It has been awhile since I posted. I was waiting for Zachary to get my new blog set up for me. He isn't done but I can start posting there now. It will be more of a family blog but it has individual headings for each of our adoptions with the blogs.
Hope to see you there.
Our New Blog
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Wednesday, September 25
I am so behind on posts. The boys saw the same neurologist Nicholas sees for seizures. Love him!
He looked at the MRIs before meeting the boys. He was amazed when he met them and saw them in action. From their MRIs he didn't expect them to be walking, talking, etc. He thought they were doing great especially since only being home 4 months at the time. He said the must had been worked with at the orphanage and had some type of therapy. Thank you Show Hope! We left with referrals to OT, PT, ST, and a developmental pediatrician.
Looks like our mornings will be busy once I make all these appointments. Been putting it off a little because of so many other appointments.
Below is a photo of my three 3 year olds on the last day of me having three 3 year olds.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tuesday, September 24
Last Tuesday Alyssa and the boys were screened by Project Enlightment. This organization is linked with our county school system and determines whether a child needs more testing.
Alyssa tested right on target for her age. We thought she would but our pediatrician wanted us to test her.
The boys both tested about the same and will be referred for more testing. They should qualify in every area. One of the testers had the same thoughts as us...the boys are developmentally young 2 year olds. They have made so much progress but need more help to reach their full potential.
Posting from my phone. Here are a few cute photos I took a couple of weeks ago.
Alyssa tested right on target for her age. We thought she would but our pediatrician wanted us to test her.
The boys both tested about the same and will be referred for more testing. They should qualify in every area. One of the testers had the same thoughts as us...the boys are developmentally young 2 year olds. They have made so much progress but need more help to reach their full potential.
Posting from my phone. Here are a few cute photos I took a couple of weeks ago.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
ENT
All at ENT well today. It appears both boys' hearing is fine. Don't know how they came to that conclusion the boys weren't very cooperative.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Four Months
Four months ago we were still in China biding our time until we could come home. It was our last day in Zhengzhou.
After 4 months I finally feel like life is getting back to normal. The house is still a mess and I am still struggling with planning meals but I can see the light. We still have some rough days but they are far less often.
The boys will now go to sleep by themselves at night. This makes life so much easier. Still love listening to their Chinese CD or a kids' praise CD while falling asleep. They go to bed at 8:00 and wake up between 6:30 and 7:00.
We have many appointments in the next few weeks for the boys. First up is a trip to the ENT. It is common with their special need to have hearing issues. We don't think they do but don't want to miss anything. We do know their tonsils are huge. Next week they will be evaluated by the county school system. They will determine if they qualify for any services. Also next week is a visit to a neurologist. Excited about this because it is the doctor Nicholas sees for seizures. He has no idea we were adopting. We love him and know he will be a great source of information. In a couple weeks they have a dentist appointment. Dreading this one. Fairly certain they need major dental work. Still need to make eye appointments.
A few tidbits about the boys:
Caleb:
1) Can count to 4.
2) Tries to sing the ABCs.
3) Weighs 36.4 lbs.
4) Smiles a lot.
Jacob:
1) Can count to 10.
2) Sings his ABCs.
3) Weighs 34.4 lbs.
4) Starting to say lots of phrases... What you doing? , What's that? , Alyssa's school, and more.
This photo was sent to us from Show Hope. It was taken right before the boys left the orphanage to come meet us on May 13, 2013.
These two photos were taken this week. Look at those high waters.
After 4 months I finally feel like life is getting back to normal. The house is still a mess and I am still struggling with planning meals but I can see the light. We still have some rough days but they are far less often.
The boys will now go to sleep by themselves at night. This makes life so much easier. Still love listening to their Chinese CD or a kids' praise CD while falling asleep. They go to bed at 8:00 and wake up between 6:30 and 7:00.
We have many appointments in the next few weeks for the boys. First up is a trip to the ENT. It is common with their special need to have hearing issues. We don't think they do but don't want to miss anything. We do know their tonsils are huge. Next week they will be evaluated by the county school system. They will determine if they qualify for any services. Also next week is a visit to a neurologist. Excited about this because it is the doctor Nicholas sees for seizures. He has no idea we were adopting. We love him and know he will be a great source of information. In a couple weeks they have a dentist appointment. Dreading this one. Fairly certain they need major dental work. Still need to make eye appointments.
