Saturday, November 17, 2007

Everyday Things

I keep writing about the investigation- and it's definitely the biggest thing in our lives- but there's so many every day things that are missing in my posts. So I'm going to ignore the whole "my child was taken by DCFS and we still don't know what's happening with our case" thing and share a few of the more superficial but happy things that I would have been blogging about during the past month and a half.

Like despite the fact that the gym regime I started on Sept 24th came to a screeching halt on October 4th, I fit into my smallest pre-pregnancy jeans (that didn't actually fit before I was pregnant) about a month ago. Very exciting. My stomach is still not the same, but the 4's fit and I'm quite happy about that. I can finally reclaim my wardrobe- which all feels very new after not wearing it for a year.

JP got an interview for UT's MBA program- even more exciting! He's meeting with an alum in Chicago for the interview and then we're hoping to hear back from the school before the end of the year. The application process was very stressful (applying to b-school is way more involved than law school where you can send the same personal statement and rec letters to everyone) and we're all hoping to get good news soon.

Landon just rolled over this morning- and he did it in both directions! The pediatrician gave us a soft scolding for not giving him more tummy time. With all the doting visitors we've had staying with us lately, he's been held 90% of the day. We're supposed to encourage a little more independent time. Mom put him on his tummy this morning and he just flipped himself over! He looked quite surprised by the new view and then gave me a big smile. He's such a cutie.

We've called the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania to get a second opinion for him. The unexplained rib fractures, cyst on his eyebrow, reflux, prematurity, breathing trouble, etc. all make it seem like something else could be going on. Our pediatrician said, "I just can't shake the feeling that we're missing something with him." I think it will be good to have an entirely new doctor (who is one of the best in the US for pediatric bone disease) review his medical records and examine him. We'll be in DC for a few days in December for JP's holiday party, so Landon and I can head over to Philadelphia during JP's day of meetings. One of the many reasons I want this investigation to end (I know, I said I wouldn't talk about it in this post) is so that we can finally put all our emotional, physical, and financial resources into figuring out what's going on with Landon rather than defending ourselves. OK, back to superficial...

Mom, Landon, and I are about to go downtown for some shopping. We need to get Landon a baptismal outfit (he's being baptized the Sunday after Thanksgiving in the church JP and I got married in) and a dress for his mommy to wear. I had previously been afraid to shop in case we weren't allowed to go and now there isn't much time. Landon was supposed to wear JP's baptismal outfit, but his head is so big we couldn't get it on. I don't think there would have been room for The Belly either. Too bad because JP's little white suit was adorable and had obvious sentimental value. Oh well, just gives me an excuse to buy him something new. I love shopping for baby clothes- they're so inexpensive compared to big people clothes, I don't have to try them on, and he doesn't protest my selections like his dad does. Such an agreeable fellow.

8 comments:

  1. So many exciting things! I've been meaning to ask about the business school stuff - glad that's going well!! I think it's really good y'all will be able to see the doc in Philly. And congrats on your clothes!! Although I have to say you did have the cutest pregnant clothes I've ever seen!

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  2. CHOP is a damn good hospital. Our specialist worked there for years before taking the director position at the fetal care center he's at now. That's excellent that Landon will be seen there.

    Sounds like the trip home for Thanksgiving and the baptism is going to be great! It will do you all a world of good to get away and celebrate with family.

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  3. Enjoy this time and revel in all these milestones. Mine recently started crawling. It is amazing how fast the time goes. I hope you will post a picture of Landon in his christening outfit. I bet he will look very handsome. We just did our Christmas pictures in your hometown today. I thought about you guys when I was driving down the road your church is on. I'm continuing to pray for you and I hope you have a wonderful trip home for Thanksgiving.

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  4. Sounds like a lot of good is happening for you guys right now. I think you're making the right choice to seek a second opinion because obviously *something* happened (whether at birth or whatever) and it's probably good to know one way or the other so that you never have to go through this again and so that, if there is a soft bone issue or something, you can properly protect him. That is so cute about the rolling over. Pumpkinhead hated tummy time, too. I kept telling the pediatrician, "He's so strong! We just can't keep him on his tummy!" She laughed and said it was no biggie as long as his neck muscles were developing. He had a big head, so that probably helped. LOL! I e-mailed you a picture of Pumpkinhead's baptism outfit. I meant to say that you might find something similar in a Spanish store (if you like it). My friend got something beautiful at the National Cathedral gift shop, so you might look at one of your local large churches' stores as well.

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  5. Wow.... size 4! I'm jealous. I'm glad there's so much good going on in your lives, too. You deserve it with all the crap you've been put through. I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful.

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  6. Landon sounds like he's just adorable right now (and the pictures in the post above confirm that!) I hope you three have a fantastic Thanksgiving...I'm still praying for you, and I am eager to hear how his second opinion doctor's visit goes. I will be praying for his health as well. God bless you three!!

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  7. I love the part of them going "shopping." I actually found a place online that doesn't only sell the cutest baby clothes but, christening clothing as well if you are still looking! Sandboxcoture.com!

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  8. That is so neat that Landon will be baptized where you got married! I'm so happy that you're getting to make good memories finally!

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