Then today we carved Brian's first pumpkin. Tonight is trick or treat! I will post pictures of our little golfer tomorrow hopefully :)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Halloween Part 1
We have had fun doing fall activities this week! Yesterday it was 80 degrees, so I was able to put Brian in a romper one last time. He got to run around barefoot in the fallen leaves and he had a ball!
Then today we carved Brian's first pumpkin. Tonight is trick or treat! I will post pictures of our little golfer tomorrow hopefully :)
Then today we carved Brian's first pumpkin. Tonight is trick or treat! I will post pictures of our little golfer tomorrow hopefully :)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Hearing Test Today
Brian was in great spirits for his hearing test today! He wowed them with his personality as usual-clapping, pointing, and saying "hi" to the different animals shown during the test. Unless, of course, a fish happened to pop up on the monitor. Whenever that happened he said, "FISH." Toward the end of the test he was really hamming it up. He would gasp and put his hands to his face "Home Alone" style every time a new character showed up on the screens. Too cute!
Onto the results. Brian tested the same as he did at 12 months. This is good considering they don't expect him to improve and by testing the same this means his loss has not gotten any worse. The audiologist just said to keep doing what we are doing because he is clearly developing as he should as far as speech and language are concerned. She talked a bit about what would be best for Brian educationally speaking, and we were pleased to learn that Montessori is typically an environment where kids with Brian's type of hearing loss thrive. Watch out Miss Young...he's coming your way in a few years!!
There was some fluid in both of Brian's ears today. This was not a surprise since he's been so sick, but we are going to see the ENT in a few weeks to check to see if it's still there. The audiologist said that if it is Dr. Arjmand may want to put tubes in Brian's ears to help them drain. Shockingly this did not freak me out as it would have a year ago. Or maybe not all that shocking given tubes are WAY more routine than some of the things we have dealt with!! I've learned that Children's explores EVERY option and rules out EVERY possibility, so I am just taking this in stride and we'll see what happens in a few weeks.
Overall, it was a good day. The audiologist didn't even mention a need for hearing aides, and when Shawn asked, she said that some kids with this type of loss flounder without them and some kids do great. She said right now, Brian is doing great and the most important thing to do is continue to monitor his progress and his hearing and hope that nothing changes. The BEST news of the day was that we do not have to retest Brian for 6 months, so we have until APRIL before we have to do this again. What a HUGE relief!!
Thank you to all who were thinking of us and sending prayers our way today. We are incredibly lucky to have a wonderful network of family and friends. Good night :)
Onto the results. Brian tested the same as he did at 12 months. This is good considering they don't expect him to improve and by testing the same this means his loss has not gotten any worse. The audiologist just said to keep doing what we are doing because he is clearly developing as he should as far as speech and language are concerned. She talked a bit about what would be best for Brian educationally speaking, and we were pleased to learn that Montessori is typically an environment where kids with Brian's type of hearing loss thrive. Watch out Miss Young...he's coming your way in a few years!!
There was some fluid in both of Brian's ears today. This was not a surprise since he's been so sick, but we are going to see the ENT in a few weeks to check to see if it's still there. The audiologist said that if it is Dr. Arjmand may want to put tubes in Brian's ears to help them drain. Shockingly this did not freak me out as it would have a year ago. Or maybe not all that shocking given tubes are WAY more routine than some of the things we have dealt with!! I've learned that Children's explores EVERY option and rules out EVERY possibility, so I am just taking this in stride and we'll see what happens in a few weeks.
Overall, it was a good day. The audiologist didn't even mention a need for hearing aides, and when Shawn asked, she said that some kids with this type of loss flounder without them and some kids do great. She said right now, Brian is doing great and the most important thing to do is continue to monitor his progress and his hearing and hope that nothing changes. The BEST news of the day was that we do not have to retest Brian for 6 months, so we have until APRIL before we have to do this again. What a HUGE relief!!
Thank you to all who were thinking of us and sending prayers our way today. We are incredibly lucky to have a wonderful network of family and friends. Good night :)
Saturday, October 24, 2009
15 Month Pictures
Brian is 16 months old today! He is feeling better and enjoying watching college football with Daddy. The rescheduled hearing test in Monday. I will post results after.
