Me and My Cubanitas

Test

2008-05-29T20:34:00.000-05:00

Test

I am at a complete loss

2007-10-13T17:49:00.000-05:00

My sister is in the hospital again. They are putting in a feeding tube. it will attach to the small intestine and bypass the stomach. This should be temporary (hopefully). She hasn't been well since her stone removal surgery last month. She went in perfectly healthy and came out sick and on a picc line. I feel so horrible for her. She has been through so much and it doesn't look like she is going to be getting relief anytime soon. I wish there was a cure for this condition.

Fun with Solids

2007-10-07T20:37:00.000-05:00

Emily is starting on cereal and some fruit. She has been a little constipated so I decided to start her on some prunes. She seemed to really like them. Weird huh?

I am back

2007-10-04T20:39:00.000-05:00

At least I hope so. Things are so insane in my life. Between Lexi, Emily, my sister and work I am lucky to have a moment to myself. Here are a couple of new pictures of the girls. Emily's first cereal feeding Lexi's first day of school I will do my best to update much more often

Do you think they look alike?

2007-06-30T19:54:00.001-05:00

Emily's First Bath

2007-06-30T19:49:00.000-05:00

The cord fell off and we were finally able to give her a real bath. Of course she was not very happy!

Emily's Birth Story

2007-06-30T19:23:00.000-05:00

Emily Marie's birth story:

On May 22nd at my 35 week appointment I was feeling alot of pelvic pressure and discomfort. I was still closed so no bedrest.

On May 29th at my 36 week appointment my regular ob had an emergency delivery and I saw another doc. I was 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. she told me to take it easy as they really didn't want to perform my c-section before 38 weeks.

On June 5th at my 37 week appointment I was still 1cm and 50% effaced, but my doc was really worried about all the pelvic pain and pressure. She was concerned that my uterus was starting to seperate where my last c-section was so they decided to do the c-section before 38 weeks. They scheduled it for the next morning!!

That night my mom stayed at my house so that she could be there when Lexi woke in the am. I had to be at the hospital by 5 am.

June 6th, 2007 C-section day

5:15 am arrived at labor and delivery. Neither dh or I really slept the night before.

They hooked me up to all of the monitors, put my IV in (this took 2 tries as they blew a vein the first time). Then they put the catheter in and all I can say is OMG that hurt!! With Lexi I was under the epidural when they did it so I didn't feel a thing. It hurt and put pressure all the way up until the spinal kicked in.

At about 7 am. the doc came in to talk to me to explain why she wanted the section done early. Then they wheeled me into the OR. They had me move myself onto the operating table and then they started the spinal. The worst part was sitting up on the damn catheter which was still hurting. The needle in the back didn't really phase me too much. I just wanted the numbness to start so I didnt have to feel the damn tube!

Once I was all prepped they brought dh in. I could feel the tugging on my chest as they were pulling her out. It hurt like hell and it freaked dh out. At one point I got really nauseous and they had to give me something for that.

Emily was born at 7:49 weighing 7 lbs 7 oz. and 19 inches long. With all the indigestion I had during pregnancy I am not surprised by the head of black hair that she has.

So far my recovery has been "ok". They gave me a liquid diet too soon and I threw up jello and apple juice which is real fun when your mid section has just been cut opened. That was probably the worst pain during the whole thing. I am still sore but at least I am walking around and getting around alot better then I did the first time around.

Lots of Catching up to do

2007-06-29T22:04:00.000-05:00

Yes I have a lot of catching up to do. Obviously I am no longer pregnant. I will post my birth story.

Life with a 33 month old and a newborn is completely insane. Emily doesn't sleep well at all (unlike her sister). She is eating well and has some lungs on her. She is now 3 weeks old.

She has Lexi's hip problems which we are currently having her treated for. Here is a picture of Emily in her harness. She will be in this for at least 3 more weeks.

Lexi is handling her new sis well. She has the occassional meltdown but nothing too severe. If anything she is just requiring more of my time.

Lexi loves walking

2007-02-04T21:09:00.000-05:00

Back in Time

2007-02-04T20:47:00.000-05:00

February 2005

February 2006

Last Week

The Name Game - A Meme

2007-02-01T20:43:00.000-05:00

1. YOUR REAL NAME: Jeanne Marie

2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first three letters of your name, plus izzle): Jeaizzle (now that is stupid)

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three of your last): Japa buahahahahaha

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (fav color and fav animal): Purple Cat

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, Street you live on): Jeanne Alice

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 3 letters of mom’s maiden name): Apajeand

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (favorite color, favorite drink): Purple Coke

8. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, any letter of your middle name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of your dad’s middle name, 1st letter of a sibling’s first name, last letter of your moms middle name): Eamnecn

9. YOUR STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/body spray): Eternity

10. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother & father’s middle name): Christine Alexander

Had my U/S today

2007-01-29T20:42:00.000-05:00

The baby looks really great and the heart rate was 154. Still no sex. Little one would not uncross its legs. The doc is fairly certain its a girl but not 100%. He did say that if its a boy he has a small package LOL.

Later we will be going for a 4D u/s so hopefully we will find something out then.

Monday is the day

2007-01-27T21:51:00.000-05:00

We will find out if we are having a boy or a girl. The appointment is at 8:30 in the morning.

Oscar still really thinks its a boy, I have this gut feeling that it is another girl.

Just because............

2007-01-20T16:59:00.000-05:00

She is so stinkin cute

We took Lexi to the fair today

2007-01-20T16:50:00.000-05:00

She had a really good time. She got her first pony ride.....

She also got to see a baby calf that was born yesterday. The baby stood up for the first time.

THey also had a poultry exhibit. Now I want to ask you, what is wrong with this picture?

They also had this vendor who was selling really kewl personalized wooden puzzles. We got this one for lexi. Its a puzzle and a step stool. The puzzle is removable and you can buy other puzzles with it. I just couldn't resist it!

I'm back!

2007-01-20T15:31:00.000-05:00

Hello all! I just haven't been too motivated to blog lately. This pregnancy is totally kicking my butt. I will try to keep it more updated. I think I am finally past the morning sickness. It started to subside at 15 weeks.

Lexi is starting to learn how to walk and she is doing really well!

