Why do I feel like I am always returning from a lapse in blogging?
Probably because I am.
I am not good at making time to blog.
I should fix that.
Will add it to the list of things to work on ... for now, here's the updates ....
Bugger is blossoming like crazy!
She did well at her T21 Clinic annual visit. The recommendations from the developmental pediatrician were a little easier to swallow this year than last. We were all pretty much on the same page for the most part this year with where Bugger's development is, and she was happy to hear what we are working on and also about the 2-1/2 year old preschool program. I voiced some concerns over sensory issues ... she feels my little Bugger may be slightly more sensitive than her peers, but didn't seem to think it was of huge concern at this point. She however did remark on Bugger's self-directed playing, which I though was a good thing, but apparently we need to work on directed play more.
Bugger has also started a preschool program through Early Intervention. She goes 2 mornings every week, and it takes the place of the Developmental Therapy in the home. She's in an inclusion 2 year old room. It is great for her, since she obviously does not have older siblings and this gives her the environment with peers to model after and play with and learn from. We are 3 weeks in, and she is doing great. She plays on the playground, which she hated prior to this. She is even more chatty than before, and is always singing new songs ... I just wish I knew what she was singing!
And the inclusion preschool program leads in to our next hurdle ... the transition from EI to preschool through our public school system.
We are a couple weeks in to the process of transition, and I have learned more acronyms than I thought I could process, and am starting to wonder if we are sending our little girl to preschool or college! There will be more to follow on this topic as we navigate our way through this process.
Zilla is doing her own form of blossoming too.
She, on a daily basis, makes it a goal to destroy everything in her path.
She is this close to taking steps. She will take 2-3 controlled steps between myself and her father right now, but we are convinced that she will wake up next week on her 1st birthday and will be a walker.
This little one has definitely been an eye opener for me to show me just how laid back and easy going her big sister was/is.
So in my last past I noted that the Buddy Walk was my light at the end of the tunnel. The Buddy Walk was October 2nd, and things here have not calmed down in the least bit, and I see no calm happening until about January or so. Speaking of the Buddy Walk ... our team had a GREAT time this year ... we had about 55 people walk as a team this year, and raised over $15,000 for research at CHOP's T21 Center.
Since then, I also pulled off a small surprise party for the hubby too ... we celebrated his 30th a month early with close family and friends.
Things are going great, hectic, but great.
This weekend will be celebrating Zilla's 1st birthday for the 1st of 4 celebrations.
And I am not making any vows to make sure I check back again soon, since we know how my track record with this thing goes.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Lots to do & Lots of changes
We, here in our little abode, are currently kicking off a huge mess of calendar scheduling chaos. I will be happy to be standing at the end of these two weeks. I will be surprised to see all of the changes that come about as a result of these two weeks too.
We are looking at Bugger's annual visit to the Trisomy 21 Center at the local Children's hospital for an evaluation with the developmental pediatrician and recommendations, a tour of the preschool that Bugger may be starting at next month (as part of a special 2-1/2 year old program in the 3 year old program), discharge from outpatient speech for Bugger (which this momma is none too happy about), mixed in with some doctor appts for momma and poppa bear, and a weekend full of my home party biz. And don't forget the normal mix of therapies on the schedule.
Thankfully the light at the end of it all is our annual Buddy Walk, which we are super excited for! We walk with the other families from our playgroup to support one another. Our team is kicking butt this year in raising funds - it just makes me smile to see how much people just want to help a good cause. The Buddy Walk that we participate in benefits that same Trisomy 21 Center I mentioned above, and the great research they do and care they provide to children with Downs.
I will try to check in during all the chaos when I can, but can't promise anything at this point. I will definitely report back with details as soon as my brain has recovered from it all.
We are looking at Bugger's annual visit to the Trisomy 21 Center at the local Children's hospital for an evaluation with the developmental pediatrician and recommendations, a tour of the preschool that Bugger may be starting at next month (as part of a special 2-1/2 year old program in the 3 year old program), discharge from outpatient speech for Bugger (which this momma is none too happy about), mixed in with some doctor appts for momma and poppa bear, and a weekend full of my home party biz. And don't forget the normal mix of therapies on the schedule.
