Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Yesterday was again spent laying in bed all day--you know I am feeling sick when I call in for a sub. I hate calling in for a sub. Anyway, I think the time sleeping was well spent as I am feeling a lot better today. Of course, I went to work and subjected myself to a whole host of new germs, but that is beside the point.

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I finally got in touch with the surgery coordinator for the urologist today. We've been playing one hell of a game of phone tag (she is off work by 3 pm every day and off on Fridays). Anyway, Sh.awn's hernia repair is scheduled for next Thursday the 5th, at 7:30 am. We have to be at the hospital at the inhumane hour of 5:30 am. His surgery will be up first, and if all goes as well as expected, we should be back at our house by 2. I am in denial about this surgery actually happening. I mean, I know it's coming, but I am doing a pretty good job of pretending it isn't. Think I've finally cracked? Probably.

Actually, the month of February isn't shaping up to be all that great if you want to know the truth. It begins with the boys' eye appointments (which will most likely tell us that Ja.son will also need surgery to correct his eyes), moves on to the surgery for Sh.awn, includes a wonderful visit with the OB to hopefully figure out what is up with my tubes and get me a referral to the RE, adds in the one year anniversary of the school incident on the 12th (and the media issues that will likely follow), and ends with a neurologist visit. Fun times. The only saving grace so far is the four day president's weekend. Bleh. Can we just skip this month, please?

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Today, my boys once again shocked me. They've been pretty reluctant to eat foods other than the stage 3 baby foods. Foods with texture might be okay while they are on the tongue, but the second they get anywhere near the actual throat area, gagging and puking often ensue. Well, that is maybe a slight exaggeration, but you get my drift. The only thing I can get them to eat regularly that would qualify as "real" food (and I do use that term loosely) is the Ger.ber finger foods. But tonight? Tonight they did this...



The boys who won't eat apples, because, you know, the chunks are too big, decided that today they'd have pieces of grilled cheese sandwich on sourdough bread. Shawn had around three bites while Jason had about a fourth of a sandwich!

I nearly fell off my chair!

I can't wait to kiss those stupid jars of baby food goodbye!!!!

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16 comments:

  1. Carrie27January 28, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    I'll be thinking of you over the next month. Maybe you'll get some good news that will reshape February for you.

    My oldest daughter would only eat the jar or cups of fruit, mac and cheese, and anything that else is/was cheese flavored.

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  2. LaurieJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    Let me see if this works. I tried getting on here when you were asking about people "lurking" and whatever I did to sign in was unsuccessful and thus, I was still "lurking!" Very frustrating. Love your blogs, girl. Those boys are absolutely the cutest little guys on the planet (I have a girl, so I can make that comment!) Fun, fun. Laurie

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  3. OpheliaJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    I hope you're feeling all better!

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  4. AprilJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    kids are so funny about what they will eat :)

    looks like your feb is going to be busy.

    hang in there.

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  5. geminigirl64January 28, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Stacie- they are so adorable I want to break my computer screen and hug them!

    I am so glad they are loving the actual food. It took some time of trying before my girls stopped gagging on food, but now they love it!

    I gave them ices yesterday for the first time and they were LOVING it.

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  6. JessJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    YAY for eating!! Sooo exciting! Kissing the baby food goodbye is SO nice. Shelf space galore! Ish! Cause you know they're replaced by cans of veggies, fruit, and gerber meals. :)

    lol

    Feel better soon!!

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  7. K J and the kidsJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Cheese sandwiches have always been my favorite :)
    Try eggs with cheese on them. Another big hit at our house :)

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  8. MichelleJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    YAY BOYS! That is a gre video. I just love watching them grow into strong young boys! Your doing a fantastic job Mom!

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  9. MichelleJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Ahhhm gee. I dont know if my last comment went through or not so sorry if this is a double. But I said something like this:
    YAY!! I love watching them grow into strong boys. Your doing a fantastic job Mom.

    And you've even made me hungry for a grilled cheese sandwich.

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  10. docgrumblesJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    yay for grilled cheese!

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  11. Evil StepmonsterJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Ugh - Can we just skip February? Sounds stressful! But really, you are strong, the boys are strong, you will get through it just fine. One day at a time.

    Yay, for the boys eating. They really are so darn cute!

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  12. kerryJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Great job eating food boys!
    At 22 months we STILL have jars of baby food because they refuse to eat any vegetable that is not sweet potato in a jar. UGH!

    Hopefully your upcoming appointments will bring GOOD news. I know it's hard to imagine but maybe??

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  13. CathyJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Sorry you're not feeling well still!

    February does sound to be suck-filled for you. Hopefully there will be enough happy to offset it.

    I've had awfully good luck transitioning Andrew to the Gerber Graduates meals. The little microwavable cups of chicken stew and mac&cheese ... the mashed potato side dishes ... the textures are a nice step up from stage 3 without being "here, eat table food kid!". I mean, he does eat table food, too, but with a whopping 4 teeth a lot of it is too hard for him, and the Graduates stuff is plenty mushy for him.

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  14. CynthiabuJanuary 29, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Wow, you must make a mean grilled cheese! They are so cute and cuddley! I would love to play with them so if you are ever in Indiana...
    cyberhug love,

    Cindy

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  15. ME GregoryJanuary 29, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    The video is SO cute. I love how you sound so sweet and happy when you talk to them - it's really adorable. Yeah for food progress! Meme

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  16. bennett baby blogJanuary 31, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    mmmmmm.... grilled cheese. the video was adorable. and the boys are adorable as always!
    hope you are feeling better.

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