http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/ Infertility and Adoption online interactive support community for your family-building efforts. Information and discussion includes infertility, adoption, pregnancy, parenting and surrogacy issues. en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:42:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/ http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/69355-6mos-stats-pix.html Wed, 13 May 2009 13:25:43 GMT Just recording them here bec I will forget...

at 6mos she is 15.1lbs and 26"
(up 7.1lbs and 7" from birth)...50th %ile for both height/weight...
rolling over, sitting up, 8oz bottles 4x a day, stage 2's 2x a day and a stage 1 or yogurt 1x
saying dada and ahgoo (andrew) well and with intent...

and some 6mos pic






This one, was the boys idea...



and

]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/69355-6mos-stats-pix.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/44580-make-up-your-mind-ttc-bcp-ment.html Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:34:49 GMT dh is killing me, I swear! Since Annabella was born, I have sort of been toying with the idea of not "being done"...when I was pg I said I wouldnt push my luck, I wouldnt try again, this was it. But she is such an easy, and easygoing baby, that its hard not to want another one (just like Andrew, thats why he and Luke are only 21mos apart).

DH has said all along he is done, he will be too old for any more (he is almost 39 now). When someone asks if we are done (and suprisingly, alot of people do ask, since they figure I finally "got the girl")....anyway, when someone asks, he always says no, he is done...

In the past I always told him I would never want him to get a vasectomy, I would take care of BC. and I meant it...what if God-forbid something happened to me and he remarried someone young or something? I wouldnt want to permanently shut that door on him....So, when I started feeling like maybe ttc wouldnt be so bad, I told him flat out that I really didnt think I could be trusted with BC this time, he needed to think about a V if he really really didnt want anymore kids. HE talked about it for a week or so and then nothing....

I went on BCP and honestly I forgot what a nice, short normal period was like (I have PCOS and get horrible messy heavy periods, when I do get them). So, like a good girl I refill my rx every month....

today I askd him if he could pick up my rx tomorrow AM and he said "oh. you are refilling it?" ...I asked if he was joking and he said no...huh!!??? WHAT??? So then he says, what if we had one of those "oops im on the pill and got pg anyway" babies? HUH?? Ok, so chances are I wouldt get pg on my own anyway (of my 6pgs, 5 were clomid/BMS and the last was Follistim/Ovidrel/BMS)...but still...then he comes back wth "just kidding" ...HUH??

Now, my dh sometimes has the habit of bringing up touchy subjects by joking first, to test the water maybe? anyway, I dont knw what to thnk...I would kind of liketo be careless and see what happens...on the other hand, I cant take another m/c and with the economy and dh's paycuts, I dont know that its even fair to consder another...

(sorry for any typos, the batteries in my wireless kyboard are going and it drop letters when that happens...another vent, another blog)... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/44580-make-up-your-mind-ttc-bcp-ment.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/44423-would-irk-you-dh-vent-i-guess.html Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:41:41 GMT I work nights, so most times I get to sleep from 4AM to 7AM (up with the kids) and then after I get the boys to school I can nap with the baby (usually from 9AM to noonish). Thats it, thats all the sleep I get, and if I have an appt or something comes up, forget the nap. So, as you can see, sleep... I work nights, so most times I get to sleep from 4AM to 7AM (up with the kids) and then after I get the boys to school I can nap with the baby (usually from 9AM to noonish). Thats it, thats all the sleep I get, and if I have an appt or something comes up, forget the nap. So, as you can see, sleep is a precious commodity. Also, I am a mean bit*h if I dont get enough sleep...

So, with dh's 25% paycut, he has Fridays off. So, I was kind of happy, thinking he would get the boys up and ready and I could sleep uninterrupted every now and then. WRONG...today was the perfect day...boys were buying lunch, so last night I packed their $ and their snacks, laid out their clothes...the only thing he would have had to have done is get them up, which he does anyway, get their breakfast, whcih he does anyway, and get them dressed, which usually falls to me....we had a lot of errands today, so I figured if I got to sleep in the AM, we would have all afternoon....

