Let's write a happy post for once. I'm not overwhelmed, not crying, just happy. This post started pretty boring so now I'm just writing random stuff.
Work has been overwhelming and I got to a good place today so I was able to relax a little as I waited for others to get back to me. I even cleaned and organized my desk! It looks awesome. It could be the caffeine or the sugar I had today. :)
I have a lot of plans to clean and get organized this weekend - we'll see how that goes. Travis gets to hang out with Uncle Kit and watch a Star Wars movie and play, they are both excited.
On the 26th, I'm going to a gathering for parents with Down Syndrome kids aged 0-3. It should only be a few minutes from my house since it's also in Shoreline. I'm trying to get together with the hostess for this month's gathering separately. It will be nice to be with other parents that have kids the same age as mine.
My house can get a little chaotic and it's fun. Three boys three and under!
I don't really have resolutions for the year (I know it's March and I'm just now mentioning it), but I have goals. One goal is to make people at work feel good and those I work with most appreciated. I give everyone birthday cards now and it's amazing the response I've gotten. People who I barely know now address me by name for the first time since I've worked there (8 years). I'm still working on their names. :) I try to deliver the cards before they arrive and put them on their desk. They say it's a nice way to start their day. Travis puts the envelope seals on them for me. I also give "badges" to my closer co-workers. Badges are the HR systems way of letting people express appreciation in different categories to each other. It's fun for me too. I get excited for Monday mornings when I deliver the birthday cards for the week and every-other-Tuesday when I make badges for my co-workers.
My supervisor is really empowering me (a work buzz word) to take ownership (another buzz word) of projects. It's a different position then I'm used to. I got a project on March 1 that is due April 8 and will be sent out to all the new Bar admittees. I have to gather information from different departments on a tight deadline, arrange for designing (thank God I don't have to design it) and printing. I'm two days ahead of schedule. I have a lot of other big projects that I'm in charge of and it's a great feeling to be trusted like this.
Enough ramblings for now...
Friday, March 11, 2016
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Kids
Travis is still very loving to his brothers and everyone else. He doesn't always like me to go to work and often requires hugs and kisses before I leave in the morning. He cries if he doesn't get them. Travis is a big helper with changing diapers and getting bottles. Sometimes, Travis is insistent that HE changes the diapers. I supervise and he does a pretty good job. Travis is so smart (and not just because I'm biased). He is certainly from a family of lawyers who find the loopholes in everything.
We started Russell at a student-run physical therapy clinic. It was a lot of fun to watch the students work with Russell. (I don't get to be at many of Russell's appointments). They were very excited about what he can do. Russell likes to throw and he has a great arm. We are trying to teach what is ok to throw (soft objects if someone is expecting it) and not ok to throw (hard objects at Walter's face). The last few days, Russell seems to be getting a lot more loving towards Walter. Russell will pat Walter's back and kiss him. Russell is learning to tickle and follow more directions.
Walter James is 4 months and so cute. He makes a ton of cute noises and loves his Mama. :) He is getting up on hands and knees and sort of moves forward but not quite crawling.
Medical Stuff
I'm currently feeling overwhelmed....again. Russell, Walter and I all have doctor's appointments consults, follow-ups, surgeries and it goes on.
Russell had eye surgery and ear tubes replaced last week. Tomorrow is his eye doctor follow-up. That was an easy appointment to schedule - they did it for us. For his ear tube follow-up, I had to call Children's Hospital (who is not always easy to get a hold of), wait for a return call, then call Russell's regular ENT and wait for a return call, just to call Children's again.
Don't get me wrong, everyone I've talked to at all the clinics have been great, it's just trying to reach them can be difficult. I've waited on hold for 5 minutes and gave up because I couldn't get anyone. If you are 3rd in line, just hang up. Call around 3:30 - that is when I've had the best luck.
I digress....
Russell is still bottle fed because he can't swallow much. He is finally starting to take some soft/liquid food but not much. We had two tests for that and I think we have to go back. The good news is, all his food is paid for by insurance! We get a lot of similac formula, pedisure, and now "Thick It" to thicken his formula each month.
