Tuesday, August 24, 2010
loose ends
The lazy days are disappearing like water down a drain. However, I can see a much cleaner house with the kids in school, so it's all good.
The highlight of the summer would have to be the camel ride at the zoo. Totally. Living the dream. Best five bucks I've ever spent. It was super scary, so good thing I took moral support with me.
Three opinions. And we've narrowed it down to this: Kaija's hips improved drastically. Yah! Even the original doc says so. We'll continue to brace her, but only at sleepy time.
Counting down the days until I'm in NM. I miss that place. So. Much.
Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz. Just making sure you weren't sleeping.
I've been a bookworm-
Twilight series (loved it. Team Edward.)
"House Rules" by Jodi Picoult (so-so. I guessed the ending.)
"Memoirs of a Geisha" (I'll keep my life, thank you! Good book, tho.)
"Broken Paradise" by Cecilia Samartin? (Fantastic.)
any other books were not worth mentioning.
Izzy went to the eye doc again today- six more weeks of patching and then we will stop. In four months we will go back and talk about surgery if her lazy eye is not fixed. It's looking promising though, I only see it drift once or twice a week now. I don't actually think I've mentioned it here, have I? I may be a little Dr-shy, but I thought surgery didn't work for a lazy eye? I'll have to google it...
Took a week off of working out because I thought I had hit a plateau, but meanwhile dropped a few lbs. Yah! Almost to pre-baby weight... It felt good to jump on my Hardly again and push my lungs and muscles a bit. Feeling sore after my strength training yesterday. That soreness is an addiction to me. I need to feel it. Every week.
That pretty much ties it all up.
The highlight of the summer would have to be the camel ride at the zoo. Totally. Living the dream. Best five bucks I've ever spent. It was super scary, so good thing I took moral support with me.
Three opinions. And we've narrowed it down to this: Kaija's hips improved drastically. Yah! Even the original doc says so. We'll continue to brace her, but only at sleepy time.
Counting down the days until I'm in NM. I miss that place. So. Much.
Zizzer Zazzer Zuzz. Just making sure you weren't sleeping.
I've been a bookworm-
Twilight series (loved it. Team Edward.)
"House Rules" by Jodi Picoult (so-so. I guessed the ending.)
"Memoirs of a Geisha" (I'll keep my life, thank you! Good book, tho.)
"Broken Paradise" by Cecilia Samartin? (Fantastic.)
any other books were not worth mentioning.
Izzy went to the eye doc again today- six more weeks of patching and then we will stop. In four months we will go back and talk about surgery if her lazy eye is not fixed. It's looking promising though, I only see it drift once or twice a week now. I don't actually think I've mentioned it here, have I? I may be a little Dr-shy, but I thought surgery didn't work for a lazy eye? I'll have to google it...
Took a week off of working out because I thought I had hit a plateau, but meanwhile dropped a few lbs. Yah! Almost to pre-baby weight... It felt good to jump on my Hardly again and push my lungs and muscles a bit. Feeling sore after my strength training yesterday. That soreness is an addiction to me. I need to feel it. Every week.
That pretty much ties it all up.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
What was once so clear
Shoot. Does anyone out there have the manual for raising kids? I don't have an answer that I desperately need.
Up until now, I've had complete confidence in the specialist that I have used with all of my girls and their hips issues. For the sake of saving money, we decided to try a specialist closer to home for Kaija. Seeing how the specialist here and our standby in MN said essentially the same thing for Logan's hips. (BTW: he's relatively pain free right now, but has to start therapy as he has a small hitch in his giddy-up due to tight muscles. No biggie, really. We were forewarned that this could potentially come up.)
Anywho, they did not see eye to eye on Kaija's issues. I should have been giddy with excitement when the Dr. told me that Kaija's hip angles are within normal range for someone her age. Yet, because of the strong family history, we should still continue bracing. Only at night versus all day. Instead, I could have burst out crying. Because I knew it would fall on our shoulders as Kaija's parents to make the right call in her treatment. She had mentioned a couple other things that contradicted our other specialist. And when I googled it, I think she was right on those couple things. Huh. Although, it could be seen as a difference of opinion. And- it was the Internet. You can trust certain sources only so much...
So the dilemma, the facts and opinions.
1. Our first specialist knows our family history so thoroughly. He was Haley's surgeon, for crying out loud.
2. He's one of the top guys in the country for what he does. But is part of that because he errs on the side of caution? just to guarantee quicker results? instead of allowing things to correct themselves? which, btw, can happen. Depending on the severity.
3. This is the second specialist to contradict him. Different baby.
4. If I had a child require surgery, I would use him again. In a heartbeat.
5. Or is it my heart confusing my brain? Because I so want my baby to be ok already? And because my back hurts from holding my baby in this brace?
6. And where- I don't remember- did we get our info that he was one of the top guys in the country, again? I'm so seriously doubting this all and it's a huge frustration.
7. I'm getting a third opinion. Until then... to brace or not to brace, that is the question.
8. I like rules so you know I'm going to brace. To err on the side of caution, although I may potentially be cursing that very statement before long.
***It is worth noting that the first specialist has not viewed the 7 month x-rays yet. I will weigh his opinion on them when he contacts me. Although I am an optimist, I realize that the odds of her improving this drastically in three months are pretty slim. I will share his opinion when I get it. ***
Oh! And can I please borrow your manual?
Up until now, I've had complete confidence in the specialist that I have used with all of my girls and their hips issues. For the sake of saving money, we decided to try a specialist closer to home for Kaija. Seeing how the specialist here and our standby in MN said essentially the same thing for Logan's hips. (BTW: he's relatively pain free right now, but has to start therapy as he has a small hitch in his giddy-up due to tight muscles. No biggie, really. We were forewarned that this could potentially come up.)
