September 2003
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| Name: | Mary L. Email: | ||
| Child: | Patrick + 4 | ||
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| Name: | sharyn Email: | ||
| Child: | Kim 12yrs old | ||
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| Name: | Sue | ||
| Child: | Haley | ||
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Yes Haley is still in gymnastics - loving it!! Can't wait til next year when she can do it in the special olympics too!!! It's one of her FAVORITE things to do! And she does awesome headstands. It has been terrific for her. She is double jointed lots so she's very nimble. We do have to work on balance with her (she's very flat footed) so not only does she have fun, she's workin' those muscles and balance too! |
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| Name: | steff | ||
| Child: | olivia(5) | ||
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Haley you are such a sweet cuz. You sound so mature for a 12 year old.ENJOY your cuz.... SUE!!! Is haley still in gymnastics? Olivia will start in 2 weeks. I am going to co-teach the class as I used to work there and they need an extra hand for that class. THIS WAY it'll be free for her too. COOL HUH??? Olivias nutritionist is very concerned about her weight. She actually gained 2 pounds in the 6 weeks since she started with her. SCARY. I followed her suggestions to the tee. So since we have seen her again about 2 weeks ago I started to have Olivia outside ALL the time. We are doing along with her 30 minute walk every day, skateboarding. She LOVES to go out with Kyle in the morning before school and skateboard on her belly. It's great cause shehas to REALLY use those tummy muscles to keep her head up and her legs from scraping on the ground. Any suggestions of activities that your children like to do that are slightly aerobic would be highly appreciated. ROBIN so you have a great weekend that I am completely jealous of and you don't post about it???HUH.... 2 morrow I am going to the Mattel outlet by my house .we live right by the mattel headquarters, and shop like crazy. Its the best you guys and Liv is DYING for a dollhouse and a NICE doctors kit for her birthday in Nov.. Linda are you still busy as all get out? RO whats the next step? What type of patients are you looking to care for? In november I am taking a web page design class. COOL HUH?? My dad is sending me as he wants me to run his website and create a new one for his business. Can't start back to school till Jan for my child life program so I must keep myself busy. Thursday I am going to school to help the kids paint Starry Night in the kindy class.One thing I love about their school is that it is an arts magnet and they are exposed to many musicians(the l.a philharmonic comes to play a couple times a year) the kids learn instruments, and they learn all about famous artists and recreate their masterpieces. I swear Kyle knows more about artists than I do...Oh yea Liv broke her glasses again yesterday and THANKFULLY the lady at the glasses store loves her and gave us a new pair(they had the same size and colr) for free. You are only supposed to get 1 a year for free if they break but PHEW she took one look at Livs prescription and said I can't make her wait here take these... Whatta Godsend. Sheesh I hope this childs script doesn't get any stronger. The last time she went it went from 5.75 to 7.0 . That is for closeup. She is VERY VERY farsighted and this child has diligently worn her glasses since 10 months.Well gotta git. Hope to chat on messenger with anyone who is still awake.(((HUGS))) steff |
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| Name: | Sue | ||
| Child: | Haley | ||
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Welcome - hmmmmmm my favorite name :)!!!! Congratulations on your new cousin. So great that you want to be involved with everything. Make sure you show your Aunt/Uncle this site too! Bet they'll like it as much as you! |
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| Name: | Jennifer Email: | ||
| Child: | Courtney-9 | ||
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Cindy, you are making me cry! I totally agree with you on how life is...Courtney is a major part of this family. None of us can imagine life without her. She is reading, writing, and doing simple math also. And is VERY popular! We are planning our Buddy Walk right now. All the kids in our neighborhood are coming and it looks like half the school wants to come also. We sure didn't think our first Buddy Walk would be this big...but it looks like it is gonna be a HUGE HIT! I am soo excited...and soooo broke! Looks like Santa's sleigh may be broken this year. But that is another story! Talk to yall later. I wish I had time for chat, but maybe next week, Love yall.... Jennifer |
