March 2012:
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
NYC, Shane
We went to NYC yesterday to visit Beth. It was great. We walked to Central Park and Brennan and Shane loved the big sandbox. They didn't want to leave. Then we ate ice cream on Beth's balcony (verrrryyyy high up). Owen took a nap and we just hung out. There is pink everywhere! It seems real now. I wanted to help her organize but we never got to it. We left around 5. It was Shane's first day of no nap and he did great. He was asleep in the car by 6:15 but went right to bed. I'm still going to put him up in his crib every day but if he doesn't nap that's okay.
Owen's been sleeping through the night consistantly. If he cries, I go in a put his binkie back in his mouth and he goes right back to sleep.
On Thursday, Shane jumped out of his crib!!! He was in time out and climbed out of his crib. So now I have to close his door all the way for time out. He did it yesterday too. But he stayed in there for nap and this morning he waited for us to get him.
Owen's been sleeping through the night consistantly. If he cries, I go in a put his binkie back in his mouth and he goes right back to sleep.
On Thursday, Shane jumped out of his crib!!! He was in time out and climbed out of his crib. So now I have to close his door all the way for time out. He did it yesterday too. But he stayed in there for nap and this morning he waited for us to get him.
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| 'Little brother' in Central Park |
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| Beth with her godson |
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Easter 2012 and a new tooth!
Saw Owen's new top front left tooth yesterday!!!
Easter - Mimi and Pop came over in mid-morning and we went to Aunt Mary's for dinner. Got to see Aedin's parents. The boys had an egg hunt in the backyard here in the morning then again at Andersons in the afternoon. They had a great day!
Easter - Mimi and Pop came over in mid-morning and we went to Aunt Mary's for dinner. Got to see Aedin's parents. The boys had an egg hunt in the backyard here in the morning then again at Andersons in the afternoon. They had a great day!
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| Owen's first Easter |
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| Playing bean bags |
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| Brennan and Uncle Jim |
Monday, April 9, 2012
Shane's hearing
I took Shane to Audiology today. About 2 weeks ago, I was talking to Kelli (his speech therapist) about how mumbled his speech is. I asked if I should go to Audiology. She said, yeah, I would. But she didn't seem very concerned. She reassured me saying that he just really started talking and he just turned 2. So I made the appt and almost cancelled it thinking it was gonna be a waste of time. Well boy was I wrong.
The doctor he saw could not have been nicer. She first looked into his ears and tested them. She said the eardrum wasn't moving as it should in either ear. So we went into test the hearing. He wasn't responding to things I was able to hear. She kept having to turn up the volume and then he would react. There was this duck that made a sound and moved right above him. He didn't even flinch when that sounded. (which the doctor later referred to as saying kids usually jump at that).
While in the hearing room, she asked if I noticed him not reacting to sounds. I said yes and immediately knew there was a problem. She came out and said 'let's talk.' So I cried and called dad who was on his way in to help with Brennan and Owen but thankful that he came then as he was able to ask questions too.
She said he has moderate hearing loss. She thinks he has fluid in his ears. We are going to see Dr Limmer tomorrow as she requested to see if Dr Limmer will put him on abx. I don't think she will. So we'll go back to audiology in 4-6 wks and if no better, Shane will see ENT. They may do tubes. Dad asked what was worse case scenario - she said hearing aids. God, that's hard to hear!
I truly believe the loss is due to fluid. I hope so anyway because maybe then he can hear us and talk more clearly. I don't think he'll need hearing aids. I just feel awful but hopeful that his speech may improve. My poor little boy!
Update: 4/10/12 - Lots of fluid in both ears. Appt made for f/u in audiology in May. Called audiologist - she thinks fluid has been there for awhile. Thinks ENT will be the plan unless he's clear in 4 weeks.
The doctor he saw could not have been nicer. She first looked into his ears and tested them. She said the eardrum wasn't moving as it should in either ear. So we went into test the hearing. He wasn't responding to things I was able to hear. She kept having to turn up the volume and then he would react. There was this duck that made a sound and moved right above him. He didn't even flinch when that sounded. (which the doctor later referred to as saying kids usually jump at that).
While in the hearing room, she asked if I noticed him not reacting to sounds. I said yes and immediately knew there was a problem. She came out and said 'let's talk.' So I cried and called dad who was on his way in to help with Brennan and Owen but thankful that he came then as he was able to ask questions too.
She said he has moderate hearing loss. She thinks he has fluid in his ears. We are going to see Dr Limmer tomorrow as she requested to see if Dr Limmer will put him on abx. I don't think she will. So we'll go back to audiology in 4-6 wks and if no better, Shane will see ENT. They may do tubes. Dad asked what was worse case scenario - she said hearing aids. God, that's hard to hear!
I truly believe the loss is due to fluid. I hope so anyway because maybe then he can hear us and talk more clearly. I don't think he'll need hearing aids. I just feel awful but hopeful that his speech may improve. My poor little boy!
Update: 4/10/12 - Lots of fluid in both ears. Appt made for f/u in audiology in May. Called audiologist - she thinks fluid has been there for awhile. Thinks ENT will be the plan unless he's clear in 4 weeks.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Brennan's behavior
Brennan's been very challenging recently. Ryan had to spank him last night I was told as he was kicking him because he couldn't play with Wii (yesterday morning he threw the controller so thats his punishment). If we tell him to do something he'll say no, lots of disrespect. Other times he can be so sweet and helpful so it's hard. He's scared of everything too. We went to Nana's for dinner on Sunday and he flipped out when we got there saying he was scared and wanted us to hold him. I took him to get his hair cut yesterday and again, flipped out. Don't know whats going on. He has been lining cars up in the house every day and having a hard time cleaning them up. I'm hoping this is just a phase!
Owen's sleeping so much more and better at night. He'll only get up (usually) once or twice if he's uncomfortable and I just put his binkie back in and he goes right back to sleep. He'll have his helmet for another 2.5 months Allison said. He's rolling better and sitting better. PT wants to continue with him as he's on the low side of average with his skills.
Shane is talking more and said his first 4 words together - Happy Birthday to you. I so wish I could get it on video. I can't understand a word he says usually so I made an appt with Audiology for Monday to make sure his hearing is okay. His speech therapist agreed with me. I think it's just him.
Derstines came on Saturday for dinner. Brennan had yet another fever so he was on the couch. He has a sinus infection but woke up on Sunday doing fine. We sang to Julia for her 6th! birthday. Shane and Andrew got on great. Love them!!!!
Owen's sleeping so much more and better at night. He'll only get up (usually) once or twice if he's uncomfortable and I just put his binkie back in and he goes right back to sleep. He'll have his helmet for another 2.5 months Allison said. He's rolling better and sitting better. PT wants to continue with him as he's on the low side of average with his skills.
Shane is talking more and said his first 4 words together - Happy Birthday to you. I so wish I could get it on video. I can't understand a word he says usually so I made an appt with Audiology for Monday to make sure his hearing is okay. His speech therapist agreed with me. I think it's just him.
Derstines came on Saturday for dinner. Brennan had yet another fever so he was on the couch. He has a sinus infection but woke up on Sunday doing fine. We sang to Julia for her 6th! birthday. Shane and Andrew got on great. Love them!!!!
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| Andrew and Shane |
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| Julia's birthday |
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| April 2 |
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| April 2 |
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| 8 months old today! |
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