I got a night out with my husbando tonight. We ate out, and then wandered around the book store for an hour and a half! I got 3 books...and a pair of jeans. Not at the book store, but at The Loft. Which, if you like their clothes, $20 off all jeans/trousers right now.
Sweet Adeline will be by tomorrow for part of the day. I think I'll go get her ears pierced. I'm kidding...or am I?
As you can tell, I'm in a pretty silly mood...must be still on a high from getting to eat a FULL HOT MEAL, and look at thousands of books and flip through magazines without once quieting Max. I even perused the DVD section. Borders has a full British TV section...you better believe my Christmas list is going to have a few of those gems on it!
Well, I need to go ahead and finish a load of laundry before I head to bed. But I wanted to offer up this little video...that has made me laugh for a couple of weeks. I don't quite know why, but I just crack up at it. I think I should be Juniece for Halloween.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Aaaaaa-choooo!
We had quite a long day today. It started out at a pediatrician appointment. All was well there. Max is gaining weight, and growing in length. The nutritionist bumped him up on calories again. He's at the 5th percentile in weight, and 70th percentile in height. I'm happy for him to chunk up a bit more before winter, but he doesn't need to get ginormous! We'll start him on a new formula that will have a higher calorie count in lesser volume.
After the peds appointment, we went over to get a bite to eat before his allergy appointment. we hurried down a bowl of noodles and got back in time for our allergy appointment, that went on for another 2 hours. They got all of his medical history, focusing of course, on the allergy side of life.
The nurse came in to do the allergy tests, and after 15 minutes we saw that he was allergic to beef, pork, dogs, and the flu vaccine.
Beef and pork, he's eaten before, but has not had a reaction to. The doctor told us it is likely the gelatin from these that causes problems in Max. When I asked why he didn't react to eating them, or Jello, he said, it wasn't injected into him. Point taken.
Dogs, the dr. said it is likely Max has grown so used to Olive that she doesn't bother him. She does not shed, and being that she is a comfort dog to Max, he saw no reason to get her into a new home. He did say that he would probably have issues with other dogs. We've seen that happen with a friend's dogs before, so now we know.
The flu vaccine was what we went in for. To see what he was allergic to, to hopefully get to the bottom of whether or not he could get the flu vaccine. This was the biggest reaction of them all. The biggest red dot and whelp. The dr. told us that when kids are allergic to eggs (which Max is not.), they do a course of shots, in small increments until the whole dose is given. They will admit him into the E.D. and place an IV before they will give him the vaccine. They will start with a very small dose. If he does okay with that, they will continue on. If he has any sort of reaction, they will quit it there.
There is a risk that he will have a reaction to the vaccine, but it is important to us for him to be protected as well as he can to the flu. But we leave it up to the doctors' discretion as to whether or not he should have it. If not, it's going to be a long winter! But if he can, we will just have to be very cautious, hence the dramatic ER scene. :)
He's back on his allergy meds, and even got another one added onto his list for his itchy eyes.
Days like this exhaust me. They drain all of the energy right out. Telling and re-telling his life story. Remembering the smallest details from 4 years ago. Convincing new doctors that you know what you are talking about, and making sure they are keeping all of it straight.
But, I am good at it. I'm really good at it. Steve and I both are. We're an incredible team.
After the peds appointment, we went over to get a bite to eat before his allergy appointment. we hurried down a bowl of noodles and got back in time for our allergy appointment, that went on for another 2 hours. They got all of his medical history, focusing of course, on the allergy side of life.
The nurse came in to do the allergy tests, and after 15 minutes we saw that he was allergic to beef, pork, dogs, and the flu vaccine.
Beef and pork, he's eaten before, but has not had a reaction to. The doctor told us it is likely the gelatin from these that causes problems in Max. When I asked why he didn't react to eating them, or Jello, he said, it wasn't injected into him. Point taken.
Dogs, the dr. said it is likely Max has grown so used to Olive that she doesn't bother him. She does not shed, and being that she is a comfort dog to Max, he saw no reason to get her into a new home. He did say that he would probably have issues with other dogs. We've seen that happen with a friend's dogs before, so now we know.
The flu vaccine was what we went in for. To see what he was allergic to, to hopefully get to the bottom of whether or not he could get the flu vaccine. This was the biggest reaction of them all. The biggest red dot and whelp. The dr. told us that when kids are allergic to eggs (which Max is not.), they do a course of shots, in small increments until the whole dose is given. They will admit him into the E.D. and place an IV before they will give him the vaccine. They will start with a very small dose. If he does okay with that, they will continue on. If he has any sort of reaction, they will quit it there.
There is a risk that he will have a reaction to the vaccine, but it is important to us for him to be protected as well as he can to the flu. But we leave it up to the doctors' discretion as to whether or not he should have it. If not, it's going to be a long winter! But if he can, we will just have to be very cautious, hence the dramatic ER scene. :)
He's back on his allergy meds, and even got another one added onto his list for his itchy eyes.
