Doctor Update

So we were supposed to go to Children's National Medical Center today but that did not happen seeing as a record breaking blizzard was bearing down on our area. We have hopefully rescheduled for next week so that we can get all the information that we need to continue to support our baby boy's health as is necessary. More updates to come as we get them.

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