Next up is neurology for both Russell and Walter. Yup, Walter is getting checked-out too. Since he was born, Walter's body has been very "tense." When he was in the hospital and until he was about a month or so, if you laid him on his back, his hands would shake. While he doesn't shake anymore, and the tenseness is getting better, I want a medical professional to tell me that he will be fine or what we need to do to help him. We think it is withdrawal from one of my medications I was on during the pregnancy. Russell's appointment is the routine check-up to make sure he is developing the way he should be.
Then I have issues with acid reflex, I'll spare you the details, just know it's not pretty or healthy. I almost had surgery but turns out I'm not a good candidate. The surgeon ordered a couple of tests. Two tests took all morning and a little into the afternoon on the same day. The third test was scheduled for 4 hours. I followed all the instructions for the test and made it through 2 hours before my body rejected the eggs they gave me. Unfortunately, there were sensors in the eggs so I had to return for another test. Thankfully, the second time worked. All of the tests results are "abnormal." Well, what does that mean and what can doctors do for me? I'm hoping my GI tomorrow, or the surgeon in a couple of weeks, will have some ideas for me.
If you know Matt and his health issues, it is a surprise that he is the only one without appointments (Travis had a couple too a while ago but that's pretty much solved).
I'll wrap up this depressing post with some great news - Russell is doing wonderful! All the professionals are very excited about his progress. He is walking now! Russell doesn't have a lot of words but he is very communicative. You know when he is happy or upset - no guessing needed. :) Also great news - Travis is mostly potty trained!
Russell had eye surgery and ear tubes replaced last week. Tomorrow is his eye doctor follow-up. That was an easy appointment to schedule - they did it for us. For his ear tube follow-up, I had to call Children's Hospital (who is not always easy to get a hold of), wait for a return call, then call Russell's regular ENT and wait for a return call, just to call Children's again.
Don't get me wrong, everyone I've talked to at all the clinics have been great, it's just trying to reach them can be difficult. I've waited on hold for 5 minutes and gave up because I couldn't get anyone. If you are 3rd in line, just hang up. Call around 3:30 - that is when I've had the best luck.
I digress....
Russell is still bottle fed because he can't swallow much. He is finally starting to take some soft/liquid food but not much. We had two tests for that and I think we have to go back. The good news is, all his food is paid for by insurance! We get a lot of similac formula, pedisure, and now "Thick It" to thicken his formula each month.
Next up is neurology for both Russell and Walter. Yup, Walter is getting checked-out too. Since he was born, Walter's body has been very "tense." When he was in the hospital and until he was about a month or so, if you laid him on his back, his hands would shake. While he doesn't shake anymore, and the tenseness is getting better, I want a medical professional to tell me that he will be fine or what we need to do to help him. We think it is withdrawal from one of my medications I was on during the pregnancy. Russell's appointment is the routine check-up to make sure he is developing the way he should be.
Then I have issues with acid reflex, I'll spare you the details, just know it's not pretty or healthy. I almost had surgery but turns out I'm not a good candidate. The surgeon ordered a couple of tests. Two tests took all morning and a little into the afternoon on the same day. The third test was scheduled for 4 hours. I followed all the instructions for the test and made it through 2 hours before my body rejected the eggs they gave me. Unfortunately, there were sensors in the eggs so I had to return for another test. Thankfully, the second time worked. All of the tests results are "abnormal." Well, what does that mean and what can doctors do for me? I'm hoping my GI tomorrow, or the surgeon in a couple of weeks, will have some ideas for me.
If you know Matt and his health issues, it is a surprise that he is the only one without appointments (Travis had a couple too a while ago but that's pretty much solved).
I'll wrap up this depressing post with some great news - Russell is doing wonderful! All the professionals are very excited about his progress. He is walking now! Russell doesn't have a lot of words but he is very communicative. You know when he is happy or upset - no guessing needed. :) Also great news - Travis is mostly potty trained!
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