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I'm so sorry I haven't been back on in a little bit. Skyler's MRI results came back normal, however in one Genetics blood test he had done, the results came back normal(not the result the Neurologist & Geneticist were hoping for) so Skyler now needs to have more blood drawn and a urine test. Skyler is brave little guy. He also passed his hearing test with flying colors.
I'm in a fantastic mood today after Da Bears beating the Seattle Seahawks. I even made Skyler give me a kiss for each touch down and field goal. We even had to celebrate the victory with a round of apple juice shots. I guess I need to have a bottle of Apple juice ready for next week's game so either we can toast to the Bears being one game closer to Te Super Bowl, or at least us making it this far intothe season. I even have to tip my hat off to Jay Cutler(I know I had no confidence in him since he became a Bear, but he proved me wrong today) with both of his amazing touch downs.
Susan and the rest of Bears Fans or those who are rooting on the Bears following along, I can't wait to see what next week has in store for us. Honestly though(and call me crazy), I do believe the Bears have a Guardian Angel with them(Walter Payton) bring us good luck in hopes of another Super Bowl.
Melissa, I am so heartbroken for you as I was hoping The Ravens would have beaten the Steelers last night.
I hope everyone is doing well and having a great weekend. We are thinking of you all.
Becki~ Thanks for the updates on Skyler! Hopefully, all the tests will be done for awhile. It's hard to see our babies go through so much, even though we know it is necessary. Continued pixies!!
Now, about those Bears!!!!!! WOO_HOO!! And yes, Cutler played an awesome game today!! Win or lose next weekend, the Bears have had an awesome season!!!
It was hard waking up the next day. My poor Ravens are out and by losing to the Steelers of all things! I just felt so bad for Ray Lewis...he looked like he was going to cry while he was sitting on that bench.
Good to hear that Skyler's MRI are normal...no Chiari!!! Here's pixies for the rest of his tests though.
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Thank you all so much for thr continued pixies for Skyler. Erick & I will be taking him Friday before his Speech Therapy for those tests(since the Lab at the Hospital is only a 5 minute drive from his Speech Therapist) as it will help with Daddy holding Skyler. I have to admit this is the hardest part I've encountered being a parent, all of these Medically Necessary Appointments foe Skyler. It kills me (and I know he is certainly my kid being painfully intollerant of needles). But I know it needs to be done.
I'm genuinelly sorry I haven't gotten the rest of my TR finished unless it's been updates on Skyler. Besides getting Skyler to his appointments, and trying to teach myself to be a better cook(ok yes you all read that correctly, I can't cook for the life of me and belong on Foodnetwork's Show Worst Cooks in America) so Erick, Skyler, & I aren't starving, relying on take out, or frozen meals while DMil & DFil are away soon for the birth of DSil's Baby. As well as that I have met another Mom in our area(her son also goes to Skyler's Speech Therapist who has introduce me to a Support Group for Parents of Autistic Children, which really I need it since sone days it is still hard for me to cope with. It is also nice for Skyler to now have a friend who isn't so different from him (we have tried coordinating playdates or fun nights with one of Erick's co-workers who has a son Skyler's age and A doesn't understand why Skyler can't talk to him).
Melissa, sorry I didn't get to see the ending of the Raven's Game. Honestly though for teams around where we live, I will root for them and actually hoped it would be the Ravens vs. bears in the Super Bowl.
Heather, I know you're rooting on the Bears too. You do know the Bears & Saints have 2 people in common, Mike Ditka & Sean Payton.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments and pixies for Skyler. They mean more than you all know.
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We understand, you've had a lot on your plate. Taking care of Skyler and your family is much more important than your TR. I'm glad to hear that you found a support group, I'm sure that helps when you are having a stressful day. Continued pixies for your family!
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