I have had a nasty cold the last few days, so I had a hard time falling asleep last night, the last time I saw the clock it was 445AM...so at 7, I expected to be still sleeping...no....he woke me up to get them ready etc bec we had to get our errands done early so he could go help his dad cut a tree...

Now, my dh has had elbow surgery twice, carpal tunnel surgery twice and had both knees operated on...he has a hard time grasping a fork and holding the infant seat, he shouldnt be cutting trees, and his father knows this, but he is no better (shoulder/knee surgeries). AND there is no time frame on cutting this tree, it could be done anytime this weekend.

So, I get up, get everyone dressed, ready and fed and ask to go back to sleep...he could do at least two of the errands on his own...nope, has to have me there...So. we drop the truck off for repair, get the rental (all of which he didnt need me) ...then go drop off a check for a deposit for the restaurant for Andrew's 1st communion (again, I wasnt needed) ...and then we come home....I figure he could feed the baby while I get a little nap and then he could bring her to me and he could go...he gets all pissy about that...but does it...

Then, since I wasnt getting to nap til about 1, I asked him what he planned to do about getting the boys...on Fridays he usually picks them up at school rather than the bus. He said he wasnt sure how long he would be at his parents so he wasnt getting them, I had to get them off the bus...I got a little pissy bec now my nap will only be 2 hours, and I am tired and miserable....

then, he says he will call our neighbor and ask her to get the boys (which she does from time to time wihtout issue) and ask her to keep them for a while, so i can stay sleeping...great...so he does that...I hear her come in with them and think maybe they are just dropping their stuff off before going to her house...about 10 mins later she comes in and tells me she is leaving, that DH had only asked her to get them and she made plans (but next time, just let her know and she will keep all of them...she is awesome)...

So dh finally calls from his moms, at 430, that he should be home by 5ish so i can get ready for work. I was more than pissed when he said he "forgot" to ask my neighbor to keep the kids...

so, I know I am sleep deprived so that may be why I am pissy right now, but would it bother you at all? I mean, really, he could have done every errand on his own while I slept, he could have let me sleep in the AM and we could have run errands later, but no bec of the tree thing.... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/44423-would-irk-you-dh-vent-i-guess.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/25-crayons-my-dryer-xpost.html Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:37:04 GMT My DH thought he was doing me a favor since I havent been feeling well and havent done anything lately...he started a load of jeans for me...but he didnt realize you have to check the boys pockets (even tho he has heard me getting upset over Pokemon cards, marbles etc in my wash)... So, I open... My DH thought he was doing me a favor since I havent been feeling well and havent done anything lately...he started a load of jeans for me...but he didnt realize you have to check the boys pockets (even tho he has heard me getting upset over Pokemon cards, marbles etc in my wash)...

So, I open the dryer to find green and brown crayons in it...and of course on the jeans (and two pair of white socks that I dont know how they got in there)...the boys jeans arent too bad (mostly on the waistband and cuff) but DH's have brown spots on them, and one of my jeans does too,...any suggestions? ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/25-crayons-my-dryer-xpost.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/81-1st-communion-woes.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:50:52 GMT what a production this is turning out to be. I swear I never do anything the easy way. I dont know what got into me, but apparently I forgot that the communion this year is on a Sat...Andrew's favorite restaurant, where he wanted his reception after, is a family style hall that only serves dinners on Sundays (except for weddings etc where you have to book a room). We have done all our Christenings etc there, and we love the place. I know that bec its family style, reservations dont need to be made that far in advance, so I waited to call

Two weeks ago I get an invite to my little cousins communion, and wow, his mom made these things to look like wedding invites (as my brother says, she has way too much time on her hands :)) ....so getting that in the mail made me think to call...as I am on the phone with the restaurant inquiring on Sunday dinner, I realize the party would be on Saturday, and I start freaking out. I start calling other places I know that are relatively close and they are all booked! Finally remembered this small Italian place thats run by some people we know and I called...he moved some things around for us and can accomodate us, and since he knows us, will give us a break on the cost ($10 per person rather than $18, for full family style 6 course Italian dinner).

