Serenity had her ENT appointment on Monday. The doctor wound up finding a piece of a cotton ball shoved up her nose! Crazy girl. We think that she figured since Caydi puts toilet paper up her nose (though not even close to as far up) to stop her bloody noses... that while she had a cold, she figured she'd use a cotton ball to try to stop her nose from running. Smart if you ask me. Anyway, she is fine. No damage done. She did great and didnt even cry.
The doctor then referred her to a Swallowing Specialist for her choking problem. So, I am waiting to hear from that department now. Hopefully that will be soon. We have so many appointments coming up... what is one more?
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
So Much Happening
I am determined to write in here more. I have just been so busy with the holidays, I couldnt keep up.
Anyway...lets see how well I can keep up. My goal is to write several times a week :)
Anyway...lets see how well I can keep up. My goal is to write several times a week :)
CAYDENCE:
She starts back at school on Monday, the 10th. She's very excited! I cant believe her Kindergarten year is nearing an end and my girl will be in the first grade before I know it. She has been such a wonderful help to me with her brother and sister. And she has been working hard with her sister with language skills. Honestly, I dont know what I'd do without her. She's amazing. She had a well check up with her new doctor. Currently she is 40lbs and 43".
LANDEN:
My little boy is almost 5 months old now (on the 19th). He amazes me every day. He has found his feet and loves to play with them which I think it so cute. He is the happiest baby... hardly ever fusses... but he loves to be talked too... ALL the time. At his last check up, he was 13lbs 2oz 21". He is doing great. Trying to sit up on his own, has rolled over a few times from back to belly and he doesnt mind tummy time.
SERENITY:
Where do I start? I am very overwhelmed to be honest. Renny is wonderful and amazing. My girl has a long, rough road ahead of her. She started Speech Therapy in-home via Inland Regional Center... so every Monday and Wednesday she gets 1 hour with her therapist. She's doing good -at least I think so... she is not very clear but she tries... and to me that counts for a lot. She will also be starting Speech Therapy through Kaiser on the 19th.
On the 10th of this month, she goes to ENT to battle a severe sinus infection she has had for over a month that, despite everything we have tried, will not let up and go away. We will also discuss why she keeps choking on food/drink.
On the 18th she will go to Neurology for a second opinion on Cerebral Palsy. If she does not have CP, we will hopefully find out WHAT is going on. She does have Hypotonia and a coordination disorder... but that is as far as we have got.
On the 31st she will start Physical Therapy again and possibly Occupational Therapy as well. And on the 3rd of next month, she goes to Surgery to have a hernia she has above her belly button looked at.
On the 10th of this month, she goes to ENT to battle a severe sinus infection she has had for over a month that, despite everything we have tried, will not let up and go away. We will also discuss why she keeps choking on food/drink.
On the 18th she will go to Neurology for a second opinion on Cerebral Palsy. If she does not have CP, we will hopefully find out WHAT is going on. She does have Hypotonia and a coordination disorder... but that is as far as we have got.
On the 31st she will start Physical Therapy again and possibly Occupational Therapy as well. And on the 3rd of next month, she goes to Surgery to have a hernia she has above her belly button looked at.
ME:
I have been holding up okay. Despite always being busy with my kids and their constant appointments, I am finding time to do things I enjoy also. I have too. Maybe it's selfish... I dont know... but I have to do something to keep myself sane.
My car show season starts up February 6th with my first show being in San Marcos. Dalton's Car Show. It's a monthly show... first Sunday of every month. The San Diego Chapter of my car club, Rebel Stangs, shows up every month, so my chapter will be showing up too. I merged my car club with Rebel Stangs this month and became Chapter President for the High Desert Chapter. It was a great move and I love my RSC Crew in all chapters: High Desert, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Inland Empire. Great group of people!
My cousin will be hitting up the Saturday car shows with me this year, so I wont be alone. Yay! Hoping to add a few new things to my Mustang soon. Going to be selling off my headlights so I can buy new ones... I want to get smoked stock headlights and smoked fog lights. If I can sell my headlights, I will be able to turn around and buy the headlight + fog light set. Also planning on a Mach 1 Chin Spoiler and Upper/Lower/Hood Scoop Billet Grille with Pony Cutout. Then I'll be working under the hood... wont be completely done on the exterior (plan on getting GT side scoops), but close enough. Hope to have enough done by Mustangs at the Queen Mary 15.
Anyway, aside from car shows... I am dealing with a lot of back pain since having Landen. I was also diagnosed with Diabetes (with Hypoglycemia) and I SUCK at controlling it...but I am slowly getting better about it.
I am looking into going back to college soon to finish up and transfer. I have been very depressed over not being in school. I'm a nerd. I love school and I miss my major more then anyone would realize. I am an Anthropology major if you are wondering. I want to transfer out so I can get involved in Museum Studies. I would be so beyond happy if I could work behind the scenes in a museum. I have experience... worked behind the scenes in the Anthro Department at The San Bernardino County Museum. Lord knows, I'd love to go back and work there again. I miss it so much I can hardly stand it. My passion for Anthropology and Archaeology is stronger then ever.