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| Name: | Ro Email: | ||
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Hope to see ya there:) RO |
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| Name: | Kelly Email: | ||
| Child: | Quinn- 1 YEAR! | ||
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Suzi- that was so funny... We had Quinn's party and I only choked up when we sang to him..he was such a ham- cake all over his smiling face! What a difference a year makes. He is now trying out all of his new toys as I type. |
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| Name: | steff | ||
| Child: | olivia(5) | ||
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Yes I so agree with you about the pictures. It has been so good for Olivia. As far as inclusion goes I am taking it a year at a time. I can't even envision jr. high or high school as of yet so be it.Some times I hafta look at it a day at a time with Liv.Olivia is just now starting to make friends at kindergarten it is sorefreshing to see her run to em in the morning. A little girl just invited Olivia to play with her after school next week I am so excited for Liv cause well all this stuff is starting to begin for her. Her man joshua in her sp ed class is now officailly moved furthest away from Olivia. Apparently the 2 can't get enuf of each other..LOL. Can I brag a bit on my boy??? Kyle just got his CAT scores back from 1 st grade. He got 96% overall on all his scores. I am amazed at how quickly the child learns. AND even more amazed at his ability to have the entire school accept Olivia and make sure she is doing the right thing. Kyle told me Wed. that Olivia was YIKES pulling up her top at the cafeteria . Instead of being mortified he RAN as fast as he could to her to get her to stop. Him and his 2nd grade pals have known her for so long that she is just part of the gang and they try to teach her how to behave at school. Fortunately the T.A. got to Liv faster than Kyle and had her pull her shirt back down.His teacher came up to me the other day and said that Kyle and his friends ALWAYS go see Olivia at lunch and play with her for a minute and give her a HUG. Isn't that sweet? His lack of embarrassment and love for her shows all the kids that she is just loved and wanted by them so they all take that attitude with her.it is so refreshing to see. His teacher told me that and she said she thinks Kyle as cool as he tries to be is the BEST bro around and she loves to watch him go see Liv... Cute huh???Well gotta go get a mouse for Monty the snake Liv is sick she loves to watch him eat em.GROSS!!!!Soo off i go have a great weekend and HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUINN... I dunno this is the first year I have ever felt much emotiuon about my girl getting older. I am so proud of Olivia she is a great kid overall and is such a champ and is learning so much despite how difficult it is for her. I so admire her perserverance... HUGS steff |
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| Name: | Cindy | ||
| Child: | kaylee 10, emma and sam | ||
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Anyways, all that to say - yes I feel emotional because I can't imagine life without Kaylee--though the daily behavior issues and speech and hearing concerns make me a bit of a basket case. I always want to make some grand speech to all our friends and family around birthday time about how wonderful THEY have all been, how Great God has been and how thankful we are to have Kaylee--but it always sounds way to sappy in my head to I never do. Steff-so glad the pictures are working. When they say "A pictures worth a thousand words" I think it's really true for Kaylee. Your so good to go and actually take pictures girl! 'Liv will do great with you and Jeff supporting her and I agree 100% about cutting through the BS and being completely open with the sp ed department. I've always felt that we really need to work hard to keep the lines of communication completely open and honest-and that that will really benefit Kaylee. I do believe in elementary school inclusion is truly the best choice most of the time. Not sure how jr high and high school are going to work out.. Donnita-thank you for the information..anyone else ever had the bright spot on the heart?? Annette-we are a Christian family and I've always prayed that Kaylee would understand her need for a Savior and have a relationship with Jesus Christ, recognizing that He died for her and wants her to be with him in Heaven. I have prayed this for years, never sure how Kaylee would develope. For years she just listened when I talked about it and when I asked if she wanted to pray and become a "Christian" she would say no. Her little sister made a committment to Christ and Kaylee still refused. One day we were driving to my parent, up in the country. Just me and the girls. Kaylee was 9, Emma 7. We were talking about God, the earth He created and Heaven. Kaylee out of the blue said she wanted Jesus to live in her heart. Emma and I were shocked. I pulled the car over and we prayed together and all the time I'm thinking "is she getting it?" and I'm crying. We talked some more and she seemed to understand what she was doing. We continued on to my parents house. About 8 months later we're driving on the same country road to my parents house-not having discussed what had happened for months. I said "Kaylee, do you remember what happened on this road last year.?" she said "I prayed mom." I 'bout fell over. I said "what did you pray about?" "Jesus come in my heart mom."