Lexi walking

2006-12-06T21:02:00.000-05:00

It is really not going to be long now. Check this out:

Warning Politcal Rant

2006-11-29T20:03:00.000-05:00

I don't normally do this but I have to. A colorado congressman called Miami a 3rd World country (read below). I don't even know where to start. This came from someone who has not been to Miami, has probably never met a black person, let along a latino. He claims that all the different nationalities are forming "evclaves" that are turning miami into a third world country from immigration.

Bull shit. Most of these "enclaves" are self sufficient. They are business owners and legal immigrants. They don't draw on government assistance.

He also claims that it causes more crime. No. Poverty causes crime, not races. He has to be the most racist and ignorant person. I thought public figures were smarter then that.

The kicker is he made these comments at the Breakers on Palm beach island. Umm that is NOT Miami. Hell 95% of palm beach county can't afford the valet for the breakers. If he wants to talk that crap maybe he should go there first hand. Palm Beach county actually has a higher crime rate then Miami!!!

Congressman calls Miami a `Third World country'BY LESLEY CLARK
lclark@MiamiHerald.com

JACK DEMPSEY/AP
OUTSPOKEN: Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., is no fan of Miami's ethnic makeup.WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Tancredo, the leader of the anti-illegal immigration faction in the U.S. House, spent a recent weekend at The Breakers in Palm Beach.

Ninety miles to the south, he found a symbol to bolster his belief that unfettered immigration is endangering the United States: Miami, he told a conservative online news site, ``has become a Third World country.''

In South Florida to attend Restoration Weekend, a gathering of conservative activists, the Colorado Republican, whose district includes suburbs of Denver, pointed to Miami as an example of how ''the nature of America can be changed by uncontrolled immigration,'' the story says.

''Look at what has happened to Miami,'' the WorldNetDaily quotes Tancredo as saying in an interview. ``It has become a Third World country. You just pick it up and take it and move it someplace. You would never know you're in the United States of America. You would certainly say you're in a Third World country.''

The remarks drew an instant rebuke from Miami Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who called Tancredo ''flat out wrong'' and extended an invitation for him to come and judge the city for himself.

''I invite my friend, Tom, to visit beautiful Miami, my hometown, and experience firsthand our hospitality,'' Ros-Lehtinen said. ``Come on down, Tom, the water's fine!''

Miami, Ros-Lehtinen said, is a ``world class city where diversity is celebrated. Here people have the opportunity to meet folks from across the globe and honor different cultures. Miami-Dade County is home to many outstanding universities, is headquarters to international businesses and has a vibrant economy.''

Tancredo, who chairs the bipartisan House Immigration Reform Caucus and championed a fence along the border with Mexico, said Monday in an e-mail sent by his office that his comparison was based on crime statistics he believes ``are deeply rooted in the immigration debate.

''While a recent documentary comparison of Miami-Dade County to Baghdad was a bit of an overstatement,'' he wrote, referring to an Australian documentary that compares Miami to Baghdad, ``no one can argue that it is not one of America's most dangerous areas.''

He noted in the e-mail that the number of homicides in the county recently reached 200 for the year. The number is actually a decrease from the 1980s.

''Moreover, the sheer size and number of ethnic enclaves devoid of any English and dominated by foreign cultures is widespread,'' Tancredo said in the statement. ``Frankly, many of these areas could have been located in another country. And until America gets serious about demanding assimilation, this problem will continue to spread.''

Tancredo didn't visit Miami on the Nov. 18-19 trip, but has visited before, a spokesman said. And, if Ros-Lehtinen's invitation includes ''a stay at a five-star beachfront resort, he may be willing to look beyond the inherent dangers that he had cited and visit Miami again,'' his spokesman said.

Tancredo, who has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender, criticized President Bush in the interview for Bush's push for comprehensive immigration reform.

''He is going to do what he can to create a place where the idea of America is just that -- it's an idea,'' Tancredo said. ``It's not an actual place defined by borders. I mean this is where this guy is really going.''

Ugh can you tell I am pissed?????

Thanksgiving and the wild child

2006-11-24T19:03:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving was at my house this year. I felt like hell all day and I still cooked up an awesome meal. We had turkey, green bean casserole, cornbread, sweet potato cassersole, mashed potatoes, carrot raisin salad, and cranberry sauce.

My perfectly behaved child decided yesterday to start throwing tantrums. I don't know what it is all about but she does it mainly when we go out. she freaks out when i start dressing her and it goes down hill from there.

Well as we were getting ready to sit down for dinner she did it again. As i put her in her chair she wouldn't stop screaming. No matter where we put her she screamed. So dad decided to sit in the living room with her instead of eating with us at the table. I personally would have let her have her tantrum but dad is a wuss.

She had the same tantrum when we "attempted" to go shopping today. I don't like this trend. I don't know if its frustration from still not being able to do certain things or what but its wearing down on this pregnant mama's last nerve.

I am still sick most of the time even with the Zofran. I am so ready for the first trimester to me over.

It's Thanksgiving

2006-11-23T12:06:00.000-05:00

I am sitting her alone in my house. Its the first time it has ever happened. Oscar took Lexi to see "Happy Feet" It's her first movie actually so I wonder how she will do.

I finished straightening up the house and I am just waiting for my mom to get here and then I will put the turkey in the oven.

I am going to steal this idea from my good friend Leslie and mention all the things that I am thankful for.

1. Lexi - you have been through so much in your first 2 years of life. You are so strong and I am so proud to be your momma. I can't wait until you are fully caught up and walking and talking. I have been there through all of you hurt. Now we are ready to see those milestone!

2. Oscar - You are a saint. You put up with my hard ass personality and love me anyway. I am very lucky to have you. You are my husband, lover, and my best friend. You are an awesome father.

3. Mom. I love you. I know you don't think you have been a good mom but you are wrong. I couldn't ask for a better role model then you. My kids are very lucky to have you.

4. Chris - This is your first Thanksgiving with you new organs. Words cannot even describe how I feel. You have been through so much. I know where Lexi gets her strength from.

5. Leslie - I miss you! You are one of the kindest people that I know. You are very genuine and that is truly hard to find in a friend in today's world. I know that no matter what I tell you, that you will not judge me.

6. Shawnie - What can I say? Who else is willing to listen to all of my whinings about life in general. You are always there when I need you and that means alot.

7. Highlandgal - You are one of my best online friend and I really hope we get to meet one day. I am sure we will. you help me keep my sanity when life is getting a little too out of hand.