Ok, thats done...I send the invites out, relatively generic type invites, but I dont worrry about that. My mom bought his suit while we were in FLA and know I have to find him a tailor (he is a 10 in the jacket but even 8's in pants are too big)...ok, I can do that on Friday this week....cake I can order on Friday too...

thought I was out of the woods, til i remembered...favors!!! ACK....my family usually does a Capodimonde piece for communions, but honestly, right now, with the paycuts and accident, I dont have the $$ for at least 40 pieces of it. So, I found a great website with tons of favors, at a reasonable cost. I ended up getting votive candles, in a clear box with a nice tag with his name, the date and the cross on it, along with the typical Italian bombaniere *Jordan almonds in a tulle bag*...I was able to get 45 pieces (one per person including children) for $66 and they ensure I will have delivery within 6 business days (plenty of time for the party)....

good thing I have a while to go to plan weddings, I am so disorganized lately

(oh, and if you think I am going overboard, trust me, in a large Italian family, I took the small/cheap way out)... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/81-1st-communion-woes.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/165-4-car-accident-ga.html Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:58:54 GMT we drove down to FLA last week (left RI on Holy Thursday). We drove all night Thursday and Friday day and stopped for the evening in GA...left Sat AM for my parents house in SW FLA...we were on the road for an hour and got in a 4 car accident (we were car #2). There was a car in front of us... we drove down to FLA last week (left RI on Holy Thursday). We drove all night Thursday and Friday day and stopped for the evening in GA...left Sat AM for my parents house in SW FLA...we were on the road for an hour and got in a 4 car accident (we were car #2).
There was a car in front of us with one of those tow behind carriers (a little tray thingie, carrying a cooler and a Little Tykes wagon)...that guy jacked up on his brakes and my dh had to stop short to miss him (we were not following too close or anything). Had he not had that carrier we would have missed him, but we hit his carrier...low impact hit, not a lot of damage at all. BUT

The guy in the pickup behind us saw this, and stopped a good 2 feet from us but the lady behind him never saw a thing and plowed into him...and he plowed into us. We were all on a bridge too (mile marker 35 on 95S in Brunswick for those that know the area). My backend is smashed, the pickup was totaled and the sedan in the back was totaled (both had to be towed away). The older guy in front of us was fine, and was so nice about the whole thing.

Everyone was ok, including my kids. Andrew didnt even know anything happened, he was so engrossed in his DS game. Luke heard it all but thought it was cool and Annabella was laughing and cooing the whole time. The trooper stuck his head in and checked her car seat belt and she was smiling at him and everything.

The assessor came out to my parents on Monday. My front end damage is about $500 (I have a $500 deductible) and the damage to car #1, which is our fault legally, was less than that, so no problems there. My back end...well thats another story...need a new tailgate door, new bumper assembly, new rear quarter panel etc...about $2000 of parts, not including labor, but thats all car #4's fault. And we have to try to go after them for a rental upgrade, as my policy covers a standard sedan but I need something bigger for the kids...our insurance (Travelers) is actually being really cool about everything, so far so good.

We took a long way home, to sightsee a bit. We left Thursday night and would have been home Friday night had we not...we went straight through DC and saw the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Capital Bldg, White House (all from the outside) and we even saw the presidential copter (though not sure who all was in it)....we spent the night in DE and got home this afternoon.

Everyone (except me) is asleep now, and I am trying to catch up on my DVR :)

The kids had a great time, and I was thrilled with how well the baby did in the car. The boys were entertaining her, showing her Scooby Doo DVDs if she got fussy, and she was cooing and talking to them the whole time...Luke did the trip the first time at 9 mos, so this is our first time with a smaller one (she is 5mos)...she was calling Ah-Goo (Andrew) the whole time, and he was loving it. They did GREAT....

The trip was awesome. My parents are getting older and unfortunately this time, I could really see it. But they had a ball with the kids, we went to the beach in Sarasota and St Armand, and were at the pool every day. We did a lot of visiting (my aunts and uncles are down there now) and the kids were suprisingly good with that too.

