had been moved to the same day as Jim Beau's! It was nice to see Pearson and his Mommy and Daddy.
Jim Beau watching Cars, waiting on Dr. Kays
Jim Beau was very shy at first for Dr. Kays. There were two other doctors in the room that he did not know, so I think that is why he was shy. I think he missed Dr. Dickey, who we loved! Anyway, I tried to get him to say "Go Gators" but he wouldn't. At the end of the appointment we were all talking and all of a sudden Jim Beau yelled "Go Gators!" We all cheered and clapped, which embarrassed him! :) Of course, he warmed up to everyone at the end of the appointment. Dr. Kays says he looks great. The appointment ended with Dr. Kays having to chase Jim Beau down the hall, which just proved to everyone that he is a normal 2 year old! We did a chest xray on our way our, which Dr. Kays said looked perfect.
Jim Beau with Dr. Kays. Love the gator shirt! :)
Disney World was great, as usual. I don't think we will go back for a while. Here is a video of Jim Beau discussing who we saw at Disney.
Here in Virginia we are looking forward to the Washington, DC Parade of Cherubs on April 19. We have our CDH Awareness t-shirts ready! Almost 200 people have signed up for the parade, which will go from the Lincoln Memorial to Capitol Hill. It will be a great time to meet other CDH survivors and their families, as well as raising awareness for CDH and CHERUBS.