8. DJ - I can always count on you for a good laugh. Hmm its a shame you didn't get a chance to blackmail me huh? LOL

9. Erin - Thank you for reading my blog. You are one of the few since I suck at keeping it up!!

I think that is it for now. Damn preggos get emotional don't they?

Me in South Park

2006-11-22T20:33:00.000-05:00

Here is me in SouthPark stolen from Leslie.

I am totally disgusted.

2006-11-17T08:46:00.000-05:00

We should have moved out of this damn state when we had the chance. I just saw on the news that our home owners insurance carrier is going to be raising premiums by 55%! We are with citizens (state insurance of last resort) because noone else will insure our home since its almost 50 years old. Besides, there aren't many insurance companies that will insure in Florida anyway.

So at 55% that means that our already high premium will go up to about 6k a year. I am choking. I don't know how we are going to do this, especially with the new baby coming. They keep sucking us dry and our salaries are not going up to accomodate this. I mean the money has to come from somewhere. So we have to sacrifice in other areas to pay for this bull shit. I think I am going to write to our newly elected governor (even though he is a republican), since one of his "promises" would be to help ease the insurance and property tax pressures. Not that I beleive that anything will actually be done. I hate that we have to live here. I really do. With my sis moving in now we can't leave even if we wanted to. For health reasons she HAS to stay in Florida. Ugh. Can my life get any more complicated?

What kind of accent do you have?

2006-11-15T21:32:00.000-05:00

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland "You have a Midland accent" is just another way of saying "you don't have an accent." You probably are from the Midland (Pennsylvania, southern Ohio, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and Missouri) but then for all we know you could be from Florida or Charleston or one of those big southern cities like Atlanta or Dallas. You have a good voice for TV and radio.
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I am already showing

2006-11-15T18:59:00.000-05:00

Which house of 1000 corpses charactere are you?

2006-11-14T07:31:00.000-05:00

What house of 1000 corpses character are you?
Tiny This giant wears a mask to cover up burns he suffered when his father lit his bed on fire. He warms up to the female ... hes a real lady killer
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I feel like hell

2006-11-14T07:26:00.000-05:00

I am so tired and nauseous. It is so hard to make it throught the day. Then to come home to have to entertain a 2 year old is rough. Last night after dinner I was playing with lexi in her playroom. I layed on the floor next to here where she was playing and actually dozed off for 15 minutes. How sad is that?

By 2 every afternoon I am ready to put my head down on my desk and just go to sleep. I don't remember being this tired the first time around, but then again I was able to come home and take a nap every night after work. Naps during the week are now non existent.

I am not taking any time off because I want to save it for my maternity in June. Can I tell you how old I feel right now?

I am a lousy bloggers

2006-11-12T20:45:00.000-05:00

So much has been going on and blogger has been giving me a hard time with posting any kind of pictures. Here is a update on everything:

Lexi had her surgery on October 11th. They put her in this stupid brace for 6 weeks. She was not allowed to sit higher then a 45 degree angle and was confined to bed or a wheel chair. The first week was brutal. She was in so much pain and kept pulling at her diaper. She was on lortab the entire time. After that she kept trying to sit up. 4 weeks into it oscar was sleeping with her and she fell out of the bed. We had to take her back to the doc to make sure she was ok. She pulled some of her stitches but her hip was ok and they took her out of the brace. She gets her pins removed on November 21st. Its only been a week and she is already crawling and pulling up. The bad news is that she has pulled another stitch and re-opened it. Its pussing so I need to call the doc tomorrow.

Now for me. I am 8 weeks pregnant tomorrow. i am nauseous quite often and have gained 2 maybe 3 pounds. That is actually pretty good for me! With lexi i gained 10. I am trying to keep my weight gain at about 25 lbs for this pregnancy. We had the u/s last week and it went well. Baby's heartrate is 148.

I promise to get better with my blogging. Its just been very tirinig lately.

Reflux revisited

2006-11-12T20:40:00.000-05:00

It turns out that the reflux was caused by the pre-natal vitamins. I have since switched to the flinstones and haven't had another attack.

Reflux from hell

2006-10-18T23:39:00.000-05:00

I have had really bad acid reflux for 4 days. I don't remember it starting this early with lexi. I am going to take my reflux meds anyway. They let me take it with lexi so it should be ok.

Home from the hospital

2006-10-15T09:15:00.000-05:00

We have been home now for about 4 days. I just really haven't had the energy to update my blog.

The surgery went well, but the aftermath has been really hard. They didn't put lexi in the cast but a foam abductor thing between her legs and her hips are exposed. She has been in a lot of pain since the procedure. They basically fractured her pelvis to take a piece of bone to put in her hip.

Initially they had her on morphine which kept her really comfortable. Then they started giving her codeine. I told them it wouldn't be strong enough but they didn't listen. It did nothing. They had to give her motrin on top of it before she passed out from exhaustion. The doc finally allowed us to give her lortab and that seems to be taking the edge off.

She is confined to a wheelchair or bed for 6 weeks. She isn't allowed to sit higher then a 45 degree angle. We had to get her home in an ambulance, no car seats allowed yet.

Diaper changes and sponge baths are really hard since there isnt much room and every time we move her it hurts.

My firm sent a really nice arrangement with balloons to Lexi and the balloons really seemed to distract her.

We also took her outside in her wheelchair and she needed sunglasses since she hadn't been outside in a while.

We go back in 5 weeks for an xray then in 6 weeks the pins in her hip come out. The pain seems to be a little better. The only time she is really in pain is when she has a bowel movement or sneezes. The pain from her pelvis is brutal.

The next 6 weeks are going to be hard. Luckily we have an in home sitter so that makes it a little easier.

I will update on her progress when i can. It's just that entertaining her is kinda hard other then tv and letting her play with books and reading to her.

Less then 12 hours

2006-10-10T19:43:00.000-05:00

We will be at the hospital at 8 am tomorrow. i am a wreck and oscar is a wreck. I will post more after the surgery.

The date has been confirmed

2006-10-03T18:41:00.000-05:00

October 11th is the date of lexi's hip surgery. Let the anxiety begin..............

Today is also the anniversary of Lexi's first surgery, kind of ironic if you think about it. I am just praying for the strength to get through this.

