Sunday, September 21, 2008
Melissa and I went to a Surprise Party this afternoon for our dear friend Shari. She turned 50! We had a great time at Joe's Crab Shack. I got to see some of my Southwest friends and show off Melissa. The best part of the party was Melissa dancing. They had a band for the party and Melissa thought they where playing for her. It didn't matter what they played that girl was dancing to every song. She had every one's attention and it was turning out to be Melissa's party. When the band would stop playing after a song she would just scream and clap her hands for more. We started calling her a "groupie". I have to say that is my child when it comes to dancing, I love dancing! Happy Birthday Shair!
Wednesday, September 18, 2008
Melissa had her 15 month check up at her pediatricians office today. He was impressed with all her words that she can say. I don't want this to sound like I'm bragging, but he did say she is developing on an 18 month old level, as far as her vocabulary and other things she can do. Remember all kids develop differently. Melissa got her shots today along with the flu shot. I also got the flu shot while we where there. Saves me a trip to my doctors office.
Melissa's weight is 25lb 6oz (90-95% )
Melissa's height 31 1/2 inches (75-90 %)
As you can tell she is growing like a weed!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Melissa has been attached to two things when she sleeps. One is her thumb and the other was a tag that was on her sheet protector. We have two of these sheet protector and had to change them out every week because the tags where getting so bad. She would hold onto the tags when she would sleep, I don't know what made her attach herself to the tags, but we didn't care. If it helped her sleep then have at it. Melissa finally wore the tags out and I said "we aren't getting another sheet protector". She is old enough not to have that one in her bed. So I found a pink blanket that someone had given her when she was born. It's soft and fuzzy on one side and satin on the other. We didn't know how she would sleep, but for the past 3 weeks she has been sleeping well with her pink blanket. Now Melissa has a blanket and a thumb to help her sleep.
Here are some pictures of Melissa and her new favorite blanket.
This is the sheet protector Melissa is laying on. Look how little she is in this picture
Sleeping so good!
I like my blanket!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Paul has had an eventful week. On September 7th he and his co-workers flew to Poza Rica, Mexico with a lay over in Mexico City. While in Mexico City they found out that they would not be flying to Poza Rica that night because of weather. Paul and his co-workers had to spend the night in Mexico City. The next morning they got up and headed back to the airport. They are all standby at this point and the plane that they would be flying is small not everyone got on. Yes, Paul was the lucky on not to make the flight. Paul stuck in Mexico City almost 12 hours before he could get to Poza Rica. Monday night he finally made it to his hotel. The rest of the week went ok, but he was pretty much stuck either at the work site that he was auditing or at the hotel. This isn't a place that they could go out site seeing and eat at good restaurants.
Fast forward to yesterday, September 12th. Paul and his co-workers made it from Poza Rica to Mexico city on Mexicana Airlines. When they got to the gate at Mexico City they found out the flight was over sold and it would be until 7:15pm before the next fight would take off. So at this point they are all upset with Mexicana Airlines because they didn't let any Americans get on the first flight. One of Paul's co-workers speaks Spanish so they where going to let him on, but he stayed back to help translate for Paul and the other co-workers. Finally around 10:00pm Paul called and said he was at DFW Airport and would be home soon. When Paul walked through the door he was laughing and said " could this day get any worse"? He had a flat tire on his truck. I said " you have an hour before this day ends". Paul was glad to be home and doesn't have to go back to Mexico until two weeks. He is hoping he can change airlines for the next trip.
I'm glad Paul is home, Melissa and I missed him. Melissa is starting to understand that Dada isn't home. She can hear our neighbor out by the door and will run to it thinking Paul is coming through the door. She will run to the door saying "Hi Dada" and Dada isn't walking in. I feel so bad for her. She loves her Dada.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Melissa had her check up today at the CF Clinic. These appointments are so long. We arrived at Children's Medical Center at 10:00am. Once we got checked in the fun began. Melissa had to have a chest x-ray taken and also lab work. I was thinking the worst of my child. She isn't going to stay still for x-rays, but she did great. As for the lab work she did great again. The last time Melissa had to have her blood taken she was 3 months old. Melissa didn't even cry when the man stuck her with that needle. She was getting mad at me for holding her still. By the time we got up to the CF Clinic it was after 11:00. We waited and waited finally around 12:00 Melissa got in. It's really getting harder with her. She doesn't understand why we are sitting around in this small room. It's also in the morning during her nap time. I really wish they had afternoon appointments but they don't. It was 1:30 when we got home.
After all of that Melissa is doing great! She gaining weight and growing like a weed. Her chest x-ray was good as I knew it would be. Since the cold and flu season is starting up Melissa and I will have to go back into hibernation this winter. I think this winter is going to be harder on us both since we have been able to go outside and do just about what ever we want. I don't know what I'm going to do when we have to stay inside all day. I guess I better stock up on some new items for crafts and new video's.
Since the flu season is starting up it's time for all three of us to get our flu shots. I just pray we all stay healthy this winter and Melissa doesn't come down with anything.
That's all for now I just wanted to update you on Melissa.
Traci
Monday, September 8, 2008
Today Aunt Laura came over had lunch with us and then she cut Melissa's hair. Aunt Laura has been a hair dresser for over 50 years. It was important to me to have Melissa's hair cut by her. Melissa did great, didn't cry at all. She was getting upset because she wanted to turn her head to see what Aunt Laura was doing to her. I was sad to get it cut, but her bangs were getting in her eyes all the time and Melissa won't keep a bow in her hair. I think she looks different almost like a little girl and not my baby. I was told to keep a little of her hair and put it in her baby book, so I did.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, it means a lot to us that we can count on our family and friends.
The test went really well and Melissa did great. It was around 9:20am when they gave Melissa her oral medication! It took her about 20 minutes before she fell asleep. The test took about and hour. While waiting to go home, Melissa's doctor told us that her lungs are strong and healthy! With all test they did, she was over 100% on all of them. That was great news for us. It just makes us happy to hear those words and also when the doctor tells us she is doing well.
Thanks again for your support,
Paul and Traci
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Tomorrow, September 3, 2008 Melissa will be having a Lung function test done. This is also called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs. It's to evaluate how well her lungs work. The tests determine how much air her lungs can hold, how quickly she can move air in and out of her lungs, and how well her lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from her blood. The tests can diagnose lung diseases, measure the severity of lung problems, and check to see how well treatment for a lung disease is working. Melissa will have to have a general anesthesia. It shouldn't take more than an hour for the test.Doing this will help the Doctors know even more about her lungs. They just want to stay on top of things.
We ask that you keep Melissa in your thoughts and Prayers tomorrow because of the general anesthesia and also that her lungs are healthy and strong.
Once we find out the results from the test we will e-mail you back.
Thanks,
Paul and Traci