Thankfully the light at the end of it all is our annual Buddy Walk, which we are super excited for! We walk with the other families from our playgroup to support one another. Our team is kicking butt this year in raising funds - it just makes me smile to see how much people just want to help a good cause. The Buddy Walk that we participate in benefits that same Trisomy 21 Center I mentioned above, and the great research they do and care they provide to children with Downs.
I will try to check in during all the chaos when I can, but can't promise anything at this point. I will definitely report back with details as soon as my brain has recovered from it all.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tough Day Filled With Love
I intended this blog to be a little journal, or record of our little family's events, but this once I need to write about a dear friend.
About a week and a half ago I was sitting down late one night after Hubby's family had just left from a birthday bbq we had, and I saw an email from this wonderful friend. It was not at all what I expected. It was an email stating her son was just diagnosed with Leukemia. Her wonderfully awesome 6 year old son, who made great strides in dealing with Aspergers last year in kindergarten, and was a completely different little boy this year that was looking forward to starting the 1st grade. My jaw dropped. And so did my heart.
No one ever wants to hear of a child having to go through the pain and struggles of cancer ... or any illness for that matter. As a mom it hits very hard. As a friend to this little boy's mom it hit even harder.
My Bugger is in a playgroup with this little boy's younger brother - who also happens to have DS, as do 5 out of 6 kids in our playgroup. We have been to this family's annual pigroast, and to the zoo and aquarium with them, and of course over each others homes for many playgroup dates.
I have seen this little man blossom and change with my own eyes. It was amazing!
I continued to await email updates from my friend nightly on her little man's condition and to hear what the doctors planned to do to help him. I knew it was serious, but I knew this was a strong and God-loving family, and that in the end, this would just be a memory.
Three days later I received the call I was dreading. My friend called to let me know he had lost the battle earlier that day. I had no idea what to say to her in that moment. I just wanted to reach through the phone and squeeze her.
My heart aches for her and for the entire family. They are such good people. They teach all three of their children how good it is to give. And how to be loving. And to be accepting of everyone. They teach the life lessons that many young kids today seem to miss out on for one reason or another. They, as a family, are just wonderful in so many ways.
Today was the funeral. It was rough. But to see the church so full made me feel good - this family will figure out how to move forward with love and support of all of those people. All of their family and friends will be there to help them keep this little boy's memory alive, to help them find the light on the dark days.
I can't even begin to imagine how my friend and her husband feel at this moment. This is a pain that no parent should ever know. It has made me make sure I give Bugger and Zilla more hugs and squeezes. And say I Love You more to them and to the Hubby.
I apologize to any who is reading this for the sad tone, but I needed to share this. I am learning to try not to take people and things for granted, and I hope I can share that with you.
To my friend - you are a wonderful and strong and loving and caring and awesome woman, friend, and mother. Please remember that, and don't ever change that.
About a week and a half ago I was sitting down late one night after Hubby's family had just left from a birthday bbq we had, and I saw an email from this wonderful friend. It was not at all what I expected. It was an email stating her son was just diagnosed with Leukemia. Her wonderfully awesome 6 year old son, who made great strides in dealing with Aspergers last year in kindergarten, and was a completely different little boy this year that was looking forward to starting the 1st grade. My jaw dropped. And so did my heart.
No one ever wants to hear of a child having to go through the pain and struggles of cancer ... or any illness for that matter. As a mom it hits very hard. As a friend to this little boy's mom it hit even harder.
My Bugger is in a playgroup with this little boy's younger brother - who also happens to have DS, as do 5 out of 6 kids in our playgroup. We have been to this family's annual pigroast, and to the zoo and aquarium with them, and of course over each others homes for many playgroup dates.
I have seen this little man blossom and change with my own eyes. It was amazing!
I continued to await email updates from my friend nightly on her little man's condition and to hear what the doctors planned to do to help him. I knew it was serious, but I knew this was a strong and God-loving family, and that in the end, this would just be a memory.
Three days later I received the call I was dreading. My friend called to let me know he had lost the battle earlier that day. I had no idea what to say to her in that moment. I just wanted to reach through the phone and squeeze her.
