tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57265453350448127042024-03-12T20:58:50.177-07:00dxeechickdxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.comBlogger378125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-19127007852965079022012-08-02T10:40:00.003-07:002012-08-02T10:40:26.608-07:00This Mom's Gonna Snap!Don't forget that Dxeechick has moved!<br />
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Wanna see some pictures of the cutest place ever? A little place known as Radiator Springs? Oh man, Disney. You have outdone yourself with this one... I'm kind of glad I chose to bring my camera instead of my kid. (Mean mom alert!)<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">So my pal Heather and I had a cool opportunity. As </span><i style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Annual Passholders - </i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">it sounds a little snooty, but AP's sometimes are - </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">we got to go into the park before it opened to the public and see the newly renovated California Adventure! And</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">, more importantly, the all new Cars Land. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">As you can see in the photos, it wasn't exactly a small crowd, but it was still kind of a special thing. There was a palpable excitement in the air as about 1,000 fellow nerds waited outside the gates at 6:00 in the morning. Heather and I were really close to the front of the line (that's what happens when you truly geek-out and wake up at 4am!) and we were making plans and </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">eavesdropping</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> on everyone else's. The real draw of the whole park is <i>Radiator Springs Racers</i>. Rumor has it that on opening day the line topped out at 8 hours. EIGHT. I did not type that wrong. People actually waited in line 8 hours. Holy crap. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Now, if the ride hadn't broken down, we probably would have waited about 10 minutes (or less). But you read that right, folks. The ride was broken down before the park even opened. We took our chances anyway and hopped in line. 90 minutes later, we were having the time of our lives on these fun new racers! Absolutely loved it. I'm not saying I'd wait 8 hours for it, but it is dang fun.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">It's true that The Happiest Place on Earth #JustGotHappier !! </span>dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-19065325837740039732012-07-16T08:34:00.001-07:002012-07-16T12:24:22.472-07:00Kiddie Pool<span style="background-color: white;">I thought I had a genius idea when I found a kiddie pool at KMart. Ten bucks and it was tiny enough to fit on the front porch. With how much this kid loves the bath, and how much I hate going to the park when its really hot, I thought this would be our new summer </span><i style="background-color: white;">thing</i><span style="background-color: white;">.</span><br />
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The vision was clear: I would sit in a shady spot, soak my feet, & read a book while the boy would spend several happy hours a day splashing around. We'd share an occasional smile, but he'd be too busy to really notice me. Dave Matthews Band is playing in the background. We are carefree and all the photos in my head are faded light and sunbursts. Bubbles from somewhere float around our heads. A toy would fall over the side, and I'd give Stevie a look. Then we would laugh. There would be butterflies too, I think. Maybe a rainbow. <br />
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Which has now been dashed. We'll find something else to do I'm sure. Or maybe he'll get used to it? The first time, I knew it was too cold. I had made the water warm, but not warm enough. So after 2 minutes, he was wet and there was a breeze. Not a good combo. The next time, I made the water really warm so it would be like the bath. I don't know why he doesn't like it. I think it's because he knows the spit can't reach my face. <br />
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As a kid, I was always pretty good about keeping a journal. And that's exactly what this was meant to be when I started blogging back in 2007. I never knew that it would eventually be something cathartic or a place where I would turn for support. It's kind of a big deal to me, especially since I don't have many mommy friends. And I don't have <i>any</i> friends whose children have had the same health issues - except for the lovely people I've met and talked to through the blog and other online resources. It's weird, but now with over 400 posts, (and Blurb books to boot) its just part of life to me. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I woke up with a different attitude this morning knowing I would give the time-outs a rest. The fact that I wouldn't have to fight with Stevie for hours on end took a huge weight off my shoulders. I do often worry that he gets away with too much. That he's going to wind up an out of control 5 year old that people can't stand to be around. He already hits other babies and spits on people and is generally difficult to be around. Oh, but when he's sweet? Well, God, he's just the greatest. But fear of failure as a parent can creep up pretty quickly. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I blame a lot of my frustration on lack of sleep, but </span><span style="background-color: white;">I also think I forget how small Stevie actually still is. We've been through so much the last 18 months that its hard to believe it hasn't been longer. But he's barely been on this earth for the blink of an eye. There are things he's going to grow out of. And other challenges he will put in our way. Sometimes I remember the things that frustrated me 5 months ago and I wish for those simpler days! HA! I guarantee I will get annoyed with him some more. In fact, he's being a little obnoxious right now, if you must know. Haha! But I will try with all my might to keep the home as peaceful and happy as possible.