Days like this exhaust me. They drain all of the energy right out. Telling and re-telling his life story. Remembering the smallest details from 4 years ago. Convincing new doctors that you know what you are talking about, and making sure they are keeping all of it straight.
But, I am good at it. I'm really good at it. Steve and I both are. We're an incredible team.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sweet and grumpy Adeline...
Although this is how we spent most of the day...Grumpy...
And crying...
This made it all worth it!
Max was again, so excited that Adeline was coming over today, he didn't sleep last night. So he's been especially grumpy this evening. Little guy loves his baby cousin so much. Except for when I let her put her feet on his head. Then his feelings got hurt and he puckered up and cried a good wailing cry for me. Oh dear...
And crying...
This made it all worth it!
Max was again, so excited that Adeline was coming over today, he didn't sleep last night. So he's been especially grumpy this evening. Little guy loves his baby cousin so much. Except for when I let her put her feet on his head. Then his feelings got hurt and he puckered up and cried a good wailing cry for me. Oh dear...
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
BOo!
Halloween is coming up...that means Max's birthday...his 5th birthday is coming up. And I don't have a clue as to what his costume should be.
I don't usually care so much, but we're planning a pretty big shin-dig and I want him to be the coolest dude there! I've been seeing some amazing costumes that incorporate his wheelchair, but I don't necessarily want him to have to sit in his chair the whole night. A great costume Max's therapist came up with today is Max from where the Wild Things Are, in the boat! (The one he sails off to the place where the wild things are.) Maybe we can use his red wagon, and sit him up in a special chair, and make it a boat.
I really would love him to be one a monster...but I can't find a single monster costume for him this year! And Abbey suggested he be an opera singer. But I don't know how we would make that one work!
So...all of you who know Max...let's hear the ideas!
I don't usually care so much, but we're planning a pretty big shin-dig and I want him to be the coolest dude there! I've been seeing some amazing costumes that incorporate his wheelchair, but I don't necessarily want him to have to sit in his chair the whole night. A great costume Max's therapist came up with today is Max from where the Wild Things Are, in the boat! (The one he sails off to the place where the wild things are.) Maybe we can use his red wagon, and sit him up in a special chair, and make it a boat.
I really would love him to be one a monster...but I can't find a single monster costume for him this year! And Abbey suggested he be an opera singer. But I don't know how we would make that one work!
So...all of you who know Max...let's hear the ideas!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Garble Garble...
Oh me oh my...it's raining and cooler outside. It's about stinking time!
It's snowing up in the mountains. Pretty soon that will be a site I'm ready to see go away, but for now, I'm ready for it!
I'm also ready to plan Max's birthday party! Maybe I'll get started on that this week. And I'm also getting excited to move all of my house things into my new house. I've been visualizing where everything will go.
Let's see, what else?
This past week was crazy full. And productive.
We ordered Max's new wheelchair:
Pretty cool huh? We will get it in a couple of months if everything goes through smoothly, which it likely will, because, we got Max back on Medicaid this week! Yippee! It really is going to help so much.
Later in the week I've got to stop Max's allergy meds so we can get an accurate test on the 13th to see if we can find what makes his body freak out with vaccines. I'm not looking forward to the days with extra snot and little guy itchy eyes.
Okay, off to watch more HOUSE episodes before bed. This post is seeming mighty jumbled to me...but maybe it's just my life right now...pretty jumbled!!!
It's snowing up in the mountains. Pretty soon that will be a site I'm ready to see go away, but for now, I'm ready for it!
I'm also ready to plan Max's birthday party! Maybe I'll get started on that this week. And I'm also getting excited to move all of my house things into my new house. I've been visualizing where everything will go.
Let's see, what else?
This past week was crazy full. And productive.
We ordered Max's new wheelchair:
Pretty cool huh? We will get it in a couple of months if everything goes through smoothly, which it likely will, because, we got Max back on Medicaid this week! Yippee! It really is going to help so much.
Later in the week I've got to stop Max's allergy meds so we can get an accurate test on the 13th to see if we can find what makes his body freak out with vaccines. I'm not looking forward to the days with extra snot and little guy itchy eyes.
Okay, off to watch more HOUSE episodes before bed. This post is seeming mighty jumbled to me...but maybe it's just my life right now...pretty jumbled!!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
We'll be home soon...
2 Master Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Garage
This beautiful, 1800 sq. ft. home was lived in for less than 1 year and has all the upgrades including granite countertops, birchwood floors, stainless steel appliances, upgraded carpet & carpet pad, custom blinds, new contemporary light fixtures, and stone-tiled bathrooms. The unfinished basement allows ample room for storage. A private fenced yard landscaped with patio stones and mulch offers maintenance free/ pet friendly living.
And the selling point...
We'll move in November 15th. And we will rent with the option to buy it. And when we buy it, we will put in a stair lift or little elevator for Max. And when we buy it, we will finish the basement and add a bedroom and office, and bathroom.
Oh yeah...and the real kicker about it all...it is less than half a mile from the house we sold a year ago.
;)
Onto other things now...
Steve and I were watching a movie tonight and Max "watched" with us. He was NOT impressed.
