Hmm...how am I going to get that toy?
Can't quite reach it.
Well, here goes...I'll just roll over.
GOT IT!
Saturday, July 15, 2006
LOOK AT ME!!! LOOK AT ME!!!
Hmm...how am I going to get that toy?Can't quite reach it.Well, here goes...I'll just roll over.
GOT IT!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN!!!!
Mr. Evan Storrs, Mighty Max's friend in CHARGE land, turns ONE today! Happy Birthday big guy! We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished this first year! You are a wonderful gift to everyone around you. Let's hope this year is nothing but joy, peace, health, love, progress, and happiness!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN! :)
*Evan and Max were hospitalized at Children's at the same time, and his parents and I quickly became friends! Now we compare notes on our children, offer suggestions, provide support...the works! You name it, we discussed it! Not the normal run of the mill "mommy" conversations! (So how low does his heart rate drop? Hmmm...so his feeding is at what rate? And what did the craniofacial team think, will he require surgery? Oh, so another UTI again? What can they do about the absent kidney?)
I feel so blessed to have made such wonderful friends throughout the special needs community. God certainly picks amazing people to be parents to such incredible kiddos!!! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVAN! :)
*Evan and Max were hospitalized at Children's at the same time, and his parents and I quickly became friends! Now we compare notes on our children, offer suggestions, provide support...the works! You name it, we discussed it! Not the normal run of the mill "mommy" conversations! (So how low does his heart rate drop? Hmmm...so his feeding is at what rate? And what did the craniofacial team think, will he require surgery? Oh, so another UTI again? What can they do about the absent kidney?)
I feel so blessed to have made such wonderful friends throughout the special needs community. God certainly picks amazing people to be parents to such incredible kiddos!!! :)
Thursday, July 13, 2006
ABC News
Did anyone see ABC News tonight and the story on infertility treatment? They were filming in a NICU and the mom holding the preemie in the background was not me...but it must have been the triplet of me and Eliz. Soooooo weird! The only reason I knew it wasn't me was because the little baby didn't have quite enough wires! Back then Max was quite "attached."
Wow, that was really, really strange. I'm working on the computer right now and when I heard "preemie," I turned to see what they were discussing on TV. And there was "me" or at least our look a like! I actually thought it was me and that perhaps I had forgotten about the filming during our stay!!! Ok, back to my research...
Wow, that was really, really strange. I'm working on the computer right now and when I heard "preemie," I turned to see what they were discussing on TV. And there was "me" or at least our look a like! I actually thought it was me and that perhaps I had forgotten about the filming during our stay!!! Ok, back to my research...
A REQUEST PLEASE :)
I have so greatly appreciated everyone's support in this divorce...I truly, truly appreciate your love, support and ongoing prayers. It has been an incredibly difficult period in my life, and I don't know what I would have done without my family, friends and faithfulness of God.
On particularly rough days, this blog has been helpful to share my frustration with my family and friends. I think it is very important for everyone to understand the latest in this crazy divorce, because how much it directly impacts Maxwell and his future. (If only the ex and his attorney could understand that too!)
So while on occasion I might mention the divorce (which hopefully is resolved sooner than later) and related financial issues, I don't want it to be a focus. I really don't want to read every day about how much everyone hates my ex. (Notice that I never even use his name in my blog.) Perhaps if everyone could just limit their comments on my ex to when the subject is actually on the divorce?
I love reading about how much you love my son, I love reading about how adorable Maxwell is, I love how proud you are of his accomplishments. I love all of that! And I do love when you send comments of encouragement about the divorce...that really does help me too! :)
But with our divorce already being so disastrous, I don't really want to make it any worse with constant hateful remarks about my ex. I know his behavior can be infuriating , trust me...I know! But there is no point in commenting over and over again about how terrible he is. We all know the truth...he has some serious issues. But that is not what this blog is about. I want the focus of the blog to be on Mighty Max and his miraculous will to live and thrive! :)
I hope I haven't offended anyone with this request. I do greatly appreciate your support...but let's just simmer down the angry feelings a bit! Thanks so much!!!