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">One thing that I'm becoming more convinced of is that Stevie's spitting might be a sensory thing. What? Like, maybe he's not just doing it to be a douche?! He has a lot of "sensory things" so I am beginning to understand more about that. We will try some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/CHEWY-TUBES-MULTIPLE-TEXTURES-SENSORY/dp/B002127E7M">chewy tubes</a> and possibly a vibrating toy - uh, they make those for babies, right? Maybe something like that will help. His therapists will also address it and give me advice. Everyone is willing to offer guidance and assistance.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I just wanted to quickly thank everyone for all the supportive comments over the last week +. I am grateful for every single kind word, good vibe and happy prayer that has been sent our way. Keep 'em coming. :)</span>dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-34269591617835264992012-07-11T14:54:00.001-07:002012-07-11T14:54:23.885-07:00First Infant Stimulation Therapy!The therapists goals for today were to 1) build a relationship 2) play back & forth 3) create anticipation.<br />
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I stayed and played with them and tried to learn as well. We all sat on the floor and got to know each other while passing a ball around. The therapist gives me an activity record at the end of each session. Her notes said: <i>First day working with Stevie. He responded when he placed a toy in a small bucket and therapist would dump it out. He was able to repeat this for a few turns, as well as look at therapist when she paused in the middle of the action. He was also interested in a "bumpy" ball that therapist brought. Throughout session, he would pass ball back & forth with mom and therapist. He would then occasionally crawl to mom and hang on her/hug her. </i>{He really did hug me. He NEVER does that and he sat in my lap for a minute too - very rare}<i> Stevie was also observed throughout the session "blowing raspberries" </i>{duh, spitting}<i>. Mom reports that he does this quite often. Parents have tried different ways to help him stop, but nothing seems to work. The plan is to have therapist meet with OT or Speech Therapist to help stop the behavior.</i></div>
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P.S. On a side-note, after 6 consistent days of time outs (even a couple in public) as well as a round of hot sauce and even one spanking yesterday, the spitting is getting worse and worse. I can't fight with the kid like this every day. Its way too exhausting. I know children push parents to the limit and want to test their boundaries, but this is ridiculous. When hubby left for work this morning, I couldn't help but tear up, knowing that I was not ready to face this day. The lack of sleep doesn't help, but I felt like if it was anything like the rest of the past week, I would be on my way to the nut house. <span style="background-color: white;">It probably seems like such a stupid, small thing in comparison to so many other issues. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Stevie's will is stronger than mine, apparently. And in some ways, I don't think he understands this. He is not at the level of an 18 month old developmentally. So maybe he's just not ready for time out? And the therapist said it could also be tied into his sensory issues. I almost feel like I'm traumatizing him by acting/being angry so much. Who wants to be around that?! And its soooo not me. I'm not happy feeling that way. So I don't have an answer yet. I don't know what to do. </span><span style="background-color: white;">But that's where we're at. </span></div>dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-51014438972787201472012-07-09T10:36:00.000-07:002012-07-09T21:14:34.445-07:00StuckThings seem to be in a real holding pattern lately. I feel like I'm waiting, waiting, waiting for things to get better. Not that things are <i>bad</i>, but I am feeling a strain. I know, I know. I just posted a bunch of awesome photos from a fun weekend with my family and I'm complaining about feeling <i>strained</i>. Oh, here we go.<br />
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But listen, I'm stressed. There's just no other way to put it.<br />
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Everyone around me knows it. It's directly related to how tired I am. And when I'm stressed, I eat. And I shop. I have noticed a pattern in my life since I was about 19 years old, that when I'm lacking <i>some</i>thing, I make up for it with stuff. And its a quality in myself that I <i>don't like</i>. <span style="background-color: white;"> And I know that I'm doing it, but I can't seem to stop. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I'm so tired that I can't be motivated to do a damn thing. Cooking? I feel like a champ if I do it once a week. Cleaning? I feel like a champ if I do it once a month. Running? HAHAHAHA. Good one. Projects? Well I got my patio done and I am in love. (Pictures later) But that was easy because all I had to do was </span><span style="background-color: white;">BUY</span><span style="background-color: white;"> a lot of stuff. Took care of the stress shopping bit.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I keep telling myself</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><i style="background-color: white;">When THIS happens, then THAT will be better... </i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">When Stevie starts sleeping through the night, then my energy levels will be better. I will start running and I will get more done around the house! I will be a more patient mom and wife and person!</span><br />
