Last week we had a last minute opportunity to get out of town. James was unexpectedly off two days in a row (which is rare) so we called up some friends to see if we could visit. We ended up in Adams, TN at a small Christian camp that they are the caretakers for. Though it was a short trip, it was so nice and relaxing for the most part. Our friends were amazing in serving us. Our second night there, they took the older kids with them to church so we could have some quiet time together. Then they even had them stay the night with them so we'd sleep better. We got to see a lot of natural beauty that we miss living in the suburbs including a gorgeous sunset, lots of wildlife and even the joy of our kids playing out in the country. It was a nice little mini-break.
Upon arriving back in Louisville, we hit the ground running. It was a very busy few days including counseling, my hosting a playgroup, going to the grocery and preparing for Hannah's 4th birthday party. Speaking of the birthday party, I believe it was a great success. We had a "Tangled" theme and used several ideas I'd found online. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. We had a large braid hanging on the front door, pin the pan on Flynn, tower building, hair sculpting and of course food. The giveaway for the girls was my new Rapunzel hair clip that I'm selling with my business. Everyone loved them. The cake turned out WAY better than Benjamin's did. It was very detailed with a tower and all. Be sure to check out the pictures to see it. I must admit I was proud of it. :)
Today we took Hannah for her four year well visit at the doctor. I felt so bad for her as she received five shots (all immunizations) and a finger prick. She limped all day (she's a little dramatic). We got her a doughnut from Starbucks for a special treat afterwards. Then for dinner, my inlaws bought her favorite ribs from Mark's Feedstore. So all in all, I think she made out. I know it hurt her. Fortunately other than flu shots, she won't need any more until she's 11 I think. Whew.
My vertigo has been on again and off again. I've been treated twice since my last message. Hoping things will correct soon.
Until next time...
Take Care,
Terra
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Lots of Pictures!
Hannah's 4th Birthday Party: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150191666137100.302929.607147099&l=785e3e13df
May Pictures (including Hannah's actual bday, Sleepovers at Memaws, and the Princess Tea Party): http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150174503757100.297900.607147099&l=1b72d02e60
June Pictures (includes our trip to Adams, TN): http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150191675292100.302930.607147099&l=fb92cc2ab8
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
On the Upswing
So I've kept many of you all waiting for two long weeks without writing updates about all the health problems I mentioned in my last post. Well, I guess if you were super worried, you would have called or emailed by now. haha. Wait no longer...
James' TEE test went well. It was a very uncomfortable procedure as he had to have his entire mouth and throat numbed. He said he felt like he was choking on his own saliva because his swallowing mechanism was not working. Fortunately, the anesthesia kicked in soon after. The doctor said that everything looked completely normal. He didn't even see the "thickening" that had been seen in a previous test which led to this one. So we praise God for those results. James was sick to his stomach the rest of the evening but began feeling normal again the next day. As for the rheumatologist results, no new information there. The testing they did for gout came back negative. From what I've read online, this test is not conclusive and does not necessarily mean he does not have gout. His levels simply may not have been high enough during the test to show a positive result. They basically told him to call again when he has another full blown episode and they'd try to work him in. That way they could do the testing when he was in the middle of an episode (which he was not during his first visit).
As for me and the BPPV (vertigo), I've been doing better. The first few days after treatment were rough and very nauseating. I continued to feel pretty crummy for about one week. These last 3 or 4 days I've been feeling quite a bit better though not 100%. I'm noticing that fast movement (such as looking out of the car window) is still causing me some issues. I go back to the doc on the 31st for a re-test. I'll be treated again if it's still there. But as I said, I've been feeling much better these last few days so I'm grateful for that!
As for the kids, on a health note, they've been doing great. This time of the year is my favorite for that. I started noticing Sophia preferred to hold her head towards her right shoulder. But since Hannah had womb-induced torticollis, I am familiar with treating that. I went ahead and started stretching Sophia and working on getting her movements centralized. I've noticed great improvement and can hardly even tell she's had a preference now! Very exciting. She's been a super easy-going sweet baby.
Hannah and I went on a Mommy/Daughter Princess Tea Party at a local kid's place last night. That was a lot of fun for her. She's painfully shy but we continue to try and encourage her gently when we can. She got to choose a dress, get her nails painted, hair fixed and choose makeup. The girls all walked the runway to show off their pretty selves (which she did with my holding her hand). We had cookies and apple juice. We met Belle, Cinderella, Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother. She colored pictures, played some games and came home with a balloon. I'll try to get pictures uploaded by my next post.
Benjamin is full swing into his twos. We have to stay very consistent with encouraging and disciplining him or he's a mess. That said, I've seen a little more of his sweetness lately if we are. We're going to start potty-training Thursday. Fun stuff!
Okay, I feel this is getting very long now so I'll stop writing. Until next time....
Take Care,
Terra
James' TEE test went well. It was a very uncomfortable procedure as he had to have his entire mouth and throat numbed. He said he felt like he was choking on his own saliva because his swallowing mechanism was not working. Fortunately, the anesthesia kicked in soon after. The doctor said that everything looked completely normal. He didn't even see the "thickening" that had been seen in a previous test which led to this one. So we praise God for those results. James was sick to his stomach the rest of the evening but began feeling normal again the next day. As for the rheumatologist results, no new information there. The testing they did for gout came back negative. From what I've read online, this test is not conclusive and does not necessarily mean he does not have gout. His levels simply may not have been high enough during the test to show a positive result. They basically told him to call again when he has another full blown episode and they'd try to work him in. That way they could do the testing when he was in the middle of an episode (which he was not during his first visit).
As for me and the BPPV (vertigo), I've been doing better. The first few days after treatment were rough and very nauseating. I continued to feel pretty crummy for about one week. These last 3 or 4 days I've been feeling quite a bit better though not 100%. I'm noticing that fast movement (such as looking out of the car window) is still causing me some issues. I go back to the doc on the 31st for a re-test. I'll be treated again if it's still there. But as I said, I've been feeling much better these last few days so I'm grateful for that!
As for the kids, on a health note, they've been doing great. This time of the year is my favorite for that. I started noticing Sophia preferred to hold her head towards her right shoulder. But since Hannah had womb-induced torticollis, I am familiar with treating that. I went ahead and started stretching Sophia and working on getting her movements centralized. I've noticed great improvement and can hardly even tell she's had a preference now! Very exciting. She's been a super easy-going sweet baby.
Hannah and I went on a Mommy/Daughter Princess Tea Party at a local kid's place last night. That was a lot of fun for her. She's painfully shy but we continue to try and encourage her gently when we can. She got to choose a dress, get her nails painted, hair fixed and choose makeup. The girls all walked the runway to show off their pretty selves (which she did with my holding her hand). We had cookies and apple juice. We met Belle, Cinderella, Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother. She colored pictures, played some games and came home with a balloon. I'll try to get pictures uploaded by my next post.
Benjamin is full swing into his twos. We have to stay very consistent with encouraging and disciplining him or he's a mess. That said, I've seen a little more of his sweetness lately if we are. We're going to start potty-training Thursday. Fun stuff!
Okay, I feel this is getting very long now so I'll stop writing. Until next time....
Take Care,
Terra
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