My heart aches for her and for the entire family. They are such good people. They teach all three of their children how good it is to give. And how to be loving. And to be accepting of everyone. They teach the life lessons that many young kids today seem to miss out on for one reason or another. They, as a family, are just wonderful in so many ways.
Today was the funeral. It was rough. But to see the church so full made me feel good - this family will figure out how to move forward with love and support of all of those people. All of their family and friends will be there to help them keep this little boy's memory alive, to help them find the light on the dark days.
I can't even begin to imagine how my friend and her husband feel at this moment. This is a pain that no parent should ever know. It has made me make sure I give Bugger and Zilla more hugs and squeezes. And say I Love You more to them and to the Hubby.
I apologize to any who is reading this for the sad tone, but I needed to share this. I am learning to try not to take people and things for granted, and I hope I can share that with you.
To my friend - you are a wonderful and strong and loving and caring and awesome woman, friend, and mother. Please remember that, and don't ever change that.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Season 2, Episode 1
Ya know when you are waiting for you favorite show to come back on after months of being forced to sit through horrible tv selections? Yeah, I would like to think that is where we are at in my little corner of the world of blogging.
It's been a while.
A lot has gone on.
Time to regroup.
And by regroup, I mean make some changes ... i.e. try not to be so boring.
First thing, I would like to change my kiddos' names.
Not for real, but here in blogland. I love their names and would never really change them ... besides, I think the hubs might have an issue if I did that.
For now on P1 will be Bugger, and P2 will be Zilla.
Yes, they may be strange names, but they are better than numbers I think.
So it is September, and summer is over. It was a good summer. We managed to get away some, which I really enjoyed. Jersey shore for a week was awesome and relaxing, Smithville for a day was fun, and Myrtle Beach for a long weekend was too short.
But the end of summer means fun things ahead.
Bugger is 2-1/2 now (31 months actually), and we are begining to think about her 3 year old transfer from Early Intervention to Preschool and inclusion vs self-contained and if the district will evaluate her for her best interest and needs or for their own financial interest. We shall see. And the hubby and I are ready to advocate for her and demand whatever she needs.
We have an opportunity to get her in to an inclusion preschool program now. I am excited to see how she does, and what this will mean for the 3 year old transition process. We are not "in" yet, but almost. We have go for the tour and see how she and the school fit together, and then update her IFSP. She will be going 2 days/week 9-11:30. It's going to be strange sending my baby off to school! But I am sure she is going to love it and do just fine.
Zilla is 10 months old now. We're getting so close to her big birthday bash. I am still in denial that this time has just flown by. She's getting around, and in to so much lately. She can get anywhere she wants by either crawling or cruising the furniture, and she looks like she wants to just take off, which makes me super nervous! She is just amazing and tries to be so independent already.
I am going crazy with all the things I am involved with right now. I am on the committee with our local Down Syndrome group for the annual fundraiser. And of course it wouldn't be enough just to be on the committee, I am handling the ads for the program book. And then we have our local Buddy Walk coming up on Oct 2nd. We have formed a team to walk with Bugger's playgroup families. I am currently in the process of tracking down shirt sizes for all of our walkers to make sure we get them in time for the walk. My home party biz is getting ready to take back off for the holiday season which means lots of craft/vendor fairs coming up as well as parties. And the hubby and I are in the process of figuring out the massive remodels we need to do to make our house more functional for all of us.
Fun Fun!
So, we are back ... and I am making a promise to keep things more up to date ... as long as Bugger and Zilla allow me the time and fingers to type.
It's been a while.
A lot has gone on.
Time to regroup.
And by regroup, I mean make some changes ... i.e. try not to be so boring.
First thing, I would like to change my kiddos' names.
Not for real, but here in blogland. I love their names and would never really change them ... besides, I think the hubs might have an issue if I did that.
For now on P1 will be Bugger, and P2 will be Zilla.
Yes, they may be strange names, but they are better than numbers I think.
So it is September, and summer is over. It was a good summer. We managed to get away some, which I really enjoyed. Jersey shore for a week was awesome and relaxing, Smithville for a day was fun, and Myrtle Beach for a long weekend was too short.
