Weekly Update -- 7 - 13 January 2008

Yea, I'm 53 weeks old.

Well, we're closing in on Masinja's first birthday. We measured him this week, and he's about 28.5 in long! He's been growing like a weed lately, so he will definitely be caught up to all the other kids his age.

We're planning Masinja's birthday party for 21 January. Our church is booked for the 20th, and a few key attendees have to work that Sunday, so we'll celebrate with cake and friends the day after.

Masinja went to the doc this week. He has contact dermatitis on his chest, and the poor guy is just itching away. He also had the start of an ear infection, so the doc prescribed him some antibiotics and some hydracortisone cream. The rash is starting to come around, but I've experienced the contact dermatitis, and I hurt just watching him itch.

We also got his phenobarb levels, and they're fine. We're looking at the possibility of weening him off it as he hasn't had any seizures since Aug 07. He's scheduled for a CAT scan and follow-up with the neurosurgeon, so we'll have more info later.

Last, but not least, Masinja went to the eye doctor this week. He's been prescribed corrective lenses, and T.M.M. and I have been prescribed fear, because we have no idea how we're going to keep glasses on a little boy who is as active as Masinja is.

That's all for now.

Peace,
T.M.

Weekly Update -- 31 December 2007 - 6 January 2008

Yea, I'm 52 weeks old!

Masinja had a quiet New Year's. We spent it at home watching T.V. and just chilling.

Masinja had his phenobarb levels checked this week. We're waiting on the doc to call us with the results. He has been doing well so far, so we're not paranoid about his development.

Masinja also said "mama" for the first time this week. Unfortunately for T.M.M., he said it as he was getting his blood drawn. She about broke down, but held it together for him. He's now using "mama" whenever he doesn't feel well, or wants something.

That's all for now.

Peace,
T.M.

Weekly Update -- 24 - 30 December 2007

Yea, I'm 51 weeks old!

Masinja had a very fun Christmas holiday. First, he unwrapped his presents with T.M.M. and T.M. Second, he spent most of the day with the Funny Bunnies and their family. (The Funny Bunnies are his surrogate aunt and uncle.)

Masinja got some cool stuff for Christmas, and plays with his toys everyday. He's getting so big, and even more vocal everyday.

On the medical front, Masinja received his second series of RSV shots this week. He didn't have any negative reactions, so all seems to be well.

That's all for now.

Peace,
T.M.

P.S. We're going to catch up on the pics... I'll probably have one big picture post here soon.