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Iowa trip #2

Soaking his casts to make them easier to cut off… first full bath in a WEEK!
Cleaned up and all ready for his appointment (casts are covered with wet towels and plastic bags)
Look at those feet after only ONE cast! Dr. Morcuende was VERY happy with how his feet are responding to the casting!
Enjoying all the new toys at the Clubfoot Clinic
Surprise visit by THE Dr. Ponseti… Shepherd was not quite as excited as I was ๐Ÿ˜‰
Lunch with Lisa and her handsome boys, who kept Shepherd happy by playing “catch- the- ketchup- pack”
After a long day a boy needs some sleep…
Bye bye, Iowa! See ya’ in a week!
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07.15.08 · Uncategorized 33

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  1. sara says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    Fun Times!! Shepherd doesn’t look like he seems to mind the clinic! How’s he doing on the plane? Are you getting some interesting conversations in your travels? Love seeing Lisa’s boys with Shepherd!!

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  2. Anonymous says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    Wonderful progress on cast #1! Hooray!
    I’m so glad that you had a safe trip!
    Have you thought ahead to the fact that Jude and Shepherd might be using their FABs for sword fighting in the near future? ๐Ÿ™‚
    Jenny

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  3. Emy says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:59 PM

    Wow, this is amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing this. Shepard seems to be doing so great! So happy for all of you!

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  4. Wendy says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    Amazing! Thanks for the update and so glad things are progressing so well! Shepherd looks wonderful..what a trooper (you, too!)

    Wendy

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  5. Anonymous says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:03 PM

    Wow, I am so impressed with this procedure. I never read up much on this need as I knew immediately upon seeing my daughter that she was my girl and never looked back. You have a beautiful family and I envy you all the little ones.

    Susan and Kate (CHI list 12)
    Riverview FL

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  6. Andrea says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    Look at the joy on that little boys face. He knows that he will soon run around the yard with the wind in his hair. What a little man. So many changes and still smiling. Beautiful.

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  7. Barbie says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    Oh my gosh look at those feet! One week and what a huge difference!! Yeah for Shepherd.

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  8. mom 2 many says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Those piggies look AMAZING for the 1st casting! I am impressed!!

    Blessings,
    Carla
    eightisenoughfornow. blogspot.com

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  9. Tami says

    July 15, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Hi Stefanie!

    Shepherd’s smile is like a warm ray of sunshine after a cloudy day:-). It’s great that you’re sharing Shepherd’s treatment….very enlightening to those of us who have never had experience with club feet. I am astonished as to the difference in his feet after just one cast!!! Wow! It seems like Shepherd is taking all this pretty much in stride. Way to go!!

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  10. Doreen says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    Shepherd is a great sport! He seems to be always smiling. What a cutie.Happy to hear the cast are working so quickly.

    Doreen in Montreal

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  11. a Tonggu Momma says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    I usually lurk here, but we have a little friend just a few months ahead of you in progress. Thanks for sharing your joy!

    Oh, and can I just say that I LOVE your blog title? One can never say y’all enough!

    Smiles ~ Tonggu Momma

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  12. Michelle says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    WOW! what a difference a week makes. I only have the little boy I watched with club feet to compare with but WOW!

    Shepherd looks so happy. I know you are! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. Terri says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    I have been reading your blog for some time now and I just wanted to say what a beautiful family you have!!! I have also read your adoption journals of all your kiddo’s for the past couple of years so I feel like I know you all!

    Shepherd looks fantastic after his first casts!!!!

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  14. Snowflowers Mum says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:31 AM

    watching this is a true priviledge.

    Thanks for sharing Shepherds Iowa experiences.

    cant wait for the final unveiling!

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  15. Joe and Jane says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    I’m so glad the treatment is working so well! Yippee!!

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  16. Colleen says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:14 AM

    Look at those beautiful tootsie’s . I tell you that little Shepherd is such a doll…I could just eat him up!

