Stella had her pre-op appointments today. Our first appointment was with the ENT that will do her surgery. He decided that it would be beneficial to x-ray her adenoids to determine if she needs to have them removed when they put the tubes in her ears. After we left the ENT's office we went to Regional hospital for her x-rays. Then we went to our last appointment of the day at University hospital to meet with Anesthesiology and pre-register her. It was a long day, but we were able to get a lot done. Her surgery will be Thursday morning. We still don't know if her adenoids will be removed. I guess we will know on Thursday!
Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty came out to our house to spend the day with Emerson (so we didn't have to drag two babies around all day!) Cousin Ruthi ended up coming out to play too, and Ruthi and Emerson went swimming together. Thanks Mamaw Ruth and Papaw Marty for watching Emerson and having dinner ready for us!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
May 29th, 2009
The weather was finally warm enough for the girls to go swimming! They loved their new "big girl" pool and sprinkler. Emerson liked playing in the hose and going down the slide. Stella enjoyed stepping in and out of the pool and playing in the sprinkler.
They weren't sure what to think about their new pool at first.
Emerson liked standing in the pool (probably because she isn't allowed to stand in the bath tub.)
More standing...
Stella wasn't sure about the pool at first.
Daddy got out toys for the pool.
James sprayed Emerson with the hose as a joke, and she loved it! She followed him around trying to get him to spray her.
Stella showing off her tankini.
The hats didn't last very long so James set up our patio umbrella for shade.
Daddy trying to convince Emerson that the Elmo sprinkler was fun.
Emerson didn't want to get too close to the sprinkler.
Stella loved it!
The water was so cold!
Our very own Redneck Riviera! It started out as just the swimming pool in the front yard, but it turned into quite a spectacle by the end of the afternoon. We just kept adding to it!
The girls eating snacks at their table after swimming.
Stella's first band-aid. She fell on the concrete a few days ago, and then fell on the carpet this morning and scraped it up again. I guess we are going to have to buy some fun band-aids.
They weren't sure what to think about their new pool at first.
Emerson liked standing in the pool (probably because she isn't allowed to stand in the bath tub.)
More standing...
Stella wasn't sure about the pool at first.
Daddy got out toys for the pool.
James sprayed Emerson with the hose as a joke, and she loved it! She followed him around trying to get him to spray her.
Stella showing off her tankini.
The hats didn't last very long so James set up our patio umbrella for shade.
Daddy trying to convince Emerson that the Elmo sprinkler was fun.
Emerson didn't want to get too close to the sprinkler.
Stella loved it!
The water was so cold!
Our very own Redneck Riviera! It started out as just the swimming pool in the front yard, but it turned into quite a spectacle by the end of the afternoon. We just kept adding to it!
The girls eating snacks at their table after swimming.
Stella's first band-aid. She fell on the concrete a few days ago, and then fell on the carpet this morning and scraped it up again. I guess we are going to have to buy some fun band-aids.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
May 26th, 2009
The girls are both doing really well. We are all having problems with allergies right now, but that's just part of springtime in the Midwest! Emerson is talking non-stop, but we rarely understand what she is saying. We think she might be fluent in Chinese! Stella is starting to make more sounds too. Stella's pre-op appointment is June 1st, and her surgery is scheduled for June 4th.
Today we all spent some time with Papa Fox, and we helped him celebrate his 79th birthday.
Emerson was really excited to see Papa, but Stella was more interested in exploring the nursing home.
The girls enjoyed eating ice cream cake with Papa!
Coloring at their new table. They both think that they need at least one crayon in each hand!
Today we all spent some time with Papa Fox, and we helped him celebrate his 79th birthday.
Emerson was really excited to see Papa, but Stella was more interested in exploring the nursing home.
The girls enjoyed eating ice cream cake with Papa!
Coloring at their new table. They both think that they need at least one crayon in each hand!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
May 21st, 2009
Stella had her first appointment with the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor yesterday. It was a rough afternoon for us. Our pediatrician's office had referred us to a doctor and set up the appointment. When we got to the first ENT's office we discovered that they don't accept our insurance. I was pretty upset because we had driven an hour for the appointment. The first ENT's office was nice enough to call and try to get us into a different ENT's office that did accept our insurance. The second office said they could get us in, and we were very thankful that we wouldn't have to make a second trip to Columbia to see a different doctor. We ended up having to wait at the second ENT's office for a few hours before we could be seen. Luckily, both of my parents had gone with me. The girls are so active now that it is a challenge to entertain them in a small space for long periods of time. Having extra adults always helps.