Here are the pictures we have taken of Brian over the last month. 15 Month Pictures
Here are the pictures we have taken of Brian over the last month. 15 Month Pictures
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Pumpkin Patch
When I booked the preschool for a field trip to the Pumpkin Patch, I never imagined it would be the one that I went to with my grandma a few years back. It didn't even cross my mind. But when we pulled into the long drive that leads to Daniel's Farm, I knew that I had been there before. Such a strange day that was. Grandma insisted that we go and even though I knew it was for the little kids, I went along with it. Looking back I realize Grandma was very much like a little kid. The joy that she took from petting and feeding the animals that day, and from the bumpy hayride out into the pumpkin field was quite similar to the joy I saw in Brian's eyes the past two days while we visited the farm. And while I know mental illness was the reason for her joy in some warped way, it made me happy to think that she was able to be so child like in a good way from time to time.
Fast forward to the past two days and our visits to the Pumpkin Patch. I am so grateful first of all that Brian and I were well enough to go on the trips and that the weather was so incredibly beautiful both days. I am even more grateful that Mom, Shawn and Bibber got to experience the Pumpkin Patch with Brian. His excitement is infectious and I am glad these three got to be a part of the fun. It was also fun to watch them all see how much a part of the Preschool Brian has become. He truly believes he is a part of the group. And the kids treat him as such. And I wouldn't be a good Preschool Director if I didn't brag about how WONDERFUL the kids were both days! We got many, many compliments from the "farmers" on our awesome students!
Today it was especially fun to see Brian at the Pumpkin Patch with his pal Bradley. Bradley is the younger brother of one of our 3 year olds. He has spina bifida and he is truly an inspiration to me. He and Brian clicked from day one and they had a ball together today!
Here are some pictures from the past two days.
Fast forward to the past two days and our visits to the Pumpkin Patch. I am so grateful first of all that Brian and I were well enough to go on the trips and that the weather was so incredibly beautiful both days. I am even more grateful that Mom, Shawn and Bibber got to experience the Pumpkin Patch with Brian. His excitement is infectious and I am glad these three got to be a part of the fun. It was also fun to watch them all see how much a part of the Preschool Brian has become. He truly believes he is a part of the group. And the kids treat him as such. And I wouldn't be a good Preschool Director if I didn't brag about how WONDERFUL the kids were both days! We got many, many compliments from the "farmers" on our awesome students!
Today it was especially fun to see Brian at the Pumpkin Patch with his pal Bradley. Bradley is the younger brother of one of our 3 year olds. He has spina bifida and he is truly an inspiration to me. He and Brian clicked from day one and they had a ball together today!
Here are some pictures from the past two days.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Our New Favorite Pajamas
This sleeper is by far a new favorite in the Borchardt house. Shawn HATED it when I brought it home. But even he admitted this morning that it's pretty darn funny.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sick of Yuck
As you know, we missed the hearing test on Monday because Brian had a fever. He was diagnosed with a virus. Yesterday, we thought he was on the upswing. We were wrong. Last night was BAD. He was a coughing, cruddy mess. He was restless and miserable.
We went BACK to the doctor today. This seems to be the trend. Brian has croup. Yuck. It's supposed to be bad for 3 nights. So we get two more nights like last night. Yuck.
Brian had to take an oral steroid as treatment. He shot it like a pro! He didn't even want the Sprite chaser they gave him after. Just some vanilla wafers.
He also has some fluid in his right ear, and I have a prescription for an antibiotic just in case it turns into a full blown ear infection. Yuck.
We have not been to school all week. Except for the 1/2 hour yesterday. I managed to be so busy last year when I was staying home. Now I am GOING NUTS missing work! I guess you just get used to whatever your routine is :)
Say some prayers that this YUCK leaves my baby and we can move on from the sickies. I'm SICK of YUCK.
We went BACK to the doctor today. This seems to be the trend. Brian has croup. Yuck. It's supposed to be bad for 3 nights. So we get two more nights like last night. Yuck.
Brian had to take an oral steroid as treatment. He shot it like a pro! He didn't even want the Sprite chaser they gave him after. Just some vanilla wafers.
He also has some fluid in his right ear, and I have a prescription for an antibiotic just in case it turns into a full blown ear infection. Yuck.