...Anyways, I don't know if you were talking about a Christian baptism, but YES I believe our kids can know God and that spirituality is a great thing for everyone! ;) |
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| Name: | Annette Email: | ||
| Child: | Ashley 9 months | ||
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1st Happy birthday to all that are needed as well as HUGS!! Its been very busy here with work and clean up around the yard from the storm.. Ashley is being Baptized on Sunday. We are so excited I almost didnt do it because of the ds..What was I thinking? She still needs to be brought up as part of Gods life like us...My church is VERY excepting and we have a 5yr old named Patent with ds, and she is VERY cute..So wish me luck that I dont mess up, this is a new church for us. Have a great weekend.. And I did go to chatt till 10pm you are all NO SHOWS... |
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| Name: | Donnita Email: | ||
| Child: | Cassandra 2 | ||
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My daughter Marissa had a white spot on her heart on her ultrasound, which they said was a marker for Ds, but she does not have Ds. Cassandra did not have any markers on the ultrasound. |
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| Name: | Suzi | ||
| Child: | Merideth | ||
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| Name: | Suzi Email: | ||
| Child: | Merideth | ||
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~Yup Kelly! i can say I had those same mixed emotions. I packed Meri up, took her out to lunch, got the pic taken at Picture People, had her ears pierced & vowed to give her a "normal" birthday while drowning my sorrows with my charge card! |
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| Name: | steff | ||
| Child: | olivia(5) | ||
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I wanted to thank you Cindy for your advice on the pictures for Olivia. I made her a board for school. We took pictures of the kids standing in line(with Liv in em too) and sitting down on the rug and doing small group work etc. I laminated em at school got a board bought velcro glued it to the back of the pictures and the board as well./ Liv has been MUCH better behaviorally since we bagan that THANKS. Her aide thanks you too.I am gonna give her aide the link to uno. Her name is Miss Charobey so look for my friend . She's awesome with Olivia and we dig her... BTW can I ask you all a ??? Here s a dilemma in school we have had . I have noticed that there is soo much BS in the sp. ed program. So much talking aout and FAR less helping solve situations. Well yesterday I got a clall from the inclusionist saying that if iwere her child she would take her out of sp ed in the afternoon. Then there was other thinfgs she sqid. WELL jeff and i are talking about it afterwards and man ogh man ALL the FREAKING things tht people tell you that they don't want you to say to someone else etc. BS cause NOTHING gets done when all are so scared to rock the boat. Well afeter Jeff and I discussed it we went to the sp ed teacher and toldher NO MORE BS no more secrets cause the only way we can help Olivia is to \be UPFRONT and honest and we do NOT think our child is perfect and we do not get easily offended so we let everyone know whatever is said to us will be said to someone else . Cause NADA gets solved when we can't say this to this person or that person etc. BS BS I HATE THAT PART OF SP> ED. I do believe we have a newfound respect from all after we had the talk. No secrets no holding back. Anyone else feel that way??? Gotta git BYE |
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| Name: | Chris Email: | ||
| Child: | Sarah ~ 2 years old | ||
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| Name: | steff | ||
| Child: | olivia(5) | ||
