Thursday, November 4, 2010
Once Again...
I am a horrible blogger! I always forget about doing this. I mean I have two kids and a full time job so you would think I would have plenty of time (insert sarcasim here). We are always so busy. Between church and get togethers and kids, we have hardly had time to sit down here lately. A few weeks ago we went to Ohio to see my dads side of the family. Derek wasn't able to join us because one of his good friends passed away. Anyway, while we were there, my grandmother noticed that Max is extremly bow legged and is walking on the side of his left foot. So of course I get to hear about my dads brother how he was the same way and how he had to have braces and I really need to get it checked out. Well, I shrug it off and don't think anything of it until Mimi, mom and Derek all say the same thing. Not that I didn't notice, I guess I was just a bit in denial. I didn't want to except the fact that something may be wrong with one of my boys. You want to tell me I have a kidney problem, gallbladder issues and cysts, go for it. I can handle it, but when it comes to my kids, I would never want anything to be wrong with them. So I took him to the doctor and PRAISE THE LORD! My babies legs are fine and will continue to be fine! He will grow out of it and all will be fine with him! You have no idea the relief that came over me when Dr. Wiley said this to me and to God be ALL the Glory!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Long Time No Blog
Well hello fellow bloggers! It's been a while since we last spoke, well almost a year! As you can imaging, so much has changed since then, so I will give you an update on all of us.
Derek: Derek is in the final stages of being hired on a VW. We are so excited about this opportunity that could happen soon. There are 3 process to it and he has one more and that's on the 30th and they will let him know if he has the job. The first process is a 8 hour work day where they test you to see your strong points. If you score well, the second process is to have a one on one interview. They must have loved him because the papers say 6- 18 weeks to allow them to review everything for you and they called him the next day. So the final process is blood work, a physical and a background check. They've already called him with the benefits package so keep your fingers crossed.
Mason: Mason is a talker! We have learned quickly that he likes to talk and that he is doing great at it. No more passy for him either which I think is why he has opened up so much. Some things are a little hard to understand, but for the most part he is doing great. I also have to thank my mom who reads to him everyday which is mostly to thank for this. He also has an amazing memory. I'll give you an example: back in May we went camping and we went and saw the ducks over in the creek by the Pancake Pantry, well we went again this past weekend and as soon as we turned onto the road where the creek was, he said, "Daddy, can we go see the ducks." He knew that's what we did last time so he wanted to do it again this time. He also had a birthday! HE'S 2!!!!
Max: What can I say about my sweet Max? He is so loving and smiles all the time. Food always makes him happy! He's walking now and climbing stairs. He's been walking now for about 3 weeks and I think Mason is partly to blame for this. Max loves to follow Mason around and do whatever he is doing. It's so sweet to watch them play together. We are getting ready for Max's first birthday! I can't believe a year has gone by. It seems like it was yesterday we were preparing for Mason, now we have 2 of the sweetest boys in the world. Max definitely makes our days brighter and we can't wait to watch our boys grow up.
Me: I wish that the post about myself was full of good news and accomplishments, but there has to be a "Debbie Downer" in ever group and today, I am it. Back in January I had a 10 centimeter cyst removed. Thankfully I have an amazing doctor who instructed me to do what was best for me at the time. Then in March, I went to my PCP for severe back pain. I had x-rays and nothing showed up and the back pain got better, so I didn't think anything of it. Then, I started noticing a severe weight gain, and my legs started "pitting" which means they were retaining water and when I pushed down on them, they would stay in a pit and not come up for several minutes. So, I went back to the doctor and she ran some tests and called me back the next day and said that I had the early stages of kidney failure. Well I lost it! Hello my name is Brittney, I'm 23 years old, have an amazing husband, 2 precious boys and oh by the way, I also have kidney failure. She said I would need to start seeing a Nephrologist. So I went to the doctor and it's not even close to kidney failure at this point. PTL! It could eventually turn into that if not treated, but we are treating it now and hopefully, this medication will work and we will see a significant change in my health soon. But I also have to have my gallbladder taken on next Tuesday. Not really looking forward to that one, but I am looking forward to being able to eat without getting sick
So in conclusion, please continue to keep my sweet family in your prayers! And I promise not to keep you waiting another 10 months for an update!
Derek: Derek is in the final stages of being hired on a VW. We are so excited about this opportunity that could happen soon. There are 3 process to it and he has one more and that's on the 30th and they will let him know if he has the job. The first process is a 8 hour work day where they test you to see your strong points. If you score well, the second process is to have a one on one interview. They must have loved him because the papers say 6- 18 weeks to allow them to review everything for you and they called him the next day. So the final process is blood work, a physical and a background check. They've already called him with the benefits package so keep your fingers crossed.