Anywho, they did not see eye to eye on Kaija's issues. I should have been giddy with excitement when the Dr. told me that Kaija's hip angles are within normal range for someone her age. Yet, because of the strong family history, we should still continue bracing. Only at night versus all day. Instead, I could have burst out crying. Because I knew it would fall on our shoulders as Kaija's parents to make the right call in her treatment. She had mentioned a couple other things that contradicted our other specialist. And when I googled it, I think she was right on those couple things. Huh. Although, it could be seen as a difference of opinion. And- it was the Internet. You can trust certain sources only so much...
So the dilemma, the facts and opinions.
1. Our first specialist knows our family history so thoroughly. He was Haley's surgeon, for crying out loud.
2. He's one of the top guys in the country for what he does. But is part of that because he errs on the side of caution? just to guarantee quicker results? instead of allowing things to correct themselves? which, btw, can happen. Depending on the severity.
3. This is the second specialist to contradict him. Different baby.
4. If I had a child require surgery, I would use him again. In a heartbeat.
5. Or is it my heart confusing my brain? Because I so want my baby to be ok already? And because my back hurts from holding my baby in this brace?
6. And where- I don't remember- did we get our info that he was one of the top guys in the country, again? I'm so seriously doubting this all and it's a huge frustration.
7. I'm getting a third opinion. Until then... to brace or not to brace, that is the question.
8. I like rules so you know I'm going to brace. To err on the side of caution, although I may potentially be cursing that very statement before long.
***It is worth noting that the first specialist has not viewed the 7 month x-rays yet. I will weigh his opinion on them when he contacts me. Although I am an optimist, I realize that the odds of her improving this drastically in three months are pretty slim. I will share his opinion when I get it. ***
Oh! And can I please borrow your manual?
Monday, August 9, 2010
Broken Ice.
Whew! (wiping sweat from my brow) I was rescued from my dry spell just in time. Thanks for the idea, Wonderwoman!
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? I love them all- that man is a genius. The best is "The Places You Will Go". It's his usual silliness and creativity, wrapped around a wonderful message.
What is the habit you are proudest of breaking? I quit smoking. Years, yes plural!, years ago. That was tough. Off and on and off and on... I feel so much better because of it. Plus, I'm richer. And smell nicer. Well, I'm not sure if everyone would agree...
Where were you on September 11th? When the world first stopped turning? (Thanks, Alan J.) Driving to my Dr. appt from C*****, where I had been for my baby shower the night before. My second day of maternity leave. That's all there was on the news the entire time I was on leave. I knew the facts like the back of my hand...
What is my favorite tree? A Christmas tree. Does that count? If not, a Palm Tree.
Are you afraid of heights? This is going to turn into a short essay, I can feel it. The answer? Deathly. I become paralyzed. I actually have nightmares about falling. Or flying. Yes, flying. It's scary when you are afraid of heights. I also have nightmares about bears, which happen to be my favorite animal. I have seen a bear in the wild IRL. Another paralyzing fear. Don't know why they are my favorite. But the heights? Yikes. Now imagine how I felt the time I went bear hunting with Zane. Have I ever told you that story? I was in my own tree! I was so scared I hugged the tree the entire time. That day, I knew I was going to either fall out of the tree or get eaten by a bear. I'll never do that again.
What is your favorite commercial? Without a doubt, Bud Light. You know, "Real American Hero!" which later changed to "Real Men of Genius".
If you could have super power, what would it be? Hey, I don't even need a super power. I'd settle for a little impulse control when spending money.
What is the longest you have waited in line? Sarah Palin book signing. Obviously. I don't even remember how long it was, anymore. I was with Sabrina, so it felt like a fraction of the time. Time well spent. On both accounts.
What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? I love them all- that man is a genius. The best is "The Places You Will Go". It's his usual silliness and creativity, wrapped around a wonderful message.
What is the habit you are proudest of breaking? I quit smoking. Years, yes plural!, years ago. That was tough. Off and on and off and on... I feel so much better because of it. Plus, I'm richer. And smell nicer. Well, I'm not sure if everyone would agree...
Where were you on September 11th? When the world first stopped turning? (Thanks, Alan J.) Driving to my Dr. appt from C*****, where I had been for my baby shower the night before. My second day of maternity leave. That's all there was on the news the entire time I was on leave. I knew the facts like the back of my hand...
What is my favorite tree? A Christmas tree. Does that count? If not, a Palm Tree.
Are you afraid of heights? This is going to turn into a short essay, I can feel it. The answer? Deathly. I become paralyzed. I actually have nightmares about falling. Or flying. Yes, flying. It's scary when you are afraid of heights. I also have nightmares about bears, which happen to be my favorite animal. I have seen a bear in the wild IRL. Another paralyzing fear. Don't know why they are my favorite. But the heights? Yikes. Now imagine how I felt the time I went bear hunting with Zane. Have I ever told you that story? I was in my own tree! I was so scared I hugged the tree the entire time. That day, I knew I was going to either fall out of the tree or get eaten by a bear. I'll never do that again.
What is your favorite commercial? Without a doubt, Bud Light. You know, "Real American Hero!" which later changed to "Real Men of Genius".
If you could have super power, what would it be? Hey, I don't even need a super power. I'd settle for a little impulse control when spending money.
What is the longest you have waited in line? Sarah Palin book signing. Obviously. I don't even remember how long it was, anymore. I was with Sabrina, so it felt like a fraction of the time. Time well spent. On both accounts.
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