Olivia is doing better. Mornings seem worse, like all the boogeys have moved to her chest and she coughs. If the cough is a good one, it usually ends with throwing up some of the tube feeding she has just gotten. This is usually the only time she is miserable. I think she enjoys the morning steamy showers. I know I do.

Do you like the new backdrop? Halloween is my favorite time of year. I love the fall. And this Halloween will be the best yet! Last year's Halloween was ruined because of the ominous ultrasound that showed Olivia's "differences". This year, Olivia has the best costume thanks to Auntie Morranda. I am so excited for her!

Speaking of Holidays- The VACTERL Network is selling holiday wreaths to raise money for the 2009 conference. Victor and I hope to attend to educate ourselves more on VACTERL and to meet all the fabulous parents who are a source of support for us. The VACTERL Network is a support organization for families who have a child born with VACTERL/VATER or adults with VACTERL. We share resources, tips and information and we hope to help make the journey with VACTERL as easy as possible. These beautiful 24” wreaths come decorated with a red velvet bow and real pine cones. They are individually boxed and shipped UPS directly to the recipient during the third and fourth weeks of November (anywhere in the contiguous U.S.A.) The name and address of the Receiver, the selected message, and the name of the Sender will be printed on Holiday Greetings Stationery and sent with the gift-boxed wreath. Price: $28. If you are interested let me know. Or you can go to the followng website:

http://sites.google.com/site/wreathsforvacterl/Home

I will be sending my order in by 10/24. Thanks guys!