Tyler turned 18 months old last week actually but his Well Visit was today! :) Tyler is a big ol' healthy bag of bones! hahahaha He's 27 1/4 lbs and 34" tall and he's growing very well! Not too much else to talk about. He did get a regular Flu shot today and has been a crab butt ever since!
Today was Kaitlyn's Halloween party at school and we all went. It was black & orange day too so we all wore Halloween clothes! It's was an ok party... honestly, there were a lot of people in a not so big place and it made ME want to leave! lol Kaitlyn seems to be doing very well on her medicine though... it really does help to keep her calm, but only half the day. By late afternoon or evening (especially if we have to go somewhere) she has behavior issues. It's something that the Dr and I might look into, possibly adding a second dose in the evening. Kaitlyn can feel her medicine working too, she told me her little white pill makes her feel calm and good. She was having a "moment" the other night and she even said "Mama, can I just have another one of my little white pills, they make me feel good and calm." It's crazy that she is so in-tune with herself!!
Alright then... tomorrow is Halloween and Tyler and I will be dressing as Pumpkins, Kaitlyn as a Dinosaur and Jon is ................... [to be announced] lol Will be taking pictures tomorrow.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Verdict Duh Duh Duhhhhhhhhh
Ok so I went to the Hematologist yesterday because my iron is extremely low and I'm pretty anemic. Which would explain why I'm extremely tired all the time and have no energy. So it comes down to this... next week I will be starting 6 weeks of Iron infusions again to build back up my stores. If I do not keep my stores this time they are thinking of going on an exploration mission to see if I have a GI bleed somewhere because I should not be using up my stores unless I'm bleeding somewhere!
So right now the Dr says my heart is working overtime because it thinks I'm suffocating. It's pumping harder and making more blood cells than it needs to so that it can get the oxygen to the places in my body that need it. It's also making the extra blood because it's confused as to why things are right and thinks I have a bleed somewhere too and body says bleeding? MORE CELLS STAT!!!! :) She says it's not a huge deal right now but with my heart working so hard that it could possibly cause heart problems in the future!
On a wonderful note, Tyler is starting to talk a lot more these last few days! He now says "uh, uh" for No, when he doesnt want something lol hahahahaha It's cute! AND he has a strong interest in the potty! I think it's because he wants potty candy for going!!! lol He's a little smart guy.
So the things we have coming up are Tylers 18mo appt Friday morning, Kaitlyn has a Halloween party in school Friday and then Saturday we're all going to Crossgates Mall to trick or treat... then Jon works halloween night so we'll see what the kids and I have planned for that night!
So right now the Dr says my heart is working overtime because it thinks I'm suffocating. It's pumping harder and making more blood cells than it needs to so that it can get the oxygen to the places in my body that need it. It's also making the extra blood because it's confused as to why things are right and thinks I have a bleed somewhere too and body says bleeding? MORE CELLS STAT!!!! :) She says it's not a huge deal right now but with my heart working so hard that it could possibly cause heart problems in the future!
On a wonderful note, Tyler is starting to talk a lot more these last few days! He now says "uh, uh" for No, when he doesnt want something lol hahahahaha It's cute! AND he has a strong interest in the potty! I think it's because he wants potty candy for going!!! lol He's a little smart guy.
So the things we have coming up are Tylers 18mo appt Friday morning, Kaitlyn has a Halloween party in school Friday and then Saturday we're all going to Crossgates Mall to trick or treat... then Jon works halloween night so we'll see what the kids and I have planned for that night!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
My Bloods
Ok so I'm not going to list everything here but wanted to say that my iron dropped more and I have no idea what the Hematologist is going to suggest Tues when I go. I'm sure they are going to want to do infusions again... bleh! The Dr now has me on 4000000000000 pills a day! LOL I now have to take my regular "head meds", the Procardia for my Raynauds, Nexium, Vit D, B12, Calcium & Multivitamin. Seriously it's like 14 freakin pills/Vitamins!!! Good lord, can they all even fit in my pouch? LoL Ok so anyway, not sure about the rest of my blood levels right now but the main thing is the iron for now.
Anyway, Kaitlyn and I drove down to Woodstock, NY today for her follow-up with the Developmental Pediatrician and it went well. She said she is going to have Kaitlyn's report written by the end of next week so I have it to go to the School District meeting with.
Anyway, Kaitlyn and I drove down to Woodstock, NY today for her follow-up with the Developmental Pediatrician and it went well. She said she is going to have Kaitlyn's report written by the end of next week so I have it to go to the School District meeting with.
Friday, October 23, 2009
A Little Drop of Ketchup
Ok so I got my results from the CT Scan and don't have any kinks or twists or anything major to report, so the reason for my stomach pain is unknown but assumed to be a possible ulcer or idiopathic (i just had to use a big word there! hahaha). Anyway, the Dr out me on Nexium and we're going to see how that goes for a couple months. Since taking it I havent really had any pain so maybe thats what it was. I also saw the Nutritionist who keeps track of my Blood levels and she is sending me back to the Hematologist because my iron is so low. She sent me to get my blood drawn and I did it yesterday. The kids and I met Daddy at work (he was working both jobs yesterday) and we got to have a late lunch with Daddy and then I got 9 (YES I said 9!) tubes of blood drawn for all the tests! Geesh... you would think I'd be tapped out! LOL :) So we'll see how those go and how low my levels are as of now. The last time I had them done was April and my iron was 4 then.
