Saturday, January 17, 2009

Emails

We've all received them. The email that guilts us into forwarding it to 2,000 of our closest friends ... or else. Tonight I got what I thought was one of those emails. It was a story about a kind act performed by a San Antonio man to save a bunch of new baby ducks. Imagine my surprise when I got to the end of the email and there was no guilt trip. It simply ended with:

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Ryan rolled over today!


He's been working on this new skill a lot since about Tuesday. After telling Jessica of his intent, she started helping him by moving his arm out of the way. So today when the new developmental therapist, Denise came over, I laid him down on his blanket, and he immediately showed off what he could do! He rolled right on over ... all the way. And, again tonight he made it all the way over. We're very proud of Ryan!Oh, and in case you didn't notice from the picture... Although he's really determined to roll over, he still really dislikes being on his tummy!

And, yes, I really liked Denise. She was great!

Ryan rolled over!

He's been working on this new skill a lot since about Tuesday. After telling Jessica of his intent, she started helping him by moving his arm out of the way. So today when the new developmental therapist, Denise came over, I laid him down on his blanket, and he immediately showed off what he could do! He rolled right on over ... all the way. And, again tonight he made it all the way over. We're very proud of Ryan!Oh, and in case you didn't notice from the picture... Although he's really determined to roll over, he still really dislikes being on his tummy!

And, yes, I really liked Denise. She was great!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Ophthalmologist Appointment

Ryan had his first appointment with the Ophthamologist this morning. Dr Cohen diagnosed him with strabismus and exotropia. They prescribed glasses for him to wear to prevent amblyopia. Dr Cohen is not sure if Ryan has vision and would like him to see a Neurologist.

We ordered the glasses from Vision Source since Dr Cohen's glass wear center does not accept our vision insurance. They should be received in 7-10 days.

Monday, January 12, 2009

No surgery... Whew!

I went to see the hand surgeon today. After x-rays and a CT scan, she determined that she "thinks" I have tendonitis. So, she shot my wrist full of lidocaine and prednisone. I'm stuck in the blasted brace for another 6 weeks, as the bone graft has not healed completely. She also thinks she should have left me in the brace for a full 12 weeks instead of the 2 weeks that she did. (Big difference, right? 12 weeks versus 2??) Anyway ... it is what it is now. So, now I get to wear the brace for another 6 weeks. No physical therapy, and oh, she also added: "You'll lose a lot of your mobility, but you knew that already, right?" Um... no. But, as long as I can still knit when this is all said and done, I suppose it'll be fine. Who cares that I have the goofiest looking wave on earth now.

Groundhogs Day

Okay, do you love the background? It's kind of obnoxious, right? But here's the scoop... have you ever known ANYONE who actually celebrated Groundhogs Day ... outside of Pennsylvania ... or looked forward to it? I do. My sweetheart. Yes, he really likes Groundhogs day. I think it has to do with serving his mission in Pennsylvania. So, in honor of him I have a Groundhogs day background. Perhaps this year, I'll surprise him and celebrate the day. (Do you read this, Dwight?)

In other news ... I meet with the surgeon again tomorrow. It'll be interesting to hear what she thinks about this blasted wrist bone of mine. I don't have time for another surgery, but I need to do something to get rid of pain. You should hear the popping noise it makes now EVERY time I move my wrist. Weird, right?

On Tuesday we start co-op again with our old group. I will miss the boys we did it with last semester. They were great kids and lots of fun! I just need the women from the old group. I know this is not the best option for Jacob. He was really thriving in the situation last semester. I hope though that it will work okay for him too.

On Wednesday, we have an appointment for Ryan to see the Ophthamologist. How will they tell if he can see or not? I haven't taught him the alphabet yet? Should be interesting...

Then Thursday & Friday, are filled with the usual plus appointments with the occupational therapist, a developmental therapist, and an evaluation by a physical therapist. Busy, busy...