Our Medical Team -

I am extremely thankful for the numerous professionals who have helped us throughout the years.

*  I think back to being pregnant with Zach and how my obstetrician helped this first time mom through the process.  I think how she made SURE she was there to deliver Jacob because of the experience we had with Zach.

*  The obstetrician who delivered Lizzie.  She cared for me as a "whole patient" during a pregnancy that was rough.

*  The NICU staff who cared for Zach at Carle.  The NICU staff at Provena who cared for Lizzie.

*  The Lifeline professionals who flew Zach to Peoria.

*  The cardiologist, surgeons and entire staff at Saint Francis.

*  The pediatricians who have taken care of your children.

*  Our AWESOME nurse practitioner.  Did I mention she is AWESOME?

*  Our general practitioners.

*  Numerous physician assistants.

*  Pediatric rheumatologist who diagnosed Jacob's JIA and established a plan of care.

*  Sports med professionals.

*  Surgeons

*  My INCREDIBLE neurologist (Did I mention he is INCREDIBLE?) and his INCREDIBLE staff.

*  Our dentists.  Between the 5 of us, we see three different dentist and they all rock!

*  My MOM!  Being a nurse, she gets a lot of the "What do you think I should do" calls!

*  My friend Dee.  She gets a lot of the "What do you think I should do" calls too!  She also gave me shots when Brian wasn't home or didn't want to.

There are more, I am sure.  In addition to this list, I would like to add many of you.  While you may not be a medical care professional, you have provided support for us.  During pregnancies, births, hospitalizations, diagnosis, broken bones, etc, you have  cared for us.  Whether it be a card, watching kids, letting us cry, providing food, or many other things, YOU are part of our medical team that I am thankful for.  Without you, my friends, we may have had our physical bodies provided for, but it would have been a long lonely road.

So, thank you to everyone listed and any one of YOU who has ever cared!  THANKS!!