So, today is October 10th. In South Dakota one would assume that means we are in the Fall season. When we moved back here one of the perks was experiencing the FOUR seasons. As you may recall last Spring we had 3 blizzards in a row - so much for our spring. Summer was great...no complaints there. However, now that we are into 'Fall' we are experiencing winter-like conditions! Puh-leez. Enough with this already. It has snowed three times this week and we've had windchill temps of zero degrees. So apparently we left Arizona where we had two seasons - 'winter' and summer for the two seasons here - winter and summer. Ugh!
On a positive note we have a little one about to turn 3. He will be having his big birthday bash tomorrow. Wish all you out-of-towners were here to attend, but pictures will have to do. Yes, I said pictures - we have a camera again!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Got mice?
As you know Spencer loves to 'cook.' Recently when we were deciding what to make Spencer decided on these - and knowing how much his Grandma hates rodents wanted to deliver them directly to her! They are kinda cute though, aren't they?
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wind wind go away!
So how is that Chicago is the windy city? Because I'm pretty sure they made a mistake - THIS is the windy city. Seriously, it is really windy, really often. But today it is crazy windy (like 50 mph winds). You heard me. And I don't like it, not one bit.
Anyhow, I realize we have not posted any updates, news, photos, etc in a few weeks. We will soon, I promise. Just busy getting ready for an almost 3 year old birthday!
Anyhow, I realize we have not posted any updates, news, photos, etc in a few weeks. We will soon, I promise. Just busy getting ready for an almost 3 year old birthday!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
We're ba-ack!
Okay, so here is the lowdown. We went to Colorado for a few days - main reason, so Micah could have a sleep study. We'll get to that in a minute. But first, we stayed at a hotel with a pool and a slide that the boys loved. Everytime we went down the slide Spence would yell "Geranimo!". We also went to the Denver Zoo - it was awesome! For those of you that don't know, Spencer loves penguins - and we got to see the penguin feeding which was super exciting. Mason loves all animals but calls most of them 'dogs'.
Okay, so onto the big news. Micah had a sleep study - actually a few of them. And we found out some very interesting and very important information. To make a long story short he DOES have some sleeping disorders - one being sleep apnea. The neurologist told us even with this disorder they would have expected Micah to be getting about 20% deep sleep - aka the restorative sleep where his body would 'recharge.' The freaky thing? Micah was getting ZERO restortative sleep. That's right....ZERO! Zilch! Zip!
So the first night on his sleeping machine he got 3%. I realize that doesn't sound like much, but compared to zero, it's alot. And it should continue to get better and better. Although they can't tell us exactly how long this has been going on, their estimate is at least the last two years....two years that he has been functioning on no deep sleep. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Can any of you even imagine what that would be like? For those moms out there....it's like when your baby was a newborn and waking every hour....but for TWO YEARS STRAIGHT!
The facility was amazing and so was the staff. The doctor spent an hour and a half with us and was very kind and informative. He has an entire plan in place (A, B and C).
For the first time in a LONG time we are VERY HOPEFUL!!! We left Colorado feeling very good and are confident now that we have a diagnosis we can move forward in treating this problem. Finally! I will keep you posted on how things progress. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in this. Things are looking up!
Okay, so onto the big news. Micah had a sleep study - actually a few of them. And we found out some very interesting and very important information. To make a long story short he DOES have some sleeping disorders - one being sleep apnea. The neurologist told us even with this disorder they would have expected Micah to be getting about 20% deep sleep - aka the restorative sleep where his body would 'recharge.' The freaky thing? Micah was getting ZERO restortative sleep. That's right....ZERO! Zilch! Zip!
So the first night on his sleeping machine he got 3%. I realize that doesn't sound like much, but compared to zero, it's alot. And it should continue to get better and better. Although they can't tell us exactly how long this has been going on, their estimate is at least the last two years....two years that he has been functioning on no deep sleep. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Can any of you even imagine what that would be like? For those moms out there....it's like when your baby was a newborn and waking every hour....but for TWO YEARS STRAIGHT!
The facility was amazing and so was the staff. The doctor spent an hour and a half with us and was very kind and informative. He has an entire plan in place (A, B and C).
For the first time in a LONG time we are VERY HOPEFUL!!! We left Colorado feeling very good and are confident now that we have a diagnosis we can move forward in treating this problem. Finally! I will keep you posted on how things progress. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in this. Things are looking up!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
He's getting verrry sleepy....
Micah that is. Well, he's been getting very sleepy (as most of you know) for over a year now. We are so fed up with it - well, we have been for a long time but not having health insurance sure puts a damper on doing anything about it.
Anyhow, we have some wonderful people in our lives (you know who you are) that are going to help us fund a sleep study. I found a place that will do it for the Medicare rate...of course, it's out of state! Trust me, I looked into PLENTY of options and the fact that this facility cares about people that don't have insurance is ah-maze-ing. (It was going to be 2 to 3 times the cost in our own city).
So this weekend we will be visiting the sleep center. They actually asked me if I would be staying with Micah...uh, no thanks. I don't need to hear "the reason you aren't sleeping well is because your partner hogs the bed." This, we already know! I will be with the boys at the hotel...by myself...overnight...that should be fun! I am guessing I won't be getting any sleep either!
Just wanted to keep you all 'in the loop.' Please keep us in your thoughts/prayers/positive vibes to the universe, etc. We are really hoping this brings some answers and some solutions.
As they say, when we know, you'll know. I'll fill you in upon our return.
Anyhow, we have some wonderful people in our lives (you know who you are) that are going to help us fund a sleep study. I found a place that will do it for the Medicare rate...of course, it's out of state! Trust me, I looked into PLENTY of options and the fact that this facility cares about people that don't have insurance is ah-maze-ing. (It was going to be 2 to 3 times the cost in our own city).
So this weekend we will be visiting the sleep center. They actually asked me if I would be staying with Micah...uh, no thanks. I don't need to hear "the reason you aren't sleeping well is because your partner hogs the bed." This, we already know! I will be with the boys at the hotel...by myself...overnight...that should be fun! I am guessing I won't be getting any sleep either!
Just wanted to keep you all 'in the loop.' Please keep us in your thoughts/prayers/positive vibes to the universe, etc. We are really hoping this brings some answers and some solutions.
As they say, when we know, you'll know. I'll fill you in upon our return.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Lucky girl!
My boys are awesome - all 3 of them. My birthday was great! I woke up to Spencer singing 'Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Mason' - but, close enough! Then I had breakfast in bed (which is always a nice surprise) and a day full o' fun.
We went to Bear Country for the first time this summer (a "park" that you can drive through and see all kinds of wild animals - including bears). The boys LOVED it. At one point Spencer said "Look, a bear - I cannot believe it!" And Mason was shrieking every time he saw an animal. Then we went out to lunch, had naps (yes, all of us!) and a good dinner topped with dessert.
Thank you Micah and boys for the wonderful day - I am so lucky! And thanks to everyone who sent me birthday wishes...Afton and Huxley win 'Best vocal performance'!
We went to Bear Country for the first time this summer (a "park" that you can drive through and see all kinds of wild animals - including bears). The boys LOVED it. At one point Spencer said "Look, a bear - I cannot believe it!" And Mason was shrieking every time he saw an animal. Then we went out to lunch, had naps (yes, all of us!) and a good dinner topped with dessert.
Thank you Micah and boys for the wonderful day - I am so lucky! And thanks to everyone who sent me birthday wishes...Afton and Huxley win 'Best vocal performance'!
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