Family, Friends, & Celebrities- A MAGICAL Birthday TR!!! *UPDATE*8/27! Final thoughts

[yinyanggirls]

WOOHOO for clear scans!!!!!! That is the best news all week!

They both looked so cute after their makeover. Looks like Ana loved her bday presents....that's alotta bling for a 4 yr old!

 

[that's nice]

I actually wasn't on that trip, but I was the recipient of some photos via cell phone, and I about died laughing, but in a totally good way.

That is awesome!!! Wonder what made them want to do that?

I think I have a sinus infection right now, I have a doctor appt tomorrow , but about every 4 to 6 years I get a terrible sickness like strep, bronchitis, or the flu that lasts for 3 to 4 weeks and then I am good for a few years. Aaron my oldest rarely gets sick and Allison is the same but she has a cold right now and a cough. I hope it all goes away in the next few weeks! I would say my husband is sick more than the rest of us but he has type 2 diabetes and chronic asthma. So I think his conditions contributes to it. He often has stomach aches which is a side effect of his diabetes medication. Thanks for asking

Sorry... I didn't mean to pry. The reason I asked was that Juliana was diagnosed with MPO deficiency. Here is an 'quick' definition:

http://www.wellness.com/reference/allergies/myeloperoxidase-mpo-deficiency/

Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is an iron-containing human enzyme that helps neutrophils and monocytes (types of white blood cells) destroy foreign substances like bacteria, fungi, and viruses that enter the body.
Myeloperoxidase deficiency, a disorder that occurs when individuals have abnormally low or nonexistent levels of the enzyme, was first described in 1954. Some patients who have MPO deficiency are unable to destroy substances that enter the body as efficiently as individuals who have the enzyme. However, most patients are asymptomatic (experience no symptoms) and the condition is usually undiagnosed.

In most cases the condition is inherited. When the condition is caused by other medical conditions, such as anemia, thrombotic diseases, or diabetes mellitus, it is called acquired MPO deficiency. Most acquired cases are temporary and resolve once the underlying cause is treated.
In general, most individuals with partial or complete MPO deficiency have no increased frequency of infections. This is because MPO-deficient neutrophils are able to phagocytose (engulf) most microbes normally.

However, the neutrophils' ability to actually kill the bacteria typically occurs at a slower rate. For instance, when bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus or Escherichia coli enter the body, it takes the neutrophils longer than normal to kill the bacteria. This indicates that the MPO-deficient cells use a different and slower method of killing the microbes.
The MPO-deficient neutrophils are completely unable to kill certain fungi and in vitro (test tube) studies have shown that Candida albicans, Candida krusei, Candida stellatoidea, and Candida tropicalis cannot be killed by MPO-deficient neutrophils.

Severe infections occur in fewer than five percent of patients with MPO deficiency. In general, infections only occur in patients who also have diabetes mellitus. The reason for this remains unknown.
Since most cases are undiagnosed, researchers initially thought that the condition was very rare. Only 15 cases reported worldwide before 1970. Today, technological advances in sciences have led researchers to believe the condition is more prevalent, with incidence rates from studies ranging from one case per 1,400 to 2,000 people in the United States.

Why am I telling you this? Melody gets sick often and was always sick as a kid. The doctors told us that MPO deficiency is most likely inherited and that many people likely have it, but 'normal' people never have the tests to diagnose it. Juliana has the test because she kept getting fevers after chemo. One reason is that most cases are mild and don't really 'harm' a person- they just are more likely to get sick.

 

[that's nice]

so glad to hear all is clear with juliana. That has to be so nerve wracking every 3mths.

Thank you. It is nerve racking but it does get a little easier each time.

I also have to say she looked liked a beautiful little princess, and so did victoria too. What cute little girls! With having 2 boys it does make me a little jealous too that I will never have the opportunity to do BBB unless I can find someone elses daughter to bring along. Who am I kidding I would love to do it myself. We never had these things around when I was a kid.

Well when the grand daughters come you will be able spoil them!!! And TarzansKat's mother & grandmother did it.. you can do it with your grandkids! I'm not sure how long you are going to have to wait though.

Loved the update cant wait to hear more. Hopefully mel felt better sooner than later.

She pushed through the sickness all day.

Great update except for poor Mel BBB pics were so great. I cannot wait to go there this year!!

I know... poor Mel.

Are you going to BBB this month or in Dec? I'm sure your girls will love it!

 

[that's nice]

Well, it sounds as if your neighbor has been neglected in her training. A young lady should NOT be swearing, that comes from other places. Sad. I was talking more about bursting in to tears for no apparent reason, being moody or pouty or just plain not feeling "well" for a certain couple days of the month. My girls have never been nasty or ugly, just off.

I totally understand. I hope that Juliana never acts like our neighbor.

Juliana already bursts into tears for no reason. She is going to be emotional... just like her mother.

It DOES get easier, in that it's less physical care. It is just replaced with more care of the heart and character, which can be every bit as exhausting- emotionally. If that makes sense.

That totally makes sense. I'm getting tired just thinking about it!

WOOHOO for clear scans!!!!!! That is the best news all week!

Thank you!!

They both looked so cute after their makeover. Looks like Ana loved her bday presents....that's alotta bling for a 4 yr old!

These were just a few gifts that we packed and brought from home. She had more when we got back. You think this kid is spoiled?

So ummm is your TR starting anytime soon?

 

[yinyanggirls]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm working on it! It's tough to sort through almost 3000 pics!

