The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 5

[tink2020]

I really like it! I think that the whole sig turned out really nice. You did a great job!

Thanks!

 

[tink2020]

I had the same problem with those boards. Not a very Disney place IMO.

No kidding! I thought it was just one topic, which I had come to terms with.... but goodness! It's 3, 4.... who knows how many!? It's worse than refillable mugs and pool hopping on the TPAS board!

 

[bear74]

lovespoohbear Ilove your name signature. eyore is so cute

 

[triplefigs]

Oh man I think that you may have sold me! I don't know if I can talk myself into $150+, but $100 I could probably handle. The boy I saw in the picture was the size of Hunter according to the mom's description, but I was just afraid that she had the wrong name since I keep seeing 40 on the specs various places. And good one handed pushing...that's even better. I like to push from one side and walk sort of next to Terra so we can talk some since it's just the two of us.

Where's the best and cheapest place to get a Macleran? Is the Triumph what I would need for Rees? He's 41 pounds and 45" tall. He definitely has outgrown his stroller, and I need one mainly for Disney, going to the zoo, etc.

Kristin, which Mac did you buy?

 

[bethbuchall]

Thanks, Tia.

One more questions.....does anyone have a son that is in cub scouting? I'm just testing the waters and trying to gather some info on it.

My youngest is a Tiger Cub. My oldest went from Cub Scouting into Boy Scouting and is getting ready to receive the rank before Eagle. I'll try to answer any questions. I've found that a lot depends on the leaders in your area, though.

Beth

 

[bear74]

I have been fooling around with an xmas design for our trip...what do you think?

very nice

 

[triplefigs]

Happy Anniversary, Theresa!!!!!!!!

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[tink2020]

 

[babytrees]

Okay I really am going now!!! Hope to see you all later today.....after services!!

Remember you see me.....kick me off!!!

 

[bengalbelle]

Oops! Sorry I missed you Did you need something, or were you just not sleeping?

I was/am sick and thought you might be able to answer a question for me. I have a call in to the Dr. now. Thanks, though.

 

[triplefigs]

Marti, hope you're feeling better today.

Shana, Welcome to the DDA! So glad you're here with us!

Jennifer, like the new signature. Just keep changing it like me!

Glynis, how is your friend, Connie, doing today?

Tia, how are the new hours going? DH and Tia ok with it so far?

Beth, have a good trip!

Amy, I hope you're doing ok over your kitty. I am very sorry.

Vicky, when do we get PalMickey? The kids are going to have a blast with him.

Jo, did you get the deck done?

Tammi, I love your message on the shower. That is just too sweet!

Becky, glad you survived working all weekend.

Kate, sounds like your house looks amazing. I'm impressed!

Ok, I hope I didn't miss anyone or anything else. It isn't intentional if I did. Hi to all the rest of my friends!

 

[Tammi67]

Beth - I sent you a PM.

 

[bear74]

DDA, I could use some serious prayers for Rees (and me) please. Here's some background so you'll understand the seriousness of this issue.

When Rees was born, he was our healthiest until day 2 when he crashed. He was so sick, and the doctor's didn't know if he would make it or not. They could not get him off the ventilator, and it was extremely touch and go. He had horrible time feeding, and was diagnosed with severe reflux (GERD). He literally spent weeks at a time in the hospital, with one stay 45 days just before his first b'day. He vomited up to 40 times per day, was in agony, on all types meds, had so many nasty procedures done it breaks my heart, was on feeding tubes... oh, it was just horrible. We would call the GI doctors at 2am with him screaming in agony, refusing to eat at all, arching his back. We'd end up in the ER, get admitted again, go to the PICU. It was a vicious cycle and some very dark days. Finally at age 17 months he had a major surgery called a Nissen Fundoplication. A Fundo is a drastic and last resort surgery for these kids. They literally go in and wrap the child's stomach around their esophagus to physically prevent any acid for regurgitating out of the stomach. It has lots of side effects, and the kids are unable burp or vomit afterwards, so you must be very careful with stomach flu, food poisoning, swallowing pennies (ok, that is funny). It was MAJOR surgery. He was in the hospital for 10 days, has an incision from his breast bone past his belly button (looks like open heart surgery). Up to that surgery Rees was Failure to Thrive and only weighed 15 pounds. The reflux and long hospital stays and pain are a major reason he is developmentally delayed.

Well, 3 weeks ago Rees started refluxing again. He would wake us up at night saying his tummy hurt and point to his chest. He's back on all his meds, but they aren't helping. Tonight, it was absolutely horrible. He was retching, sobbing, screaming!!!!!!!! in pain for over an hour, arching his back, thrashing around in my arms because it hurt so bad. We finally got some meds to stay down. John and I are both panicked and have been sobbing all night. It has brought us back to the worst time in our lives. It was pure h*** and I can't believe it's starting again. So, it looks as if we will be going to the hospital for an emergency Upper GI in the next few days and possibly scheduling him for major surgery to have the Fundo repaired.

Please pray for my Rees. I can't believe this is happening to my baby again. I am absolutely devastated.

Oh, and John looked at me when we finally got Rees to bed tonight and said, "forget going back to school or work. Rees and the kids need you much more than we need money. God has you at home for a reason, and that's where you're staying." Thank goodness I have a fantastic husband who puts the kids above anything else. Needless to say, the whole teaching school thing is on hold for a long while. Rees just is too medically fragile for me to be working full-time and not have the flexibility to be with him.

and tons of prayers for your family

 

[triplefigs]

Rees did well again last night. He did reflux a little at choir, but I gave him meds and he rebounded ok. Talked to the GI doc nurse this morning (she's been around since the beginning with Rees). She was going to see if we need to come see him on Tuesday or just go straight to the Surgeon. I'll let you know as soon as I find out.

Oh, and Rees has the 2nd half of his testing at the school tomorrow for his IEP. It's at 1pm, so if you can pray for calm, focused, attentive, happy, and cooperative, I'd appreciate it.

 

[tink2020]

For Mommy2emmersnmo's DD

 

[tink2020]

I was/am sick and thought you might be able to answer a question for me. I have a call in to the Dr. now. Thanks, though.

Well I'm sorry I missed you..... I hope you feel better quickly!

 

[tink2020]

Well, off to run errands.

Have a great day today!

 

[bengalbelle]

Rees did well again last night. He did reflux a little at choir, but I gave him meds and he rebounded ok. Talked to the GI doc nurse this morning (she's been around since the beginning with Rees). She was going to see if we need to come see him on Tuesday or just go straight to the Surgeon. I'll let you know as soon as I find out.

Oh, and Rees has the 2nd half of his testing at the school tomorrow for his IEP. It's at 1pm, so if you can pray for calm, focused, attentive, happy, and cooperative, I'd appreciate it.

Done

 

[triplefigs]

Dawn,

anything health-wise I can help with? Hope you feel better soon!

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth - I sent you a PM.

I sent one back to you.

Beth