When my new blog website is done, then my personal work will be better. I will set up a schedule so I have time to actually work from home and I will organize to make my desk a productive area!<br />
<span style="background-color: white;">When Stevie starts therapy, then he will be better. He will be an easier baby who can walk and talk and play. A lot of things will change. He will run around the park and be able to stand up if I need to pee at the market! I will be a fun mom who takes him to the zoo and kids museums and play places.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">When Paul starts working closer to home, then life in general will be better. We will start exercising again and eating healthier and going to bed earlier!</span><br />
When Stevie is more independent, then our home will be better. I will have more time to cook and clean and give my relationship with my husband more attention. We will leave the kid with a sitter and freakin' GO SOMEWHERE FAR AWAY.<br />
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Now if I was an inspirational speaker, I would say <i>Well, why wait?! How long is it going to be before you wake up and say "Today is the day!</i><br />
<i>Today I'm going to get shit done!"?</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Well I'm not an inspirational speaker. And I can tell you today is not the day. I'm too tired.</span><br />
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As you've probably seen from a couple photos, we are still having trouble with Stevie spitting. *Sigh*<br />
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I'm happy to say that with food it has actually improved! We use toys that are too big to fit in his mouth as a distraction. And a little song and dance with each bite. Its not perfect, and you guys would want to <i><u>punch</u></i> me if you saw my song and dance, but the spitting has decreased significantly. Unfortunately, now he's spitting more frequently throughout the rest of the day. And he's spitting on <i>everyone</i>. Friends, family, people stopping to say hi at the grocery store, and complete strangers at a Dodger Game. It would be kind of cute if it was still just raspberries. Well, no, not really. But its way beyond that anyway. He's going for the soak. The doctor has said its normal for his age group, but I think its just too much. <br />
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I, again, feel like we've tried everything to get him to stop. We ignored it for <i>months</i>. Obviously that didn't work. We have put vinegar in his mouth. He<i> liked</i> it. We recently starting being more direct and sternly telling him '<i>No-no!</i>' He didn't respond to that. Then we'd give him a light flick or smack near the mouth. He thought it was funny. Plus we don't like doing that. And I feel like the more I say no-no, it just gets worse. We end up fighting about it for way longer than necessary.<br />
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We have had a couple people suggest time-out. So my question to you is...drumroll please...at what age do you think its appropriate to start doing time-out? Or if you don't believe in time-out, what other methods do you use? Or do I have to wait until he outgrows this?! He's 18 months now, and I don't know how effective time-out will be, because I don't even truly think he understands No-No yet. <br />
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But at this point, it's either that or he's getting squirted with a spray bottle. <br />
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Just kidding. <br />
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Yes, I have totally thought about it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On a lighter note, doesn't his hair look awesome here?! This was literally when he spit on a stranger at the Dodger Game who had turned around to say hi. You can't make this stuff up!</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Today, a much different (and much better) life than I imagined, I sat on the beach with my husband and we helped Stevie practice standing up</span><span style="background-color: white;">. He can actually stand for about 5 seconds now, which is an improvement from a month ago. Go Stevie! Keep practicing, love.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">We enjoyed State Street and ate at Mac's Fish & Chips Shop. We have been trying some of the local places we see on <i>Diners, Drive-ins & Dives</i> and that was one of them. We got gelato. I peaked into Forever 21 looking for a skirt. No luck. We laughed. We admired the architecture. SB seriously has the coolest theaters and buildings. We walked and walked. We talked in weird voices. We stopped in Starbucks. I put LOTS of Splenda in my skinny iced latte. It still wasn't very good. We argued about whether a cyclist or a car has the right of way. We people watched. We decided if we were homeless, we'd definitely pick a place like Santa Barbara to live. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Those bums (and there are </span><i style="background-color: white;">lots</i><span style="background-color: white;"> of them) have the right idea. Sorry, I don't think you're supposed to call them bums though. Hobos? No, that's not right either.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">When we have days like this, I want to have them all. the. time.