Thursday, February 21, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Did someone say Doctor?
A few weeks ago I received a request from an interested person that keeps up with our Blog to "update". This request was made indirectly to a dear friend of mine, who lives in another state. I was unable to update at that time and although we are blessed by the concern of others I must admit sitting at the computer for any length of time these days is far from my thoughts.
I know I did promise to update every once in awhile though and so here I am.
All of our boys are all adjusting as well as can be expected and learning to adapt to their new environment and adjusting to everyone's habits. I include Charlie and Nick as I speak about adjustments. Instantly having three new brothers to share everything has been an experience for them as well.
Since we have arrived home we have been to the Emergency Room 4 times (nothing life-threatening), to the dentist 3 times(4extractions, cleanings, spacers, sealants, numerous cavities filled) to the eye doctor 2 times (3 needing glasses), 2 MRI's, 2 outpatient surgeries (same kiddo-2 for one day), 3 pediatric head to toe visits and immunizations for all, 3 TB tests (if your child has had the vaccine in Ukraine or country of birth... they will test positive...just get chest x-ray and skip the pain of stick and check), 3 chest x-rays, one broken wrist (most active kid in cast for 8 -10 weeks), audiology exam, follow-up visits from surgeries, orthopedic visit for 2 (another 2 for 1 appointment), 1 pelvic x-ray, orthotics lab visit for leg braces (1 down two to go), 2 visits to Audiologist, PT,OT and Speech for Christopher (these are the fun appointments) Now these appointments have been just for Artyom, Andy and Christopher. I have not mentioned Charlie and Nick's visits for their annuals and monthly Orthodontist. Not to mention, 3 visits to SSA.
I have seen and signed more HIPPA consent forms in the past 1 1/2 months than in my 15 years as a heart patient!!
Now the fun stuff... We are keeping our sense of humor and counting our blessings each and everyday. It has been good to have Mark home to help with the transition although we certainly would not have planned it ourselves this way. Thank God, He knows best!! Artyom and Andy will be playing futbol (soccer) and Charlie and Nick will be at the Baseball field this spring. Everyone has started practice as of this week and all four have opening Day on March 1st. Christopher is enjoying watching his brothers and is an enthusiastic cheerleader. We pray that next spring, he too will be on his own team. Please do not be upset if you ask me what day of the week it is and I say, "February", really, I am just fine.
Sometimes I am asked by a concerned friend if there is anything that I need. I have been pondering that thought and If there is anyone willing to design and build a bathroom for me that can double as a sanctuary, I would be grateful. Also any ideas on how to keep the athletic cups from ending up on the kitchen table, like they are centerpiece of sorts, Please, I appreciate any input.
I know I did promise to update every once in awhile though and so here I am.
All of our boys are all adjusting as well as can be expected and learning to adapt to their new environment and adjusting to everyone's habits. I include Charlie and Nick as I speak about adjustments. Instantly having three new brothers to share everything has been an experience for them as well.
Since we have arrived home we have been to the Emergency Room 4 times (nothing life-threatening), to the dentist 3 times(4extractions, cleanings, spacers, sealants, numerous cavities filled) to the eye doctor 2 times (3 needing glasses), 2 MRI's, 2 outpatient surgeries (same kiddo-2 for one day), 3 pediatric head to toe visits and immunizations for all, 3 TB tests (if your child has had the vaccine in Ukraine or country of birth... they will test positive...just get chest x-ray and skip the pain of stick and check), 3 chest x-rays, one broken wrist (most active kid in cast for 8 -10 weeks), audiology exam, follow-up visits from surgeries, orthopedic visit for 2 (another 2 for 1 appointment), 1 pelvic x-ray, orthotics lab visit for leg braces (1 down two to go), 2 visits to Audiologist, PT,OT and Speech for Christopher (these are the fun appointments) Now these appointments have been just for Artyom, Andy and Christopher. I have not mentioned Charlie and Nick's visits for their annuals and monthly Orthodontist. Not to mention, 3 visits to SSA.
I have seen and signed more HIPPA consent forms in the past 1 1/2 months than in my 15 years as a heart patient!!
Now the fun stuff... We are keeping our sense of humor and counting our blessings each and everyday. It has been good to have Mark home to help with the transition although we certainly would not have planned it ourselves this way. Thank God, He knows best!! Artyom and Andy will be playing futbol (soccer) and Charlie and Nick will be at the Baseball field this spring. Everyone has started practice as of this week and all four have opening Day on March 1st. Christopher is enjoying watching his brothers and is an enthusiastic cheerleader. We pray that next spring, he too will be on his own team. Please do not be upset if you ask me what day of the week it is and I say, "February", really, I am just fine.
Sometimes I am asked by a concerned friend if there is anything that I need. I have been pondering that thought and If there is anyone willing to design and build a bathroom for me that can double as a sanctuary, I would be grateful. Also any ideas on how to keep the athletic cups from ending up on the kitchen table, like they are centerpiece of sorts, Please, I appreciate any input.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
And then there were 7!!!!
Who'd ever thought we would be the parents to seven children? Yes, I still include our daughters who are living on their own. After all, I did endure 16 weeks of morning sickness with each of my pregnancies and that in itself gives me authority to also refer to my adult children as "my babies".