Lexi Pictures

2006-09-30T19:58:00.000-05:00

We took Lexi for her 2 year pictures today. She was actually very accomodating until we sat to wait for the pictures. She had a tantrum cause I didn't want her crawling around on the floor at sears. Ahhh we have had it easy so far. Now the fun begins.........

Happy Birthday Lexi!!!

2006-09-21T06:40:00.000-05:00

My little girl is 2 today (at 10:01 to be exact). Here is to hoping that the next year is a better year! I love you my little angel!!!

Yes I know it's been a long time........

2006-09-20T19:19:00.000-05:00

I just haven't really felt like posting much lately. I do have a ton of shit going on. We are exactly 2 weeks away from spicaville again. I have been having some major panic attacks. I went to the doctor and we have determined that I am suffering from General Anxiety Disorder. I am now going to be on lexipro and they gave me a prescription of xanax when I have an "episode". I am sure the night before Lexi's surgery I will be taking one.

Other then that Lexi is doing really well. She isn't walking yet but she is doing everything but. Still no talking other then basic stuff. I can't believe that she is going to be 2 tomorrow.

The evil Laugh

2006-09-04T10:07:00.000-05:00

Its hard to hear over dora but its there.

Update

2006-08-26T20:24:00.000-05:00

Last couple of days have been insane. Lexi has pneumonia in her right lung, the roof is leaking thanks to the a/c fiasco from last month, work sucked ass yesterday, and most importantly I have uncovered the mystery of my cycle.

I infact, was pregnant. I miscarried. I guess my hormone levels were just not high enough to ever register on a pregnancy test. It went like this.

As of Friday I was 2 weeks late. I started feeling some cramps really low in my pelvis (my lower then period cramps). I notice tiny bits of blood mixed in with mucous Friday morning. About an hour later horrible lower back pain started and radiated into my left hip. It got so painful as the day progressed that I could not sleep last night and I was popping codeine to help with the pain. This afternoon I started passing the clots.

So needless to say, today I am pretty sad. I know that the timing is really off but its still going to take some time getting over it. We are not going to actively TTC until Lexi's is out of her cast but we aren't going to prevent either.

So needless to say yesterday was a really really shitty day.

Keep it going! One word movies......

2006-08-17T19:35:00.000-05:00

1. Michael - Clerks
2. Mariah ~ Fargo
3. Christine ~ Kalifornia
4. Katie~ Gladiator
5. Darlene - Fear
6. Heather-Friday (One of the greatest movies!)
7. Deanna - Halloween
8. Serena-Shrek
9. Jenni~ Fletch
10. Scotty ~ Saw
11. Angel ~ Platoon
12. Raul ~ Hitch
13. Leta ~ Heathers
14. Sheldog - Unforgiven
15. Rebecca Valentine - Freaks
16. Jilabel ~ Parents
17. Edward - Gallipoli
18. Stellar - Eulogy
19. Tera - Switch
20. Memento
21. Erin ~ Underworld
22. Beautifully Disturbed ~ Blow
23. Kestrel - RENT!
24. Betty-- Chicago
25. Rollerball
26. Howie- Dodgeball
27. Gail Kim- Scream
28. Ashleigh~Scarface
29. Jamalh~ Waterboy
30. Kelsey~ Click
31. Sarah~ Ghost
32.CJ~SHOT(best indie film in existance!)
33. Dino~FEED (Crazy Ass Shit)
34. J.J. ~ Casino
35. Mike~Batman
36. Hellboy
37.traci- serendipity
38. Anna - Beaches
39. Jared - Sleepers
40. Velma~Singles
41. Melanie ~ Titantic
42. Karen~ Casino
43. Jeanne - Vulgar

Update

2006-08-17T17:48:00.000-05:00

Still no a/f....tomorrow I will be approximately 7 days late. I have taken a total of 4 tests and all have been negative.

I am going in for a blood test tomorrow afternoon.

The wait continues

2006-08-15T18:40:00.000-05:00

Still no AF....................

I am late..............

2006-08-13T19:50:00.000-05:00

AF is 2-4 days late. Last time we dtd was about 3 weejs ago that was 8 days into my cycle. I tested and it was negative. I will test again if I don't have it by the end of the week.

My Meez

2006-08-12T19:44:00.000-05:00

Stolen from Alex and Leslie

Stolen from Emma

2006-07-30T09:50:00.000-05:00

I wasn't tagged but figured I would do it anyway;)

From Lexi:

3 Things that scare me: mommy telling me no, things falling on me, me falling

3 People that make me laugh: mommy, daddy, and uncle mike

3 Things that I love: any toy i can hold in my hand, my dora pillow, my walker

3 Things that I hate: takeing medicine, wearing my brace, diaper changes

3 Things that I don't understand: Why getting new teeth has to hurt, why are all the other kids doing things i'm not, why does mom insist on giving me food she knows I won't eat.

3 Things on my floor: books, plastic blocks, trees from my thomas train set.

3 Things I am doing right now: holding 2 toys, nascrawling and screaming around the house, about to get nebulized

3 Things I can do: throw toys and go get them, pull up on anything to stand, say mommy and daddy
3 Things I canÂt do: walk, cruise, talk much more then saying mommy and daddy

3 Ways to describe my personality: easy going, happy, independent

3 Things I think you should listen to: Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes; The ABC song; You are My Sunshine

3 Things that I think you should never listen to: the vacuum, mommy telling me not to throw my food on the floor (it's not like I listen anyway), No

3 Absolute favorite foods: well I don't like to eat anymore but if I had to choose, milk, sweets, and mac & cheese with hot dogs

3 Things I liked to learn: to crawl, to pull up, and to say no

Hip dysplasia baby gear

2006-07-30T08:21:00.000-05:00

Now that I have come to grips with everything, I started looking for items that lexi could use while she is in the cast. We have a bean bag but I dont want her laying back constantly.

I found this high chair. This will enable us to sit her at the dining room table with some toys and maybe we can get her to actually use crayons it would be perfect. It cost 240 as we bought the cover for it as well.

Someone from my hip dysplasia group is going to give me this table and chair to use while she is in the cast. She is waiting for her doc to tell her that her daughter needs another surgery so I can use it as long as she doesnt need it for her daughter. We will put it in her playroom:

Finally, we found this car seat which is designed for spica cast. I wish they would have had this last year as I would have bought it then. Its $500 but hopefully our insurance company will reimburse us for a portion of it. We will be able to keep it till lexi is ready for a booster seat just in case she needs any further surgeries.