</span>dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-42938072255710503532012-06-24T18:20:00.001-07:002012-06-24T22:21:47.902-07:0018 Months Old<i>Baby:</i> He is getting BIG. Like difficult-to-carry-around-BIG. He <u>always</u> wants to be near me, especially if he can cling to my legs. When he wants Daddy, no other person will do. He shouts "Hey!" about 100x's a day to me and to everyone he meets. He can show you his ears, mouth, belly, arms, and feet. His horrible habits include spitting, screaming, & hitting. He spends a good chunk of the day being mean, and that's something we are definitely hoping to address in his upcoming therapy sessions. He sleeps through the night occasionally, but most nights, we still have to get up with him. God, I'd do almost anything at this point to get a good night's sleep. His favorite foods change all the time. The last couple days he loves blueberries. Can't get enough of them. He also enjoys cheese, bread, and almost anything sweet. He can finally hold his own bottle/sippy cup!! I think his favorite activity is riding bikes. But he digs cruising in his buggy around town, going on the swings at the park, watching me blow bubbles, and just going for rides in the car. His hair is <i>out of control</i> and I love it a little too much. When he has those moments of being smiley and giggly - oh Lord almighty. I turn into a big pile of goo and it cures any frustrations. He has about a million teeth and his smile is the best. OK, he actually has 16 teeth. And his smile actually <i>is</i> the best.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*I tried getting him dressed and taking him out to a nice park for a real photo session, but I'm sure you can all guess how that went. This is the real Stevie anyway. Always a bit of a mess.</td></tr>
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Head - Darn, I forgot to write it down, I'll have to update when I check with the doctor.</div>
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Weight - 27 lbs 9 oz (75th %)</div>
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<i>Parents: </i><span style="background-color: white;">Sometimes we crack, and we make mistakes, and we get annoyed.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">But as a team, we're in a pretty good place. We have our little schedule for the most part, and boy, do we cherish any quiet moments we can steal away! Hubs makes it easier and is such a great dad. He makes an effort to spend time with Stevie, getting up with him in the morning and feeding him breakfast and hanging out with him. Then when he gets home from work, he gives him a bottle and rocks him to sleep. He will even help in the middle of the night! There is nothing that I appreciate more. I think any mother would be thrilled to start and end her day the way I get to. </span><br />
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<i style="background-color: white;">Mommy's Thoughts: </i><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">I can't believe he's been around for a year and 1/2. So much has happened in such a short time. When I think about the future, I'm... <u>optimistic</u>. I get scared sometimes for challenges he (and we) will have to face, but I do look forward to a lot of things. I might be putting <i>too much</i> hope in how much I think the therapy will change our lives, but that's what I'm clinging to right now. There just have to be better days ahead. Days where Stevie can just be a happy boy. Days where he will run around the park, instead of just wanting to hold onto my legs. I want to chase him! Days where he can tell me or show me what he wants instead of screaming or hitting. Days when he will be able to entertain himself for more than 2 minutes. Where he will play with toys. Or explore new areas. Or just get into trouble. Oh boy, do I look forward to those days. I want him to get dirty and play. And destroy the house and keep me on my toes. That's a ridiculous thing to wish for, but my vision of little boys includes that. I'm interested to see how I will handle things and how I will discipline and what he will get away with. Because no matter how much you think you know yourself, kids change everything!</span>dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-67196797106907507312012-06-21T07:55:00.001-07:002012-06-22T07:14:18.575-07:00Oh, Date NightThe husband and I <i>were</i> the type of couple who went to the movies 2-3 times a month. Sometimes more. And there was always food involved.<br />
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As soon as I was old enough to baby-sit, I remember my parents having date night once a week. Sometimes all they did was go grocery shopping. But hey, they did it <i>together</i>. And that was important to them. Granted, it didn't save their marriage, but I will never forget seeing them make that effort. I have always planned on making date nights a priority in my marriage.</div>
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We had a date on Tuesday night! Paul is off work for the next couple weeks and so we were excited to go to dinner and a movie. Ah, just like the good ol' days. Except we are old now and wanted to be home at a reasonable hour. Tati arrived for duty at 7:30 and we headed over to Universal CityWalk to catch the 8:30 showing of <i>The Avengers</i>. Yay, so excited! </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">We arrived at the theater right as the previews started and they stopped us at the door saying there was no outside food or drink allowed in the theater. </span></div>
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I didn't say that. But we got our money back and were annoyed by the whole thing. We decided to boycott AMC Theaters. Then we realized that's all we have in Burbank. So we went to another AMC to watch <i>Moonrise Kingdom</i>. And bought $10 popcorn and soda and a $5 bottled water. But free parking!</div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Once they let us go home, he slept off the medications and woke up </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">feeling like his old self.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">We have to put an ointment in his eyes 3 times a day and he's not </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">having that! So we are just trying our best. I don't think it ever </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">ends up where it's supposed to. We just kind of smear it all over and </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">hope something gets in there!