A busy week

This past week has been busy, to say the least.  It started off with sickness, and we thought was getting better.  Until Thursday night and Ethan screaming out again for 2 hours. This happened for 4 nights.  Finally on the 4th night Bill took the night light out of his room.  And like magic, Ethan calmed down and went to sleep.  A miracle!  :-) 

Ethan is doing well again.  Playing with toys. Loving his sisters attention etc.  He is not screaming at me as much as he was last week.  That was getting old. :-)  He loves to be outside. He is always waving "bye-bye" at us and walking to the door.  He's happy when he gets to leave. 


This past Saturday we celebrated Jadyn's 4th Gotcha Day Anniversary.  So hard to believe she's been our daughter for 4 years.  She's grown and changed so much.  We just love her.  And we're so thankful every day that God is allowing us to be her parents. 

This past Sunday was Youth Sunday at our church. The youth led the music part of our worship time.  Tiff is in the praise band.  She loves to sing. She is also in the choir.  We are so proud of her. The kids did a great job!

Abby is such a little mommy to Ethan. She wants to play with him. And if he cries, she runs for his doggie and gives it to him.  I love how much she loves her little brother! 

This is a busy week for us.  Today I took Ethan to the ENT for pre-op visit.  It really did not do much, except let her look in his ears one more time.  He gets tubes put in April 9th.  Thursday we are going to see the surgeon for his pre-op visit.  On April 9th the surgeon is fitting Ethan for the Latham device that will be put in his mouth soon.  Then on Friday Ethan is getting an MRI done on his head and back.  This is because he has a dimple that we are a little concerned about.  the MRI should answer some questions for us. 

Today is my nephew's 7th birthday.  I can't believe 7 years ago I became an aunt.  I love you Colin Boy!  Thank you for being such a wonderful nephew!  I can't wait to see you on Saturday.

Until next time.....

Sign the Petition

PLEASE, for the sake of the children, SIGN this petition. 
Under the new Hague rules, the US is requiring all newly international adopted children be up to date on their vaccinations before entering the US.  Because of this new rule, Ethan HAD to get 7 shots in Guangzhou, China.  This is unhealthy.  Our own pediatrician does not give that many vaccinations at once.  Of course, the children spike fevers with so much vaccines in them. 

PLEASE take a moment and sign this petition. Even if you do not plan to adopt, know much about international adoption etc.  Your signature will help.

THANK YOU in advance.


http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/internationally-adopted-child-immunization-waiver.html

What a day.....

I had hoped that today would start a new, fresh week.  One with no illness.  We've gone through strep, ear infections, coughing, diarrhea, diaper rash etc.  And that was just Jadyn & Ethan.  Well....no such luck.  Abby started not feeling well yesterday.  But she felt better when she went to bed.  And this morning she was her normal, happy self.  So we went to school.

Today Abby was being recognized as Terrific Kid at school.  Each month each class chooses a child who represents the character trait that they are learning about that month.  The month of Feb was Caring.  Abby was chosen because she cares for others. 

So, Abby got to go first. And then stand on stage while each other child was called.  We were almost finished with 2nd grade and a mom tapped me and said "She's throwing up".  Oh my word!  Yep, she threw up all over the floor. So I jumped up and with the help of another mom started to clean her up.  We started to walk out and she threw up again.  All during the ceremony. 

So of course we had to leave school.  Abby came home with us. At least she got her certificate. :-) 

Ethan is doing better.  His diaper rash is almost gone.  Thanks to friends suggestions on what to put on his rash.  I bought bag balm.  I've never heard of it before. It did the trick! 

Tonight was a good night.  Everyone was in a pleasant mood.  I told Jadyn she needed to read her book. She did. Well then Abby wanted to give it a try. So they sat down together and Jadyn was helping her.  What a precious moment.  And yes, I grabbed the camera and took photos (check out the slideshow). 

Ethan was also his happy normal self.  It was great to see again.  It's been about a week since we've seen his happiness.  Bill thought it would be funny to see what he would do with a Coke can.  Yes, it is empty.  Ethan sure did think he was drinking something though.  Funny how he can hold a Coke can up to his mouth, but not his bottle.  LOL 

I wanted to capture his precious smile that he flashes to people (and us).  I think I got a few photos of his gorgeous smile!  what do you think? 

So now, everyone is in bed or getting in bed.  It's been a long day.  One that did not start off too good, but ended up pretty good.! 

Falcon Festival 2010

Tonight was the annual Falcon Festival at the girls elementary school.  This was our first year going.  The girls were so excited.  They each had 20 tickets to play games.  They had so much fun.  It was great watching them.  Jadyn of course wanted her face painted. So while she waited in the long line, Abby played games.  The night was perfect, with the exception of the weather.  It's March 5th right?  Well we were FREEZING!

Ethan did great too. He just sat in the stroller. I was surprised that he did not cry with how cold it was.  He made it about 1 1/2 hours and then he was done.  And so were we. 

I have a lot of photos in this slide show.  I hope you enjoy them. 

Until next time....

Changing Diapers

Abby & Jadyn have BEGGED to change Ethan's diaper.  So, the other night (when I knew he was only wet) I asked them to help (2 different nights). They did pretty good.  I'm glad they want to help.  Jadyn even wants to help with the stinky ones.  :-)  Unfortunately Tiff has not offered up any help, yet!  I'm still working on her.....

Prayer Request

March 16-Meeting the ENT for Pre-Op
March 18-Meeting the Surgeon for Pre-Op
March 19-MRI of head & spine (not cleft related-will write about this soon)
April 9- Tubes put in ears & Latham fitting 7:30 AM All Children's Hospital

More request: That Ethan gets and stays healthy.  That his cough will go away. That he can stay ear infection free.  

Thank You!

A little update

Well I found out today that I needed to call Ethan's surgeon to schedule the latham fitting. So I did.  They told me they are going to call the ENT to schedule it with her, because Ethan will be getting tubes put in at the same time.

So I waited a few hours.  The ENT's office called me.  She said that the surgeon has scheduled Ethan to go to the hospital on April 9th.  So the ENT wants to see Ethan before that date. 

So we go to see the ENT on March 16th. 

I have not heard from the surgeon yet. So I'm not sure what time we have to be at the hospital, how long we will be there etc.  I hope we hear from them soon.

Keep checking for more updates.  Also check his adoption website too. 

Until Next Time.....