She Grew!

We measured Annie this morning for the first time since her spinal fusion.  She "grew" about 9 inches just by having her spine straightened!  Just prior to surgery Annie was 49 inches tall--down from 54-55" about a year ago.  Her spine had compressed that much in the last year, making her actually lose height.  But today Annie measures about 58 inches tall!  With her spine fused, she should no longer grow any taller in her trunk, just possibly in her legs.  We continue to be amazed at how straight she looks!  Annie is doing relatively well--we just have to stay on top of her pain meds.  We're also still working to get her GI tract fully working and back to normal.  But Annie is talking to us more and is glad to be home!