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.

Preschool, playgym, miracles and Chest pain:-(

Sammy had a great day at Preschool today. I was able to speak with his teacher for a few moments after class to see how he is doing since he was gone for FIVE WEEKS!!! She said he is doing well. At the beginning of the year she had mentioned how sometimes children (especially boys) who have late summer birthdays are not quite ready for kindergarten when they turn five. I kind of have had that in my head this whole year. I was talking about it with her a little today, he doesn't do very well with his paperwork (letters, drawing, etc) but other than that he is doing very well. So if there is anyone out there that has chosen to keep their child in preschool an extra year, or send them to kindergarten what helped your decision?
We also got to go to a local "playgym" today. The playgym has one of those inflatable jump houses, slides, balls, monkey bars etc. We got to meet several of our friends there. The kids had a wonderful time. And then I got to meet this precious little miracle:-) I was praying for this baby before she was even conceived. I had taken care of her older brother in the hospital, and spent a lot of time talking with his mom. We have become friends, and she now attends the MOPS group that I go to. I was so excited to hear that this precious little love was on her way, and meeting her today was such a reminder of God's amazing love and miraculous ways.

Sam and Sophia had a blast running around with their friends. Sophia seems quite talented when it comes to soccer and she really enjoyed it.

We had a wonderful time and then came home for lunch and quiet time. Sophia took a little nap, and hten when she woke up Sam fell asleep. When Matt came home from work, we were talking and Matt commented about Sam's color changing, and then he started coughing. He woke up. And after he woke up he started complaining that his chest is hurting. Not sure what this is about, but praying it is nothing.

I Samuel 1:27
I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.

After 3 weeks!!!!

After 3 weeks my handsome little guy FINALLY made it back to preschool today. The teacher seemed kind of nervous, as was I. But I know that God will protect him and that if I keep him out until all things are well and healthy he might never get there. He is feeling fabulous, he hasn't had any bloody noses the entire weekend, and like I said GOD WILL PROTECT HIM!! So I have a very happy little guy on my hands tonight, he had a lot of fun playing with his friends today. Tomorrow we are having another playdate with friends we haven't seen in a while, then we are heading into Childrens for his IVIG. And then wednesday another playdate. I am so thankful that God has placed so many wonderful people in my life, and in the lives of these kiddos:-)
In other news I did another shift at the hospital last night. It is hard to believe it has been six months since I hurt my back. And even harder to think that I may never get back to the baseline that I was at before. It is hard doing (in my opinion) NON-NURSING nurse work. I mean what I am doing is still important, but it isn't at all what I have in mind when I think of a nurse. And so I am struggling with "this new normal" and praying that soon I will get back to the place in which I can work in a setting at which I feel fulfilled and where I feel God calling me to go.
I also had a doctors appointment for myself today. I went to a specialist and got some information regarding my medical health as well as future medical decisions. I am surprised (in a good way)/ and disappointed in the results shared with me today. I know God knows and His plan is perfect so now we will just be praying for God's will in this situation

Sunshine Garden

Sammy is on the bottom left, he was a little lamb in the Christmas Story

Excited!!!




Singing, Sammy is in the top left of the picture


Sammy had a little Christmas program at his preschool! He has been so excited about it, and has been singing the songs, and telling me who he wants there, and asking me if I would be proud etc etc....So so cute! He got all dressed up and got to wear a tie and was just so sweet! The pictures are TERRIBLE, but the musical itself was so so sweet. The children sang three songs and then they should a little DVD presentation set to music. Those are the more blurry pictures you see. Sammy was a little sheep in the Christmas Story:-)

Preschool BULLY!!! REALLY????

Uggh so discouraged for poor Sammy. He had complained about one specific kid twice now so I said someting to the teacher about it. She said that this particular kid was pretty much a one to one (meaning there is someone watching just him becasue he is such a handful) but that they would pay special attention to him. Well unfortunately Sammy came home and has now said that the kid hit him! So now I kind of don't know what to do. I already told Sam to ask the child to keep his hands to himself, if he doesn't have anything nice to say, say nothing at all, etc etc. But the physical stuff really bugs me. I will mention it again wednesday but I don;t really know what to tell him to do if it happens again???

Hard to believe.....

That my little miracle boy is going to go to preschool in the fall!!!! I still can't believe it. I look back to his traumatic birth due to pre-eclampsia and HELLP and NICU, and the illness that constantly tormented his body his first year, to the transfusions and all of this other stuff that is more recent, and am just amazed at God's goodness to us. This little guy has been through so much and is such an amazing testament to God and His amazing love and strength.
So my big guy and I went and checked out a preschool today! I was kind of nervous about it, but in speaking with the teachers feel totally confidant that they can handle the medical component of Sam, to which point they could contact me if needed. So anyways classroom sizes are small, they have three preschool classrooms, and we met with each teacher. All three were wonderful and Sam seemed comfortable with all of them. Unfortunately their morning program is already full so we are placed on a waiting list for that and then are on the list for the afternoon program.
Hard to believe that this little miraculous boy with severe IUGR and SGA is now big enough to go to school!!!! Time sure does fly!