So, I have become a lazy 'blogger', oops my bad. Anyways, last Monday Rooster had another appointment with the Craniofacial surgeon. This was the appointment I was slightly dreading because at our last appointment she said she might put Rooster in a helmet. Well, she didn't! She said everything looks fantastic and she is doing so well. She said the scar is at its 'ugliest' phase right now and to just keep massaging it and it will look better in no time. The next time we see her will be in October around the 6 month mark and it will be with the Craniofacial team-which consist of the Craniofacial dr, the neurosurgeon, a hearing doctor, a speech doctor and a Psychologist.
On Wednesday we meet with our new Pediatrician, I decided since we are staying in Florida I mind as well take her to a doctor that I am going to enjoy taking her too. I am so glad I switched her because her new doctor is fantastic! He was so nice and friendly, so it wasn't dreaded. She is caught up on her shots, has a clean bill of health and we have her '8' month stats.
She is 27 inches tall which puts her in the 28th percentile
She weighs 15.02 pounds which puts her in the 13th percentile
Her head is 42cm round which puts her in the 26th percentile
Everything is great, she is on the thin side, but the Dr. said that is fine as long as long as she continues to gain weight, if I feel like she isn't getting bigger or is staying the same I need to take her back in. We won't see him again until October as well for her 1 year appointment!
1 year appointment???!!! Where did my baby go? I really need to start thinking of what we are going to do for her birthday party! I am pretty sure I know where we are going to have it and when, but no idea on decor or anything like that.
Oh! My news is I am patiently waiting to hear back about a job I interviewed for on Tuesday! I am really excited and nervous, this would be a great job for me. Fingers crossed for good news. Joe is deployed again, but this time I see it as a good thing because now that he is gone it is only a short while before he is here with us again and this time for good!!
Oh last thing before I forget!! Rooster said "mama" last night!!! Of course I was nowhere around and it was with the babysitter, but I am still excited she finally said it!! Woohooo! :)
Okay that is all, go about your regularly scheduled program for the day!
:)
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Mothers Day
Happy one day late Mothers day!!!!
I hope everyone had a splendid day and were pampered in one way or another. I had a fantastic day! My mom, sister, Rooster and myself all went to the Florida Aquarium, and Rooster was more aware of all the animals so it was a lot of fun. They have a little water play area there too, so we let her splash in the water for a bit before heading out. We ended up going to Joanns to pick some things up, and then enjoyed dinner at Carrabbas where Ryan enjoyed a plate of mashed potatoes.
Everyday is something new with her, and it is amazing to see her in actions. It is hard to believe she will be 8 months old in a couple weeks! Where is the time going? I am trying to brainstorm ideas for her first birthday because I know it will be here in a flash and I don't want to be scrambling to get everything I want done.
In other news there isn't much going on, Joe is preparing for his last deployment with the Navy and I am looking around for a job and trying to open up an Etsy shop for my crochet projects.
Happy Monday! :)
I hope everyone had a splendid day and were pampered in one way or another. I had a fantastic day! My mom, sister, Rooster and myself all went to the Florida Aquarium, and Rooster was more aware of all the animals so it was a lot of fun. They have a little water play area there too, so we let her splash in the water for a bit before heading out. We ended up going to Joanns to pick some things up, and then enjoyed dinner at Carrabbas where Ryan enjoyed a plate of mashed potatoes.
Everyday is something new with her, and it is amazing to see her in actions. It is hard to believe she will be 8 months old in a couple weeks! Where is the time going? I am trying to brainstorm ideas for her first birthday because I know it will be here in a flash and I don't want to be scrambling to get everything I want done.
In other news there isn't much going on, Joe is preparing for his last deployment with the Navy and I am looking around for a job and trying to open up an Etsy shop for my crochet projects.
Happy Monday! :)
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Neuro Visit.
This week will be a whole month since Roosters surgery! I can't believe it has already been a month, and I can't believe how well she is doing. It is like her surgery never happened in her mind(me I am always on watch over making she she doesn't bang her head to much), which is a great thing. She hasn't missed a beat and I thank God every day for the amazing little girl he has given me.
In the past month she has begun crawling, pulling up and standing(for a short period of time). She is even more beautiful now, and you can really see the difference when you look back.
Today we had our first follow up appointment with the Neurosurgeon. Ryan was in a great mood so that was nice. She looked at a bump on her head that came about last week, and said it is most likely a piece of bone, but it is nothing to worry about. She said as her head grows and everything moves around it should fall into place and seal up with time. I asked when do we need to start being concerned about it, and she said not until next year, so that was reassuring. I mentioned the possibility of a helmet that the Craniofacial surgeon mentioned last appointment and she said she doesn't think it is needed and that she is looking great. She removed the rest of the stitches, measured her head and that was that.
I am glad that she doesn't want Rooster in a helmet because neither did I, they aren't as simple as some people think. I did ask about her falling and hitting her head, she said it would have to be a very severe fall in order for it to do any harm to the work they did. She told me to relax and not stress myself out about her pulling herself up and falling.