A few tidbits about the boys:
Caleb:
1) Can count to 4.
2) Tries to sing the ABCs.
3) Weighs 36.4 lbs.
4) Smiles a lot.
Jacob:
1) Can count to 10.
2) Sings his ABCs.
3) Weighs 34.4 lbs.
4) Starting to say lots of phrases... What you doing? , What's that? , Alyssa's school, and more.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Big News
This might not be big news for many but for us this is very big news. Today for the first time ever I was able to tell the boys that I was going to the bathroom and would be back to check on them without them getting upset. For the last 3 months someone has had to lay with them until they fell asleep. I checked on them a couple of times and told them to go nite nite. Before too long they were fast asleep. This means I will now have about an hour every afternoon to get our house back in order. They take very short naps so there was very little time without the boys to clean up. So excited we are at this point. Hoping it goes this easy tonight when we put them to bed.
August 25 marked 3 months home for the boys. All week I have been thinking that they had really made a lot of progress. Both boys are talking so much more. Caleb is still very difficult to understand but at least he is trying. Caleb out of the blue last weekend said "I love you!" Then he preceded to say everyone's name in the van and tell them many many times. It was so cute! He seems to really know what it means. Jacob is saying it now too.
Alyssa seems to be doing much better with the boys. She still tries to seek attention wherever we go but at home she is better. We still can't leave her alone with a boy for fear of her pushing, hitting, etc. to them but we do see progress. She is trying to engage them in play a little especially Caleb. She will give them kisses and let them kiss her. Next week she starts preschool 2 days a week. We think this will really help her. She will have time of her own and feel like a big girl. She is very excited. She started gymnastics a few weeks ago and loves it.
I may add more to this post later or just start a new one. I want to tell more about the boys' accomplishments but my 3 year olds are now up and raring to go.
Here is one photo from the beach. I hope to eventually hope to post more.
August 25 marked 3 months home for the boys. All week I have been thinking that they had really made a lot of progress. Both boys are talking so much more. Caleb is still very difficult to understand but at least he is trying. Caleb out of the blue last weekend said "I love you!" Then he preceded to say everyone's name in the van and tell them many many times. It was so cute! He seems to really know what it means. Jacob is saying it now too.
Alyssa seems to be doing much better with the boys. She still tries to seek attention wherever we go but at home she is better. We still can't leave her alone with a boy for fear of her pushing, hitting, etc. to them but we do see progress. She is trying to engage them in play a little especially Caleb. She will give them kisses and let them kiss her. Next week she starts preschool 2 days a week. We think this will really help her. She will have time of her own and feel like a big girl. She is very excited. She started gymnastics a few weeks ago and loves it.
I may add more to this post later or just start a new one. I want to tell more about the boys' accomplishments but my 3 year olds are now up and raring to go.
Here is one photo from the beach. I hope to eventually hope to post more.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Myrtle Beach
We slipped away to Myrtle Beach for 4 days. It was absolutely the most fun we have had in awhile. Definitely a lot of work with three 3 year olds but so worth it! We spent most of the time at the beach or pool.
The last full day was the best of all the days. We never left the resort...beach, pool, dinner, beach, pool. I could feel my mom with me. It was the kind of day she loved. No schedule just relaxing in the sun.
Jacob was so happy. For the last month his first question of the day is "Pool today?" Everyday this past week his wish came true. Caleb doesn't ask but he was just as pleased.
Pictures coming soon... Learning to use Lightroom so it is taking awhile to edit them.
The last full day was the best of all the days. We never left the resort...beach, pool, dinner, beach, pool. I could feel my mom with me. It was the kind of day she loved. No schedule just relaxing in the sun.
Jacob was so happy. For the last month his first question of the day is "Pool today?" Everyday this past week his wish came true. Caleb doesn't ask but he was just as pleased.
Pictures coming soon... Learning to use Lightroom so it is taking awhile to edit them.
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