Yea, I'm 57 weeks old!
Masinja has had a pretty uneventful week for the most part. He has been quite cranky because he has been missing his Daddy. Masinja has talked to his Daddy every day and he has even "typed" him messages on the computer sometimes. We have been very busy packing with the help of Aunt CC. We will be making the big move next weekend. We all have mixed emotions about moving. We have made some great friends in Shreveport as well as added members to our extended family.
We intend to continue the blog so that all of our loved ones can keep up with Masinja's progress from afar.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.M.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Weekly Update -- 28 January - 3 February 2008
Yea, I'm 56 weeks old!
Masinja had his third series of RSV shots this week. He is getting to be a pro. He still isn't very fond of them, but who could blame him!
Masinja now has four teeth, two on top and two on the bottom. They have been coming in pretty slowly but they are very visible now. He likes to chew on everything just to hear them make noise. His favorite "teething toy" is the coffee table. For some reason he loves to chew on the legs! We are trying to break him of this habit, but it isn't very easy.
T.M. left this week to make the move to Nebraska. He is getting things ready for Masinja and I to join him in a week or two. He got a house in base housing and is just biding time until he can come back and get us.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.M.
Masinja had his third series of RSV shots this week. He is getting to be a pro. He still isn't very fond of them, but who could blame him!
Masinja now has four teeth, two on top and two on the bottom. They have been coming in pretty slowly but they are very visible now. He likes to chew on everything just to hear them make noise. His favorite "teething toy" is the coffee table. For some reason he loves to chew on the legs! We are trying to break him of this habit, but it isn't very easy.
T.M. left this week to make the move to Nebraska. He is getting things ready for Masinja and I to join him in a week or two. He got a house in base housing and is just biding time until he can come back and get us.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.M.
Weekly Update -- 21 - 27 January 2008
Yea, I'm 55 weeks old!
Masinja's birthday party was held on Monday. He had a lot of fun visiting with everyone and he especially had fun opening his presents! He wasn't able to eat any of his birthday cake, because he hasn't quite made it to table food yet, but T.M.M. gave him some cereal and applesauce.
Masinja got his glasses today. He doesn't quite know what to make of them yet though. When they were first put on his face, he started looking all around. They obviously made quite a difference for him. He kept them on for about an hour, but he needed a break after that.
Masinja also went to PT for a follow up visit this week. He is still on track and making progress. He even pulled himself up to a standing position! This was his last PT session here as the big move is fast approaching.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.
Masinja's birthday party was held on Monday. He had a lot of fun visiting with everyone and he especially had fun opening his presents! He wasn't able to eat any of his birthday cake, because he hasn't quite made it to table food yet, but T.M.M. gave him some cereal and applesauce.
Masinja got his glasses today. He doesn't quite know what to make of them yet though. When they were first put on his face, he started looking all around. They obviously made quite a difference for him. He kept them on for about an hour, but he needed a break after that.
Masinja also went to PT for a follow up visit this week. He is still on track and making progress. He even pulled himself up to a standing position! This was his last PT session here as the big move is fast approaching.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.
Weekly Update -- 14 - 20 January 2008
Yea, I'm 1 year old!
Masinja's first birthday was obviously 20 Jan. His party is set for the 21st, and we should have a good turnout. We got him a cake with a penguin on it, so it fits his "angry penguin" personality perfectly. We also got him a bunch of balloons (helium rocks!) and "1st Birthday" themed party products.
Masinja continues to make steady progress. His rash has seemed to clear up and we're wondering if he's having food allergy type reactions. We're keeping track of what we're feeding him, so I guess we'll see what happens.
Last, but not least, we should be picking up his glasses this week. Wish us luck.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.
Masinja's first birthday was obviously 20 Jan. His party is set for the 21st, and we should have a good turnout. We got him a cake with a penguin on it, so it fits his "angry penguin" personality perfectly. We also got him a bunch of balloons (helium rocks!) and "1st Birthday" themed party products.
Masinja continues to make steady progress. His rash has seemed to clear up and we're wondering if he's having food allergy type reactions. We're keeping track of what we're feeding him, so I guess we'll see what happens.
Last, but not least, we should be picking up his glasses this week. Wish us luck.
That's all for now.
Peace,
T.M.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
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.
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.
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.
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.
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