Update...

It's most likely not an infection -- the quick test at the office indicated nothing icky -- but the lab will test for both bacterial and yeast infections...we should have the results Friday (I am assuming everything is closed on Thanksgiving).

The doctor also felt Jack's belly and said he felt really, really constipated and we're to double his dose of miralax until we achieve loose-to-runny style diapers, to "clean him out".  I can only imagine the look on Jack's teacher's face after she reads my note this morning!

Happy Thanksgiving :)

Thanks for being my friends :)

Love,

Angela

Heading to the Dr.

Jack's got funky smelling pee again.  Another catheter and another round of antibiotics I'm sure.  Will keep you posted!

Random Things...

We had our Wilhelm Thanksgiving at our house this past weekend!  It was a lot of fun and our dinner was yummy!  Pa Pa, Jan, Uncle Ben, Julia, Jack, Morgan, and Jason and I had a good time talking over turkey!  Everyone brought a dish or two and let me tell ya, that was a great thing!  I tried traditional stuffing for the first time and it was great -- good job Pa Pa and Jan (although I know there was a tiff in the kitchen, lol it was worth it!)

Jack has been doing great at school.  He got his "report card" (progress report) and I am SO PROUD!

• Use 20 new words 98%
• Use a greeting/farewell 100%
• Draw a cirlce, square and triangle 73%
• Use non-dominant hand (right) to stabilize objects (books, toys, paper, etc) 100%
• Correctly orient a scissors to paper 93%
• Insert coins into slot 100%
• Independent functional mobility in school environment 70%
• Propel wheelchair 20 feet 33%
• Pull to stand at walker 77%
• Stand independently for 8 seconds 100%
• Use walker for 10 minutes at a time 70%
• Name shapes and colors 71%
• Rote count to 10 41%
• Identify letters in his first name 44%

When we wrote these goals at his IEP meeting I really had no idea he'd be close to mastering most of them within the FIRST QUARTER!  These are goals written for the ENTIRE YEAR!!!  His teachers and the staff at the school are truly angels on earth.  I could not be any happier with his placement or how things are going.  It feels really good to say that, considering how much preparation and planning and worrying went into this transition.

We are heading to Grandma Linda's for Thanksgiving this year.  I am really starting to get in the holiday spirit!  I even pre-planned and printed my black Friday shopping list -- I'll let you know how I make out!!

I hope everyone has a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Feeling Much Better!

Jack is feeling much better after last week's UTI.  He's back at school after being home Wed., Thu., and Fri. last week.  He's still on his antibioitc -- we still have a few days left of that.

Jack's new wheelchair is HERE!!!!  We LOVE it!  He sits so well in it and it has all of the extras we've been waiting for!

I didn't realize just how heavy it would be though.  WOW.  Everyone used to comment on how light his previous chair was -- but since I had no reference I really didn't get it!  It still fits in the back of our van the same way the other one did and I am very thankful for that.

We are in the process of getting a quote on a ramp and new front porch for the front of the house.  It's something we knew we'd be facing and we feel it's time -- especially with this new chair.

Jack is very proud of his new wheels and loves when you tell him "Niiiiiiiiice wheelchair Jack!!!"  Of course this is the same kid who likes when you tell him he has "niiiiiiice teeth" or "niiiiiiice hair" he loves a little attention now and then ; )

Morgan had her 18 month check up last week.  She's doing very well and is on target for her age as far as growth and development.  I am simply not used to "easy" check ups without a list a mile long for the doctor!

  

Here she's modeling her new winter coat!  We were on our way to the library -- where she goes to not be quiet, lol!  Thankfully they have a great kids section with books, toys and blocks.  She makes friends very easily and doesn't let anyone get a word in...we'll have to work on that!  j/k...

Our October Pictures are ready -- lots of fun pirate poses!

Catching up is hard to do!

Oh, I don't know how to say sorry to everyone!  I've been reading my blogs each and every morning...but just haven't had the, I am not even sure what, to post.

Jack's behavior has been really terrible for the past week.  I now know why.  He woke up early this morning and didn't seem to be feeling well.  I decided to keep him home -- and I am glad I did.

I decided to call the pediatrician because we noticed Jack's pee smelled really, really bad and perhaps he has an infection... 

He was really down and out and slept most of the morning.  He woke up and ate, and then at 11 am he had a small seizure lasting about 45 seconds.

Then he was really pale and sickly looking.  They got us in and out at the dr's office and confirmed (via straight cath) he does have an infection.  They are starting him on antibiotics and will call us when the culture comes back for the lab.  I know some of you remember the ordeal back in 2007 when he went round and round with a nasty kidney infection and ended up hospitalized to finally get rid of it!  I really, really hope this is done after one round of meds!

I hope you're all doing well!  I do have so much else to write about -- especially school!  Jack is doing amazingly well and I couldn't be happier with his placement.  (((hugs)) to you all!

A Pirate Invasion! (pics)