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">This should be his last surgery for awhile. We will eventually have </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">to do his</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> eyelids and another heart procedure down the road. But its safe to say we all </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">could use a break from hospitals for a couple years!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Right before they take him from us, every time, they give him a </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">cocktail of meds to relax him. The nurses call it "happy juice". Hubby </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">and I always joke that they should be giving happy juice to the </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">parents too! It's always so hard to watch them wheel him away into </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">the operating room. In some senses it does get easier, but mostly I </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">don't think it ever will.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">I also know this. That I will never tolerate hearing Stephen say "I can't". </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Because he can. </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">I truly believe with his willpower, grit, and </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">bravery that he CAN do anything. Moms always say this sort of thing, but I'm seriously not gonna take any excuses from this kid. It might not always be </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">easy, but it can be done. And that can be a lesson for us all - me included!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">God, I love this kid.</span></div>dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-68366221480337334702012-06-13T21:35:00.004-07:002012-06-13T21:40:51.320-07:00Busy Busy Bees!We are in the middle of a crazy week. <br />
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I think it feels extra crazy because Paul has been working 10 days in row (just 2 more to go and then some time off!!!) But he's tired. I'm tired.<br />
Stevie is sick of me.<br />
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Every day this week, I've been running the tyke around to doctor's appointments. And we're not done yet. It's pre-op time again. We've been through this twice before and surgery ended up being canceled. (<a href="http://dxeechick.blogspot.com/2012/01/eye-surgery-postponed.html" target="_blank">Take One</a> & <a href="http://dxeechick.blogspot.com/2012/03/eye-surgery-postponed-again.html" target="_blank">Take Two</a>) We keep saying third time's the charm! And it better be. If I have to fill out the same paperwork again and do all these pre-op visits one more time, I might just accept his crossed eyes as something that<i> adds character</i>.<br />
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We're scheduled for Monday morning though. And so far, so good. We are all checked in to Children's Hospital so we can go straight to surgical waiting. No check-in required. The ophthalmologist did a quick exam and confirmed what procedure we'll be doing (esotropia correction). The cardiologist gave the all clear. His heart function and oxygen levels are spectacular. Even the small leak he still had after OHS #2 corrected itself. Yay! <br />
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Wish us luck!dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-79882468105921175702012-06-07T09:27:00.002-07:002012-06-07T21:38:04.298-07:00Let's Do ThisI met with Stevie's case worker from the Regional Center for the first time. She was nice. We went over a<i> lot</i> of information. Too much for my brain to remember it all. The things that stood out were Stevie's scores on his evaluations.<br />
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He will be turning 18 months in just a couple weeks but he is only performing at a 10-month old level overall. <br />
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There was a range between all his scores that brought them to that conclusion. For instance, with his Communication Development (words/gestures/understanding), he is only performing at an 8-month old level. His Gross Motor Skills, he's at an 11-month old level, but his Fine Motor Skills, he is only at the level of a 7-month old!! Quite a shock to me, but it does make sense. Especially with his vision limitations. (I'm not going to lie, when they told me that, I felt defensive and guilty. But that's for another blog post.) They also tested his Cognitive Skills, Social Development and Adaptive Development, etc.<br />
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So the big question is w<i>hat's next</i>?<br />
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By the end of the month, we should be starting 3 different therapies. Infant Stimulation therapy will be once a week. Vision Therapy will be once a week. And Physical Therapy will be once a month. The therapists will come to our house and work with Stevie for about an hour. The case worker told me that she is finding people who will be a little aggressive without making the kid hate them. I like that. I don't mind working him hard. <br />
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We'll be on this track for about 3 months and then evaluate his progress. If he is making good progress we'll keep to this schedule. If he is not where we want him to be, we will increase each therapy session to 2x's a week. Which would mean he'd have therapy almost every single day.<br />
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We also set some goals for Stevie. So over the next 6 months, he should be able to:<br />
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Say single words<br />
Sit through a meal without spitting<br />
Understand no-no<br />
Play independently<br />
Feed himself<br />
Explore his environment<br />
Stand independently<br />
Walk<br />
Run<br />