Anyway, its why I havent been around much but, lucky you, I am back now ;) ...trying to catch up. I havent gotten to upgrade yet so i wont be commenting on blogs, but I will be reading everyone so i hope theres some good stuff there :).... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/165-4-car-accident-ga.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/883-another-pay-cut.html Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:40:03 GMT at this rate we will be paying them to let dh work... my SIL called me yesterday (BIL is a partner in the firm)...the partners are trying to avoid bankruptcy but it may eventually happen anyway. they are millions in the hole...they are paying overhead and employees at this point, not consultants,... at this rate we will be paying them to let dh work...
my SIL called me yesterday (BIL is a partner in the firm)...the partners are trying to avoid bankruptcy but it may eventually happen anyway. they are millions in the hole...they are paying overhead and employees at this point, not consultants, suppliers etc. They have one current project ($8 mil) that is keeping them afloat with nothing on the horizon.

So, in October they took a 15% paycut...in January they took another 10% and went to half day Fridays...as of Monday, it will be another 10% cut and no work on Fridays at all....so 25% paycut since October...and workshare (program run through our state umemployment, to offset paycuts) is only going to cover $60 a week (well, that may go up slightly now with the additional cut).

I dont know where we are going to make up this loss....I cant really work OT bec of my hours...same reason I couldnt get another job. DH is going to try to get some sidework, but its really not out there right now. Our bills are now more than we bring in...our savings is depleting faster than we can add back in...we arent late on anything, but honestly, I dont know how much longer we can keep this up.

Thanks to the market tank, we are under water with our mtg...tried the refi route but the value sank...we are currently working with BOA to try to modify the current terms to get our payment lower...but we arent a priority to them bec we arent late or in danger of foreclosure...same thing with our credit bills...they dnt want to hear us bec we arent late and are paying more than the min each month (not much more, believe me).

my other BIL is in the process of claiming bankruptcy and he is in the same boat as us, except he rang up a whole lot more debt that we have...he keeps telling my DH to do it too bec then they wipe out all the unsecured debt and you get to "start fresh"...he doesnt realize the ramifications of that...plus, thats just not me...I am responsible for my debt, and I wouldnt be able to just "wipe it away" without guilt, agita, and more...

UGH...I dont know how we are going to make it right now, but we will, and we will find a way...just had to vent... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/883-another-pay-cut.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1002-media-wh-re.html Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:24:58 GMT I am just going to leave it at that media whore I am just going to leave it at that

media whore ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1002-media-wh-re.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1310-yikes-facebook-freaking-me-out.html Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:29:00 GMT i am totally addicted to it...no big deal...but i got a friend request from my mom tonight...freaked me out...she isnt that computer savvy to begin with ...

and then...I knew this would happen, just a matter of time...someone I was friends with in HS "friended" me...but she seems to have forgotten a huge falling out we had...either that or she thought i forgot. She keeps messaging me, and i ignore it/dont respond and she isnt getting it...I dont want to rehash old issues but i just wish she would leave me alone!

and then...the girl from school who thought everything was a competition...she still thinks so apparently. everything I post becomes a thing with her...I posted something about giving up something for lent, she goes on and on about how giving up something is silly, it should be a daily/lifelong sacrifice and that giving up coffee or ice cream for a few weeks is nothing blah blah blah. I came back and made a comment about how i think sacrificing something you consider important is a learning tool for the kids, it teaches them something about sacrifice and the importance of the "real" things in life, especially in the world of instant gratification...she turns that into how her kids are so perfect they dont get instant anything, not even meals ever, and they are so good they cleaned out their toyrooms and closets to donate all their stuff, they volunteer all the time etc...
then another time I posted annabella's stats...more for my family that checks up on FB...she comes back with her new baby's stats and how is going to be so much bigger than my DD bec he is 11lbs at 33 days old blah blah blah. I deleted that comment...

