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Monday, April 30, 2012

Randoms

I never know how to start. What do I say? On the rare occasions I leave the house, my head is filled with what I'd like to write. Words and ideas jump around my little brain, then I get home and, nothing. I would love to have time to gather my thoughts and write. Home is not the place for that. ;)

~ The kids finish school in 5 weeks. I'm trying hard not to panic. Summer with Emily and Abby can be tough. We all know that they are not always easy-breezy. I keep hoping they'll out grow all that fussing, but since they are 14, that might not happen.

~ We have been waiting for the program that will get us some help with the girls. It's a long process. Unfortunately, I don't think it will be in place before summer. To say I'm concerned about this is an understatement. I'm trusting that we will have what we need, whatever that is.

~ My new iPad is fun, but not what I thought it would be. I thought I could use it like a lap-top. So far, that isn't the case. I don't like the blog app, and it doesn't work the same online as it does on a PC. I need a laptop. I can't tell Jeff yet, since I just bought this pricey guy. Soon, I'll have to work on that.

~ Easter morning at church with my mom. Cute kiddo's, right?




~ Abby's still struggling with the belly. There are always problems, some worse than others. The new formula is good in every way except one. The potty. My poor girl can not go on this stuff. I don't know why. The doctor doesn't know why. We've given her so much stuff to make her go, her intestines are irritated from it and bleeding a little. I am trying to work on it because I don't want to give up on the formula.

~ I want to find a web designer. It's time to do this blog right.

~ I sent doggy DNA to determine our new puppy's breed. I can't wait to see what she is. I wouldn't be surprised to find Tasmanian Devil/ Honey Badger mix. The girl is a handful. Hopefully, understanding her breed will help us better understand her personality traits.




~ Emily's seizures have been much better controlled by the med increases. She has side effects from the higher dose though. She wakes up often with very blue fingers even though she's not cold. The pediatrician said as long as her mouth wasn't blue too, it's ok. She also has many days that she's not hungry at all. She gets flushed on her face, neck, and arms after her dose at least once a week. We see Neuro this month to review and decide if we are still on the right path.

~ Abby has slept better this week. We gave her sleep medicine 2 days. The first, she stayed up all night crying. The second, she slept all night, but was very sleepy the next day. I haven't given it since because she's slept ok. Thank. You. God.

~ Hannah comes home May 11th. I can't wait.

~ Emily is funny.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A6tjvQigBDI
That's it.

~ The GI Dr. ordered this monstrosity for Abby. They just delivered it. It's a suction machine. I will just tell you, that is NOT what I had in mind when he suggested it. Yuck.




~ We are going to a new church. Yesterday, a greeter took Emily, Sarah, and me upstairs to check in to the middle school class. When she came back down, she ran right in to Abby. She didn't know we had two. That poor woman almost had a heart attack. Seriously, chest grabbed and had to sit down. After her heart rate returned to normal we all thought it was hysterical. It was.

~ May will be a busy month. We have lots of Dr.s appointments and I have more to schedule. Hopefully no surprises.

~ The drain hose of my washing just came out and flooded my laundry room. That ends my blog time. :/

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