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If he has reached these goals in 6 months, we will set new goals. If not, we will talk about where he's at and refine these goals.<br />
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So there you have it. A lot of new things in the works. I am really looking forward to seeing how they work with him. And what new things he will learn.<br />
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Most people wish their kids were <i>babies</i> longer. And I know in the future, looking back, I will wish the same. But babies are a lot of work. Especially when they are 28 pounds. I think its safe to say, at this point in time, we are ready to move on to the toddler stage. A whole new set of adventures. But it will be a good thing in so many ways.dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-78261104373872744102012-05-31T23:27:00.002-07:002012-05-31T23:28:25.697-07:00#photoadayMayThe month of May according to my Instagr.am feed.<br />
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Here comes June. And summer. And oh my goodness.dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-82608772204011143242012-05-25T11:54:00.004-07:002012-05-25T11:55:10.024-07:00Disney BabyI know everyone and their dog enters contests like this. So we figured we'd throw our bean into the mix too. Why not.<br />
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If you feel so inclined, we would love a few votes for this little monkey.<br />
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There were good times. There were times when the kids were tired and grumpy and I thought they were trying to ruin my vacation. But mostly, there were good times. It was fun to spend some time with my sister and my husband and see some of my cousins and an old friend. Only wished there was<i> more time</i>, as usual.<br />
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If you didn't see the snaps I posted on Instagr.am, <a href="http://instagrid.me/dxeechick/" target="_blank">here</a> they are.<br />
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Some of the highlights included Art City Trolley, Park City, Temple Square, City Creek (my personal favorite), Blue Plate Diner, and a park that I can't remember the name of. It had a little lake and lots of birds.</div>
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Parleys? Something like that. I forgot to get any pictures of family we visited or friends we saw. You can tell I am a true professional.</div>
<br />dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-87861656558727678082012-05-13T20:37:00.001-07:002012-05-14T12:04:11.807-07:00This Mother's Day...I slept until 8:30. My husband suggested I sleep until noon, but I didn't want the day to get away from me. A sure sign that I'm getting old!<br />
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I watched the "1st Mother's Day" video that my husband made for me last year. I cried. Again.<br />
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I had a week filled with lovely surprises, including chocolate covered strawberries and flowers.<br />
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I started the day with Challah Bread French Toast. Yumma.<br />
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My gift from the huz was out of this world. It gave me heart palpitations. Can you guess what it was? (Get your mind outta the gutter!)<br />
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Stevie gave me kisses in his own special way. With a big open mouth. Around here we call them bah-cheegs.<br />
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I did some ironing. Hey, some things need to get done regardless.<br />
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We went to visit the in-laws, delicious lunch in hand.<br />
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Had some Chocolate Malted Krunch, even though my stomach was full.<br />
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I changed one diaper and had one Diet Coke.<br />
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I ate Lucky Charms for dinner.<br />
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Good Mother's Day.<br />
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I won't get too deep and personal on the topic of motherhood, because I think being a Mother is deep & personal to everyone in their own unique way. I can tell you that every mom I know is a <i>rock star</i> in my book though. I always heard that being a mom is the hardest job in the world. ...and then it was proven, when I got my ass handed to me - repeatedly - by this little bug.<br />
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Yes, its the hardest job in the world by a long shot.<br />
As with anything difficult, it comes with big rewards. <br />
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Happy Mother's Day to my fellow mamas. You all inspire and amaze me in ways you probably don't realize.dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-17098668456466732662012-05-06T07:06:00.001-07:002012-05-06T07:26:04.263-07:00More Mommy HelpI know this blog is on the verge of being a real downer. But I need advice. Again. When God was passing out the motherly instinct gene, I must have given Him the finger. And now he's getting back at me.<br />
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Everyone knows Stephen has had his rough patches as far as sleep goes. And everyone knows when I say "patches", I mean he didn't sleep through the night <i>at all</i> in his first year of life. So we did the impossible and sleep trained him using tactics loosely based on the Ferber Method. We let him cry, but not for more than a few minutes at a time. And it worked for the most part. He would still wake up once or twice a week, but we were OK with that. He was relatively easy to put back down and we actually got to a point where we were getting a decent amount of rest and feeling human again.</div>
