Well, I haven't posted in over a month. Yet, still I have noting much to say. I have been busy researching something having to do with Jessica's seizures. She is still having a ton and we are in a constant state of sleeplessness. So we are looking for anything that will help her. We are looking into having her tested for genetic problems, and we are going to be starting the Ketogenic diet (high in fat). For some reason this works for some kids when medications don't. We are hopeful, but not without hesitation.
Last month Matthew went through the strangest phase. Because of Jessica's problems my parents help us out quite a bit. Taking the kids overnight twice a week so we can get a full night's sleep in the biggest help. And because of this Matthew is very close to Gma. However he started not wanting to go there at night. This was very puzzling. Then it turned into not wanting to leave the house, especially to go to preschool. I talked to the teacher and she was puzzled too, and it is someone I trust 100 percent. I have known her since I was 8 years old. Every time we went anywhere he said "my tummy hurts." I thought perhaps he was getting carsick, because oftentimes it would happen in the car (but on the way to someplace). Then I thought it was a separation anxiety thing, but It didn't matter if I was with him anytime we were away from home his tummy hurt. And, because of Jessica going to school full day he is getting more one-on-one attention from me than he ever has. I finally took him to the Dr. because I got tired of hearing it. The doctor didn't see any problems, but said perhaps he had acid reflux. So we tried giving him a tums every time his tummy hurt. This lasted about 2 weeks and then one day he just snapped out of it. He was happy to go to school, grandmas, etc. I still don't know what the problem was, but needless to say I am very happy he is back to normal.
It snowed for the first time this year the other day, and the valley is looking so beautiful and finally like Christmas. It was warm for such an unusually long time it just didn't seem right. But now I am into the Christmas spirit. I have about half my shopping list done, and am working on the rest. Hopefully I can finish before Christmas Eve, as I usually procrastinate until the very end.
What kinds of Christmas traditions do you do with your families?
About Me
- Julie
- I am a busy mother of two great kids, Matthew and Jessica. I love to read, listen to music, play with the kids, garden, and now and then even get out of the house to do something fun.
3 comments:
I'm so sorry that you guys are in a constant state of sleeplessness and that Jessica is still having so many seizures. Poor girl. But I'm so impressed that your parents have the kids over twice a week so that you guys can sleep, now that's love right there.
I'm glad you're back blogging again. And thanks again for the wonderful Christmas cd you dropped off, that was so nice.
oh there you are!! i was wondering...sorry i didn't get to visit you this time i went up...it was crazy and didn't take my address book...sorry to hear about your sleepless nights and jessi...hopefully the diet will help. your parents are soo nice and helpful. well christmas traditions if I could only start one...that would be good...feel overwhelmed right now...so maybe will decorate this comming week.
I am so glad your parents help you out! You must be the queen of patience it sounds like life is crazy and hard. I hope you have a nice Christmas season. I need to be more consistent with holiday traditions.
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