We are also looking into a second car that I can drive up and down the hill so I dont have to drive the Mustang and put miles on her. My Mustang is a daily driver and show car... so it's rough. I think we will try to get a 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar. Yes, a small coupe. I'm VERY picky. They are pretty good on gas and a hatchback, so that works well for my husband who has two jobs, one in which the hatchback will come in handy for his gardening tools. The days I will need the Cougar, he will take the Mustang to work. ...If we cant find a Cougar, we are looking into another Thunderbird....1996 or so like the one we used to have. Either way, we know either of these cars will work great for us and what we need it for so it's all good.
We are also looking into a second car that I can drive up and down the hill so I dont have to drive the Mustang and put miles on her. My Mustang is a daily driver and show car... so it's rough. I think we will try to get a 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar. Yes, a small coupe. I'm VERY picky. They are pretty good on gas and a hatchback, so that works well for my husband who has two jobs, one in which the hatchback will come in handy for his gardening tools. The days I will need the Cougar, he will take the Mustang to work. ...If we cant find a Cougar, we are looking into another Thunderbird....1996 or so like the one we used to have. Either way, we know either of these cars will work great for us and what we need it for so it's all good.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Update!
I am so sorry I have not updated in so long... things have just been crazy around here.
Caydi is doing great in school. Right now she is on Christmas break from December 17th-January 9th. She goes back on the 10th. I have to run over to her friend Alex's house though because he gave her his homework... I think it was a mistake lol... thinking he was doing something sweet by giving her that and not realizing it was homework.
Serenity is now getting Speech Therapy. It's been a struggle to even get to this point. She is learning to sign and speak. She can say (though not all words are clear): Thanks *tank*, Please, Nona, Ma, Daddy, Blue, Red, Bubbles, More, Baba and Baby. Even though not all words are clear and she talks within the 6-9 month old range... the fact is... she is trying and she talks. We are waiting for a formal diagnosis as we dont know if she has Apraxia, Dyspraxia, Dysarthria, and/or Mild Cerebral Palsy. Nevertheless, she will be going to a Special Needs Preschool when she turns 3.
Landen will be 4 months old on the 19th. He is 12lbs 13oz 24". He is trying to roll from back to belly. He smiles ALL the time and is honestly the best baby I could've ever asked for. He only fusses when he is really wet, poopy, tummy ache, gums are bothering him or he wants a baba. He doesnt even fuss when he is tired. Countless times already he has went to sleep without a bottle.
As for me... I'm doing okay. My car show season is over. I only entered my car from September-December this year but I took home three trophies! 2011 will hopefully be just as good! I love going to car shows... gives me something to do and I love it. My kids love it.
Caydi is doing great in school. Right now she is on Christmas break from December 17th-January 9th. She goes back on the 10th. I have to run over to her friend Alex's house though because he gave her his homework... I think it was a mistake lol... thinking he was doing something sweet by giving her that and not realizing it was homework.
Serenity is now getting Speech Therapy. It's been a struggle to even get to this point. She is learning to sign and speak. She can say (though not all words are clear): Thanks *tank*, Please, Nona, Ma, Daddy, Blue, Red, Bubbles, More, Baba and Baby. Even though not all words are clear and she talks within the 6-9 month old range... the fact is... she is trying and she talks. We are waiting for a formal diagnosis as we dont know if she has Apraxia, Dyspraxia, Dysarthria, and/or Mild Cerebral Palsy. Nevertheless, she will be going to a Special Needs Preschool when she turns 3.
Landen will be 4 months old on the 19th. He is 12lbs 13oz 24". He is trying to roll from back to belly. He smiles ALL the time and is honestly the best baby I could've ever asked for. He only fusses when he is really wet, poopy, tummy ache, gums are bothering him or he wants a baba. He doesnt even fuss when he is tired. Countless times already he has went to sleep without a bottle.
As for me... I'm doing okay. My car show season is over. I only entered my car from September-December this year but I took home three trophies! 2011 will hopefully be just as good! I love going to car shows... gives me something to do and I love it. My kids love it.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Catching Up
October 15th was Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day. I was unable to get online because I was babysitting (though more like a possible nanny position). I'd like to get some new ribbon or something to make in rememberance of the babies I have miscarried along the way. Payday!
Anyway, I will finish this later. Caydi and I are going to WinCo while Renny and Landen nap.
Well, I ran into John and Cierra at WinCo. John asked me if I was available next week to come back over to watch the kids. I am, so he is going to talk with me more about it tomorrow. I think I will be gone Wednesday night and Thursday. Plus I get paid tomorrow.
It's a cool job though... basically a nanny position. I love the kids and John is really awesome.
Anyway, I will finish this later. Caydi and I are going to WinCo while Renny and Landen nap.
Well, I ran into John and Cierra at WinCo. John asked me if I was available next week to come back over to watch the kids. I am, so he is going to talk with me more about it tomorrow. I think I will be gone Wednesday night and Thursday. Plus I get paid tomorrow.
It's a cool job though... basically a nanny position. I love the kids and John is really awesome.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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