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I miss it here. Life is real busy right now and I haven't had any time to post..WAAAAA. I did however have to zero out the puter as we had a virus. After I did that I had no time to get back on.. ;( Lets see I hear RO PASSED!!! Was there any doubt girl?? NEVER!!! Melinda I hear Noah is doing better. Tell those nurses to keep the childs CLOTHES ON.. Christophers heart is fine...YAY. Carriana is tolerating chemo well. WTG...and the CHASE man is getting dare I say CHUBBY???? LOL...Robin I hope they get his stuff worked out and dare I say I am EXTREMELY GREEN with envy after hearing bout your weekend. Well lets see what is up here.. Hmm. Olivia is DIGGING on kindergarten. She is adjusting and all is well with a few minor adjustments. (lol she told her aide the other day that she was gonna tell her mommy she didn't let her have lunch and that her aide was pinching her...My little manipulative smart kid whatta stinkpot...She admitted what she said and that she made it up today at school and all is well with the world again..;) Her speech teacher is FLABBERGASTED at Livs language and talking abilities.She told me Olivia is the STAR of the speech group.Also she came up to me the other day and said that she has never seen a child with ds talk like she does in her 25 yrs of teaching. COOL HUH???Then we laughed cause Liv was bringing a note to the office and found that she had to give it to her teacher. SO Liv started to hand it to the speech teacher and as the lady was gonna take it Liv l;ooked up at her and said ...NO THAT's NOT YOURS...Took it v back and said . It's HERS silly and handed it to me. Very good use of the pronouns. I am so glad she is not having those difficulties so we can concentrate on her really poor fine motor. I have the teacchers justb working on prewriting skills. Like playdough and making BIG letters rather than small ones like the opther kids cause she was getting frustrated as all get out cause frankly she is not there yet.So another thing we are doing is taking er out of the sp. ed afternoon class in NOV.She will go back to her afterschool rpogram after we work out those services.Her sp. ed program after her reg ed kindy is just not right foer her all the other kids are far beyond Olivia and her teacher has a hard time being so rigid and working on Olivias individual needs. The kindergarten teachers in reg ed are FAR better than the sp,. ed teacher at doing that. Weird huh? So we are just gonna plan on fully including her thru the school years at her school rather than the sp. ed appraoch. We'll see as time goes by and perhaps next year Liv will be far more prepared in her fine motor skills to handle the sp. ed class.What else. Oh yea we were robbed sta night. UGGGG. and there was a shooting down the street at a party sat. night. UGGG. Kyle my BIG MOUTHED Mr. KRAVITZ son made the mistake of telling my hubby sunday afternoon that I thought the cop who took the report was CUTE... TATTLETALE I have been teased by Jeff bout that for a week. last time I let him overhear me...That's it hugs and more hugs have a great WEEKEND... Steff |
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| Name: | Kelly Email: | ||
| Child: | Quinn- 1 year | ||
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I am so proud of my little boy. And I am so glad that he chose me to be his mommy. |
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| Name: | cindy | ||
| Child: | kaylee-10 emma and sam | ||
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| Name: | Barb Email: | ||
| Child: | Alison - 6 months | ||
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Guess I worked too late tonight and didn't make it home in time to catch anyone in chat.... I feel deprived!!! Oh well.... there's always Sunday night right! Today was one of those days that let's ya know that summer is coming to an end.... it was only in the mid 60's and I noticed that some of the trees are starting to turn already!!! I am not ready for winter yet. Fall is just way too short here, almost as short as summer! On the up side, at least it means all the road work will be coming to an end for the winter soon!!! ROBIN: I saw that show you were talking about with the guy with the worms from walking barefoot in Tennessee too! I told the girls "See, I told you you could get worms from going barefoot!!!" We all thought it was one of the grossest things we'd seen in a long time! It was also weird the way those docs got sooo excited by it. I hope the docs can get Chase's meds worked out real soon you all. Hang in there! And isn't it amazing what a little pudge on a kid can do!!! Alison's surgeon can't get over what a chunk she has become because we were all so very worried about weight gain when she was first born. It took her about 3 months to gain a pound and she hasn't looked back since!!! She could be a Michelin tire commercial baby!!! RO: Since it seems everyone wants you to come be a nurse near them, add Western NY to the list! Ya won't get worms walking barefoot here..... just frostbite if ya do it in the winter!!! BETTY: Glad to hear that Christopher's heart studies came back