I'm growing, but not so fast

Cameron had his bi-annual visit to the Endocrinologist this afternoon. The new campus of UPMC Children's Hospital opened last month so we finally got to check it out. I'm still unsure if I like the new procedures, but I have to admit it's a clean open facility. I understand it's a green hospital. I'm not sure what made it green so I did not know what to look for.

Cameron has grown again. I'm giving a detailed list of visit dates and height on each visit.

December 12, 2007 Stimulation test to check rate of pituitary gland
45 1/2"

February 20, 2008 - First day of shots 45 3/4"

June 17, 2008 - check up 47"

December 17, 2008 - checkup, blood work and xrays 49"

June 18, 2009 - check up 50 1/2"

When we met with the doctor in January, 2008 he indicated that Cameron can expect a 3-4" growth the first year and 1-3" additional years. So an almost 5" growth in 1 1/3 years is awesome, with 3 1/2" in 1 year of that. We were very anxious about taking on this treatment. I am currently excited with his progress and happy we decided to do it.

Dr. Gulino decided to increase his daily dose from .8275 to .975 since his growth is starting to slow down. This is the first time we have had to increase the dose since treatment began.

In other news, we are so excited that we can attend Glenn's cousin, Keith's wedding in August. I really like his fiancee and I was a bit bummed that we were not going to be able to attend. Almost 2 weeks ago, Keith called and asked Cameron to serve as his ring bearer. What a thoughtful invitation. We have decided to add in a trip to NYC when we go to the wedding. Glenn will take a week vacation so we can stay Thursday through Monday or Tuesday. Currently, we are planning to come home on Monday but we are not holding ourselves to that time schedule. With my AAA I was able to get a great suite that allows pets for $73 per night. Unheard of. By the pictures on the website and shown here, it looks to be very comfy. I'm happy it has a full kitchen so we can put Cam's meds directly into a fridge and we can prepare some meals in the room. Also, the hotel has a full hot buffet breakfast bar complimentary. Jackpot!!!! Aunt Sharon will be staying at the same hotel so it will be great to know someone nearby. The hotel is about 2 miles from the church. I think the God was watching over us as we planned this trip.