Monday, March 23, 2009
Peter's Eye Update
Just a quick update to say that Peter's eye procedure went well. Dr. Zwaan said he believed that the tear duct would function like it should but we really won't be able to tell fully for a week or two. Peter woke up quickly after surgery and drank some glucose water and then a full bottle right away. He slept on the way home an then another 2 1/2 hours after we got home. He has been a little grumpy but his eye looks pretty good besides a little swelling. Thanks to those who were praying for him (and me :) ) We made it through! Pete is staying home with him tonight so I don't have to miss discipleship class again!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Spring is here!
Sorry about the long gap between posts. I have been very uninspired to sit and write anything the last few weeks and Peter has been boycotting at least one of his two naps the last 3 days so that hasn't helped. We went to church last night for the Saturday service so I am getting to write a little this Sunday morning. This last week was my sister Aimee's spring break and so we met her, Gracie, and Bowyn in San Antonio on Wednesday at Hemisfair Park. The first stop at the playground was crazy. There were hundreds of first graders on a field trip and you can hear the roar in one of the videos. The weather was perfect and the kids got to play and we walked to the River Walk to get some lunch. It was good to spend some time with you guys! Here are a few random videos of the day.
Peter's first time on the swings.
Waiting on our food at Rio Rio.
On a different note Pete has still been working out and eating healthy and is about half way to his goal. I am so proud of him for sticking with it! We are heading to Miami weekend after next because Pete is doing a wedding for our friends Chris and Jessie. We get to stay right on South Beach so I am ready for that! Anyone know of a good self tanner? lol.
Tomorrow morning Peter will be having surgery to open his tear duct that has never functioned since he was born. We have to be there between 6:00 and 6:30 in the morning and Peter is first in surgery since he is the youngest patient tomorrow. Please pray that everything goes as planned. I am not too nervous about the surgery itself, just the anesthesia. We are very excited for his poor eye to function correctly and I have no doubt that he will be greatful that I will not attack him with a wet rag 35 times a day to clean his eye up. :) He went for his pre-op this week and at 10 1/2 months is 21.5 lbs, and 30 inches tall. He has thinned out so much recently and looks like a little boy. He is eating just about anything now, making lots of new sounds, and getting into everything. He is started to climb on things which makes him able to reach a whole new level of stuff he isn't supposed to get into. He is not even trying to walk alone yet though, just hangs on to the wall, chairs, etc.
Well remember us tomorrow when some of you are snug in your beds and you others are on your way to work! I will give an update tomorrow when we get home!
Peter's first time on the swings.
Waiting on our food at Rio Rio.
On a different note Pete has still been working out and eating healthy and is about half way to his goal. I am so proud of him for sticking with it! We are heading to Miami weekend after next because Pete is doing a wedding for our friends Chris and Jessie. We get to stay right on South Beach so I am ready for that! Anyone know of a good self tanner? lol.
Tomorrow morning Peter will be having surgery to open his tear duct that has never functioned since he was born. We have to be there between 6:00 and 6:30 in the morning and Peter is first in surgery since he is the youngest patient tomorrow. Please pray that everything goes as planned. I am not too nervous about the surgery itself, just the anesthesia. We are very excited for his poor eye to function correctly and I have no doubt that he will be greatful that I will not attack him with a wet rag 35 times a day to clean his eye up. :) He went for his pre-op this week and at 10 1/2 months is 21.5 lbs, and 30 inches tall. He has thinned out so much recently and looks like a little boy. He is eating just about anything now, making lots of new sounds, and getting into everything. He is started to climb on things which makes him able to reach a whole new level of stuff he isn't supposed to get into. He is not even trying to walk alone yet though, just hangs on to the wall, chairs, etc.
Well remember us tomorrow when some of you are snug in your beds and you others are on your way to work! I will give an update tomorrow when we get home!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Catching Up
Since I last wrote I...