So far so good with everything then. She has been doing great otherwise, getting taller everyday and talking more too... I am still waiting for her to say Mama! Diaper changes ignite WW3 and she prefers being in just a diaper at all times.
I need to start thinking of ideas for her birthday so I can order what I need to and have everything planned out because I know it will be here before I want it to be. I am thinking of something simple yet classy, but have no idea what yet.
So on that note I am off to try and attempt to do a couple loads of laundry and find a home for all the baby food I got yesterday!
Happy Nap Time :)
In the past month she has begun crawling, pulling up and standing(for a short period of time). She is even more beautiful now, and you can really see the difference when you look back.
Today we had our first follow up appointment with the Neurosurgeon. Ryan was in a great mood so that was nice. She looked at a bump on her head that came about last week, and said it is most likely a piece of bone, but it is nothing to worry about. She said as her head grows and everything moves around it should fall into place and seal up with time. I asked when do we need to start being concerned about it, and she said not until next year, so that was reassuring. I mentioned the possibility of a helmet that the Craniofacial surgeon mentioned last appointment and she said she doesn't think it is needed and that she is looking great. She removed the rest of the stitches, measured her head and that was that.
I am glad that she doesn't want Rooster in a helmet because neither did I, they aren't as simple as some people think. I did ask about her falling and hitting her head, she said it would have to be a very severe fall in order for it to do any harm to the work they did. She told me to relax and not stress myself out about her pulling herself up and falling.
So far so good with everything then. She has been doing great otherwise, getting taller everyday and talking more too... I am still waiting for her to say Mama! Diaper changes ignite WW3 and she prefers being in just a diaper at all times.
I need to start thinking of ideas for her birthday so I can order what I need to and have everything planned out because I know it will be here before I want it to be. I am thinking of something simple yet classy, but have no idea what yet.
So on that note I am off to try and attempt to do a couple loads of laundry and find a home for all the baby food I got yesterday!
Happy Nap Time :)
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Time is flying
I am a horrible blogger, and it is sad because I enjoy doing it. But onto more important things.
Can you believe that it is May already?? Time really does fly when you are having fun!
Rooster is doing amazing! Her incision is completely healed and is healing great. She is becoming more and more mobile than ever, she is no longer satisfied playing on the floor. She wants to crawl faster than she does, along with stand and walk. Everyone tells me that once she starts all of that I will want to take it back, but the truth is I know she will be a happier baby once she can do all of that. She gets so frustrated that she can't do any of it that she whines and cries.
Her wanting to be more mobile doesn't help my anxiety that she is going to bump her head a little too hard. I am always worried about her, I know the doctors told me it would take a major fall or bump to harm anything, but I can't help worrying.
Her swelling is almost all the way down and she looks great!! I can't wait until the doctors tell us we don't have to come back until a year from now. We have 2 appointments this month and the one on the 21st should be our last for a while. There is a possibility of her being put in a helmet if they don't like how things are looking, but we should be able to avoid that as long as everything continues to go well.
Joe has returned to Japan, but the good news is the next time he is here it will be for good. This will be a big change in our lives, but it will work out how God intends it too. We have made the decision that we will be moving to Florida for good, have I mentioned that before? I feel like I have, my bad if so.
I have applied for a couple jobs, so we will see what turns up. I am nervous because I really need to find something before Joe gets home. I am also going to be opening an Etsy store soon, I would like to sell more hats that I make. I also, need to schedule more time to work on said hats, having a crazy 7 month old doesn't help.
Okay, speaking of that 7 month old she is waking up from her nap!
:)
Can you believe that it is May already?? Time really does fly when you are having fun!
Rooster is doing amazing! Her incision is completely healed and is healing great. She is becoming more and more mobile than ever, she is no longer satisfied playing on the floor. She wants to crawl faster than she does, along with stand and walk. Everyone tells me that once she starts all of that I will want to take it back, but the truth is I know she will be a happier baby once she can do all of that. She gets so frustrated that she can't do any of it that she whines and cries.
Her wanting to be more mobile doesn't help my anxiety that she is going to bump her head a little too hard. I am always worried about her, I know the doctors told me it would take a major fall or bump to harm anything, but I can't help worrying.
Her swelling is almost all the way down and she looks great!! I can't wait until the doctors tell us we don't have to come back until a year from now. We have 2 appointments this month and the one on the 21st should be our last for a while. There is a possibility of her being put in a helmet if they don't like how things are looking, but we should be able to avoid that as long as everything continues to go well.
Joe has returned to Japan, but the good news is the next time he is here it will be for good. This will be a big change in our lives, but it will work out how God intends it too. We have made the decision that we will be moving to Florida for good, have I mentioned that before? I feel like I have, my bad if so.
I have applied for a couple jobs, so we will see what turns up. I am nervous because I really need to find something before Joe gets home. I am also going to be opening an Etsy store soon, I would like to sell more hats that I make. I also, need to schedule more time to work on said hats, having a crazy 7 month old doesn't help.
Okay, speaking of that 7 month old she is waking up from her nap!
:)
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