I cant stand people who turn every little thing into a competition and I guess when i accepted her as a friend on FB I forgot she was like that in school ...though i quickly remembered...oh and then...I started this silly thing about posting a silly comment in the AM (like "If everyone loves Barbie, why do you have to buy her friends?") and she starts her "Daily Mantra" with daily inspirational quotes....ARGH...

just venting... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1310-yikes-facebook-freaking-me-out.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1364-4mo-stats.html Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:35:21 GMT just so i remember...
at 4mos she is 13lbs 10oz and 25" long...up almost 6lbs from birth and exactly 6" from birth. she is taking four 8oz bottles and started cereal. rolling over: can do it but not a fan...sitting up unassisted: got the hang of it quick and always wants to be up now...
diaper rash is not diaper rash but a sensitivity to the diaps (Pampers Sensitive if u can believe)...area is smooth n well hydrated, thus conclusion that redness is just sensitivity, which does run in our family...
she is talking/cooing n teething already too.
she is soooo pleasant n happy n so easy its scary sometimes... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1364-4mo-stats.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1557-why-isnt-good-friday-called-sad-friday.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:03:46 GMT So asks Lucas.... We were getting organized for the drive to FL next month and talking about times to leave etc. We usually leave Thursday evening, drive all night and all day Friday and then stop in Savannah Friday night, pick back up Sat AM and get to my parents Sat afternoon. DH and I were... So asks Lucas....

We were getting organized for the drive to FL next month and talking about times to leave etc. We usually leave Thursday evening, drive all night and all day Friday and then stop in Savannah Friday night, pick back up Sat AM and get to my parents Sat afternoon. DH and I were trying to figure out if we left earlier, how to avoid NY and DC traffic etc. We talked about driving all day Friday and not stopping...and Luke came over to clarify dates...

I said yes, Friday that we drive will be Good Friday...and he wanted to know, in all his innocence...why do we call it "Good" if its the day Jesus died. Shouldnt we call it crappy Friday (his words) since thats what it is? He gets how Easter is the celebration. but why would Friday be a good day?

I love the things my children say, and the way they think...









*not to beat a dead horse...I was one who was not offended by Amy's blog title in the least. I didnt even register the "g" part...and I feel bad that I did recognize thats what was offensive to some...I just looked at the "f" part...so I apologize if I was inconsiderate (though it still doesnt offend me) ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1557-why-isnt-good-friday-called-sad-friday.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1859-since-when-did-george-clooney-become-international-advisor.html Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:14:49 GMT UGH...since when did a Hollywood celeb become a political advisor? Clooney spent time with the prez discussing the state of Darfur. Now, I do not deny the underlying issues going on there. but the fact that a Hollywood celeb has taken it upon himself to advise the prez on it? no offense, but go... UGH...since when did a Hollywood celeb become a political advisor? Clooney spent time with the prez discussing the state of Darfur. Now, I do not deny the underlying issues going on there. but the fact that a Hollywood celeb has taken it upon himself to advise the prez on it? no offense, but go back to lying for a living and we will all be better off (I meant that for the actor Clooney, not the all-hailed Obama) ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/1859-since-when-did-george-clooney-become-international-advisor.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/2164-update-iep-meeting.html Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:22:33 GMT what a colossal waste of time. apparently my DS is too smart to get any help from the school. we show up at the meeting, and its us and the guidance counselor, social worker, OT, speech teacher, gym teacher, Andrew's teacher and teacher's aide. The only ones who really spoke were the OT, the aide and his teacher (in that order).

The OT said she had been monitoring him and did notice some fine motor issues, but bec only one thing impacts him in school, he would only qualify for handwriting help. BUT, she said, considering Andrew's personality, she wouldnt recommend pulling him out for OT handwriting...bec he gets frustrated when cant do something, and tends to back away more, she feels it wont do him any good to pull him out of class to work on handwriting which will frustrate him more. Her suggestion was that he use the alpha-smart in class (like a laptop with word processing only) and that he do his sentence homework on the computer at home...fine with me, but how does that help him work on handwriting?????

Then, the teacher...ugh...all they kept saying was how smart he is, how above grade level he is, but that they need to 'slow him down' ...apparently her biggest issue with him is that when she works on the board, doing examples, which the kids are then supposed to copy the examples and then do their own...by the time she turns around from writing two examples, he has done those and finished the rest...she said its a "challenge" thing with him (ie, he is bored and knows what he is doing). So yes he rushes to get it done, which leads to messiness. HOWEVER his work is always correct. Now, this tells me he needs to be challenged bec he is ahead of you...to which she agrees but thanks to No Child Left Behind, she cant worry about the kid who knows too much but has to worry about those that dont know what she is teaching...again, how does this help my kid? So we have to work on slowing him down? She suggested he go up to the board and write the examples for her...um, what draw more attention to his poor handwriting in front of the whole class? in an effort to slow down a child who is working above what you can teach him? how does this help??