Got my gum stuck on the back of Peter's head...at church...in front of a bunch of people...LOL. Yes I know what you are thinking. Go ahead and say it..."You are pretty much Super MOM, Abby." Thanks...Here's how it happened: I was at the church the Saturday of the Cowboy Church conference and Peter was super tired of me lugging him around. During the break of one of the sessions I put him down on the floor to let him crawl around. He started over to a big group of men talking in the corner and so I ran over to catch him. When I bent over, I said "Stop" and my gum flew out right into the little swirly part of his hair. I thought if I grabbed it quickly it wouldn't stick but it was too late. I was laughing so hard that I couldn't talk. Phyllis..God Bless you Phyllis, you are a good woman....came over and was like "What happened?!" I couldn't say anything so I am just pointing at his head. She's like, "What is that? Is that your gum?" Oh my goodness so while the men were all busting out their pocket knives, the ladies were spraying Pam on his head, along with the ice cubes. We were able to get it out without ruining his brand new haircut.
On a completely different note, the church sent me to a minister's wives retreat last weekend. I will be the first to say I did not want to go and have avoided it for the last 3 years. I had a terrible attitude the morning of it and had a 4 and 1/2 hour drive alone to talk to God about it all. By the time I got there I was slightly ready. I was the first one at the Riverbend Retreat Center in Glen Rose and the day was gorgeous so I unpacked and went for a good walk. I will tell you that I loved every minute of the retreat. God convicted me, encouraged me, refreshed me and let me make a few new friends as well. Whitney, Becca, Patience, and Kelly..I wish you were all much closer. I was so blessed through our conversation, through the laughing, and the square dancing too..lol. Can't wait to get together again.
Lastly I took Peter to the pediatric opthalmalogist yesterday. He has had a suspected blocked tear duct since he was born and is scheduled for surgery on March 23rd. I was a nervous wreck yesterday but am trusting God with the whole thing. I am afraid to make a bad decision as a parent because the condition is certainly not life threatening but the surgery is highly recommended. They have to put him under anesthesia which is the only part I am worried about. Anyone else had their little ones put to sleep for anything? They will probe the tear duct and hopefully fix the problem. If they found out that he doesn't have a tear duct or something we would have to see an ocular plastic surgeon. My prayer is that if it is God's will he will clear it up before surgery time. Anyway say a prayer for Peter and his eye!
That is enough for you to read for now! Until next time..Have a great day!
Got my gum stuck on the back of Peter's head...at church...in front of a bunch of people...LOL. Yes I know what you are thinking. Go ahead and say it..."You are pretty much Super MOM, Abby." Thanks...Here's how it happened: I was at the church the Saturday of the Cowboy Church conference and Peter was super tired of me lugging him around. During the break of one of the sessions I put him down on the floor to let him crawl around. He started over to a big group of men talking in the corner and so I ran over to catch him. When I bent over, I said "Stop" and my gum flew out right into the little swirly part of his hair. I thought if I grabbed it quickly it wouldn't stick but it was too late. I was laughing so hard that I couldn't talk. Phyllis..God Bless you Phyllis, you are a good woman....came over and was like "What happened?!" I couldn't say anything so I am just pointing at his head. She's like, "What is that? Is that your gum?" Oh my goodness so while the men were all busting out their pocket knives, the ladies were spraying Pam on his head, along with the ice cubes. We were able to get it out without ruining his brand new haircut.
On a completely different note, the church sent me to a minister's wives retreat last weekend. I will be the first to say I did not want to go and have avoided it for the last 3 years. I had a terrible attitude the morning of it and had a 4 and 1/2 hour drive alone to talk to God about it all. By the time I got there I was slightly ready. I was the first one at the Riverbend Retreat Center in Glen Rose and the day was gorgeous so I unpacked and went for a good walk. I will tell you that I loved every minute of the retreat. God convicted me, encouraged me, refreshed me and let me make a few new friends as well. Whitney, Becca, Patience, and Kelly..I wish you were all much closer. I was so blessed through our conversation, through the laughing, and the square dancing too..lol. Can't wait to get together again.
Lastly I took Peter to the pediatric opthalmalogist yesterday. He has had a suspected blocked tear duct since he was born and is scheduled for surgery on March 23rd. I was a nervous wreck yesterday but am trusting God with the whole thing. I am afraid to make a bad decision as a parent because the condition is certainly not life threatening but the surgery is highly recommended. They have to put him under anesthesia which is the only part I am worried about. Anyone else had their little ones put to sleep for anything? They will probe the tear duct and hopefully fix the problem. If they found out that he doesn't have a tear duct or something we would have to see an ocular plastic surgeon. My prayer is that if it is God's will he will clear it up before surgery time. Anyway say a prayer for Peter and his eye!
That is enough for you to read for now! Until next time..Have a great day!
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