But the end of summer means fun things ahead.
Bugger is 2-1/2 now (31 months actually), and we are begining to think about her 3 year old transfer from Early Intervention to Preschool and inclusion vs self-contained and if the district will evaluate her for her best interest and needs or for their own financial interest. We shall see. And the hubby and I are ready to advocate for her and demand whatever she needs.
We have an opportunity to get her in to an inclusion preschool program now. I am excited to see how she does, and what this will mean for the 3 year old transition process. We are not "in" yet, but almost. We have go for the tour and see how she and the school fit together, and then update her IFSP. She will be going 2 days/week 9-11:30. It's going to be strange sending my baby off to school! But I am sure she is going to love it and do just fine.
Zilla is 10 months old now. We're getting so close to her big birthday bash. I am still in denial that this time has just flown by. She's getting around, and in to so much lately. She can get anywhere she wants by either crawling or cruising the furniture, and she looks like she wants to just take off, which makes me super nervous! She is just amazing and tries to be so independent already.
I am going crazy with all the things I am involved with right now. I am on the committee with our local Down Syndrome group for the annual fundraiser. And of course it wouldn't be enough just to be on the committee, I am handling the ads for the program book. And then we have our local Buddy Walk coming up on Oct 2nd. We have formed a team to walk with Bugger's playgroup families. I am currently in the process of tracking down shirt sizes for all of our walkers to make sure we get them in time for the walk. My home party biz is getting ready to take back off for the holiday season which means lots of craft/vendor fairs coming up as well as parties. And the hubby and I are in the process of figuring out the massive remodels we need to do to make our house more functional for all of us.
Fun Fun!
So, we are back ... and I am making a promise to keep things more up to date ... as long as Bugger and Zilla allow me the time and fingers to type.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Let me start with "sorry". I am sorry that it has been 6 weeks since my last update. Eeks! Where has the time gone?
I got a new fancy phone a few weeks back, and have stepped in to the current world of technology on-the-go ... which has taken me away from spending quality time with my laptop. So here I am now making a point to open the laptop and backtrack the last few weeks of accomplishments in our house.
Well P1 is growing in to such a grown little person every day! I look at her some days and wonder where the little baby went. She is doing so well with her development milestones latetly, but we continue to struggle with walking. I know that she will do it in her time and when she is confident to do it on her own, but sometimes it is just very challenging ... on both of us.
She is officially pacifier-free! I let her keep it this long only as a self-soothe-to-sleep thing. After chewing through two paci's while cutting a new tooth, I decided she should be done rather than knowingly giving her a choking hazard. Two weeks of nap and bedtime without it and she is doing awesome! Such a big girl! Or as she is saying these days "So buuuuug!".
And my precious P2 is doing massive amounts of growing herself as well. I still can't believe she is on the verge of turning 6 months old! We are 6 months from her 1st birthday (as well as hubby's 30th) ... I better get to planning!
We now have a proficient roller and pivoter and toy grabber. She is definitly showing interest in any and everything her big sis is playing with, and generally the wonderful big sis doesn't mind sharing with the exception of a few of her most favorite toys (and of course they are ones that I would have never guessed as being off limits ones). Big sis also likes to try to help her little sis to roll over whenever it seems she is stuck on her side - this is done by either shoving her or yanking on her shirt to continue the rolling ... such a big helper!
She looks like she is getting ready for commando crawling any day now. She pumps the one leg, and I am just waiting for her to take off.
Things have been crazy and busy around her in general lately, and sometimes I wonder when the ride is going to come to a stop, but then I know I would be bored if this wasn't all on my plate now. Hubby's job has been keeping him super busy, and I am thankful everyday for him and his job, and that they afford me the opportunity to be home with my little princesses. My home party-biz has been taking off lately and keeping my weekends busy which has presented a "fun" balancing act and also giving the hubby a lot of good quality time with his girls. P2 had her annual IFSP meeting a couple weeks ago which went ... okay. I am a little disappointed with some of the level of services we are able to get right now, but hoping the outpatient therapy we are getting for her through our insurance will continue to help bridge the gap. At our IFSP meeting I was handed this large packet of papers that I need to read through before we start the 3 year old transition process to preschool. That process will kickoff in October so she is ready to go in February ... just what I want to be thinking about over the holidays! For now I will think about our upcoming vacations. I am so excited for both our trips this summer. We generally don't vacation, but actually have two trips planned for this summer! One to the shore for a whole week, and the other to Myrtle Beach for a long weekend with my side of the family - I can't wait to capture all of the memories with the princesses!