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Well, in the last little while all that has changed. Not sure why, but I have read that toddlers will go through different sleep patterns and sometimes have these spurts where they have a hard time sleeping again. This spurt happens to be a huge pain in the butt. Stevie is fighting us at bedtime, with tears, screaming, vomiting, the works! So he hasn't been falling asleep until around 10pm. And bedtime has become a real source of stress, which I hate. I hate it for him and I hate it for me. I don't want bedtime to be traumatizing for anyone! So there's that.</div>
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Needless to say, that doesn't work for us. And 6 hours of sleep for a baby? Not working for him either. We've tried everything to get him back to sleep! For the first 5 days, we refused to pick him up. We would stand by the bed and comfort him, but wanted him to try and get himself back so sleep. But when that wasn't working, we started feeling desperate. So we tried some additional things like rocking him, patting his back, belly, butt, etc. playing with his hair, giving him milk and/or food, playing music/white noise, and of course letting him cry. He gets into such hysterics I honestly think the neighbors are going to report us to Social Services. We've also tried putting him to bed earlier, putting him to bed later, cutting out his naps, letting him sleep as much as he wants. Our schedule is completely non-existent now.</div>
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I have heard that some parents are just cursed with babies that don't like to sleep. I'm still in denial that I'm one of those parents. There has to be <i>some</i>thing we can do to get him to enjoy sleep as much as we do! Help me!</div>dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-83434627513923475912012-05-01T15:04:00.000-07:002012-05-01T15:10:05.060-07:00Bumps in the RoadToday I got a bit of a reality check. And I did not really like it.<br />
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We all know that Stephen is behind is his development. We expected this, because of how many crucial developing days he was stuck in a hospital bed. I have mostly been concerned about his lack of communication and the fact that he is not walking yet. But to keep myself from stressing about it, I steered clear of all the books and articles that told you what milestones your baby "should be" hitting. It just made me worry and I knew there was nothing I could do to speed things up for him. When we would go to the park or the doctor's office, I could clearly see he wasn't doing things that other babies were doing. But again, it was ok. He has to do it on his own time.<br />
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Well, today I had a phone interview with a <a href="http://www.lanterman.org/lanterman_overview/" target="_blank">Regional Center</a> to try and get Stevie some assistance and push his development a little further. Because I haven't been keeping up with the milestones thing, it came as a complete shock to me to hear the things he was supposed to be doing at his age.<br />
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Does he drink from a cup?<br />
Does he use a spoon to feed himself?<br />
Does he take off his own shoes?<br />
Does he take baby steps if you hold his hands?<br />
Does he say Mama/Dada?<br />
Does he say any words?<br />
Does he nod yes/no?<br />
Does he point to things he wants?<br />
Does he explore things and try to figure them out?<br />
Does he copy other children?<br />
Does he bring objects to show you?<br />
Does he interact with other children?<br />
Does he stack toys or items?<br />
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And I had to answer NO to every single one of the questions.<br />
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With each no, it stung a little. I felt a little sadder and a little more like I was failing.<br />
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I cried for a few minutes and then tried to remind myself that this was a good thing. We are figuring it out. Or at least trying to. <br />
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I don't know if he will get accepted into the Regional Center program but we have a home assessment coming up. We'll know more as the month goes on. If he is not accepted into Regional Center, we will look into some other options. But either way, we will try and work with people who can help him. I wish just being his mom was enough. But sometimes, sadly, its not. <br />
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Please tell me that he will be OK while I drown my sorrows in this here Diet Coke.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">I've had a few people ask where I get my Photo A Day lists from. Her instagr.am name is @fatmumslim and this is her </span><a href="http://www.fatmumslim.com.au/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">website</a><span style="text-align: left;">. Join us for May, won't you? You can follow me @dxeechick. Let me know your handle and I'll follow you too!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 9 - A Younger You</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 10 - Cold {There are just way too many yogurt options}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 11 - Where You Ate Breakfast</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 12 - Stairs {On a good rainy day}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 13 - Something You Found {Thought these were a great find, but I didn't like them very much}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Day 14 - How You Feel Today</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 15 - Sunset</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 16 - Flower</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 17 - Something You Don't Like {Blech}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Day 18 - Hair {Post-nap 'do}</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Day 19 - Orange</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 20 - Something You Drew</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Day 21 - Bottle {Always ready to entertain}</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 22 - The Last Thing You Bought {New sunnies with my old birthday gift cards!