* I will make one exception though! We have another divorce hearing this Tuesday the 18th and if my ex husband and his attorney continue on as they have (trying to reduce our income, minimizing the needs of Maxwell, etc.), then trust me I will be venting and you are free to vent too!!! But hopefully we will be successful in explaining the situation and the judge will do what is in the best interest of Maxwell. I simply won't allow anything less....no ifs, ands or buts! No one is going to limit my son's potential...no one!
On particularly rough days, this blog has been helpful to share my frustration with my family and friends. I think it is very important for everyone to understand the latest in this crazy divorce, because how much it directly impacts Maxwell and his future. (If only the ex and his attorney could understand that too!)
So while on occasion I might mention the divorce (which hopefully is resolved sooner than later) and related financial issues, I don't want it to be a focus. I really don't want to read every day about how much everyone hates my ex. (Notice that I never even use his name in my blog.) Perhaps if everyone could just limit their comments on my ex to when the subject is actually on the divorce?
I love reading about how much you love my son, I love reading about how adorable Maxwell is, I love how proud you are of his accomplishments. I love all of that! And I do love when you send comments of encouragement about the divorce...that really does help me too! :)
But with our divorce already being so disastrous, I don't really want to make it any worse with constant hateful remarks about my ex. I know his behavior can be infuriating , trust me...I know! But there is no point in commenting over and over again about how terrible he is. We all know the truth...he has some serious issues. But that is not what this blog is about. I want the focus of the blog to be on Mighty Max and his miraculous will to live and thrive! :)
I hope I haven't offended anyone with this request. I do greatly appreciate your support...but let's just simmer down the angry feelings a bit! Thanks so much!!!
* I will make one exception though! We have another divorce hearing this Tuesday the 18th and if my ex husband and his attorney continue on as they have (trying to reduce our income, minimizing the needs of Maxwell, etc.), then trust me I will be venting and you are free to vent too!!! But hopefully we will be successful in explaining the situation and the judge will do what is in the best interest of Maxwell. I simply won't allow anything less....no ifs, ands or buts! No one is going to limit my son's potential...no one!
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
A pizza a day keeps the doctors away!!! :)
Ok, this has pretty much nothing to do with Maxwell, but I just had to share. Perhaps other crazy busy moms (especially ones with "high maintenance" kiddos!) can relate and get a good chuckle! :)
I have realized recently that my diet resembles more of a college frat boy than a 33 year old mother! Yikes! But when you always eat on the go and your child doesn't eat (orally that is), you don't really have time or the motivation to make a meal and then actually sit down and eat it. Quite a novelty that would be! :)
Actually as I write this I am eating my 5th bowl of Captain Crunch today! I am smiling because I am almost too embarrassed to admit it! But I also must admit...I think this cereal is quite yummy! (and really cheap when on sale!!!) My other meals today consisted of frozen pizza (also on sale!). I seriously cannot remember the last time a vegetable entered my body...hmm, I'll have to think about that one. Wait, I believe there were peppers on the pizza, that counts right???
I guess if there is one good thing about Max having a Gtube...it is this. He won't emulate my new silly eating patterns! I am hoping that within a few years, Max will be able (HOPEFULLY) to eat orally, so I better not make this carb/pizza diet much of a habit! Bring on the fruit and veggies...well someday!
I have realized recently that my diet resembles more of a college frat boy than a 33 year old mother! Yikes! But when you always eat on the go and your child doesn't eat (orally that is), you don't really have time or the motivation to make a meal and then actually sit down and eat it. Quite a novelty that would be! :)
Actually as I write this I am eating my 5th bowl of Captain Crunch today! I am smiling because I am almost too embarrassed to admit it! But I also must admit...I think this cereal is quite yummy! (and really cheap when on sale!!!) My other meals today consisted of frozen pizza (also on sale!). I seriously cannot remember the last time a vegetable entered my body...hmm, I'll have to think about that one. Wait, I believe there were peppers on the pizza, that counts right???
I guess if there is one good thing about Max having a Gtube...it is this. He won't emulate my new silly eating patterns! I am hoping that within a few years, Max will be able (HOPEFULLY) to eat orally, so I better not make this carb/pizza diet much of a habit! Bring on the fruit and veggies...well someday!
