DDA Chapter 5

[tinker1bell]

So as I am getting the pictures loaded into my photobucket account, I really look at Nicholas and see how his allergies are kicking up. It is amazing how pictures really show how he is doing.

Guenna called me today in tears to say that he tested positive for severe cat allergies. Guenna has had her cat Josie for 14 years and for the past two years, Josie decided to sleep with Nick. Guenna knows we are busy with our three cats, but she also knows that we will help. I am just not sure how Josie and our Ella will react to each other. Two female cats just do not do good together unless they are siblings. We took care of Josie years back for a few months and everyone did fine. That was even when we had all five cats.

So, unless she can get a friend to take Josie in, she will be staying with us. Lets hope that all of these cats who are all now 14 years old will be able to cope with each other.

 

[tinker1bell]

Thanks to Denise!!!

What do you think?

perfect

 

[tinker1bell]

Paula,

It is so nice to see you posting. Sorry things are getting hectic for you.

 

[tinker1bell]

Elizabeth, I am just speechless....I do know you will keep on top of everything. Just be sure to ask for help when you need it.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[PNO4TE]

Aidan update:

Well it was a full day yesterday and things didn't go as well as hoped for. It seems that Aidan's Lungs are no better then when he left the hospital. He still has the malasia in his Trach and now has some built up scar tissue that will need to be removed. So this will make two surgeries in one month. The removal however of this scar tissue might open everything up and we could see some marked improvements with his trach cap.

Today we scheduled his Cochlear Implant for the 16th of April. We will only be doing one-side at a time, but are excited about it. We have chosen to go with a company called Cochlear out of Australia, they are the leading provider of this type of product and have many advocates that will fight insurance when we are denied on the second one. Unless a few prayers are answered first before we have to fight.

So once again another full month, a couple of sedations and all this without a daytime nurse. It seems our last one wasn't mature enough to talk about some issues she had and just left us in the dark. Now with the nursing shortage, we are the ones in need. We have gotten this far playing mom and dad with the Lords help and we certainly will make it through the end. We will keep y'all updated with changes.

 

[PNO4TE]

Did the DIS go down last night or were we all just MIA at the same time?

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning.

Terry - love the pictures. for happy cats.

Paula - you might be able to get what you are looking for at familyfun.com

Elin - thanks for the Aidan update. Prayers for them all. I see you updated your sig again. Care to explain the first picture?

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Morning everyone..off to work, then ba bysitting for a couple of my old students..

have a great day!

 

[PNO4TE]

Elin - I see you updated your sig again. Care to explain the first picture?

It is a teapot embedded in the Boston Skyline. I liked it better than any drawings of the actual tea party that I found online!

 

[mommykds]

Hi all,

Some pictures from Easter. Funny how those little guys move around!!! My battery went dead before I could have pictures taken with the other two boys.

http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/tinker1bell/easter 2008/

How cute!!!

 

[mommykds]

Good morning.

Elin,
I love your siggie!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning.

Elin,
I love your siggie!

Thanks, Anne Marie! It looks like my family wants to go back to WDW for Christmas this year. Can you imagine how happy that made me?!?!

 

[mommykds]

Thanks, Anne Marie! It looks like my family wants to go back to WDW for Christmas this year. Can you imagine how happy that made me?!?!

Oh yes!!!!

 

[tink2020]

I see you updated your sig again. Care to explain the first picture?

Tammi, thank you for asking.... I was at at total loss!

Thanks, Anne Marie! It looks like my family wants to go back to WDW for Christmas this year. Can you imagine how happy that made me?!?!

Hooray! I'm sure that just made your day Thanks for posting the update on Aidan!

Terri, I hope Guenna can find someone to take Josie

Sorry for the very brief catch up post -- we are supposed to be leaving for the in laws in about an hour, but haven't even begun to pack. Oops! I'll be there all weekend, but you know I can usually post from there (and will, because I need sanity! )

Have a good weekend!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth, I am just speechless....I do know you will keep on top of everything. Just be sure to ask for help when you need it.

Thanks, Terry!
I hope you can introduce Guenna's kitty into your house without too much drama!
The pics of the boys are so cute! I have had that experience may times - line up some small children and try to get a pic before somebody runs away!

Good morning.

Elin,
I love your siggie!

Very cool, Elin! And a Christmas trip sounds lovely!

 

[marcij]

So as I am getting the pictures loaded into my photobucket account, I really look at Nicholas and see how his allergies are kicking up. It is amazing how pictures really show how he is doing.

Guenna called me today in tears to say that he tested positive for severe cat allergies. Guenna has had her cat Josie for 14 years and for the past two years, Josie decided to sleep with Nick. Guenna knows we are busy with our three cats, but she also knows that we will help. I am just not sure how Josie and our Ella will react to each other. Two female cats just do not do good together unless they are siblings. We took care of Josie years back for a few months and everyone did fine. That was even when we had all five cats.

So, unless she can get a friend to take Josie in, she will be staying with us. Lets hope that all of these cats who are all now 14 years old will be able to cope with each other.

Good luck to Guenna -- I hope she can find a good home for her fur baby. If not, I hope it's an easy transition to your house. Cute pics!

Elin -- congrats on a Christmas trip!

I hope all the kids that were sick are better.

Deb -- PD for you to get lots done today!

Paula -- good luck with the fundraising.

Elizabeth -- I hope you slept better last night. You have to take care of yourself so you can enjoy your visit next weekend.

I know I've missed some, so sending out a blanket of PD for all who need it.

We have two soccer games in two different towns tomorrow, and a baseball tournament that is thankfully in our town. Jake also has a birthday party tomorrow evening an hour away from us. There is a reason that my Tahoe is turning over 200,000 miles today.

If you happen to think about it this weekend, please send some good thoughts to Andrew for the baseball tournament for confidence.

 

[PNO4TE]

Tammi, thank you for asking.... I was at at total loss!



Hooray! I'm sure that just made your day Thanks for posting the update on Aidan!

It is my goal in life to keep you all guessing!

I am thinking a Deluxe Room at WL would be the perfect fit for us this Christmas. It has a separate sitting room with a sleep sofa and 2 Queen beds in the bedroom area. It is also Club Level. The research on this will continue after I get back from teaching for a couple of hours this morning.

Jennifer - I hope the trip to the in-laws is not too stressful.

 

[PNO4TE]

There is a reason that my Tahoe is turning over 200,000 miles today.

If you happen to think about it this weekend, please send some good thoughts to Andrew for the baseball tournament for confidence.

and I was amazed that my Mazda is about to turn over 150,000!

Good luck to Andrew! We know he can do it!

 

[tmfranlk]

I just got off the phone with my aunt. She said she will call my mom again and ask about going to the oncologist with her. My aunt is worried about my youngest sister and how she is going to handle my mom's illness. My aunt also cautioned me to make sure my mother doesn't let anyone else handle her finances and so forth. Obviously I am going to push for medical power of attorney and guardianship of my sister, but if my mother refuses there isn't much I can do. She doesn't have any sort of paperwork done - not a will or appointment of guardian or anything like that. She would be wise to look into all of those documents and get them into place before she needs them.

All very good ideas! I really hope your Mom listens to everyone. Having a 2nd set of ears at an appt this important is a good idea for anyone. Would it help at all to focus the discussion on the benefits to your sister if mom takes care of these documents now? The benefits to sis should anything happen - medical, accident, etc. A "What's the best angle for getting her moving on the legal things needed to take the best care of DSis" kind of thing?