Mason: Mason is a talker! We have learned quickly that he likes to talk and that he is doing great at it. No more passy for him either which I think is why he has opened up so much. Some things are a little hard to understand, but for the most part he is doing great. I also have to thank my mom who reads to him everyday which is mostly to thank for this. He also has an amazing memory. I'll give you an example: back in May we went camping and we went and saw the ducks over in the creek by the Pancake Pantry, well we went again this past weekend and as soon as we turned onto the road where the creek was, he said, "Daddy, can we go see the ducks." He knew that's what we did last time so he wanted to do it again this time. He also had a birthday! HE'S 2!!!!
Max: What can I say about my sweet Max? He is so loving and smiles all the time. Food always makes him happy! He's walking now and climbing stairs. He's been walking now for about 3 weeks and I think Mason is partly to blame for this. Max loves to follow Mason around and do whatever he is doing. It's so sweet to watch them play together. We are getting ready for Max's first birthday! I can't believe a year has gone by. It seems like it was yesterday we were preparing for Mason, now we have 2 of the sweetest boys in the world. Max definitely makes our days brighter and we can't wait to watch our boys grow up.
Me: I wish that the post about myself was full of good news and accomplishments, but there has to be a "Debbie Downer" in ever group and today, I am it. Back in January I had a 10 centimeter cyst removed. Thankfully I have an amazing doctor who instructed me to do what was best for me at the time. Then in March, I went to my PCP for severe back pain. I had x-rays and nothing showed up and the back pain got better, so I didn't think anything of it. Then, I started noticing a severe weight gain, and my legs started "pitting" which means they were retaining water and when I pushed down on them, they would stay in a pit and not come up for several minutes. So, I went back to the doctor and she ran some tests and called me back the next day and said that I had the early stages of kidney failure. Well I lost it! Hello my name is Brittney, I'm 23 years old, have an amazing husband, 2 precious boys and oh by the way, I also have kidney failure. She said I would need to start seeing a Nephrologist. So I went to the doctor and it's not even close to kidney failure at this point. PTL! It could eventually turn into that if not treated, but we are treating it now and hopefully, this medication will work and we will see a significant change in my health soon. But I also have to have my gallbladder taken on next Tuesday. Not really looking forward to that one, but I am looking forward to being able to eat without getting sick
So in conclusion, please continue to keep my sweet family in your prayers! And I promise not to keep you waiting another 10 months for an update!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The Bounce House
This weekend we went to Knoxville to see our good friends that FINALLY moved back to Knoxville from Oklahoma City! And we also went to celebrate Derek's cousins Haden and Hudson's birthday! We had such a good time visiting with Matt and Mandy and Saturday at the twins birthday at The Bounce House Mason had an amazing time! He was such a silly boy and did not want our helping climbing he inflatables or coming down the slides! He thinks he's such a bog boy! Welcome Home Matt and Mandy and Happy Birthday Haden and Hudson!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Apple Farm
Sunday we went with mom and dad and the Ridge's to the Apple Farm. The apple fritter and apple pie with ice cream are reason enough to go up there, but they we had a good time and finally got some good family pictures.Daddy and Mason
Mommy and Mason
Not real happy
Halloween Night
We decided not to take Mason trick or treating since A. He can't say trick or treat. B. He can't eat much candy. And C. It makes me nervous so we stayed home and let Mason hand out candy which he loved. So Happy Halloween!
Mason's pre- costume was John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever
He loved giving the kids candy
Yelling at the kids
The Annual Pumpkin Carving!
Cutting the top off
Our scary pumpkin
Mason got to clean it out this year!
He wasn't real sure about his hands being nasty!
Derek cutting out the face
So cute!
The finished product!
Our scary pumpkin
Mason got to clean it out this year!
He wasn't real sure about his hands being nasty!Derek cutting out the faceSo cute!The finished product! Saturday, October 31, 2009
Trunk Or Treat
Wednesday night at church we had our annual Trunk or Treat. Last year, Mason didn't show much interest and I wish I could say that this year was different but he was more interested in riding in Cooper's play car than getting or handing ou candy. Max, well, he did what he does best, jus looked around and slept. Here are my precious puppy and my plump pumkin!
Enjoying some pizza before candy!
Max just looking around wishing he didn't have something on his head!
Mason and Derek just love them some Vivi, aka Hannah Montana!
I always wanted a puppy!
More interested in throwing candy that walking around and getting it.
Our family of 4!
Mad because he had to get off of Cooper's car!
Daddy and his pumpkin
Mason and Derek just love them some Vivi, aka Hannah Montana!
I always wanted a puppy!
More interested in throwing candy that walking around and getting it.
Our family of 4!Mad because he had to get off of Cooper's car!
Daddy and his pumpkin
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