I got a new fancy phone a few weeks back, and have stepped in to the current world of technology on-the-go ... which has taken me away from spending quality time with my laptop. So here I am now making a point to open the laptop and backtrack the last few weeks of accomplishments in our house.
Well P1 is growing in to such a grown little person every day! I look at her some days and wonder where the little baby went. She is doing so well with her development milestones latetly, but we continue to struggle with walking. I know that she will do it in her time and when she is confident to do it on her own, but sometimes it is just very challenging ... on both of us.
She is officially pacifier-free! I let her keep it this long only as a self-soothe-to-sleep thing. After chewing through two paci's while cutting a new tooth, I decided she should be done rather than knowingly giving her a choking hazard. Two weeks of nap and bedtime without it and she is doing awesome! Such a big girl! Or as she is saying these days "So buuuuug!".
And my precious P2 is doing massive amounts of growing herself as well. I still can't believe she is on the verge of turning 6 months old! We are 6 months from her 1st birthday (as well as hubby's 30th) ... I better get to planning!
We now have a proficient roller and pivoter and toy grabber. She is definitly showing interest in any and everything her big sis is playing with, and generally the wonderful big sis doesn't mind sharing with the exception of a few of her most favorite toys (and of course they are ones that I would have never guessed as being off limits ones). Big sis also likes to try to help her little sis to roll over whenever it seems she is stuck on her side - this is done by either shoving her or yanking on her shirt to continue the rolling ... such a big helper!
She looks like she is getting ready for commando crawling any day now. She pumps the one leg, and I am just waiting for her to take off.
Things have been crazy and busy around her in general lately, and sometimes I wonder when the ride is going to come to a stop, but then I know I would be bored if this wasn't all on my plate now. Hubby's job has been keeping him super busy, and I am thankful everyday for him and his job, and that they afford me the opportunity to be home with my little princesses. My home party-biz has been taking off lately and keeping my weekends busy which has presented a "fun" balancing act and also giving the hubby a lot of good quality time with his girls. P2 had her annual IFSP meeting a couple weeks ago which went ... okay. I am a little disappointed with some of the level of services we are able to get right now, but hoping the outpatient therapy we are getting for her through our insurance will continue to help bridge the gap. At our IFSP meeting I was handed this large packet of papers that I need to read through before we start the 3 year old transition process to preschool. That process will kickoff in October so she is ready to go in February ... just what I want to be thinking about over the holidays! For now I will think about our upcoming vacations. I am so excited for both our trips this summer. We generally don't vacation, but actually have two trips planned for this summer! One to the shore for a whole week, and the other to Myrtle Beach for a long weekend with my side of the family - I can't wait to capture all of the memories with the princesses!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Awareness, Announcements & Acceptance
Today is 3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day - a day to celebrate all of our wonderfully extraordinary loved ones who were blessed with an extra chromosome. It's also about spreading awareness, and breaking down stereotypes.
Celebrating my little gift of Princess #1, has been the easy part ... it's the spreading awareness that I have struggled with.
I have been very aware of Down Syndrome since as long as I can remember. I had an uncle with Downs who I loved very dearly growing up. I remember being about 7 years old and some boys in the neighborhood called him that horrible "r" word, and I chased them threatening to kick their butts. I learned very early on that the "r" word was a horrible word and a huge insult, and it amazes me how many people still don't understand how degrading that word is. And that brings me to the "awareness" part - people just aren't aware of Downs, and what it truly is.
I want people to know that children with Down Syndrome are not monsters, nor are they ignorantly & blissfully happy all the time, nor are they dumb.