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  17. kris says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:15 AM

    WOW. I am absolutely AMAZED!! What a huge transformation in such a short time…

    You must be incredibly tired with all this traveling and trying to get ready to move. Hang in there ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Michelle@Life with Three says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:09 AM

    Wow — I’m glad to hear things are going so well, but even more glad to see how happy Shepherd is! He is smiling from ear to ear in most of those pictures. Can’t ask for anything more than that! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Patricia/NYC says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:17 AM

    WOW!!! What a difference in just ONE week!! FABULOUS!!!! Yay, Shepherd!!

    Do you realize just how many you are helping by sharing this experience with us?!?!

    OH! a Very HAPPY belated bday to you, too! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Prayers continue!!

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  20. Anonymous says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Hi there! I’ve been a faithful viewer of your blog for a few months now, I LOVE your pictures and updates…I have to say, yours is one of the first I visit each morning. ๐Ÿ™‚ Glad to hear Sheperd is doing so well-he’s SUCH a cutie.

    God Bless you!!

    Diane from CT

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  21. Tish says

    July 16, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    WOW!!!!!!!!

    How awesome! Are you liking the weekly travel as opposed to staying there for the summer?

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  22. Linette says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    Wow- I can’t believe the difference after one casting! Truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with us all. Shepherd is just so sweet. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  23. Donna says

    July 16, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    WOWWY! That looks like a lot of change in one week. That’s so wonderful! And to meet THE doctor…what an honor! I am loving following along.

    Donna
    mom to Lena & Macey

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  24. Michelle says

    July 16, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    I can’t imagine how exhausted you must be between packing (YEAH for you, by the way!); traveling back and forth to Iowa; adjusting to a family of 10; and did I mention packing for a family of 10? You look great, though, as does Shepherd. It looks like casting #1 already created a noticable improvement. WOW! I’m praying for safe travels for you all, continued healing for Shepherd and for the patience and energy to get you through the next few weeks. All this, plus the move, cannot be easy to get through without some help from above.

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  25. Rebecca says

    July 16, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    Wow, his feet look amazing, and that is just after 1 cast??? Incredible!! How cool that THE Dr. Ponseti paid Shepherd a visit, too. ๐Ÿ™‚ Cool!

    Praying for you, girlfriend… I know you must be exhausted these days!!!

    Rebecca

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  26. Marcy says

    July 17, 2008 at 2:23 AM

    WOW! Amazing results….I am soooo happy that casting can be done vs. surgery…so awesome. Well, he is just as cute as ever. Glad you guys are starting to find a new normal ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Marcy in KY

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  27. Nicole says

    July 17, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    Look at that improvement already!! I remember the first and second round of casts being the most ‘dramatic’ for us too. So glad the trip is going well and it is SO cool that you have a picture of S with Dr. P!

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  28. Lisa says

    July 17, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    We are sorry that we will not be here this week when you are here! We will look forward to the Monday to follow! Shepherd is such a sweet boy and is blessed to have such a wonderful family. My kids absolutely adore that little man!

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  29. Janelle says

    July 17, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    He is one sweet & gorgeous boy & I'm so thrilled that he's responding well.

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  30. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    i wondered how the other kids would take to their new baby brother No Problem!! looks like love at first sight! Donnie

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  31. The Ferrill's says

    July 17, 2008 at 9:52 PM

    Wow Stefanie! Praise God!
    Maybe he really won’t need that many more castings! Either way, I am fully confident that those beautiful feet will soon be healed!!!!!!!
    I LOVE the pic of the darling brothers below!
    It makes me want to sing praises!!!!!

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  32. The Ferrill's says

    July 17, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    P.S. When will you be coming thru the Ham again? Even if it’s just a stop at a gas station, I must get a real peek at your newest son!!!!!!
    Not to mention a hug for you!!!!!!!

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  33. Heather says

    July 18, 2008 at 5:27 AM

    Shepherd looks like he is doing so well. What a cutie – pie. Just so happy he is in your arms Stef – what a blessed little boy! (and pretty blessed family, too!)

    Love and hugs,
    Heather

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