DA DA DA

She's starting to say my name now! COOL..

The other day's posting scared quite a few folks that look at this 'blog on a regular basis. For that, I apologize. I should have made it abundantly clear that the febrile seizure that Gracie had is harmless, at least in what the doctor said and any research you do on the 'Net will tell you.

I really don't know how many people actually still view this page, as the hit counter on this page only counts unique IP addresses/browsers that visit. In other words, you can close your browser, and then open it again, and the counter will remain the same. Only when your Internet provider (such as Bellsouth) issues a new address, or you open another browser program will it increment the counter. This allows for a not-so-inflated number for unique visitors.

The seizure scared us out of our minds, and Em and Tan were traumatized, but if it happens again, we will know what it is. Praise God that everything's fine. Both Em and Tan were in tears, but they were both praying to the Lord for their sister. I thank God that they know Who to turn to in times of trouble. He is the Mighty Physician.

-Allen

Christmas in July

Aim recently puchased a Christmas outfit at a good price, but it won't fit her at Christmas time, so we decided to take some pics early this year...





What babies truly want:

Sitting up for short times...

Hide-and-go-seek!

Gracie's not good at being 'IT' in this game, but she's caught on rather quickly on the 'hiding out' part.

1. Gracie hiding out:


2. Gracie caught!!

Tub-time fun!

A bad scare....

Yesterday, Gracie stopped breathing on us. For about 5 minutes she had some very labored breathing (like an obstruction was in her throat). We felt on her, and found that she was stiff as a board.

We called 911 and while they were en route, she stopped breathing altogether for a very brief time, and her eyes rolled to the back of her head. When the medics arrived, she had come around. (Aimee had breathed for her 3 breaths or so..) Afterward, she was very lethargic and confused looking.

Upon arriving at the ER, it was found that she had a temp of 101.3F. With a full lab workup and an overnight stay, the attending pediatrician diagnosed her with having a Febrile Seizure.

Praise God that they are not harmful, and no adverse neurological deficits are likely to occur with these types of seizures. Nor will she be placed on any anti-convulsants for now.

Hospital Stay

Gracie telling Tanner not to worry...everything's fine now...


Em and Gracie bonding...

New Friends...

Kylie and Gracie:
Marissa and Gracie:

Pig TAILS!!

Gracie likes her hair!! She also wants you to look here at her sister having fun at Watertown.....

BATH TIME!!!

Having good times.

Check out the teefies!!

There's the pearly whites!!

Practicing her break dancing in the Johnnie Jump up!!

For SHAME!!

This is how I found that poor baby....I go to work...come home...and this happens!!

Gracie giving Dr. Manchandia a piece of her mind!

Gracie's first haircut!!

Gracie striking a pose!!

Rubber Ducky, part 2

The Ducky Friend!!! She's whispering secrets here.

Anna Banana

Gracie is reunited with her sister, Banana.

Geocaching

Geocaching is a cool sport. Anna Grace has gone geocaching on our railroad trip. For some of the geocaches we've done, click here. For the nearest geocaches to the Bodin's camping area, click here.

Updates

1. Wednesday night, Anna Grace got her first haircut. I trimmed the thin baby hair at the base of her neck to be even with the new growth. It looks better....fuller.

2. Yesterday was her second follow-up appointment with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. They were very impressed with the progress she is making. They expected that she MAY be rolling from belly to back and she has been rolling both ways for about a month now. The only thing they saw a potential problem with was her feet.....she is standing and stepping on her tippy toes. This is apparently common with preemies, but can lead to problems when she starts walking, so she has to wear high top shoes (esp. when playing in her exersaucer or johnny jump up) to prevent her from going on her toes and teach her to stand flat foot.

The Bodin's trip!

Here's a link to my brother-in-law's (and family's) blog of their on-going vacation in the Great West! Very interesting pictures. Kind of motivates me to do something like that!! Check their blog regularly, as many pictures go up daily.

It looks like it's got to be better than the 99 degree/high humidity of Louisiana/Texas (I think they're in Colorado now)!! Na-Na (who comments regularly at this blog) and her husband have pitched camp with them, as well.

-Allen

Rubber Ducky, you're the one!

Gracie sees the 'ducky'...



...And ATTACKS!!!

(From Sesame Street)
Rubber Ducky, you're the one,
You make bathtime lots of fun,
Rubber Ducky, I'm awfully fond of you;

Woo woo be doo

Rubber Ducky, joy of joys,
When I squeeze you, you make noise!
Rubber Ducky, you're my very best friend, it's true!

Doo doo doo doo, doo doo

Every day when I
Make my way to the tubby
I find a little fella who's
Cute and yellow and chubby

Rub-a-dub-a-dubby!

Rubber Ducky, you're so fine
And I'm lucky that you're mine
Rubber ducky, I'm awfully fond of you.

Every day when I
Make my way to the tubby
I find a little fella who's
Cute and yellow and chubby

Rubber Ducky, you're so fine
And I'm lucky that you're mine
Rubber ducky, I'm awfully fond of -
Rubber ducky, I'd like a whole pond of -
Rubber ducky I'm awfully fond of you!

Doo doo, be doo

OK....that's enough now...

Gracie had her tin cup taken from her. (She had previously raked it back and forth along the bars.)

Turbanizing. (no really, it's a word....I think..)

1. Anna Grace has been reading 'Arabian Nights'.



2. Anna Grace showing Tanner how to 'turbanize'.



3. Now, Tanner and Gracie are set!

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Abbie and Gracie having good times.

Blue eye beauty!!

Ms. Sherry and Gracie having a good time at church.

Daddy asks, "Gracie, did you drop your bottle?" Gracie responds, "HMMmmm....I don't hear anything...don't see anything..."