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Spooky ghost and Optimus Prime! Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween

There will be more pictures to come, but here's a preview of some Halloween pics

Happy Halloween!

Hi everyone. I just wanted to get on here and give another quick update and keep everyone in the loop. The last couple of weeks has been an absolute 180 in our lives. From getting Tommy's diagnosis, the hospital stay, the doctors appointments, and all of the adjustments we have made. Our children truly are amazing. Tommy is doing great. He is going through what is called a 'honeymoon' phase now, kind of the pancreas's last stint. His numbers have been all over the place the last couple of days. We are tracking closely and adjusting with our doctors to try to get on top of things again. He really is amazing. I know I wouldn't have been able to handle this as well as he has been. He is so incredibly brave and so smart. He is already asking how many carb choices and carbs are in things. He knows he has to have a shot in order to eat his meal. He holds the glucometer himself and is telling us the numbers. He is figuring out how he is feeling when he goes low. He can still eat anything he wants -- he/we just has to plan a little bit better so we can include things with his meal with the insulin. He gets 4 shots a day, and at least the same amount of finger pricks. He barely even cries now and most of the time doesn't even feel it. :-) The power of incentive parenting! Good job means a check mark and so many check marks gets him a new video game or toy :-) He's loving that!

Poor little Sammy is a little confused yet, but he knows that Tommy has to have his shots and even told him the other day he thought he was doing a good job. He seems to have grown up a lot the last couple of weeks as well. He is a very strong little man. My children truly do amaze me.

We are all adjusting to our new lifestyle. I'm back to work now. John has been back to work for a while now. Sammy and Tommy are back in daycare and Tommy is going to school just fine. Both kids are enjoying this time of year and are looking forward to trick and treating :-)

Thank you again for all of your love and support. We really are lucky to have such wonderful friends and family.

Tommy update

I just realized that I updated when we were in icu but haven't done anything recently. Tommy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on Thursday 10-10. We were sent to Peds ICU to lower his sugars. He was released on Friday 10-11 and we were sent down to Park Nicollet to meet with a pediatric endocrinologist. For the last week there has been a flurry of doctors appointments, dietician appointments, and adjustments. Tommy is now getting 4 shots a day in addition to blood glucose checks at least 4 times a day with finger pricks and as needed if he feels low or weird. We are slowly returning to normal...although he is very scared to be away from mom or dad so that is a slow process. He really is doing amazing though...its a lot for a little kid. Hell, its a lot for me and John. I'm having a hard time because I can't take this away and can't make it better like Mommy's are supposed to. My brain knows I'm doing everything I can, but my heart is having a hard time. For now though, things are going well and he is amazing us again with his braveness and courage.

Tommy

Some of you may know this already but for those that don't. We currently in Peds ICU at St Cloud Hospital for Tommy. We went to the dr yesterday where he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. We were then sent to the ICU to get admitted and try to get his sugars under control. He got an IV and lab work, which were both very traumatic  for both him and Mom and Dad. It's torture to see him in pain - but for now that part is done...until the next lab draw. :-(  He is doing well now but lots of adjustments for us and him going forward. I will try to update when I can

My babies are growing up....

I know it's been a while but just had to share our latest and greatest accomplishment. Tonight for the first time, our little Sammy used the potty chair for the first time! He was very proud and his big brother even made a big deal for him. He's growing up!

We are gearing up for another year of school. Tommy starts his 2nd year of preschool and couldn't be more excited. He's excited to go back to school and see his friends and I think start learning again. He loves his school and his teacher and we're happy that he has the same one this year. He's also excited because Nana and Papa will be his bus drivers!!! He says Papa is his bus driver and Nana is the helper. :-) I think everyone will enjoy a little extra time with each other throughout the week.

As some of you know, we are also gearing up for a big move this weekend! We move in to our new house on Saturday!!! It's been a long process and I for one am extremely excited that it is almost over - or at least I can quit packing and start unpacking and making ourselves comfortable in our new home. It's amazing how empty the walls are without pictures of my babies on them and how much a simple piece of fabric on the walls can make a big difference.

Our new address will be:

3326 15th Street N
St Cloud MN 56303

And we'll welcome any help moving we can get and any visitors after September 1st!!!!

We hope all of our friends and family are doing well. Miss you all and can't wait to see you again soon!

New Pictures - Summer 2013

I haven't posted any pictures lately so here's some pictures of the boys, including going to the circus with Nana, Tommy's last day of 3-year-old preschool where Sammy and me and John got to attend with all of his friends, fun day at the Fly In Breakfast at St Cloud Airport and the Family Fun Day at Lake George. Tommy rode the bull!!!! 

 Tommy's big boy bed.

 Sammy at school with Tommy

 Powdered doughnuts on his last day of 3-year-old preschool

 Tommy and Sammy on the play mat at school

 Tommy with his friends and Sammy enjoying another treat on his last day

 Fly-in Breakfast at the St Cloud Airport and flying pancakes!

 Family Fun Day at Lake George

 Riding the Bull!!!!

 Riding the wagon

 Plate full of spaghetti and Sammy's a happy boy!!!!

Easter eggs

Made some Easter eggs...didn't make the hard boiled eggs right and had to throw them away but they looked cool and we had fun