Thursday Thread - yay, nay?!

[dreemkin]

I hope I'm just not seeing this and doubling

[dreemkin]

I went to the grocery store with A to find ingredients for a baby blue punch I'm going to make for the shower. I had to substitute a few things but it's punch...I'm thinking that's a pretty flexible recipe. It's sounds yummy though. Pina colda mix is what supposedly makes it look baby blue (instead of just kool-aid blue). My store has a program: kids can pick out a free apple or banana for a treat/snack. It's a great way to get excited about fruit instead of say, a cookie. A was totally uninterested today lol so I picked out apples for the girls. Then that's all cancelled out when I treat the girls to "Old McDonalds" after totschool. Eh it's okay, I go like once a month as a treat/change of pace. The drive thru worker suckered me into a 4-piece nugget for $1...so there goes my diet for the day.

ETA: more

[dreemkin]

Oh I forgot to mention that at N's 4 year appointment the pedi mentioned her speech bc she couldn't say giraffe correctly. I guess I'm just frustrated that after being discharged from EI, and having her evaluated twice in the school system without qualifying, that she my still have problems. It feels like the school system is being lazy or that I didn't put my foot down enough for them to accept her. The doctor suggested private if she doesn't improve by next year (she has a year then, to "get ready for kindergarten"). I'm very frustrated!

[agm04]

dreemkin i say a few treats here and there are better than having anything seem like a "forbidden food"! i bet they were happy. so frustrating about N - i am far from an expert, but isn't it normal for kids to have a few words they say differently? 4 is still young.

[aggiebug]

dreemkin. I totally agree McDonald's is perfectly fine!

I am sorry about N's 4 year visit :/ that has to be incredibly frustrating. I know my sister struggled with almost the exact thing with her girl. Pedi recommended getting help, she always just barely didn't qualify. My sister sought private help etc. Add in moving to different states every few years and it's always starting over. At 10 her speech isn't bad but she still struggles with R's and a few other small things and goes to private speech help once a week.

[kartish]

dreemkin sorry about the struggles with N's speech. Is there any future evaluations through the school or is private the only option?

Going home today. I'm excited to be home, but I know that means real life starts tonight. I'm trying to figure out how I can still tuck V in to his crib without lifting him. My sweet boy is so unsure about his baby brother. I'm just glad he is feeling better and his coughing is few and far between.

[lilyelayne]

dreemkin I'm sorry you're in a tough spot with N. sometimes the rules for public help can be a little arbitrary. Hugs.

kartish hope the transition of new baby at home is as smooth as possible!

[lilyelayne]

Had a nice long phone call with a friend this morning, then G and I went to Walmart to get supplies to dye some shirts for him for Mardi Gras. Grabbed some picnic food and had lunch at the park :-) I need to hustle and do my bible study homework for tomorrow because I've been slacking all week.

[dreemkin]

Thanks guys. I suppose I could ask for another speech eval at the school bc she is older now but it feels like I'm beating a dead horse with them. I guess I can see if she improves and if not, make some decisions. I feel like the school system would be easier but if private is paid for by insurance then maybe that route would be better??

kartish yay for being home. So much more comfortable. N was uneasy at first too and it was tearing DH up inside, being N was his first daddy's girl. Not that it didn't effect me, but after a bit she was just fine. I'm sure V will be great after some routine is developed and he knows that this little baby is there to stay. Can you use a chair or stool and help V into his crib? Would he nap in a little blanket nest or sleeping bag on the floor?

lilyelayne dying shirts sounds fun! And a picnic sounds so summery. I'm jealous!

[seamonster]

dreemkin do you live near a university with an audiology or speech therapy program? Sometimes they take kids from the community to work with so students to can get practice hours.

[dmorgendorffer]

kartish I completely missed your new LO's arrival - Congrats!!! Hope your first night at home went as smooth as possible!