"Look at all my eggs! The Easter Bunny came!"
"It is fun to find out what is in the eggs!"
"Easter baskets are yummy, forget the candy!"
"More eggshells for me please!"
"Hilarious!"
Olivia just figured out how to do push/pull toys today! Soooo cute!
She is 14 1/2 months old and learning new things every day!
Lance and I have been planning on making some big changes since he is graduating in May. We can't tell you what yet, but we need some prayers for our family.
Let's just say that we really want this particular blessing to happen that we are trying for... it will bring our family geographically closer together.
I'll keep everyone posted!
Well, I just got done bragging to my new boss how I never have to call in sick at work because I'm never that sick and neither are the girls. I will get a cold every once in a while, but will go to work like a trooper anyways and fight through it.
I definitely jinxed myself with that one! I got soooo sick this week I couldn't get off the couch with a fever, body aches, coughing up lots of junk colors I don't care to mention, and overall feeling like I could die! Just the thought of getting off the couch was overwhelming, and I still had to take care of the girls while Lance was at school. The girls are also sick with a bad cough and stuffy nose (which is why we missed church last Sunday). They are gradually getting better.
I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he gave me some antibiotics. The cough is much better today but I still feel pretty yucky.
I learned my lesson. Guess I'll watch what I say next time around or I may just determine my own destiny!
I've been kinda sad lately, and let me tell you why...
Just as any mother with a child born with a stroke would, I always hoped for the best, and we seemed to always get it. Olivia overcame her seizures, is bright, developmentally appropriate, and very healthy. Actually, even healthier then a lot of babies her age.
Maybe because everything was so awesome I was in denial. I knew the statistics... most babies with a stroke (or any other major brain injury) end up with cerebral palsy. I don't know if she will be diagnosed, but I have good feeling she will. My next doctor's apt is in 6 weeks.
She started walking about 2 weeks ago, and we are overjoyed. She is very smart and right on target developmentally. Cerebral palsy doesn't really effect how smart you are. It effects motor function...
She definitely has some incoordination and a limp when she walks. She leans to her left side with each step; her body seems to be curved to the left. Her left foot doesn't move and her left leg doesn't bend like her right one. Her left arm, although moves well, when she walks she has to keep it curled up most the time to keep her balance.
I feel somewhat guilty for being sad about her minor motor problems, especially when comparing it to some other mothers who had much poorer outcomes for their babies. She lived and is doing so well. I can't help but be a little sad, though, when thinking about the fact that she will most likely have limitations in life beyond her control (even though most of us do, they just aren't so apparent).
Will she ever be able to run? Will she feel inferior to her sister? Will she be discrimitated against? Will she be made fun of? Will she live a normal life?
When you guys see her walk, you may not even notice what I described. After all, she is a baby who just learned to walk. I've been watching her a lot and have noticed the things mentioned above. Don't get me wrong, she walks really well. It is just not as smooth or easy as most kids.
Again, we appreciate all of you who have been our support through our journey since Olivia has been born. You never know what the future will bring, and I am always optimistic. We are so lucky for what we have, and am certain whatever happens will have great purpose and meaning for our family and especially beautiful Olivia.
