No Depakote - Day 2

I am really trying not to get ahead of myself here, but I have to say that Raquel is like a new kid. Today is only the second day of her being completely off the Depakote and I've already noticed some very positive things. It's like she's coming out of a fog.

I cannot remember the last time I have seen her so happy, so playful, so content. No behaviors whatsover - just a bunch of smiles. And today Gabby told me that she thinks she's getting her little sister back. :)

I have noticed a big decrease in Raquel's "episodes." In fact, today is the first day I have actually taken her out of the house during the 10am - 11am time slot in months because this is when they are usually the worst. She got a little bit out of sorts at one point, but that was extremely brief and she came right out of it. Strangers didn't approach us to see if we needed help, and we were able to blend in with everyone else at the grocery store. I'm sure this seems pretty trivial to some of you reading this, but to me, it was a pretty big hurdle to cross. Again, trying not to get too encouraged and to take it day by day. I'm just pleased to see positive changes so soon - and hope and pray they continue and that I'll have another happy blog post over the weekend!