Yes, we are still here. Here is what has been going on the past 2 weeks:
1st: GREAT NEWS! I passed National Boards. For those of you out of the education field, this has to be one of the highest honors/achievements a teacher can get. It took me all of last year to complete this process. This was definitely one of the hardest things I have ever done. Only about 30% of those that try for National Board make it their first year. I was lucky to have Keena working with me - she passed also.
Thank you to all of you, especially my parents, who helped watch the kids as I worked. After this summer I should be done with my masters as well - then a long break!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Aiden Moves to a Toddler Bed
We lucked out that the boys had stopped trying to climb out of their bed and were therfore able to keep them in their baby beds. Well, Aiden started climbing again, and there was no stopping him this time. We took the front off the bed to make it a toddler bed.
Since Wes had just put the casts on at this point, Mom and Dad kept Alex a little while as we were getting adjusted to helping him. Aiden cried and cried the first couple of days. I gave in out of exhaustion and let him fall asleep in my bed but then brought him back into his. The next couple of days, he fell asleep in his bed, but after a long while of playing. As Alex came back at night, it has been an all out play-fest.
Alex has not been able to get out of his bed yet, but as long as they are laying down, I have let him try to sleep either on the floor or in the bed with Aiden - they actually get along sometimes - hehe.
The first night Aiden climbout out of his bed, he ran to the living room. I put him back in his bed. He got out again and ran to sit on Daniel's lap, after all, he could not go put him back. I put him back again. The third time he ran straight to my room, went in the bed, and fell asleep. I did not check on him until I knew he was sleeping - about 3 minutes later.
Since Wes had just put the casts on at this point, Mom and Dad kept Alex a little while as we were getting adjusted to helping him. Aiden cried and cried the first couple of days. I gave in out of exhaustion and let him fall asleep in my bed but then brought him back into his. The next couple of days, he fell asleep in his bed, but after a long while of playing. As Alex came back at night, it has been an all out play-fest.
Alex has not been able to get out of his bed yet, but as long as they are laying down, I have let him try to sleep either on the floor or in the bed with Aiden - they actually get along sometimes - hehe.
The first night Aiden climbout out of his bed, he ran to the living room. I put him back in his bed. He got out again and ran to sit on Daniel's lap, after all, he could not go put him back. I put him back again. The third time he ran straight to my room, went in the bed, and fell asleep. I did not check on him until I knew he was sleeping - about 3 minutes later.
This picture is from tonight. Alex wanted to sleep with Aiden. They were sleeping in the same bed, but obviously that was a little too cozy for Aiden tonight. He got out of bed and left the bed for Alex. When I opened the door to check on them, Alex opened his eyes. When he saw the camera he said, "Cheese." Too cute! And yes, that is a Noonie in his mouth. He found one and has been asking for it all of a sudden. The only time he ever really took them before was when he did a breathing treatment, but as he has been taking them now, I don't give one to him. I will hide this one in the morning - I did not have the energy to take it away tonight. I think he only wants them cause I take them away.
Alex Try 3
1st surgery cancelled because of illness. 2nd cancelled because of Hurricane Gustav. 3rd time's a charm.
He wanted Buddy with him. They even put a medical bracelet on Buddy. He could not wake up. The only time he did is when he heard a baby crying. He popped his eyes open and said "Aiden crying." As we would tease him to wake him up, he would say "No" - rather mouth no and not use his voice. HE had to be able to drink before we left, so we kept pushing for him to drink, but he would fall asleep only after a sip.
Wesley's Last Soccer Game
Wes did play this week, mainly because we had a few team members absent, a few that did not want to play, and one sick. He played the entire game and ran around like a pro. He was slower than usual of course, but did kick the ball a few times. As much as he likes soccer, I am glad to get my Saturdays back!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wesley's Doctor's Visit
Wes went to Children's Hospital today to meet with the children's orthopedic specialist. She thinks that he will benefit most from a series of casts. His Achilles Tendons are shortened/tight. They have to be stretched over time. The casts on now will help to stretch the tendons so they are at a 90% angle. In 3-4 weeks we go back and get another cast.
Congratulations Trosclair Family
Camden and Brody welcomed their new baby brother Cole Ryan in the world Tuesday, November 11. Everyone is doing well.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
What else?!?!?
To begin, one of my main reasons for having this blog is a personal journal to remember the daily activities in our lives as my boys are little - for those days when they are teenagers and I want to scream. Of course, I always like to use it to help family and friends keep up to date too, but this entry is more to help me remember the past week before it becomes a blur.