fine!!! LINDA: Let's do our own Western NY get together!!! I'm out of the knee immobilizer and off the pain meds so I'm up for a little roadtrip.... Rochester... Batavia???? Let's talk! TAMMY: My Sarah (6 yr old) has decided that she wants to go and live with you!!! Showed her the picture of that Thorny Devil lizard thing ( I still say yuck!!!) and she just thought that was the coolest thing she has ever seen!!! Then started telling her about the other critters you have in Australia and she was sold. Wants to ship her stuff to your house! LOL She is just a little concerned about one thing though..... Wants to know if you guys get headaches from being upside down all the time, after all you're almost on the bottom of her globe!!! I thought I'd burst out laughing in her poor little face when she said that. So let us know if she needs to bring a bottle of Tylenol with her!!! STEFF: Missing ya, hope things are okay! Let us know. Okay, rambled on long enough. Gotta go give Alison a bottle and then it's off to bed for us! Barb |
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| Name: | Robin Email: | ||
| Child: | Chase/11 | ||
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How is everyone? Went for my mamogram this am and got a big smie from the nurse when I asked her how it went =0) Amen to that! Speaking of nurses, RO.....we need nurses so bad here in Michigan darling, so come on over!!!!! I know you DON'T want to go to Tenn to work as a nurse cause even though you will think I am lying... I am not...I saw a new show on TLC..I think it is called residents. It follows the lives of residents as they become doctors and this is filmed in tenn!!! Okay, here is the awful part and now I need to make Susan and deborah move outta there. There was a man who died on the show and the autopsy showed it was from WORMS (yes you read that right) and he got them from WALKING BAREFOOT ON DIRT IN TENNESSEE!!!! The resident said you can get them from doing that in Tennessee!!!!! Susan Louise...you keep shoes on them babies! And what is this about you going to Niagra falls??? Jackie.. I cant wait til the buddy walk!!! Hug those kids for me! Pat... I am here. I never seem to make it on the puter at night any more =0( I fall asleep sooooo early. I think I am working wayyyyyy too hard! Dave is taking the boys and going to the trailer to get it ready for winter and I get to stay home, and finish the floor and go shop with my friends at the new super walmart and super sams and go to a antique festival and out to dinner... I feel like I won a prize being able to do this!!!! Chase has become a super monster child again. I know it is because he hasnt been on a stimulant for a month. So when dave takes him back Mondy to Ann Arbor he is going to have a long talk with the dr about it. Although I know Chase wil show him what we are talking about, the kid is a walking talking non stop moving machine. he has also much to my dismay....gained alot of weight, it simply blows my mind to know that 11 months ago this child weighed 48 pounds and we had to force feed him and he now weighs in at 70 pounds!!!! When you hug him you get a body to hug not a skeleton. But he was taking a bath and I went in to make sure he had his hair rinsed well and OMG, I saw two rolls and some dimples on his belly!!!! We are talking Chase, skin and bone boy. Now that he has a appetite that is all he wants to do is eat. We have totally changed what we buy and let hi have and I am sure he dont get why although I try to explain to him. We let him eat but it is fruits and veggies and pretzels and sherbet and air popped corn, those kinds of things, where as he used to get a king size pkg of reeses and a huge bowl or two of ice cream before bed to try to get weight on him. Steff....how are you darling?????Long time no post!!! I was just going to say hi to everyone by naming you but if i do, I just know I will forget one or two and then I would feel bad so..... {{{HUGE CYBER HUGS}}} to you all. I hope every one is ok and doing good!!!! love and huggers, Robin |
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| Name: | Betty (grandmother) Email: | ||
| Child: | Christopher Kelly 3yrs | ||