My little Princess is just like everyone else's toddler, it just takes a little longer to teach her body how to move in ways that come naturally for others. She acts just like other 2 year olds - she is picky about her food (throws food that she previously had no problem eating), she is cranky when she's tired, she is happy to get a treat of icecream for dessert, she is excited when she learns something new, she is imaginative and loves to feed us soup she just made in her soup pot with plastic food, she is tired after a long day on the beach, and she loves shopping and the attention she gets from everyone in the store.
Sound like a normal toddler, right?
She just needs a little extra help to figure out how to move her legs to walk and keep her balance at the same time, but I know she is one of the fastest crawlers I have ever seen. And she needs a little extra help to learn how to tell me what she wants, but she can certainly sign very adamantly that she wants to eat, drink, go to sleep, or have her favorite snack - fish ... all of the things that seem important to a toddler!
Now with all of this spouting off and praising of my daughter's skills, I have to admit that it has not always been as easy I am making it sound.
Two years ago when we received confirmation of her positive diagnosis we went through the whole process of getting to a point of acceptance. We have loved her to pieces since day 1, and nothing would ever change that, but we had to come to terms with the reality of her future and ours, (which I don't think we still have fully done 100%) and the struggles that were ahead for all of us. As part of our process, we did not make "announcements" of her diagnosis to everyone because we just didn't want the pity looks. We also were not armed at the time with all of the wonderful info we have now to explain it all to anyone who wasn't all that familiar with Down Syndrome.
So now, here we are 2 years later, and have loved ones who do not know about her diagnosis, unless they have figured it out on their own already. I know the fault lies on us (hubby and me) for not "announcing" it, but it would have been so much easier to have shared back then if there was more understanding and acceptance of Down Syndrome in our society in general.
It days like today - World Down Syndrome Day - that are so important to future parents of children with Down Syndrome, and will hopefully make it easier for them to make the big announcement ... now how can we make this a monthly awareness holiday to really get the awareness and acceptance out there?
Celebrating my little gift of Princess #1, has been the easy part ... it's the spreading awareness that I have struggled with.
I have been very aware of Down Syndrome since as long as I can remember. I had an uncle with Downs who I loved very dearly growing up. I remember being about 7 years old and some boys in the neighborhood called him that horrible "r" word, and I chased them threatening to kick their butts. I learned very early on that the "r" word was a horrible word and a huge insult, and it amazes me how many people still don't understand how degrading that word is. And that brings me to the "awareness" part - people just aren't aware of Downs, and what it truly is.
I want people to know that children with Down Syndrome are not monsters, nor are they ignorantly & blissfully happy all the time, nor are they dumb.
My little Princess is just like everyone else's toddler, it just takes a little longer to teach her body how to move in ways that come naturally for others. She acts just like other 2 year olds - she is picky about her food (throws food that she previously had no problem eating), she is cranky when she's tired, she is happy to get a treat of icecream for dessert, she is excited when she learns something new, she is imaginative and loves to feed us soup she just made in her soup pot with plastic food, she is tired after a long day on the beach, and she loves shopping and the attention she gets from everyone in the store.
Sound like a normal toddler, right?
She just needs a little extra help to figure out how to move her legs to walk and keep her balance at the same time, but I know she is one of the fastest crawlers I have ever seen. And she needs a little extra help to learn how to tell me what she wants, but she can certainly sign very adamantly that she wants to eat, drink, go to sleep, or have her favorite snack - fish ... all of the things that seem important to a toddler!
Now with all of this spouting off and praising of my daughter's skills, I have to admit that it has not always been as easy I am making it sound.
Two years ago when we received confirmation of her positive diagnosis we went through the whole process of getting to a point of acceptance. We have loved her to pieces since day 1, and nothing would ever change that, but we had to come to terms with the reality of her future and ours, (which I don't think we still have fully done 100%) and the struggles that were ahead for all of us. As part of our process, we did not make "announcements" of her diagnosis to everyone because we just didn't want the pity looks. We also were not armed at the time with all of the wonderful info we have now to explain it all to anyone who wasn't all that familiar with Down Syndrome.