So I spent about $800 yesterday which doesnt make me happy but I will do whatever is necessary to make her more comfortable during this whole ordeal.

Surgery October 4th.........

2006-07-30T07:59:00.000-05:00

there I said it. Since we found out on Friday I have been in complete denial. I haven't been able to stop crying. My little girl has gone through so much already. Right now she is in her walker running around the house and she has no clue what she will be enduring again in the next couple of months.

We "may" have found a babysitter for her. A neighbor of a friend of mine is a SAHM the only problem is she speaks only Spanish. Of course Oscar doesn't see that as a problem. I am waiting to hear from my old sitter's sister to see if she woule be willing to do it. We will see.

I am sinking into a depression over all of this. I have never been one to take medications. Other then aspirin and reflux meds I take nothing. I am so close to calling the doc and have him put me on something to deal with all of this. I think the reason this is so hard is the first time around we had no clue what were we dealing with. This time around we know exactly what we are getting into. The rashes, the sponge baths, the horrific diaper changes, the once a week hair washes and worst of all the nasy smell of that cast as it gets wet inside from sweat and urine (no matter how much you try to keep it dry it never works out).

The only difference this time around is now we have a baby that is used to being mobile and taking that mobility away from her. Her favorite thing to do right now is run in her walker and throw toys and then go get them. She will not be able to do either of these things.

Last time around we had an awesome baby sitter who was a friend of ours. I miss her so much. If she was being casted in summer she would come and stay with us while she was in the cast, but she moved to SC and her kids are getting ready to start school.

Its time for our luck to change............ here is a reminder of what it was like the first time around. I have been looking at these pictures alot lately.

It never ends

2006-07-28T19:32:00.000-05:00

Lexi had her 4 month hip check and she needs a second surgery. Her hip socket isnt forming properly so she needs a bone graft and pins in her hip. she will be in another body cast for 6-8 weeks.

Why? That is all I want to know....why? Will she ever walk? I am starting to wonder..........

2006-07-27T13:32:00.000-05:00

Your EQ is 120

50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick!
51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you'd have better luck understanding Chinese.
71-90: You've got more emotional intelligence than the average frat boy. Barely.
91-110: You're average. It's easy to predict how you'll react to things. But anyone could have guessed that.
111-130: You usually have it going on emotionally, but roadblocks tend to land you on your butt.
131-150: You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin.
150+: Two possibilities - you've either out "Dr. Phil-ed" Dr. Phil... or you're a dirty liar.

What's Your EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)?

Stolen from Leslie who stole it from Shawnie

2006-07-24T19:09:00.000-05:00

You Are Cookie Monster

Misunderstood as a primal monster, you're a true hedonist with a huge sweet tooth.

You are usually feeling: Hungry. Cookies are preferred, but you'll eat anything if cookies aren't around.

You are famous for: Your slightly crazy eyes and usual way of speaking

How you life your life: In the moment. "Me want COOKIE!"

The Sesame Street Personality Quiz

The heat is killing us

2006-07-18T19:02:00.000-05:00

Holy shit its hot in this house. Our a/c isn't big enough. After spending about 8 grand on new duct work and a new unit, they just informed us that our unit is not big enough. Isn't that nice of them? So now we have to spend another grand to upgrade from a 3 ton to a 4 ton.

Its 85 degrees in this house. We bought a portable a/c unit to put in Lexi's room so at least she is comfortable, and that wasn't cheap either. So I guess tomorrow we will be getting the new unit and we will see if that fixes our problem.

Ugh this had to happen in summertime in south florida didn't it?

Following Jen's lead

2006-07-16T16:54:00.000-05:00

Does anyone besides Erin actually read my blog?

Pretty Morbid huh?

2006-07-13T18:49:00.000-05:00

You Will Die at Age 79

You're pretty average when it comes to how you live...
And how you'll die as well.

What Age Will You Die?

Sleep position?

2006-07-13T18:46:00.000-05:00

What Your Sleeping Position Says

You are calm and rational.
You are also giving and kind - a great friend.
You are easy going and trusting.
However, you are too sensible to fall for mind games.

What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?

Stolen from Alex who stople it from Leslie

2006-07-12T18:50:00.000-05:00

Greed:	Medium
Gluttony:	Medium
Wrath:	Very Low
Sloth:	High
Envy:	Very Low
Lust:	Low
Pride:	Very Low

Take the Seven Deadly Sins Quiz

Happy 4th of July!

2006-07-04T18:58:00.000-05:00

Lexi likes popping fireworks

Lexi discovers thomas the train

2006-07-04T16:23:00.000-05:00

So do you think she likes it?

She makes me so proud!

2006-07-04T16:03:00.000-05:00

Lexi is now standing on her own "almost" for a few seconds at a time. She is still leaning a little on the table but it won't be long.

Stolen from DJ

2006-07-03T19:03:00.000-05:00

Lexi in July 2005

In July 2006

Development Update

2006-07-01T17:02:00.000-05:00

Lexi developmentally is doing much better. She is pulling up at home on a regular basis now. Today alone she pulled up on the coffee table once, her leapfrog work bench twice and in her crib!!!!! I was so proud of her! She has never done it in her crib before. She cried cause she didnt know how to get herself down but that is another story LOL!

Lexi loves her rocking chair

2006-07-01T17:01:00.000-05:00

Went to the Mall Today

2006-07-01T16:40:00.000-05:00

We went to the mall today and lexi had a blast in the playground. I tried to take here last weekend but there were so many kids there that I was afraid she was gonna get trampled by all the "runners" in there. So we went to a smaller mall and were there when they opened so it wasnt that bad.

Here are some pictures:

I wear my sunglasses at night..........

2006-06-26T20:03:00.000-05:00

Lexi's first bubble bath

2006-06-26T19:55:00.000-05:00

Yes it took us longer then most to do this but we have been slow on everything. Here are a couple of pictures.

Long needed update

2006-06-26T19:43:00.000-05:00

I know its been a long long time since I have updated. Lexi is not sick anymore so that makes me very happy. We have our happy baby back. We are introducing her to walking even though she isnt pulling herself up consistently yet. Here is a video of what she has done so far

We also temporarily converted out third bedroom into a playroom for lexi. Once my sis moves in she will lose the playroom.