}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 23 - Vegetable {Armenian Dolma, or stuffed zucchini} </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 24 - Something You're Grateful For {Peace & quiet!}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 25 - Looking Down</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Day 26 - Black & White {Feels like earthquake weather #knockonwood}</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 27 - Somewhere You Went {First Dodger game of the season}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day 30 - Something That Makes You Sad {I'm very nostalgic for the old days. Times goes too fast}</td></tr>
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<br />dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-29156749484514858312012-04-29T05:35:00.000-07:002012-04-29T06:51:53.314-07:00AnnouncementWE ARE NOT HAVING ANY MORE CHILDREN.<br />
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This statement was just made to me by my husband. Yes, it was <i>5am. </i>And yes, we were on<i> 2 hours </i>of sleep. And we were standing bedside to our son, who may or may not have been <i>screaming </i>at the top of his lungs at that moment, after one of the worst bedtime meltdowns in history. {Barfing in his bed included.}<br />
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So yeah, Hubs has a valid platform. Maybe the good Lord above is trying to tell us something. One more kid like this and we surely will not survive. The children might not either.<br />
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Just saying.dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726545335044812704.post-57414359369040206042012-04-25T23:49:00.000-07:002012-04-25T23:53:25.536-07:00Mercy<span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">New song from our beloved Dave Matthews. Makes my heart go all a-flutter.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">This song will be on the new album (out sometime later this year). And I just got really freakin' excited for the show in September. </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Love, love, love. </span><br />
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<i style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px;">Don't give up</i></div>
<i><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">I know you can see</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">All the world and the mess that were making</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Can't give up</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">And hope God will intercede</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Come on back</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Imagine that we could get it together</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Stand up for what we need to be</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Cause crime won't save our feet or hungry child </span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Can't lay down and hope no miracles change things</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">So lift up your eyes</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Lift up your heart</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Singing mercy will we overcome this</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Oh one by one could we turn it around</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Maybe carry on just a little bit longer</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">And I try to give you what you need</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Me and you and you and you</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Just want to be free yeah</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">But you see all the world is just as we've made it</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">And until we got a new world</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Got to say that love is not a whisper or a weakness</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">No love is strong </span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">So we got to get together yeah</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Gotta get gotta get gotta get</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Til there is no reason</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">To fight</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Mercy will we overcome this </span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Oh one by one could we turn it around</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Maybe carry on just a little bit longer</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">And I try to give you what you need</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Mercy will we overcome this</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Oh we come to far to turn it around</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Oh and asked too much to be a little bit stronger</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">But I want to give you what you need</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Mercy what will become of us</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Oh one by one could we turn it around</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">Maybe carry on just a little bit longer</span><br style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #474747; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">And I try to give you what you need</span></i>dxeechickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526986205192048929noreply@blogger.com2