Stella still had fluid in her ears, and the ENT decided that she is a good candidate for tubes. They will be contacting me to schedule her pre-op appointment. I also had a chance to talk to them about Emerson's ears. She felt like Emerson would also be a good candidate for tubes, but we will wait for her next ear infection since she doesn't have any fluid in her ears right now.
We got the girls a Little Tikes table and chairs set. They are pretty excited about it!
It reminds me of the table and chairs set that my brother and I had when we were little.
Stella still had fluid in her ears, and the ENT decided that she is a good candidate for tubes. They will be contacting me to schedule her pre-op appointment. I also had a chance to talk to them about Emerson's ears. She felt like Emerson would also be a good candidate for tubes, but we will wait for her next ear infection since she doesn't have any fluid in her ears right now.
We got the girls a Little Tikes table and chairs set. They are pretty excited about it!
It reminds me of the table and chairs set that my brother and I had when we were little.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
May 14th, 2009
I am sorry it took so long to post more pictures. I had PRK eye surgery (similar to lasik, but it has a much longer recovery) last Friday. I spent the last week trying to recover. The girls are both doing great. They are going to start seeing a speech therapist weekly, in addition to their other therapies. Stella has an appointment with an ear, nose and throat doctor next week so she can get tubes in her ears. We also visited the opthamologist a few weeks ago. Emerson's vision still isn't perfect, but it doesn't need intervention right now. Stella involuntarily gave up her binky 16 days ago! The first week was pretty rough without the binky, but she has adjusted well.
We gave Stella a pony tail (as a joke!)
The girls love wearing shoes and slippers, but they haven't figured out how to match them yet!
Stella wearing one duck slipper and one lion slipper.
I'm not sure what Emerson was trying to do, but the picture is too funny not to share.
Stella is such a poser.
Emerson finally figured out that there is a fort under her slide.
Stella trying out the fort.
Emerson sitting in the sink on her kitchen set. She climbs on everything.
James and I before my surgery. James got to go into the room with me and watch the entire surgery.
We gave Stella a pony tail (as a joke!)
The girls love wearing shoes and slippers, but they haven't figured out how to match them yet!
Stella wearing one duck slipper and one lion slipper.
I'm not sure what Emerson was trying to do, but the picture is too funny not to share.
Stella is such a poser.
Emerson finally figured out that there is a fort under her slide.
Stella trying out the fort.
Emerson sitting in the sink on her kitchen set. She climbs on everything.
James and I before my surgery. James got to go into the room with me and watch the entire surgery.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
May 3rd, 2009
Team Emerson and Stella participated in their first March for Babies today! Our team had the privilege of leading the walk. We had 14 people on our team, and we raised $1,355.00! It was an amazing experience, and we are hoping to participate every year. We are so thankful for all of our friends and family that walked with us, sponsored us, and supported our team!
Stella getting ready for the walk!
Emerson was ready to go!
James pushing Emerson
Uncle Eric with Emerson, Me with Ruthi, and Aunt Kayla with Stella
We are blessed!
James accepting our team award-We were the 2nd highest earning team!
I was the "Top Walker" (I raised the most individually for our walk!)
Mommy with Emerson
Papaw Marty and Mamaw Ruth with the girls
Uncle Al and Aunt Cindy came all the way from Alabama for the walk! Thanks Uncle Al and Aunt Cindy!
Emerson loves balloons!
Uncle Al giving Emerson balloons.
Nurse Lori with Stella. Lori worked the night shift last night and then got up to walk with us!
Team Emerson and Stella getting ready to lead the walk!
Stella getting ready for the walk!
Emerson was ready to go!
James pushing Emerson
Uncle Eric with Emerson, Me with Ruthi, and Aunt Kayla with Stella
We are blessed!
Lori was one of our very special NICU nurses. She and her daughter joined our team and walked with us!
James accepting our team award-We were the 2nd highest earning team!
I was the "Top Walker" (I raised the most individually for our walk!)
Emerson and Stella's poster
Mommy with Emerson
Papaw Marty and Mamaw Ruth with the girls
Uncle Al and Aunt Cindy came all the way from Alabama for the walk! Thanks Uncle Al and Aunt Cindy!
Emerson loves balloons!
Uncle Al giving Emerson balloons.
Nurse Lori with Stella. Lori worked the night shift last night and then got up to walk with us!
Team Emerson and Stella getting ready to lead the walk!
Papaw Marty and Stella are buddies.
Mamaw Ruth playing with Emerson.
Emerson harassing Cousin William.
Emerson loved the balloons...Stella didn't.
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