Tyler started this week with the two sound words... he now says "Daa-Dee" and "nuh-mee" and has been saying "bay-bawh" and "boo-bawh" (Baseball & Football) for awhile and LOVES both. He just sees it on TV or a picture and goes crazy saying it over and over!! :) He's still quite the "Stunt Man" climbing on stuff (appropriate things at least!) and trying to jump off of everything and purposely falling down lol. He's got a sense of humor already... though living in this house, you'd better have one!!! :) He's actually 18 months old today and his appointment was supposed to be this morning but we had to reschedule it because I totally forgot about the Field trip to the Pumpkin patch with Kaitlyn's school today and they were at the same time!! So will update on that next week after his appt.
Thats the other thing, Kaitlyn had her first field trip today! We went with her class (and families) to the Pumpkin Patch where they got to pick a Gourd, Mini Pumpkin and an Indian Corn. They also got to run around and play and then have story time and roll down a hill, pet some animals, a hay maze and tunnel and even a Hay Ride!! :) It was great and Kaitlyn and Tyler both enjoyed it a lot. It did end up being FREEZING cold and, of course, I was NOT prepared and the three of us were about froze to death but at least it was a good time.
Tyler started this week with the two sound words... he now says "Daa-Dee" and "nuh-mee" and has been saying "bay-bawh" and "boo-bawh" (Baseball & Football) for awhile and LOVES both. He just sees it on TV or a picture and goes crazy saying it over and over!! :) He's still quite the "Stunt Man" climbing on stuff (appropriate things at least!) and trying to jump off of everything and purposely falling down lol. He's got a sense of humor already... though living in this house, you'd better have one!!! :) He's actually 18 months old today and his appointment was supposed to be this morning but we had to reschedule it because I totally forgot about the Field trip to the Pumpkin patch with Kaitlyn's school today and they were at the same time!! So will update on that next week after his appt.
Thats the other thing, Kaitlyn had her first field trip today! We went with her class (and families) to the Pumpkin Patch where they got to pick a Gourd, Mini Pumpkin and an Indian Corn. They also got to run around and play and then have story time and roll down a hill, pet some animals, a hay maze and tunnel and even a Hay Ride!! :) It was great and Kaitlyn and Tyler both enjoyed it a lot. It did end up being FREEZING cold and, of course, I was NOT prepared and the three of us were about froze to death but at least it was a good time.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Meeting Baby Ben
Well we went down to Long Island this past weekend to meet Michelle, Jon's sisters, new baby! His name is Ben and he was born the beginning of Sept but we decided not to rush down and to give them some space and time to get used to being parents! He's a gorgeous little guy and I guess really liked me since he decided to fall asleep on me for about an hour!
I'm pretty tired and it has been an eventful week so far so I dont have much to write. I did go for my CT Scan yesterday but I wont know much about it until I see the Dr on Monday the 19th so I'll let you know more then.
One good thing is that Tyler is now saying "Baybee" perfectly! He was trying it yesterday but then today just keeps saying it. He has been babbling a lot of different sounds lately so I think we're going to be hearing a lot more English out of him rather than "Tylerese." So good for him! He's such a big boy and I know now that things are going to start going quickly for him developmentally! I'm excited!
Ok off to do some Laundry!!!
I'm pretty tired and it has been an eventful week so far so I dont have much to write. I did go for my CT Scan yesterday but I wont know much about it until I see the Dr on Monday the 19th so I'll let you know more then.
One good thing is that Tyler is now saying "Baybee" perfectly! He was trying it yesterday but then today just keeps saying it. He has been babbling a lot of different sounds lately so I think we're going to be hearing a lot more English out of him rather than "Tylerese." So good for him! He's such a big boy and I know now that things are going to start going quickly for him developmentally! I'm excited!
Ok off to do some Laundry!!!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
So yesterday I decided to venture out for a "date" with the kids on my own. We went to the mall and grabbed a little bite to eat and then went to see Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs in 3D!!! We had a great time and the kids were wonderful! K was in awe and although she did cover her ears in the beginning she was able to finally take them off and enjoy the movie! Tyler made it about an hour in before running through the isle and climbing on th seats. He managed to only lose 1 shoe, which I did find at the end of the movie!
Today I decided to switch over the kids to their winter clothes and am going to pick up a few things they need for winter. Kaitlyn needs some size 5 long sleeve shirts (since her 4T's are too short on her belly!) and Tyler has no footie sleepers for winter since he is in 24m now.
Other than that I hope to get a bit done around the house and was hoping to mow, but of course, it's raining yet again on one of the only days we have to get it done! Lovely!
I wish everyone a good day! Apple Festival tomorrow!!! WOOOT!!!! :)
Today I decided to switch over the kids to their winter clothes and am going to pick up a few things they need for winter. Kaitlyn needs some size 5 long sleeve shirts (since her 4T's are too short on her belly!) and Tyler has no footie sleepers for winter since he is in 24m now.
Other than that I hope to get a bit done around the house and was hoping to mow, but of course, it's raining yet again on one of the only days we have to get it done! Lovely!
I wish everyone a good day! Apple Festival tomorrow!!! WOOOT!!!! :)
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