When I start to think, "This is about all I can handle," something else happens. Saturday night Aiden started with a fever. He went to sleep okay, but woke up Sunday with a fever. He kept it on and off during the morning, but that afternoon, you could tell he was not feeling well at all. He only wanted to be held. Daniel said he had not sat on him that long for 2 months. He slept in my room and was tossing and turning all night. So I stayed home with him Monday. By lunch, his personality started to change, and he was happier after his afternoon nap.
Monday afternoon I took Wes for his 5 yr check up. Wes is still walking on his toes and after his exam, the dr thinks he may have shortened achilles tendens. We will have to go to Children's Hospital to meet with a prediatric orthepedic doctor to see if this is what he has and what to do about it - surgery? braces? casts? physical therapy?
Tuesday - election day - no school. I told Daniel that after I was on the phone all day with Children's Hospital setting up Wesley's appointment, and Thibodaux Regional setting up Alex's surgery, I really don't think I could handle much more. We have had to have had our share - right?
Wednesday morning - 3:35am. I wake up a little nausiated. The boys woke up very early talking with each other in bed, but pretty quiet, and then started to go back to sleep. At 4:30 I finally pushed myself out of bed to shower and start feeling better. After standing about 5 minutes in the shower, it hit me - the stomach virus - or so I thought. I called mom to come get the boys as I was too sick to do much, and Daniel - well you know. I started calling for dr appts about 8am, but no one could see me until the afternoon. I could not wait. I know that sounds crazy, but I had a horrible pain in my back and was so sick. Mom was at an eye doctor appt. When she ccame in I had her bring me to ER. I could not get over how fast we were seen. I was already starting to think there was more to this back pain, but still unsure. When I checked in I told the nurse I had a history of kidney stones, but it did not feel like this and my history was 10 years ago, but then again, I know the pain could be causing me to be so sick as well. I was truly hunched over in pain. I was taken to the back very quickly. Right away the doctor said it looked like kidny stones. He put me on an IV and gave me pain meds. WOW. 10-15 minutes later, I was feeling much better. I needed to stay for test results. Of course, my first test was a pregancy test. I passed that test with flying colors (NOT pregnant). Blood work did not show low blood count indicating a virus, but the culture showed possible small infection. No true sign of stones in the culture, but he thought that it was totally obstructing my kidney. So off to CT scan. I do have a stone in my left kidney (not the one giving me extreme pain), but he thinks I passed the one on my right. Often when pain meds are given, the muscles can relax and let the stone pass. I also have a 2 1/2 inch cyst on my right overy -another reason I may have had some pain. That will be checked out soon as well. They pumped me up with fluids to help the stone continue to pass through without pain. And home.
After I got home I pain meds started wearing off and I realized how tense I was all morning. My legs hurt, my back hurt, I hurt everywhere. I took Tylenol and went to bed.
I went to school today cause I have been missing so much with everything going on. By lunch, I was definitely feeling better. So I've had my share, right?
Wrong!
I got home to find that Alex started with the stomach virus. He has been throwing up all afternoon. I am almost out of clothes - it seems. He is finally sleeping by my bed with a small garbage can next to him cause I am sure he will wake up.
So I am making a plea - can tomorrow be Jan. 1, 2009? Maybe just starting a new year will help out.
Again this entry is to go back and one day laugh at - one day - We are all relatively healthy and all very much alive and happy. We could not ask for much more.
When I start to think, "This is about all I can handle," something else happens. Saturday night Aiden started with a fever. He went to sleep okay, but woke up Sunday with a fever. He kept it on and off during the morning, but that afternoon, you could tell he was not feeling well at all. He only wanted to be held. Daniel said he had not sat on him that long for 2 months. He slept in my room and was tossing and turning all night. So I stayed home with him Monday. By lunch, his personality started to change, and he was happier after his afternoon nap.
Monday afternoon I took Wes for his 5 yr check up. Wes is still walking on his toes and after his exam, the dr thinks he may have shortened achilles tendens. We will have to go to Children's Hospital to meet with a prediatric orthepedic doctor to see if this is what he has and what to do about it - surgery? braces? casts? physical therapy?
Tuesday - election day - no school. I told Daniel that after I was on the phone all day with Children's Hospital setting up Wesley's appointment, and Thibodaux Regional setting up Alex's surgery, I really don't think I could handle much more. We have had to have had our share - right?