Will be MIA for a few days....

2006-06-09T18:38:00.000-05:00

The charger to my laptop died and I won't be getting a new one till Tuesday so my online time will be minimal.

Stolen from Leslie

2006-06-06T19:11:00.000-05:00

1. What curse word do you use the most? Shit, but not around Lexi
2. Do you own an iPod? No, but Oscar has one
3. Who on your MySpace “Top 8” do you talk to the most? Pass on my space
4. What time is your alarm clock set for? Rely on my internal alarm clock of lexi.
5. What color is your room? Sunset yellow with hunter green trim
6. Flip-flops or sneakers? flip flops
7. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? take it.
8. What's the last movie you watched? Rumor has it
9. Do any of your friends have children? Yes
10. Has anyone ever called you lazy? Nope
11. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster? No
12. What CD is currently in your CD player? Lazy town
13. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? Milk? Yuck
14. Has anyone told you a secret this week? Yes
15. Have you ever given someone a hickey? Yes.
16. Who was the last person to call you? Oscar
17. Do you think people talk about you behind your back? I am sure.
18. Did you watch cartoons as a child? Yep
19. How many siblings do you have? 2 a brother and a sister
20. Are you shy around the opposite sex? No.
21. What movie do you know every line to? None
22. Do you own any band t-shirts? Not anymore
23. What is your favorite salad dressing? Honey Mustard
24. Do you read for fun? Not really
25. Do you cry a lot? Nope,
26. Who was the last person to text message you? Don't really use text messaging
27. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop? Both
28. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoo? No.
29. What is the weather like? Bright, sunny and warm.
30. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos? No.
31. Is sex before marriage wrong? If it is then I am a bad bad person.
32. When was the last time you slept on the floor? I can't even remember.
33. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? 6.
34. Are you in love or lust? Love.
35. Are your days full and fast-paced? yes.
36. Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages? not yet.
37. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 38. Bite me Leslie:P
38. Are you picky about spelling and grammar? Yes.
39. Have you ever been to Six Flags? No. But I have been to six flags atlantis.
40. Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex? Both.
41. Do you like cottage cheese? Only if it has fruit in it.
42. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back? My side.
43. Have you ever bid for something on eBay? Yes
44. Do you enjoy giving hugs? Absolutely!
45. What song did you last sing out loud? The ABC song
46. What is your favorite TV show? The war at home
47. Which celebrity, dead or alive, would you want to have lunch with? Not really sure
48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach? When Lexi lifted herself into a standing position on the coffee table.
49. What one thing do you wish you had? The financial ability for a second baby
50. Favorite lyrics? No clue.

My little heart breaker

2006-06-04T16:59:00.000-05:00

Lexi got a walker today

2006-06-04T15:54:00.000-05:00

We are hoping to promote her coordination so we bought her this and so far she loves it!. We don't want to hinder her standing so she will only be in it an hour or so a day.

We will miss you Cinders!

2006-06-04T15:51:00.000-05:00

I just want you to know how much oscar and I appreciate everything that you have done for Lexi. You cared for her better then anyone else could have. Not only were you here baby sitter but you are a wonderful friend to me and I will miss you when you leave on wednesday.

We love you and will come up to see you as soon as we can!

Yes I have been neglecting my blog again

2006-06-04T14:56:00.000-05:00

It's been a rough few weeks. Lexi has been sick for 4 weeks. She had a double ear infection and a cold that turned into bronchitis. She has been on a nebulizer for a week and a half now. She also cut another incisor (only 2 to go!).

She also stood up for us on Friday. She hasn't done it since so I am not sure if it was a fluke, but I expect her to do it again soon. Here are the pics I took on Friday:

Lexi stood up

2006-06-02T15:48:00.000-05:00

Today lexi stood up at the coffee table for the first time!

a little about me.

2006-06-01T18:59:00.000-05:00

Stolen from Leslie

*a mix of all kinds of surveys*
.::personal::.
name ::	Jeanne
nicknames ::	Red, Jeannie
birthday ::	3/15/69
location ::	West Palm Beach, FL
sibilings ::	1 brother and 1 sister
do you smoke ::	No
do you drink ::	occassionally
do you do drugs ::	no
.::appearance::.
hair color ::	Brown with red highlights
eye color ::	Brown
height ::	5'7"
label ::	Don't label me!
dye your hair ::	yes - highlights
have bangs ::	no
have braces ::	no
wear glasses ::	yes
wear contacts ::	no
look like a celeb ::	some say geena davis
piercings ::	ears (2)
tattoos ::	no
.::favorites::.
color ::	Purple
movie ::	Breakfast club
tv show ::	Ally McBeal
animal ::	Cat
food ::	Chocolate
drink ::	Diet Coke
alcoholic drink ::	Chocolate Martini
car ::	Not a big car person
day of the week ::	Friday
season ::	spring
sport ::	Hockey
resturant ::	The Melting Pot
holiday ::	Thanksgiving
quote ::
book ::	Who has time to read?
magazine ::	parenting
flower ::	Purple Rose
memory ::
.::in your room::.
tv ::	yes
your own phone ::	Yes
your own phone line ::	No
VCR ::	Yes
DVD player ::	Yes
radio ::	Yes
CD player ::	Yes
computer ::	No
pictures ::	Yes
of who? ::	Oscar's mom and dad
.::things you cant live without::.
1 ::	Lexi
2 ::	Oscar
3 ::	Mom
4 ::	Chis
5 ::	Diana
6 ::
7 ::
8 ::
9 ::
10 ::
.::this or that::.
pepsi or coke ::	coke
simpsons or family guy ::	family guy
christmas or your birthday ::	christmas
spring or summer ::	spring
winter or summer ::	summer
fall or spring ::	spring
blue or pink ::	pink
black or white ::	black
green or red ::	red
pancakes or waffles ::	pancakes
tea or coffee ::	neither
vin diesel or jhonny depp ::	johnny depp
orlando bloom or chad michael murray ::	orlando bloom
wendys or mcdonalds ::	mcdonalds
msn or yahoo ::	yahoo
lip stick or gloss ::	lip stick
mascara or eye liner ::	mascara
halloween or 4th of july ::	halloween
strawberry or cherry ::	cherry
cake or pie ::	cake
swim indoors or out ::	out
.::music::.
what are you listening to right now? ::	nothing
rock or rap ::	rock
country or rap ::	rap
country or rock ::	rock
metal or oldies ::	metal
emo or screamo ::	screamo
rap or pop ::	pop
.::last::.
person you hugged ::	lexi
person you kissed ::	lexi
thing you said ::	Oscar take out the garbage
thing u ate ::	roastbeef sub
last thing u imed ::	alex about my asthma
texted ::	nothing
person you called ::	my mom
person that called u ::	oscar
thing u drank ::	diet coke
movie u saw ::	rumor has it
person u saw:	oscar
Take this survey \| Find more surveys You've been totally Bzoink*d

Fill in the blanks

2006-05-25T19:17:00.000-05:00

I AM: chubby. Fat. I have no desire to diet.

