Today you arrived home off the bus in this
Thanksgiving hat (I guess technically headdress) and officially kicked off your
vacation from school.First on the
agenda…flu shot.
Naturally Liam had to try it on also.
I know.Not fun at all.But necessary nonetheless,
so off we went.After an almost two hour
wait just to see the nurse, she tried telling me we couldn’t have the shot
since you were allergic to eggs.So
around and around with her I went.You
have gotten the flu shot every year since you were born and never had a
problem.Your allergy isn’t severe…Bub
is much more allergic than you and he did just fine with the shot.And now they are saying it is such trace
amounts of egg, it won’t affect those with allergies anyway.On top of all that, I would rather deal with
hives or minor vomiting from the shot than the actual flu.I had the flu last year and felt like I was
on death’s doorstep.I can’t imagine how
you would manage.So she went and got
Dr. L who said you could have the shot, but asked that I stay 30 minutes for
observation.I said no.She said ten.I told her she was pushing it.After 5 she asked if we had our EpiPen and let us loose. (I love that lady.) Whooo-hoo, now the fun can
begin!
I’m looking forward to having you home for a few
extra days this week.Tomorrow we can
leisurely wake up without rushing to get you on the bus by 7:30.Of course, I’m betting you are awake at your
usual 5:00. It’ll be nice to stay in our
jammies awhile regardless.
First of all, let me say that I love reading (okay, stalking) Miss Audrey's blog and she is the cutest thing ever. I've been doing it for over a year now after my sister-in-law linked your blog to hers after finding out her baby had SLOS. Now, a year later, my husband and I know we are both carriers of SLOS as well. If you ever have a moment of free time on the computer, would you mind telling me the names of any genetic counselors you might have seen (either in response to this post or by email)? We're looking for a good one and are in the Houston area as well. Sorry for the long comment....not sure of any other way to contact you and you seem to be the Houston-area SLOS expert! Thanks so much!
This is my letter to you beginning the day you were born. You are the bravest little girl, and I thought one day you would appreciate knowing how your life started out and how much you were loved through it all. I don't want you to ever doubt that if we could have picked any child, we would have picked you.
These are what I would consider to be "our songs". And this is why...
1)"Fingerprints" by Steven Curtis Chapman--I have always loved this one and it is my favorite song for you. It makes me cry.
2) "Be Still" by Storyside:B--This song came out around the time you were born. I had many of those "face down upon the floor" moments in those days.
3) "Letting Go" by Francesca Battistelli--Obviously, this is not what we planned for ourselves. But we have learned to let go of our own dreams and find joy in what God is doing in your life.
4) "Miracle of the Moment" also by Steven Curtis Chapman -- When I found out I was pregnant with you, I cried. Daddy and I had only been married 6 weeks and I wanted to wait awhile longer. As I was sobbing that day, I heard this song for the first time and did as it said. I took a big breath, calmed myself down and realized you were a miracle--and those moments weren't to be missed. When you were born, this song spoke to me on a whole new level. I tear up listening to it now.
I'm sure I will add more as I think of them. I love you Audrey Boo.
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First of all, let me say that I love reading (okay, stalking) Miss Audrey's blog and she is the cutest thing ever. I've been doing it for over a year now after my sister-in-law linked your blog to hers after finding out her baby had SLOS. Now, a year later, my husband and I know we are both carriers of SLOS as well. If you ever have a moment of free time on the computer, would you mind telling me the names of any genetic counselors you might have seen (either in response to this post or by email)? We're looking for a good one and are in the Houston area as well. Sorry for the long comment....not sure of any other way to contact you and you seem to be the Houston-area SLOS expert! Thanks so much!
I should add that my previous "free time" comment was meant to be sarcastic, as I clearly know you are Superwoman and have no free time. :)
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