Thinking of you guys today. Hope everyone is Ok.
Im so glad to hear Gabe is in a good place. I will be thinking af Ali tomorrow and hoping for no major reactions. Happy Valentine's to you all!
Thank you for thinking of us and happy (belated) Valentine's Day to you, too!
We're actually doing okay. We do feel in our heart of hearts that we made the best decision that we could, though we continue to be very frustrated with DCFS. We have heard nothing as to how he is doing, but we pray that he also sees this as his opportunity to get his act together.
Morning, Kelly. I'll be keeping you and Ali in my thoughts tomorrow in hopes that the challenge goes off without a hitch. I know how stressful it is to be so limited in antibiotic choices.
I'm glad Gabe is in a good place, at least you don't have to worry about that. Keep us updated on the challenge. Are they just talking an overnight admission?
Thank you for the thoughts.
I never would have thought that the whole antibiotic "issue" would be our biggest concern, especially in light of everything else that she has going on. The allergy attending when she was in for testing raised his eyebrows more than a few times.
Happy Valentines Day Kelly. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow for sure. Hope everything goes as well as possible with the allergy testing.
Thank you! Happy Valentine's Day to you, too!
Sounds like a good placement for Gabe. When we were fostering we were called about a sibling group and guilted into taking all three of them thinking it was going to be short term while they got grandma approved. They said they were going to split them up because they couldn't find anyone to take all three. I had Phoebe, plus a 4 month old, 3 yr old, and 4 yr old. I couldn't say no and I couldn't ask them to separate the sibs, so I took all three. I was a mess. Phoebe was freaking out and wanting all my attention, the 3 yr old was getting hurt because he tried to do things on his own that he wasn't able to do, and the 4 yr old wanted to be his mother because that's what she was used to. I would hide in the closet and cry because I knew I couldn't handle them but didn't want to send them away. They were sweethearts all of of them and didn't deserve yet another disruption in their lives. I finally called the CW hoping that they would say grandma was almost done, but no, she said it would be "a while". I asked her to start looking for a placement that could take all three and she apologized that she didn't read our report that Phoebe was severely delayed and had special needs. Thankfully they found a home the next day that took all three, had experience but no other kids at the moment. I felt so guilty, but I do think that it was fate, God, whatever, that used me to keep them together just for that week. I doubt they will remember me, being such a short time and so young, but I feel good knowing that I helped them get somewhere better. That long story was to say, your time with Gabe was not a waste. Hopefully, this new placement will help him in many ways, and they will appreciate you for the love you still offer him. You guys are awesome for accepting the challenge and giving it your all.
I didn't realize that you did fostering, too, though I may have known that and just forgot in my old age.
I can't believe the guilt and belittlement that some social workers use. You would think that they would be more concerned with placing children in the right homes than simply placing them, period. I'm sorry that you had a difficult experience, too, but it's funny how things work out, isn't it? Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi Kelly and Ali.. I was reading your PTR...
(((((Hugs))))))
Lisa and Ashley age 5 soon to be Wish kid
Hi there, and welcome!
I need to go check out your PTR!
Hey Kelly,
Just stopping in to send a big hug
....hoping the allergy testing is going well.
Hi Shannon - Thanks for checking in on us! I hope that you guys are doing well.
Thanks, everyone, for checking in on us and for all the thoughts, prayers, and hugs. I did a full update on Ali's Caringbridge page, but in a nutshell, the allergy testing went well. She "passed" the ceftriaxone challenge, but it's a little more complicated than pass/fail. We do, at least, have confidence that she will not experience anaphylaxis the next time she receives it. So other than the fact that they had a very difficult time placing the IV, it was a rather uneventful stay.
I was hoping to get caught up with everyone while there, but I could not get my laptop to connect to the Internet there. So, off to do so now after I pour a second cup of coffee!
I guess that's what we get for following the rules as outlined in the letter. At any rate, we were able to get a halfway acceptable picture of Stitch and the princesses.
Honestly, I think she was a little young for it and actually seemed bored by the end of it. Though that could have been because she was having a really bad day in general. But overall, it was a blast and we are so glad to have had the opportunity!