I WANT: Another baby. Financially it probably isn't feasible

I WISH: Lose the 30 lbs. But I guess that would me I need to diet.

I HATE: Working. I need to win the lottery.

I MISS: My baby sitter cinders. Why do you have to move? Lexi would be so much happier and healthier with you.

I FEAR: That lexi will never catch up.

I HEAR:

I WONDER: If Lexi really knows how much we adore her

I REGRET: Not starting my family when I was a little younger.

I AM NOT: a size 7 and probably never will be again.

I DANCE: with my daughter in front a a mirror every day.

I SING: The ABC song and the sponge bob song while lexi just watches me an laugh.

I CRY: Not very often. Usually it involves my child being in pain.

I AM NOT ALWAYS: Nice to my husband. the bitch comes out every so often.

I MAKE WITH MY HANDS: Nothing. I am not creative at all.

I WRITE: my thoughts in this blog.

I CONFUSE: Dates. I suck at them.

I NEED: To go clothes shopping.

I SHOULD: Finish my degree. i will now since the new job has tuition reimbursement.

I START: my day with a stinky diaper and a beautiful smile from my daughter

I FINISH: my day with a little television before bed.

My Inner Child

2006-05-21T18:31:00.000-05:00

I can totally see this about me.

Your Inner Child Is Angry

You're not an angry person.
But when you don't get your way, watch out.
Like a very manipulative kid, you will get what you want.
Even if it takes a little kicking and screaming.

How Is Your Inner Child?

A better day

2006-05-18T13:38:00.000-05:00

I think Lexi is finally on the mend. I stopped all the medicines that she was on. The albuterol did some nasty stuff to her and I stopped the steroid as well. She slept the whole night through, was a little cranky when I woke her up but not too bad.

When i took her to day care she cried when i left. She has never done this before but I know its cause she still was sick and I have been home with her the last few days. I called the dc around 9 to see how she was eating since she really didnt eat yesterday. She ate a pancake and half a sausage. I was so excited!!!!!!!! This means that sheis finally starting to feel better!

So I will see how she is when i pic her up this afternoon.

Back to the doctor today

2006-05-16T06:51:00.000-05:00

Lexi has been on antibiotics for 4 days and still has a fever. This morning her fever was 100.4 and yesterday it was 101.3. The daycare will not allow her back without a doctor's note at this point. So i could potentially be out the rest of the week. Great. I reeally can't afford this and monday I start a new job. I hope she is better by then or I may be unemployed. Ugh this really really sux.

The worst mother's day ever

2006-05-14T17:59:00.000-05:00

I feel like such a failure as a mom today. So for mothers day I got a card from oscar and from lexi. He took me to target and told me to pick out my gift, umm I think I will pass.

So I feel like shit, oscar is now sick and I "though" that lexi was starting to feel better. Well if she is you wouldn't know it by how today went. She had her first MAJOR meltdown. Twice today when i put her in her high chair she pitched a fit and like usual wouldn't eat. At lunch I did manage to get her to eat some pineapple. She hardly drank any of her milk.

Dinner was another story. She pitched such a fit when I put her in her chair that she started crying and beating the back of her head against the hight chair. She ate NOTHING and drank only alittle of her milk. If this girl doesn't start eating soon i don't know what I am gonna do.

So I completely lost it tonight. I am feeling like shit and had no patience for it. So we gave her a bath, gave her the medicine and put her in her room while we ate dinner. I go in to check on her and she is playing on one of her toys and grins at me. yeah well let me just say it didn't make me warm and fuzzy. So then the balling started about 15 minutes later for no reason. So lexi wound up going to bed 45 minutes early. I just couldn't take it anymore.

So needless to say, this has been the worst mothers day.

Update on the little patient

2006-05-14T06:19:00.000-05:00

I think Lexi is on the mend finally. She has had 3 doses of the antibiotic and has 3 to go. She is still really snotty but her temperment is better and she has slept the last 2 nights without any major wakings. She still pulls on her ears a little so I am continuing to give her the motrin.

She still has not been eating. Not sure if its the meds or the congestion, but its getting kinda frustrating. This morning I was actually able to get her to eat some fruit loops and I was ecstatic.

I really hope her stuffiness starts to get better. Thats when i will really know that she is getting better.

It's Midnight..............

2006-05-12T22:59:00.000-05:00

and I am awake. Why you ask? Because my child decided to wake up, play with her crib aquarium and go back to sleep. Just enough to wake me up. Ain't life a bitch? I guess I should be grateful that she is sleeping............

ear infection central

2006-05-12T19:35:00.000-05:00

Lexi has still been really sick so we finally took her to the doctor today. Double ear infection along with her cold. so she is now on antibiotics, eye drops, and prescription cold medicine.

I really hope she starts to feel better soon. I need to get some rest. She has given me her nasty virus and I feel like crap. I start my new job a week from Monday so hopefully it will be gone by then. I dont think I have slept a full 8 hours in about 2 weeks. I have so many loose ends to tie up at work and I missed 2 days this week.

Day 3 of no sleep

2006-05-10T05:28:00.000-05:00

Lexi just will not sleep. she will fall asleep for an hour or so and wake up crying. When I checked her temp she had a low grade fever again. She started crying so much that she couldn't breathe. So eventually I got her to fall asleep on me so I layed her down on the twin bed in her room and laid next to her. So needless to say last night I didn't sleep much again.The good news is that this morning she has a loose phlegmy cough so I guess things are starting to loosen up in there.