Big boy hand...
Big boy feet...
And big boy sweet face...with green marker...from therapy today. Where he decided to color on himself rather than the mirror he was supposed to be coloring on. At least they are washable...don't ask why I haven't washed it off yet. It is just so absolutely pre-schooler looking.
This beautiful, 1800 sq. ft. home was lived in for less than 1 year and has all the upgrades including granite countertops, birchwood floors, stainless steel appliances, upgraded carpet & carpet pad, custom blinds, new contemporary light fixtures, and stone-tiled bathrooms. The unfinished basement allows ample room for storage. A private fenced yard landscaped with patio stones and mulch offers maintenance free/ pet friendly living.
And the selling point...
We'll move in November 15th. And we will rent with the option to buy it. And when we buy it, we will put in a stair lift or little elevator for Max. And when we buy it, we will finish the basement and add a bedroom and office, and bathroom.
Oh yeah...and the real kicker about it all...it is less than half a mile from the house we sold a year ago.
;)
Onto other things now...
Steve and I were watching a movie tonight and Max "watched" with us. He was NOT impressed.
Big boy hand...
Big boy feet...
And big boy sweet face...with green marker...from therapy today. Where he decided to color on himself rather than the mirror he was supposed to be coloring on. At least they are washable...don't ask why I haven't washed it off yet. It is just so absolutely pre-schooler looking.
I love cousins...
Yesterday on my facebook I put my status as needing to get from one end of town to the other in an hour. The following thread is mostly between my two cousins on my page...and it made me laugh so hard, I had to share it here.
We have therapy again this afternoon, but that's all for today. I'll update about yesterday once I'm back home this afternoon. Until then...marvel at the beauty of twins...David and Derek.
Deana today's schedule just got interesting...therapy at 2:00, pediatrician at 4:00, opposite sides of town!via Twitter -
We have therapy again this afternoon, but that's all for today. I'll update about yesterday once I'm back home this afternoon. Until then...marvel at the beauty of twins...David and Derek.
Deana today's schedule just got interesting...therapy at 2:00, pediatrician at 4:00, opposite sides of town!via Twitter -
Helicopter?!
I pledge $5 dollars toward the Max Helicopter Fund
we could sure use a helicopter some days!
and steve would LOVE to drive it!
and steve would LOVE to drive it!
I bet he would!
I will have to out do my brother and pledge $5.50 and a pair of sunglasses for Steve so he can look cool when he flies the helicopter.
YOU SUCK!!!
i will pledge a solid $5.64 and outdo the glasses with vintage helicopter helmet (with nickname of choice spray painted on it) and a hand done military tattoo of choice... just like pack in 'Nam
i will pledge a solid $5.64 and outdo the glasses with vintage helicopter helmet (with nickname of choice spray painted on it) and a hand done military tattoo of choice... just like pack in 'Nam
or back....
whatever
whatever
Well I'm going to throw in, for a limited time, this authentic flight suit worn by W when he landed on the aircraft carrier and the Persian gulf and declared victory in Iraq! Only worn once! That and $7.92
how about this for an upgrade... i will bring back the glasses that derek is no longer offering and...
i will throw in in the "Mission Accomplished" Banner that was used only once...
if you take my offer I will include George W. Bush himself.... thats right the 43rd president... in person.... and depending on political views/options... i can have... Read More him rolled up in the banner...
also, i will pledge an AMAZING $9. 23
i will throw in in the "Mission Accomplished" Banner that was used only once...
if you take my offer I will include George W. Bush himself.... thats right the 43rd president... in person.... and depending on political views/options... i can have... Read More him rolled up in the banner...
also, i will pledge an AMAZING $9. 23
cousins, you have made me laugh my head off this evening!
Well David I never took the glasses out if my offer. But to sweeten the pot I am going to throw in a classic 1977 amc pacer which kind of looks like a helicopter but I added a propeller connected to a bicycle pedaling system. Also included is a pine tree air freshener which may or may not still have scent.
Okay...I guess you've finally pushed her over the edge. I guess I'll sign up tomorrow.
http://www.rotorsoftherockies.com/
http://www.rotorsoftherock
lets get it.... I'd say we are about $838,080 short... but hey... you gotta start somewhere
Do I smell a Max Helicopter Fund Telethon???
I do believe I do....
I will now pledge the mandatory weaponry needed to turn that bad boy into the military helicopter that Max needs to the normal life that every boy dreams (M60D 7.62mm machine... Read More... Read More guns and40 M87 mine canisters)
yeah I googled it
Do I smell a Max Helicopter Fund Telethon???
I do believe I do....
I will now pledge the mandatory weaponry needed to turn that bad boy into the military helicopter that Max needs to the normal life that every boy dreams (M60D 7.62mm machine... Read More... Read More guns and40 M87 mine canisters)
yeah I googled it
Derek Hamilton at 10:59am October 1
For the telethon we could awesome celebs such as burt reynolds and ben affleck and dana carvey. I don't think they are doing much. Also david you are on the governments list now for searching those.
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