The phone rang early when my dear Godmother called to wish me a happy day (she wisely knew things would just get crazier as my day progressed). Josh woke up and seemed perturbed I was on the phone. As soon as I hung up I received another call. After getting off, he asked me why the phone was ringing so early. I told him that sweet people were calling to say happy birthday. He looks at me and says: "Since its your birthday, do we HAVE to have oatmeal?"
Friday, December 15, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
You sing a sad song just to turn it around...
As most of you know, we had our Long-Awaited Appt. w/ THE Ped-Pulmonologist on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Sam didnt quite make it, Dirk had to take him to the ER early Saturday morning...the Er docs held him off w/ some oral steroids until Wednesday.
First of all, we are so grateful to God to finally get to see the doctor Steph and I had been wanting Samuel to see. Second, thank you, Sis for staying w/ the kids so Dirk could go. We are so thankful we both went to the VERY LONG appt.
The doctor was more that we dreamed he would be (!) and everything Steph and our FPdoc said he would be! He was wonderful w/ Sam, talked to us forever about everything even minutely having to do w/ asthma, and put Sam on many new meds.
FUNNY: Sam started his familiar cough about half-way through our visit. The doctor stopped talking to us, looked at Sam, pointed a finger in his face, and said, "You really oughta see someone about that cough!"
HAPPY: After just a couple of days we started noticing a difference in Sam's behavior and our sleep levels. The last three nights have been amazing...is this what it feels like to be well rested? I seriously think I am going to send that doctor some flowers.
HMM: The boy is feeling SO well his disobedience level has skyrocketed! I guess he's making up for lost time.
SWEET: Sam was not easily getting the hang of the new inhaler w/ attached mask. It's not as easy as the nebulizer. Zachary (our part-time son) was doing his own asthma meds and Sam wanted to be "big" just like Zach. In 2min. Zach taught Sam how to do all the meds (including spitting!) that I hadnt been able to do in 2days! I told Zach he won the award as Biggest Helper that day!
Thank you all for your prayers and concern for Sam. We are hopeful for smooth sailing ahead. Next Step: putting in the new heating/ac unit!
First of all, we are so grateful to God to finally get to see the doctor Steph and I had been wanting Samuel to see. Second, thank you, Sis for staying w/ the kids so Dirk could go. We are so thankful we both went to the VERY LONG appt.
The doctor was more that we dreamed he would be (!) and everything Steph and our FPdoc said he would be! He was wonderful w/ Sam, talked to us forever about everything even minutely having to do w/ asthma, and put Sam on many new meds.
FUNNY: Sam started his familiar cough about half-way through our visit. The doctor stopped talking to us, looked at Sam, pointed a finger in his face, and said, "You really oughta see someone about that cough!"
HAPPY: After just a couple of days we started noticing a difference in Sam's behavior and our sleep levels. The last three nights have been amazing...is this what it feels like to be well rested? I seriously think I am going to send that doctor some flowers.
HMM: The boy is feeling SO well his disobedience level has skyrocketed! I guess he's making up for lost time.
SWEET: Sam was not easily getting the hang of the new inhaler w/ attached mask. It's not as easy as the nebulizer. Zachary (our part-time son) was doing his own asthma meds and Sam wanted to be "big" just like Zach. In 2min. Zach taught Sam how to do all the meds (including spitting!) that I hadnt been able to do in 2days! I told Zach he won the award as Biggest Helper that day!
Thank you all for your prayers and concern for Sam. We are hopeful for smooth sailing ahead. Next Step: putting in the new heating/ac unit!
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