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I want to thank everyone for remembering Christopher in their prayers. He went for his ultrasound on his heart this morning and we got the results back about an hour ago and thank God his heart is normal and the murmur they heard is inncent and that he will out grow it.....God does answer prayers and I'm so thankful!!! just wanted to thank everyone here...This site has been so helpful to us.. I took Christopher to school to have his pictures made after his dr. appointment this morning and he was so afraid that I was going to leave him...He goes to school twice aweek and he crys everytime his mommy leaves him, though he is fine after they start circle time.. I got to talk to his speech th. while I was there and she said he is such a bright little boy the catches on to signs so easy and that he follows direction and that he is a very good little boy. He is doing really good on potting while we were at the school he had to go , he grabs his self and point to the bathroom and then want to wash his hands ...When he was having his picture he was starting to whine and his mouth was wide open so I told him if he want to go just to close his little mouth and he did it and the guy took his picture. I told my daughter that he didn't smile but he did close his mouth...I thought that was good enough. But he had a big smile when we were leaving and he was waving bye bye... Well just wanted thank everyone and let you know how his tests turned out.....Betty Lunsford |
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| Name: | Pat Email: | ||
| Child: | John-John, 4 | ||
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STEFF..How are things with Liv, Jeff, your bthr.. ROBIN.. Where are you!! What's happening... RO.. When are you moving out to PA to get your new job? :) |
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| Name: | Melinda Email: | ||
| Child: | Noah (9 months) | ||
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At my daughter's (non DS) 2 year check-up we had the same thing happen. The doctor doing her check up kept listening to her heart for a long time. I kept wondering why. Thens he proceeded to flip through her chart over and over. I knew something was up. Finally she asked why there was no info about her heart murmur. I told her I didn't know she had one. She said she definitely heard it and made us an appointment that day to see a cardiologist to have it evaluated. It turned out to be innocent and no big deal. They said it may come and go her whole life probably more so when she is sick. She never has to have it rechecked by cardiology or anything unless her private peds think there is a problem. So far, so good. |
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| Name: | Linda Email: | ||
| Child: | Adam 8 | ||
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Betty - I would bet that it turns out to be an innocent sound -- I have a heart murmmer like that - comes & goes -- BUT wise to get it checked -- may need to have him on antibiotics (penicillin) when he gets older & he has his teeth cleaned (I was on that -- taking them just when I got my teeth cleaned - until they did tests to determine I didn't have the "dangerous" kind of murmmer where you could develop a heart infection from the teeth cleaning.....) So it's wise to get it all checked out now. Adam went for several years to the cardiologist - even tho he was determined to have a sound heart when he was born -- the DR just wanted to check & make sure - as a very teeny tiny hole can become bigger & more noticable over time --- but they gave him a clean bill of health last year or so, so no more DR trips there! --- Soooo cute they gave him a little handmade bear with a heart on it when he was discharged! Ok - will be back - gotta get him moving on his homework -- since all the kids have been out the past week - different ones out on different days w/ a little stomach bug - they all have some catching up to do!! Hugs! Linda PS - Debbie -- I am Soooo glad you posted -- was wondering how you have been & where you have been -- we missed hearing from you!! --- Debbie - if I can ask -- do you remember what age that you began to feel or notice you were "different" from the other kids?? Lately Adam has been saying he doesn't like school & he doesn't like homework -- and I am just thinking - it might be because he is not feeling well, BUT it also might be that he is beginning to notice a difference between what he can do & what the other kids are doing.......He's 8 - will be 9 in NOV but he is a perceptive little guy! His aide says he does fine when he's at school - sometimes gets a little tired - but otherwise good reports coming home..... Annie & Tammy - glad to see you post up! :) Steff - where are you? Everything OK? Barb - is it true about Susan coming to Niagra Falls?? We could do a Mini Get together!! Fill me in! :) - E-mail me if ya don't wanna p[ost up details here incase we have a rude person still among us!:) |
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| Child: | justin | ||
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| Name: | Suzi | ||
| Child: | Merideth 2 1/2 | ||
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| Name: | Betty(grandmother) Email: | ||
| Child: | Christopher Kelly 3yrs | ||