So now, here we are 2 years later, and have loved ones who do not know about her diagnosis, unless they have figured it out on their own already. I know the fault lies on us (hubby and me) for not "announcing" it, but it would have been so much easier to have shared back then if there was more understanding and acceptance of Down Syndrome in our society in general.
It days like today - World Down Syndrome Day - that are so important to future parents of children with Down Syndrome, and will hopefully make it easier for them to make the big announcement ... now how can we make this a monthly awareness holiday to really get the awareness and acceptance out there?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Up and Up
I am finally starting to feel like things are looking up! It's wonderful!
Okay, yes, some of that is positive talking to help me see the good side of things ... but I'm getting there.
The quick medical update is that apparently I am FINE. Kidneys are good and clear, and apparently I might just have some muscular strain going on in my lower back. Saw the GI doc and he said all of my labs with him look good other than my Celiac levels - which I knew. I am soooo working on this though! I am really trying to do this again, and eat correctly. He said I need to take better care of myself too - more walking, water and fiber ... so that's the plan. As of this morning I am 2lbs lighter than I was when I started both my pregnancies - woo hoo - and I am hoping the walking, water and fiber will help me keep loosing (35 more until "almost" wedding weight).
So with all of that handled now and I know there is nothing seriously wrong me, I can put that energy I was wasting on to other more productive things ... like the princesses!
The big news is that P1 is finally pulling up to a stand at the couch!!! And she's doing it like a pro! I swear she waits to do things until she knows for sure she can really do them. Just like when she started climbing up the steps ... one day it was 2 steps, the next day it was the full run of 13! She amazes us every day! She will be starting outpatient speech therapy soon, and I can't wait to hear how much more she is going to be telling us!
P2 is growing like a weed. She will be 4 months old tomorrow. We have her 4 month well visit next week, and I am sure she is going to be off the charts with her growth. I think we may be starting cereal soon to help fill her belly up. She's been in her crib in the same room with P1 for about a week now, and doing well with it. Little sad to be thinking about taking the bassinet out of our bedroom, but happy for the hubby and I to have our bedroom back to ourselves again.
Putting this all in writing and recapping the milestones my little princesses are achieving is making me realize just how quickly they really are growing up. I keep thinking about how P1 will be starting preschool next year, and the thought of researching and selecting the right preschool setting for her just seems so overwhelming ... put that is another though for another day.
Okay, yes, some of that is positive talking to help me see the good side of things ... but I'm getting there.
The quick medical update is that apparently I am FINE. Kidneys are good and clear, and apparently I might just have some muscular strain going on in my lower back. Saw the GI doc and he said all of my labs with him look good other than my Celiac levels - which I knew. I am soooo working on this though! I am really trying to do this again, and eat correctly. He said I need to take better care of myself too - more walking, water and fiber ... so that's the plan. As of this morning I am 2lbs lighter than I was when I started both my pregnancies - woo hoo - and I am hoping the walking, water and fiber will help me keep loosing (35 more until "almost" wedding weight).
So with all of that handled now and I know there is nothing seriously wrong me, I can put that energy I was wasting on to other more productive things ... like the princesses!
The big news is that P1 is finally pulling up to a stand at the couch!!! And she's doing it like a pro! I swear she waits to do things until she knows for sure she can really do them. Just like when she started climbing up the steps ... one day it was 2 steps, the next day it was the full run of 13! She amazes us every day! She will be starting outpatient speech therapy soon, and I can't wait to hear how much more she is going to be telling us!
P2 is growing like a weed. She will be 4 months old tomorrow. We have her 4 month well visit next week, and I am sure she is going to be off the charts with her growth. I think we may be starting cereal soon to help fill her belly up. She's been in her crib in the same room with P1 for about a week now, and doing well with it. Little sad to be thinking about taking the bassinet out of our bedroom, but happy for the hubby and I to have our bedroom back to ourselves again.
Putting this all in writing and recapping the milestones my little princesses are achieving is making me realize just how quickly they really are growing up. I keep thinking about how P1 will be starting preschool next year, and the thought of researching and selecting the right preschool setting for her just seems so overwhelming ... put that is another though for another day.
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