Having just delivered triplets, by the grace of adoption, I find myself not more physically tired, but mentally challenged. Therefore, this entry I am dedicating to my new friend and also a new adoptive parent, Leslie.
Dear Leslie, on this morning after Christmas Day, I am up before the newly acquired chaos of the Wollschlager home. I decided to catch up on what is happening with the world around me, first of all our other friends who have recently adopted. When I began reading your Blog, I did not check the date of your last entry (because I already felt like I was neglecting my Blog and did not want to see how far behind I was) I confess, I have been amazed at not only your gift for writing, but talent for keeping up with your Blogs with so much detail. I so enjoyed reading about Kristina and feel like I know her, even though I have not met this lovely girl yet.
Then, it hit me between the eyes (or somewhere that counts) when I read about Robert being a Blog Bully and reading how you were being driven "nuts" by my lack of my ability to find a minimum of 30 minutes to update the world on our life (I picked 30 minutes, because I am a slow writer). I am confessing to you and the cyber world now that before we left for Ukraine to deliver our "triplet sons", I had the very same comments spewing from my thoughts about other families who had "dropped off the face of the earth". They were leaving me hanging in the balance!! "What are they thinking?" I thought a mom of multiples would truly understand. Oh, my friend, if you can tell me how you do it, I would like to know.
Until I learn the ways of Blog mastering , I will be lucky to update once every few months, or at least with my annual obligation to update Ukraine. God has really taught me a valuable lesson about time and how I need to spend it. For those of you reading this post, who have not known me quite long enough, I admonish Leslie in good humor and with love and thankfulness for being the instrument God used to let me learn how to relax a bit more. I have also learned that God's sense of humor is much greater than mine and I have a long way to go to acquire such a grace. Five boys and a husband (from a family of nine kids)in the house and me a prissy mom (raised in a family of 3 kids), who gets easily grossed out and has an innate, prophetic vision for potential danger, is a fine way to gain an expanded funny bone!
Just when I thought there were no more unimaginable and interesting places the 100 Nerf darts in our home could turn up......... Just when I thought instructions on how to lift the toilet seat , by one male authority and two concerned females had alleviated the number of times in a day I have to wipe down the toilet seat.........Just when I thought, the words, "Do not try to see how much pain your brother can tolerate, he IS a superhero too" were truly understood.............
See what I mean? When do I possibly have time to Blog anymore? And for those of you waiting for my usually prompt responses to e-mail... Hang in there and give me a few days or if you really need an answer, call me and I will answer the phone with a shrill (I mean thrill) in my voice. Just, pleeeaszzze (yes, I know how to spell please) ignore the strange jungle sounds in the background , we are watching National Geographic.
Having just delivered triplets, by the grace of adoption, I find myself not more physically tired, but mentally challenged. Therefore, this entry I am dedicating to my new friend and also a new adoptive parent, Leslie.
Dear Leslie, on this morning after Christmas Day, I am up before the newly acquired chaos of the Wollschlager home. I decided to catch up on what is happening with the world around me, first of all our other friends who have recently adopted. When I began reading your Blog, I did not check the date of your last entry (because I already felt like I was neglecting my Blog and did not want to see how far behind I was) I confess, I have been amazed at not only your gift for writing, but talent for keeping up with your Blogs with so much detail. I so enjoyed reading about Kristina and feel like I know her, even though I have not met this lovely girl yet.
Then, it hit me between the eyes (or somewhere that counts) when I read about Robert being a Blog Bully and reading how you were being driven "nuts" by my lack of my ability to find a minimum of 30 minutes to update the world on our life (I picked 30 minutes, because I am a slow writer). I am confessing to you and the cyber world now that before we left for Ukraine to deliver our "triplet sons", I had the very same comments spewing from my thoughts about other families who had "dropped off the face of the earth". They were leaving me hanging in the balance!! "What are they thinking?" I thought a mom of multiples would truly understand. Oh, my friend, if you can tell me how you do it, I would like to know.
Until I learn the ways of Blog mastering , I will be lucky to update once every few months, or at least with my annual obligation to update Ukraine. God has really taught me a valuable lesson about time and how I need to spend it. For those of you reading this post, who have not known me quite long enough, I admonish Leslie in good humor and with love and thankfulness for being the instrument God used to let me learn how to relax a bit more. I have also learned that God's sense of humor is much greater than mine and I have a long way to go to acquire such a grace. Five boys and a husband (from a family of nine kids)in the house and me a prissy mom (raised in a family of 3 kids), who gets easily grossed out and has an innate, prophetic vision for potential danger, is a fine way to gain an expanded funny bone!
Just when I thought there were no more unimaginable and interesting places the 100 Nerf darts in our home could turn up......... Just when I thought instructions on how to lift the toilet seat , by one male authority and two concerned females had alleviated the number of times in a day I have to wipe down the toilet seat.........Just when I thought, the words, "Do not try to see how much pain your brother can tolerate, he IS a superhero too" were truly understood.............
See what I mean? When do I possibly have time to Blog anymore? And for those of you waiting for my usually prompt responses to e-mail... Hang in there and give me a few days or if you really need an answer, call me and I will answer the phone with a shrill (I mean thrill) in my voice. Just, pleeeaszzze (yes, I know how to spell please) ignore the strange jungle sounds in the background , we are watching National Geographic.
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