Chest Pain???

Well Sam officially has a new complaint. I am not quite sure what the problem is yet though. Last monday after his IVIG he started complaining that he had chest pain. I kind of was thinking that he bumped his chest (although there was no mark) or that it was some type of reaction to the IVIG. I kind of didn't worry too much about it on monday night when we got home, and then tuesday and wednesday he didn't complain about it. So then I kind of just stopped thinking about it. I saw his PCP over the weekend at the hospital on my way into work, and COMPLETELY forgot ot ask about it:-( She was off yesterday and because he is so not typical in his complaints, the other doctors in her office really don't know what to tell me. He complained again about it yesterday, and asked me to rub his chest. So now I am really stumped and praying that it is really nothign to be concerned about...talking to the doctor again tomorrow....
In other news our garden is growing!!! The kids and I are so excited. They run outside every day and want to see what is bigger from the day before. We can't wait to be able to actually pick veggies and fruit from it.
I am doing ok. My liver studies from last week have gotten a little more elevated:-( This pregnancy I am really realizing how God truly is in control regardless of what the medical professionals say.
Last week wednesday after preschool a bunch of us mom's went to Dunn's Pond. There were 9 moms, and 18+ kids! It was a lot of fun. The kids had so much fun. My two absolutely love the water. I foresee a lot of swimming this summer, as long as I am not on bedrest.

Well child check up

Sophia had her 3 year well child check up today! I still can't believe my little peanut is growing up. She is 28.7lbs and is 36inches tall, she is just about in the fiftieth percentile!!! Not bad for my little failure to thrive baby:-) She is above and beyond for her age as far as language skills, recognizing shapes/colors etc.
We did have some concerning issues though. I have noticed for a very long time that Sophia has a very strange gait when she is walking, and especially running. I have mentioned it in the past to the doctor, but it has never been thought to be any big deal. I again mentioned it to her while we were there and she had her running up and down the hall of the office. She then saw what has been so concerning to us, and seems to be concerned herself.
We origionally were going to be seen by the head of pediatric orthopedics at Children's on June 3rd but the doctor was adament that she be seen sooner and therefore we will be going to see his colleague April 15th. I am anxious about this appointment but praying that all will go well. I just don't want her to have the frequent stumbling, and more recently she has been complaining that her legs hurt. She is incredibly fast and I don't want whatever this is to hinder her. Please say some prayers for my little princess

The craziness of this week....

Lets see:
Over the weekend Matt's rear windshield shattered
Sammy started coming down with some respiratory illness which has gotten
worse, I am wondering if he is developing a sinus infection
Matt got some flu like illness with fever, aches chills etc. He has been
sick since sunday. And actually feels worse again today
Me: I got the approval to go back to patient care after 7months! And no
now believe I have plantar fasciitis!!! Not positive, but spoke
the doctor tonight on the phone and that is what she thinks. I will
get checked in the AM.
Sophia: the little darling was praying for all three of us tonight. She
was so incredibly sweet, and asking God to heal each of us, but
then also thanking Him for healing us. I am so thankful that my
children already are developing a faith that KNOWS what our God
can do.:-)
So that is our week so far in a nutshell. It has been a rough week but God is still God and He is still providing for us. We are praying that everyone feels better in the morning. Sam is supposed to have a sleep study tomorrow night at Children's, I am still unsure of whether or not they are going to reschedule due to his sickness. My friend graciously has agreed to take Miss Sophia while I am in Boston with Sam, again God is taking care of us....
My favorite verse of all time:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me:-)

It's back:-(

Sam has not complained of belly pain in four days but unfortunately yesterday he started complaining his belly was hurting again.:=( The first time he complained was not when he was eating, and then he complained a couple more times before supper and then a little while we were eating. Ugghhh so frustrating! I am hoping it was a fluke thing, this morning he is gaggy so I am not sure what is going on. He doesn't want to eat anything either but he did eat well last night.
They got to play outside a little yesterday with daddy which is always nice. They LOVE it, and hten I get to make supper without whiny kids, which I LOVE:-) My in-laws have agreed to watch the kiddos for us each tuesday for the next several weeks so Matt and I can go to a small group bible study. Last night was our first night and I was really happy we got to go. I am hoping and praying that we both can grow in our relationship with God and each other through this time. A special thank you to my Grandma and Grandpa for taking care of the rugrats for us.
Please pray for my sister Denise today. She is 34 wks pregnant with a little girl. Her pregnancy has been rather complicated and then yesterday they did an ultrasound that showed that the baby's heart wall is too thick, and that her kidneys and liver are enlarged. We don't know what any of this means yet, but we are just praying for God to heal this little one.

Better?!?

Sam didn't complain of belly pain ALL DAY today!!! I am so thankful! Praising God for His goodness. He has eaten well today and been active and running around like a typical kid. My smile couldn't be bigger:-)
We had a relatively low key day. Miss Sophia got up super early this morning so we got going early for our errands. We were supposed to be getting a rain/ice storm today (I thought it was early in the day so I wanted to get out and back home early) but it actually didn't start until this evening. I am praying that we can still go to church tomorrow.
Matt went to the church today and helped shovel off the roof! I would have been terrified to be up there, but thankfully there were 8 people brave enough to get up there and shovel it off. But then you know what my husband did?!?!?!?!? HE JUMPED OFF THE ROOF!!!! I guess it isn't that big of a deal since he sank in snow up to his armpits, but still!!!
Praising God for His amazing goodness and love today:-)

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. ~ Romans 12:10

Playates and Belly pain

We were able to go over to our friends house this Am. The kids were so happy to see Tristan. And it was nice to get out of the house, even though I am completely exhausted. Shannon and her husband are moving this week, in this wonderful New England weather, so the kids and I stayed at the new house with Tristan while Shannon made several trips from the old house to the new. When we get the three of them together, someone usually ends up naughty. Today the especially naughty one was Sophia. She dumped KITTY LITTER (thankfully it was completley clean and unused) all over the carpet, inside Tristans toy and also in his play kitchend!!! Ooooh I was so upset with her.
The kids had a great time. They were eating lunch and shortly after Sam started complaining of a lot more belly pain. I just feel so bad for him and wish that there was something that I could do to take away the pain. Poor little guy! But through it all he is just the sweetest boy ever. We came home from our playdate and had a quiet afternoon at home. Sophia colored with me, and Sam and I talked about him going to kindergarten:-) While we were sitting down eating dinner, Sam had another bought of belly pain. I just feel so bad for him. WE did restart the prevacid and stop the prilosec today. I wish that I could just take this pain from him forever. Watching your children suffer is so heartbreaking, but it is also an unbelievable reminder of God's love for us, can you imagine knowing what would happen to your only Son if you were God? Can you imagine the heartbreak of watching him be put to death? I can't! I just cannot even imagine. And as I struggle to help Sammy, I am reminded of how amazing God's love for me is, that he sent his Son to suffer for ME and YOU!!!

See the disaster they made?

Proverbs 22:11
He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.