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Christopher had his 3yr checkup at the DR. yesterday and the Dr. heard a heart murmur for the first time and they are going to send him to a heart Dr. to get a ultrsound done on his heart. His mother was about to fall apart when she got this news. and we were just wondering if anything like this has happen to any of the other kids..They have always said his heart sounded good and strong. so this is just such a shock to us. When his was born the heard a little one but it was gone before he left the hospital and was never heard again. He has been to lots of dr for colds ,ear tubes and in the hospital with the croup several times and it still wasn't heard. we were just wondering if this is something that has happen to any of the other kids ...I know my sister oldest grandson had one show up and it was nothing serious..So we are hopeing and praying that Christophers won't be serious...Betty |
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| Name: | Tammy Email: | ||
| Child: | Lewis | ||
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Hope it makes sense to someone... I think I need to go to bed.... I have the WORST Hayfever... Go On Robin... you can LAUGH... there is a DOwnside to living in the Lucky Country... SPRING WILDFLOWERS!! And the fact that O spread a Truckload of Garden Mulch yesterday doesnt help it either.... Antihistamines have a bad effect so I am not thinking or seeing quite as well as I should... |
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| Name: | jackie | ||
| Child: | justin | ||
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Sharyn the ballet sounds great can't wait to hear how Kim is doing in there. Well gotta scoot I have an interview here at 10:30 keep your fingers crossed and if you can spare a few prayers I really want this one it's for Parent as Teacher through Justins' school. |
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| Name: | Tammy Email: | ||
| Child: | Lewis.....say no more... | ||
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Or so it seems lately... Robin... A Kidney stone?? Blimey Girl... they reckon giving birth is actually easier than passing a kidney stone!! Need I say more... BIIIIIGGGG Huggles for ya.... RO... congrats on getting your Licence!! YEEEE-HAAAA all those years of study have really paid off... BTW... Our Govt is offering "incentives" to nureses from overseas to come and work here... We have a real shortage of qualified nursing staff... Talk to ANY backpacker.. you can get LOADS of work with ANY agency here...But I wont go into the details about pay etc which is the REAL reason we have a Nursing Shortage!!... But Just a thought if you were looking at a working holiday perhaps??? (HINT HINT) BARB... I can really realte to you and your problems woth your daughter... My 11yr old is EXACTLY the same as you described... and it is just sooooo frustrating knowint they could do sooo much with thier life but seem to chose to throw it away..*sigh*... My only hope is... I look back and see myself much the same (and my mother will confirm) and I didnt turn out too bad... or so they say anyway..LOL...So maybe the same will go with our girls...(fingers crossed)... We went to the paed a few days ago and we increased the dose of Emily's medication... after only 3 days on a higher dose... the difference is very clear... So far things have settled down quite significantly. And I am Soooooo happy about that... Lewis is doing great... seems to be having a language spurt this week... he has made a few 2 sign sentences while attempting words (babbling) at the same time... all progress as I see it... This is our last week of school, then 2 weeks holidays... Dont know wether to laugh or cry... We will be going camping for the first week, and will be away off and on for the second week.. I will check in and catch up before then... Health Hugs and Happiness... Tammy... and the Mob... |
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| Name: | Barb Email: | ||
| Child: | Alison - 6 months | ||
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Well, just got home from the old meet and greet with my 13 yr old daughter's teachers. One word will sum it all up: GRRRRRR!!!! Only 3 weeks into the school year and this kid who is so very intelligent is already screwing around with not turning in homework, sneaking books inside of text books to read when the teachers are lecturing. It just makes my blood boil to see this kid who gets high 90's on exams and quizes barely passing cuz she doesn't turn homework in on time. She does it when she is supposed to but somewhere between the house and school there is a black hole that seems to suck the papers out of her bookbag!!! This has been an ongoing problem and every year I do everything I can think of to try to help her stay organized, but to no avail since I can't make her turn it in when she gets to school!!!! GGGRRRRRR!!!! And this year it is even more frustrating knowing how easy all of this comes to her (she really doesn't have to put a whole