 

[that's nice]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm working on it! It's tough to sort through almost 3000 pics!

I can totally relate to that!!!

No pressure!!!

 

[All7OfUs]

Juliana already bursts into tears for no reason. She is going to be emotional... just like her mother.

I just can't quite seem to picture Mel bursting into tears for no apparent reason.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm working on it! It's tough to sort through almost 3000 pics!

3,000????!!!! No wonder we havent' heard about any coconut butts yet.

 

[that's nice]

I just can't quite seem to picture Mel bursting into tears for no apparent reason.

Juliana doesn't need a reason.

Melody can burst into tears if she has a reason.

 

[eandesmom]

I'm all caught up again!

What a bummer about Mel getting sick (I'm sure late night shopping had nothing to do with it) but she still looks fabulous!

The birthday girl is just adorable, what a magical due of princesses they are.

YAY for clean scans!

I would not say a truck driver swearing 16 year old is normal.

I've seen some turn into that, and plenty of others who do not.

Thankfully it's nothing we've run into directly!

 

[that's nice]

I'm all caught up again!

What a bummer about Mel getting sick (I'm sure late night shopping had nothing to do with it) but she still looks fabulous!

I think she felt she HAD to go out that night.(i don't blame her) I know she wasn't at the top of her game because once she got back, she went to bed almost immediately.

The birthday girl is just adorable, what a magical due of princesses they are.

Thank you. I know both girls got a kick out of going to the BBB.

YAY for clean scans!

That's what I'm saying too!

I would not say a truck driver swearing 16 year old is normal.

GOOD!!!!!!!

I've seen some turn into that, and plenty of others who do not.

Thankfully it's nothing we've run into directly![/QUOTE]
I'm not sure how I would be able to deal with my kid if she was talking like that regularly.

 

[eandesmom]

I think she felt she HAD to go out that night.(i don't blame her) I know she wasn't at the top of her game because once she got back, she went to bed almost immediately.


Thank you. I know both girls got a kick out of going to the BBB.


That's what I'm saying too!


GOOD!!!!!!!

I've seen some turn into that, and plenty of others who do not.

Thankfully it's nothing we've run into directly!

I'm not sure how I would be able to deal with my kid if she was talking like that regularly.[/QUOTE]

Honestly I have never heard either of our teens, or their friends, swear once.

My friends 18 year old is another story but....

And my 10 year old, when he was 4-5 years old"testing" me...another story. He'd try out each new word he'd heard once to see what reaction he'd get.

We had an interesting conversation in the car yesterday about the middle finger.

Sigh. He's the one I have to worry about.

I'm sure Mel she did feel she had to go out. She's a trooper!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Hi Tim! Great pictures from BBB. I am glad the girls loved it... they do look like such cute little princesses!! I can't wait to hear how the rest of her bday goes.

 

[DisneyFed]

Sucks getting sick on vacation....I hate that...

Leave it to mom to hang in there though!!!



Clear Scans.......

Federalies Approve..

 

[KatMark]

Juliana already bursts into tears for no reason. She is going to be emotional... just like her mother.

Oh oh. Somebody is going to be in BIG trouble if a certain person named Mel is lurking again.

 

[Mommy2LittleVols]

Love, LoVe, LOVE the BBB pics!!!

So sorry that Mel was feeling so badly. I hope the antibiotics kicked in quickly. and that we get an update soon....

 

[SRUAlmn]

Oh oh. Somebody is going to be in BIG trouble if a certain person named Mel is lurking again.

Hey, IMO being called emotional is a good thing. I get called that all the time. It means you're passionate about life and really care about things (At least that's what I choose to believe )

 

[jenseib]

Love the BBB pics. Claire yawned too. Must be exhausting becoming a princess.

 

[that's nice]

Honestly I have never heard either of our teens, or their friends, swear once.

My friends 18 year old is another story but....

And my 10 year old, when he was 4-5 years old"testing" me...another story. He'd try out each new word he'd heard once to see what reaction he'd get.

We had an interesting conversation in the car yesterday about the middle finger.

Sigh. He's the one I have to worry about.

I guess this is the parenting I have to look forward to. I guess you never know how your kid is going to turn out. The best you can do is instill good morals and lead them by example.

I'm sure Mel she did feel she had to go out. She's a trooper!

I'm not sure if there was any way she wasn't going to go out.

Hi Tim! Great pictures from BBB. I am glad the girls loved it... they do look like such cute little princesses!! I can't wait to hear how the rest of her bday goes.

HEY!!!!

I think the girls were adorable!

Update coming in the next 24 hours!

 

[that's nice]

Sucks getting sick on vacation....I hate that...

Leave it to mom to hang in there though!!!



Clear Scans.......

Federalies Approve..

Last trip it was Juliana getting sick, this trip it was Mel. Hopefully next trip it won't be me!!!!

Thanks for the Federalies!!!! Those guys are cool.... (and scary!!!!)

 

[that's nice]

Oh oh. Somebody is going to be in BIG trouble if a certain person named Mel is lurking again.

Thankfully she only reads the updates (via TOC) and skips the banter. It could get ugly!

Hey, IMO being called emotional is a good thing. I get called that all the time. It means you're passionate about life and really care about things (At least that's what I choose to believe )

I haven't seen you around in a while!!!!

ITA!!! That is exactly what I meant!!!!!!

If I get in trouble for my post, I'm sending Mel to your post! You got my back right?