Wednesday morning - 3:35am. I wake up a little nausiated. The boys woke up very early talking with each other in bed, but pretty quiet, and then started to go back to sleep. At 4:30 I finally pushed myself out of bed to shower and start feeling better. After standing about 5 minutes in the shower, it hit me - the stomach virus - or so I thought. I called mom to come get the boys as I was too sick to do much, and Daniel - well you know. I started calling for dr appts about 8am, but no one could see me until the afternoon. I could not wait. I know that sounds crazy, but I had a horrible pain in my back and was so sick. Mom was at an eye doctor appt. When she ccame in I had her bring me to ER. I could not get over how fast we were seen. I was already starting to think there was more to this back pain, but still unsure. When I checked in I told the nurse I had a history of kidney stones, but it did not feel like this and my history was 10 years ago, but then again, I know the pain could be causing me to be so sick as well. I was truly hunched over in pain. I was taken to the back very quickly. Right away the doctor said it looked like kidny stones. He put me on an IV and gave me pain meds. WOW. 10-15 minutes later, I was feeling much better. I needed to stay for test results. Of course, my first test was a pregancy test. I passed that test with flying colors (NOT pregnant). Blood work did not show low blood count indicating a virus, but the culture showed possible small infection. No true sign of stones in the culture, but he thought that it was totally obstructing my kidney. So off to CT scan. I do have a stone in my left kidney (not the one giving me extreme pain), but he thinks I passed the one on my right. Often when pain meds are given, the muscles can relax and let the stone pass. I also have a 2 1/2 inch cyst on my right overy -another reason I may have had some pain. That will be checked out soon as well. They pumped me up with fluids to help the stone continue to pass through without pain. And home.
After I got home I pain meds started wearing off and I realized how tense I was all morning. My legs hurt, my back hurt, I hurt everywhere. I took Tylenol and went to bed.
I went to school today cause I have been missing so much with everything going on. By lunch, I was definitely feeling better. So I've had my share, right?
Wrong!
I got home to find that Alex started with the stomach virus. He has been throwing up all afternoon. I am almost out of clothes - it seems. He is finally sleeping by my bed with a small garbage can next to him cause I am sure he will wake up.
So I am making a plea - can tomorrow be Jan. 1, 2009? Maybe just starting a new year will help out.
Again this entry is to go back and one day laugh at - one day - We are all relatively healthy and all very much alive and happy. We could not ask for much more.
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Daniel's Surgery
Daniel had carpal tunnel surgery Tuesday (right hand). Everything went really well. He has been very sore on his left side because he has had to rely on that side more than before. His right hand is doing really good. He said he can already tell a difference. We have opted to hold off on the surgery on his left had for a few weeks with so much happening right now, and not wanting to put off Daniel's rehab longer than absolutely necessary.
The boys have been doing so good. They are starting to talk so much more. They are both starting to put 3 words together, such as "Juice please Momma." They were too cute this morning. Aiden was in my bed and Alex was trying to get up but couldn't. Alex said, "Help Aiden." Aiden was pulling and pulling at him to help him up. Later when Alex was trying to go down the slide an Granny's, he lost his footing. Before Granny could get there, Aiden went under and pushed him enough to put his foot back on the ladder. I guess they have their moments!
Wes has been having a wonderful time at school. He is a leader in his class his teacher tells me. At our Fall Fest Thursday, one mom had to come see me cause her daughter always talks about Wesley. I really think that we are going to be in trouble with girls in the future. He has also made some wonderful friends this year in his class. At his game, he forgot about playing cause he was talking with one of the boys on the other team (I think that was their strategy to win, but we tied.)
I can't wait for election day (only cause we are off.)
The boys have been doing so good. They are starting to talk so much more. They are both starting to put 3 words together, such as "Juice please Momma." They were too cute this morning. Aiden was in my bed and Alex was trying to get up but couldn't. Alex said, "Help Aiden." Aiden was pulling and pulling at him to help him up. Later when Alex was trying to go down the slide an Granny's, he lost his footing. Before Granny could get there, Aiden went under and pushed him enough to put his foot back on the ladder. I guess they have their moments!
Wes has been having a wonderful time at school. He is a leader in his class his teacher tells me. At our Fall Fest Thursday, one mom had to come see me cause her daughter always talks about Wesley. I really think that we are going to be in trouble with girls in the future. He has also made some wonderful friends this year in his class. At his game, he forgot about playing cause he was talking with one of the boys on the other team (I think that was their strategy to win, but we tied.)
I can't wait for election day (only cause we are off.)
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