lot of effort into her school work and still pulls high 90's on exams) and knowing how much of a struggle school could be for Alison in the years to come. Sorry, just had to vent!!! On the up side, her teachers all said she is a wonderfully bright and energetic and pleasant kid ( I think they must have her confused with someone else as far as the pleasant part goes as she is anything BUT pleasant to be around at home lately - gotta love those 13 yr old girl hormonal mood swings!) and is always willing to help her classmates who are having trouble grasping some of the concepts they're covering in class. Susan: Rumor has it you may be taking a trip up here to Niagara Falls? True or False? If ya are we have to make arrangements to get together, ok? E-mail me! Robin - glad to see your getting back to feeling like yourself again. Missed ya! Okay, gotta head back to work now, doing a split shift what with the teacher meeting going on. Hopefully things will have quieted down since I left - I needed a pair of rollerskates it was so crazy there earlier!! Have a good evening! Barb |
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| Name: | Susan | ||
| Child: | Emily, age 12 | ||
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There is quite a nursing shortage in Cookeville TN....especially where I work!!! Hint, hint! I'm proud of you girl!!! Susan |
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| Name: | Annie S | ||
| Child: | sonny9 | ||
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Haven't been on for awhile.Time seems to get away from me..I had a shower last weekend for My DIL who is due Oct7 but don't think she is going to make it..she is already dialated to a 3. She is having a boy and we just found out my other dil is having a girl in Feburary...wow Iwill have 5 grandkids by next Feb...I just love buying baby stuff Robin so sorry to hear about all your problems hope your feeling better you poor dear..its just seems to keep poring...prayers your way... Need to get good week all Annie S |
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| Name: | Barb Email: | ||
| Child: | Alison - 6 months | ||
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Hope you all enjoy the day... gotta run as the little monster is growling very loudly!!! Barb |
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| Name: | Sharyn Email: | ||
| Child: | Kim 12yrs old | ||
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| Name: | Sue | ||
| Child: | Haley | ||
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Can you tell me about the ballet? I'm in RI so I'm not too far from Boston - I have heard a little about the Ballet, do they have a website? Is it only ballet? Or all dance? Thanks for any info. |
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| Name: | sharyn Email: | ||
| Child: | kim 12yrs old | ||
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If any one is from around the Boston area my daughter just joined the boston ballet ds group it is awsome |
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| Name: | Pat Email: | ||
| Child: | John-John, 4 | ||
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| Name: | Dolly | ||
| Child: | Eric..3 yrs. | ||
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thats a terrific accomplishment! Its a challenging career...I have been a licensed practical nurse for 28 years..and wouldn't change a thing..I'm sure you'll fit right in. Have you gotten a job yet? The jobs are usually pretty plentiful for nurses, at least here in Ohio. In fact I'm trying to steer my daughter towards some kind of medical career. The money is good and you can usually find a job. So congratulations again, and good luck! Dolly |
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| Name: | Maria | ||
| Child: | Steven | ||
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| Name: | Robin Email: | ||
| Child: | Chase/11 | ||
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SUSAN...hugs for the phone calls, you are helping to keep DH sane and I think he needs to just talk and talk...so thanks for the calls, LOL!! He is feeling a bit STRESSED with this lay off being indefinate, (meaning forever, find a new job?) Ok I need to go read all the posts and see that uno world is alive and doing well. OH WAIT... before I forget... we have lost Dave and Kathy, parents to JAMES (DS) and little sister Elizabeth. If any one has their phone number PLEEEEEZE call and make sure all is well? We have'nt seen them since the Chicago trip and I am worried and troubled by that. I have sent email and no answers!! Jello... I think this one is on you boo boo ok? Let me know? huggers to all, Robin |
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| Name: | Maria McCain Email: | ||
| Child: | Paschal McCain | ||
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