Leukemia

Abigail was diagnosed at 2 a.m. this morning with Leukemia. We had taken her in because her leg hurt and she wouldn't walk. We went from probable toddler fracture to Leukemia in 2 hours. 13 hours later she was in surgery getting a permanant port, spinal puncture with chemo, and a bone marrow biopsy. Tomorrow or Sat. she starts 2+ years of cancer treatments. The success rate is 80%. Another fun statistic is that Natasha has a 50-75% chance of getting it. If not now, eventually. Please keep our little fighting angel in your prayers. If you live locally and would be willing to help over the next couple of years, please e-mail. We will need sitters, rides, and baby holders for 2 more years at least.


The irony is that last week I avoided our latest Corban news because I always think it sounds like I am trying to be dramatic. The reality is that he is severely delayed in gross motor skills, moderately delayed in fine motor skills and mildly delayed in receptive language skills. All this means is that he is 6 months with only a 3 month old's skills. I was devastated and could not believe it was really happening to us. I guess I just had no idea what was coming down the pipe.

No Stinkin' photos

My dear 4 year old lost our camera. The last photo I have was shot on Dec. 23rd. We have combed the house and it is nowhere to be found. I am ready to scream because I feel like I have missed documenting so much of Corban. So, we are looking to buy a nice camera. If any of you have any that you like/suggest, please let me know. I want one that is nice enough that I can actually see my kids in the assemblies instead of having some vague blurry picture of kids on a stage ;)

Therapy hasn't been doing a whole lot for Corbs so it looks like he will end up with a specialized collar soon. I actually want it so I can get things "fixed" and move on. The twins just started a "preschool prep" course 2 days a week and they love it. It just basically gives them structured time with a teacher that is not mom. Looks and sounds very much like nursery!

I left the best for last in this post. Josh has a job. (Insert crowd cheering [and we are a crowd]). I always thought we were supposed to be in FL but I guess I was wrong for now. He is the accounting manager for a biotech company that makes an early detection autism test. I have to laugh because we want to donate a test subject... Since our kids are feeling settled, we are going to be with my folks a bit longer. The rent is cheaper here and we are anxious to make a dent in student loans. Also, trying to find a home in the area of a particular elementary school isn't all that easy. Currently our only option is a 3 bedroom - 1 bath. Um....I think not.

With Josh being gone about 11 hrs each day things are just nuts. I cancelled most therapy for the twins but I still have other kids. We have ice skating lessons, wrestling, 2 different preschools for Andrew (this is for MY benefit), scouts, piano, and other errands. I am glad that my mom is walking better so that she isn't tripping over all the stuff that gets left on the floor as we are loading the car in a panic--late as usual. Sometimes Josh & I ask each other who gave us permission to have all these kids? I miss the blogs I used to look at weekly. If yours is one of them I am still looking it's just monthly these days.