We have not been to school all week. Except for the 1/2 hour yesterday. I managed to be so busy last year when I was staying home. Now I am GOING NUTS missing work! I guess you just get used to whatever your routine is :)
Say some prayers that this YUCK leaves my baby and we can move on from the sickies. I'm SICK of YUCK.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Hearing Test Rescheduled
In case there is anyone out there in blog land waiting on pins and needles, just wanted to let everyone know that Brian's latest hearing test has been rescheduled due to his 100 degree fever that he woke up with. And I'm SO GLAD because when I called to reschedule, the receptionist informed me that our appointment today would not have been with Katherine, our audiologist. I would have thrown one heck of a fit if we had arrived and found out we were seeing the wrong person!!
Anyway, the next test will be on 10/26. And so we wait. Again.
Also, I'm pretty sure the fever is due to teething. I can see Brian's first top molar coming in! He's getting so big. Better safe than sorry though with all of the illness going around.
Anyway, the next test will be on 10/26. And so we wait. Again.
Also, I'm pretty sure the fever is due to teething. I can see Brian's first top molar coming in! He's getting so big. Better safe than sorry though with all of the illness going around.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Brian's Rocking Chair
Remember how I used to take a picture each month of Brian in his glider? When he was very young, I would prop him up and move my hand just in time to snap the picture completely afraid he would slide out of the chair and I would be the worst mother ever. I thought it was hard then.
Recently I decided to get a 15 month old picture of him in the same chair. I realized that I had no idea what hard was all those months ago. Here are some of our attempts at snapping the picture this time around. Note: my hand is in most of these shots, not because I was was afraid he would fall, but because I had to tickle the heck out of him to get him to stay put while Shawn snapped the photos.
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One final note...the date on the first pictures is 10/10/08. The pictures just above were taken yesterday, 10/6/09. What a difference a year makes!
Recently I decided to get a 15 month old picture of him in the same chair. I realized that I had no idea what hard was all those months ago. Here are some of our attempts at snapping the picture this time around. Note: my hand is in most of these shots, not because I was was afraid he would fall, but because I had to tickle the heck out of him to get him to stay put while Shawn snapped the photos.
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One final note...the date on the first pictures is 10/10/08. The pictures just above were taken yesterday, 10/6/09. What a difference a year makes!
Flavor Ice
If you know Shawn, you know he has a great love for Flavor Ice popsicles. All except the red ones. It seems that Brian is following in his foot steps.
Monday, October 5, 2009
15 Month Check Up
We went to see Dr. Price today for Brian's 15 month check up. Brian's new measurements are as follows:
Head: 18 3/4 inches -- 80-90th percentile
Weight: 25 lbs 4 oz -- 60th percentile
Height: 33 1/2 inches -- above 95th percentile
Dr. Price was impressed with Brian's vocabulary -- about 30 words/phrases. He said that 20-50 words is good for an 18 month old, so Brian is well above the norm. He was also pleased that Brian is eating more foods, walking, running, climbing, following multi-step directions, and building with blocks.
He said he's "advanced and huge." But we already knew that, right? ;)
Dr. Price also said that if Brian keeps growing at the rate he has been, he should be 6'3" no problem. My little guy is going to be a tall man someday!
Oh and he said to expect an increase in Brian's want to do things BY HIMSELF. Really? Do we need to increase that? I can do without it thank you very much.
Anyway, no worries from the pediatrician -- always a relief. The 15 month hearing test is next Monday, which equals crazy stress levels for Mama Maria. Say lots of prayers!
Head: 18 3/4 inches -- 80-90th percentile
Weight: 25 lbs 4 oz -- 60th percentile
Height: 33 1/2 inches -- above 95th percentile
Dr. Price was impressed with Brian's vocabulary -- about 30 words/phrases. He said that 20-50 words is good for an 18 month old, so Brian is well above the norm. He was also pleased that Brian is eating more foods, walking, running, climbing, following multi-step directions, and building with blocks.
He said he's "advanced and huge." But we already knew that, right? ;)
Dr. Price also said that if Brian keeps growing at the rate he has been, he should be 6'3" no problem. My little guy is going to be a tall man someday!
Oh and he said to expect an increase in Brian's want to do things BY HIMSELF. Really? Do we need to increase that? I can do without it thank you very much.
Anyway, no worries from the pediatrician -- always a relief. The 15 month hearing test is next Monday, which equals crazy stress levels for Mama Maria. Say lots of prayers!
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