ARGH...as for the sensory issues, they told us flat out they wont do anything bec 1. the outpatient therapy is so much more than the school would have to offer and 2. if he is functioning just fine in school now, obviously he has sensory issues, but they arent their problem. So thats out...and vision-wise, apparently, in their words, he has learned to adapt and is doing so well, he doesnt need anything there...

So thats my frustration for now...dealing with the fact that my kid is too smart for his own good basically and in the areas he lags, the school isnt concerned.... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/2164-update-iep-meeting.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/2347-urgh-teacher-vent.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:38:56 GMT I am not posting this on GP lest I start a debate like last time LOL

Andrews school has a "healthy snacks" policy which is fine, except that the cafeteria sells junk (another vent in and of itself)...Andrew's teacher has taken it upon herself to confiscate any "non healthy" snack, which is what bothers me. I dont typically send junk in, but Andrew is picky to begin with, and his meds cause him to have no appetite so sometimes, I need him to just eat whatever he will, doesnt matter if its unhealthy, he just needs the calories...

last week he hadnt eaten snack (Cheezits and apples) all week. Lunch came home uneaten all week (thats typical though). So Monday, I gave him a brownie for snack. Now, first of all, I could have done one of those Sneaky Chef things, and have mixed veggies or whatever in the batter and the teacher would not have known. Anyway...she took away his brownie and he had no snack that day. ARGH...the whole point was for him to eat soemthing, anything, to get something in his belly bec he doesnt eat! (he doesnt eat breakfast either, maybe a Carnation protein drink, but even thats a stretch).

I was fuming that she took away his snack...didnt offer him anything else, just told him he could eat it in the cafeteria at lunch if he wanted...HUH?? How does that make sense? He sits with the same kids from class at lunch, so its not like she didnt want the other kids to feel bad if he had a "bad" treat and they didnt...she just didnt want it in her classroom. I dont get it...she knows he has appetite issues bec of his meds (she asks her classroom aide to encourage andrew every day at lunch to eat what I have packed him)...whats the big freaking deal over a brownie? Not to mention calling him out in front of the class for it... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/2347-urgh-teacher-vent.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/2673-pedi-optometrist-update-spd-evals.html Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:02:49 GMT So Andrew had his appt today. The guy was GREAT..he was young and totally could relate to Andrew, and draw Andrew in, really easily. The testing took forever, almost 2 full hours. He defintely has midline issues, as well as some focus problems. I noticed during the testing he was rubbing his eyes... So Andrew had his appt today. The guy was GREAT..he was young and totally could relate to Andrew, and draw Andrew in, really easily. The testing took forever, almost 2 full hours. He defintely has midline issues, as well as some focus problems. I noticed during the testing he was rubbing his eyes way more than usual...the dr noticed too, and it was only when objects were brought close for visual inspection, so he is mentioning that to the OT, PT and Special Ed teachers for me. He did up the eval notes right there on the spot, so I would have them for the school meeting next week.

As it stands now, Andrew will have a visual profiency exam with an OT and vision therapy with her as well. The exam is $350 (out of pocket) and the therapy is $600 for a 6 week block, two blocks recommended (so total OOP at this point will be $1550 not including today's $60 fee).

The SPD evals will be March 5 and 12th (2 hours each day). Wont have those results til late March. OOP expense will be minimal as insurance will cover most of the evals (recommend PT/OT will NOT be covered, unless I appeal).

School meeting is Feb 13th with OT, PT, Special Ed Teacher, Special Ed Admin, 2nd grade teacher, gym teacher (he is in APE currently) and Speech teacher (he also gets speech therapy right now too).

I have all my ammo except obviously the SPD eval results. I will see what they want to do about that, whether they will want him tested on their own or go with our evals (I think they will go with ours, bec they usually test at the same place anyway). Pedi is on board and will come to any meetings as necessary *which is fabulous*

On the road to getting this process moving... ]]> MareRI http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mareri/2673-pedi-optometrist-update-spd-evals.html