Now my throat is starting to hurt so I guess it is safe to say that I will be getting sick just in time to start my new job. I am tired, crabby and have to go to work now.

I have to say right now this daycare thing really sux.

The princess is sick

2006-05-08T14:33:00.000-05:00

She has been in daycare for exactly one week and she is already sick. She has been really congested and coughing. She had a slight fever last night and dwas up every hour coughing. She didn't have a fever this morning but decided to leave her home.

Cold meds do strange things to her. Check out this video:

Blah

2006-05-05T18:56:00.000-05:00

I know I haven't been posting, but I just haven't really felt like it for some reason. Like usual I am really busy at work.

For those of you who don't know, I got that job and I start on May 22nd. So i am doing my best to get things caught up and get a training manual started for the new person.

Other than that I have been just kinda blah lately. Oscar even commented about it. I havent been updating my blog, website or even posting on my mothering board. Not sure what is going on with me, but I really hope it passes.

Another Job Opportunity

2006-04-26T19:20:00.000-05:00

Asshat is killing me with all the personal shit he is asking of me. I sent a resume this weekend to an agency. They sent me to a well reputable law firm in west palm beach. They are looking for a bookkeeper. I would be an assistant to the accounting supervisor so I would probably have some supervisory duties eventually. Full benefits and I can keep my same hours.

I met with the current account supervisor who is retiring, the managing attorney, and the firm administrator.

It went well. I called the employment agency and found out that they are VERY interested and just need to talk to the senior partner to approve the hire. So if I have the job I should know by Friday. Keep your fingers crossed, cause this is my career job!!!!!!!!

Hubby and I are compatable

2006-04-21T11:48:00.000-05:00

Stolen from jen

Jeanne
&
Oscar

85% Compatible

♥ Jeanne and Oscar have been romantically-together for a long time. That alone demonstrates a degree of compatibility. Their shared faith will help form a bond between them. The fact that Oscar smokes could be an issue. They both abstain from drinking, so that helps compatibility. The fact that Oscar is a big sports fan could be divisive, in terms of how the couple spends their time. Jeanne may complain that Oscar is too sloppy. And then there is the fact that their styles mismatch, although that isn't too big a deal. Their astrological signs are in harmony, though, which is a plus. Their common love of animals is another good thing. And their views on children are similar. Overall, Jeanne and Oscar are highly compatible. They are capable of having a beautiful relationship together. ♥

The Dating Compatibility Test by Dating Diversions

Lexi Climbs down

2006-04-20T20:03:00.000-05:00

If you don't see a picture click on the "x"

Lexi Climbs up

2006-04-19T19:39:00.000-05:00

Am I a bad mother?

2006-04-19T07:22:00.001-05:00

I really don't read much to lexi. I find I spend most of my time letting her roam around since she started crawling. I really can't get her to stay in one place long enough to read to her. When I try to read to her she will take the book from me and either just sit there flipping the pages or she will throw it (she throws EVERYTHING). Ahhhh there are just so many things I am not doing with her yet it makes me feel like a bad mommy................._

Lexi's blood test results

2006-04-18T19:14:00.000-05:00

So far everything is coming back normal. We are just waiting for the thyroid test to come back, once it does and its normal, then I will be switching pedicatricians. I am so sick of this doctor.............

Goodbye Pool...................

2006-04-18T19:12:00.000-05:00

With the insurance fiasco we have to get rid of our above ground pool. They require a 5 foot fence and ours is only 4 foot. They wont wait the 6-8 weeks it would require for us to get the fence replaced. We started draining the pool tonight and I am very sad about it :(

I have a new favorite picture of lexi

2006-04-17T18:42:00.000-05:00

No a/c in Florida.................

2006-04-17T12:33:00.000-05:00

is the worst!!!! The house that we bought six weeks ago now has no a/c, it died. Yes we had it inspected and of course it was fine. We had it looked at 3 weeks ago and they replaced the electrical board and it was fine. Now come to find our its leaking freon and the whole unit needs to be replaced. So just add 4k to everything else.................................. the trip to the poor house is getting shorter and shorter.

Time in the pool

2006-04-16T15:36:00.000-05:00

Since we have no a/c in the house ( I will post about that later), we spent some time in the pool.

Lexi's new toy

2006-04-16T09:13:00.000-05:00

And here is a video of the fun:

The beaurocrats in the insurance industry..........

2006-04-12T18:52:00.000-05:00

Can kiss my gringa ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Things have been going fine in the new house until I got home from work.

Got a letter from our home owner's insurance carrier informing us that they are cancelling us because they didnt realize we have a dog. Because she is part rottweiler they are cancelling us. This is fucking bullshit. Hardly any companies will insure in florida thanks to hurricanes and the ones who will insure turn you down because of the type of dog you have>???????? This State totally sux. Why the hell did I let oscar convince me into staying?

My Big girl eating at the table

2006-04-09T20:11:00.000-05:00

My Little crawler

2006-04-09T20:07:00.000-05:00

I love my new camera!!!

2006-04-09T11:51:00.000-05:00

We had a cybershot that sux and I really wanted a good camera. We got the Olympus Stylus and I love it!

And no blood work either.

2006-04-09T11:48:00.000-05:00

We took Lexi Saturday for blood work and had zero luck. Her veins in both arms kept blowing. They cant do it anywhere else other then the arms at the lab so now I have to call the doc to schedule her to have it done at the hospital. I swear this is one royal pain in the ass for something that she probably doesn't even need!

Adventures in urine samples

2006-04-06T12:03:00.000-05:00

getting a urine sample from an 18 month old girl is really the pits. They give you a bag to tape to her "area" and send you on your way. Well with every movement she makes the bag loosens and moves from where it should be.

6 bags and 2 wet beds later, we STILL don't have the damn sample.

Its been a long time.................

2006-04-04T11:26:00.000-05:00

The move is complete. We are still unpacking and will be for a long time. we love the house and daisy is such a sweet doggy. The cats even seemt to get along getter these days.

Lexi is out of her brace during the day now. She started crawling 2 weeks ago and we are so excited. I got her an activity table this weekend. Hopefully climbing and pulling up will follow soon..............

Lexi playing in the grass

Daisy

Here are the house pictures we took when we moved in.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v79/Red315/New%20House/Move-In%20Pictures/