Yesterday was crazy.
In a nutshell. Hannah and I had to get Isaac's prescriptions so I can learn how to administer them. Only one of the three is covered by insurance. She's not feeling all that well so things were tough most of the day. Our Ohio Grandma came for the afternoon so I could see Isaac, feed him and take the required infant CPR class. He also had his car seat test and passed. His circ will likely be today as the OB couldn't make it yesterday. Still no results from some previous tests we're waiting for. His TPN was turned off yesterday so he's flying on his own with only formula. They may have to increase his calories as he's not eating as much as he needs to be. Still hoping for a Tuesday discharge.
Hannah will spend the day with our Ohio Grandma and Grandpa while Jason and I have a much needed day together. I'll do my best to update tonight with some pics!
Have a great day!
Jeremiah 17:7-8
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I am a SAH wife and mom. My daughter, Hannah and I recently returned home to MI after living in OH for almost 5 months while we waited for our son, Isaac, who was born at 24 weeks gestation and who we are adopting, to be well enough and big enough to come home. My husband, Jason, is an attorney by day and super dad/husband by night who helps with everything from vacumning to nighttime feedings and diaper changes.
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We hope you had a great day!! We did go out this morning to Micky "D"s for breakfast and then to Sams to pick up some prescriptions for Papa. Also a couple of other things. We never get out of there without something.
Well we have a storm coming in tonight and tomorrow. You probably heard about it if you watched any morning t.v. Possible 4-7 inches of snow. Then Sunday freezing rain and turning to rain. It doesn't sound like you will get much down there maybe some rain.
We are soooo glad things seem to be working out for Tuesdays trip home with the "two".
Talk to you later. Love Gram and Papa.
Well it is me again and guess what, I hope that the two of you had a great day. What can I say other than just realize that there are so many of us out here praying not only for Isaac but you, Tiff, Jason and Hannah. Life is really so short. Where in the world did this year go?? Yesterday it was July and here it is December. I know that it has been a long year for the two of you but it has not been for those of us out there that are "wondering" what is going on and where did it go??
Well I thought the storm would be in here by now but apparently not yet. PTL!! Hopefully it will not effect us like they were predicting. I am really concerned about Papa and snow blowing. We need to talk to the Cardio about that as far as I am concerned.
Well we had a great steak dinner, baked potato's and squash. Yes winter which is not the best for Papa but it was great. Uncle Jay grew them so I have about 10 more we have to eat up. They keep for quite a while in the garage where it does not freeze.
I am sure I am boring everyone but what can I say. Nothing new on here at this point. So I am just going to ramble on for now. NO!! just kidding.
Lots of Love, Gram and Papa
Is Isaac not eligible for Wic and doesn't he have a medical card that will pay for meds that your insurance doesn't pay? Like a secondary? I would certainly be looking into that. Have you gotten to check on if he is eligible for WIC since he is an adopted child? Good luck and please don't forget all of us out here in blog land. Hope you and Jason had a good day together.
Oh poor me....the cost of formula, the prescriptions, who choose this?
Please, get real. It is not that I feel you have chose the wrong path, but you chose it. Accept it. Stop asking for hand outs. Move on bring him home. This was your goal, wasn't it? be happy that he can come home and stop the oh poor me...
The last person who posted really makes me angry. I applaud what you are doing. If I could help out I would. People like the last person should just not post at all if they have nothing nice or supporting to say. Just wanted to let you know how I felt. I hope everything turns out for Tuesday and hope you keep everyone updated on your family.
I apologize for whoever wrote that horrible post. It is okay to vent and of course to ask for help. Isn't that what America is all about;helping when you can and asking for help when you need it. I truly hope you had a wonderful day. I think you are such an amazing and wonderful family,more people should be like you. BAH to that other person.
May God bless your entire family this christmas season (and place lots of formula under the tree)
I am really sad that the negative "anonymous" poster even took the time to write such mean words. I think it takes a lot of courage to ask others to help us when we need it. Isn't that we we are called to do? These are two parents who have yes, chosen to be Isaac's parents...but chosen by God! It really makes me mad that someone has assumed that you are having a poor me attitude. The stress of having your baby in the NICU alone for months on end is enough to push someone over the edge, yet these two have hung in there, shared their experience whole-heartedly, and taken care of another child at the same time.
I am truly saddened by the comment in general, but personally offended having been in the same situation.
* By the way...most "special formulas" cost about $30-40 dollars a can which only lasts about two days!
In response to December 1, 2007 7:19 PM:
The bottom line, raising a child cannot be done alone. Myself, a father of a 26 month old, has learned this lesson to be true; “It Takes a Village!”. Between sitters, family, neighbors, and friends.
To “December 1, 2007 7:19 PM”, at times I wondered about some of the requests and needs that Tiffany and Jason were asking for. I thought to myself some of the same things “why would you ask so publically?”. For some of us it’s easier to find the resources we need locally or within our own more private circles. Some of us have family nearby that can help out, s some of us are members of large affluent churches that can assist with expenses. Some readers of this blog are even in states where more support is given to adoptive families than Michigan.
“December 1, 2007 7:19 PM”,Tiffany and Jason may not have access to the same resources that you do; so please don’t treat them as if they did. It’s difficult to figure what you would do in that situation, and God willing, you’ll never need to know what it is to ask charity of those around you.
Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to rebuke the "anonymous" poster. My suggestion though is that since he or she did not have the courage to sign his or her name to comment, he or she probably posted it just to annoy everyone. One of the downsides to a public blog is the fact that many bad people get to see and comment on your life. There was nothing in my wife's post that suggested that she (or I) felt that anyone else should be responsible for our family's expenses or our needs. This person merely wanted to anger everyone without having the courage to give a name. If it weren't for the internet, people like that would not feel like they could freely make these comments without facing the consequences.
The point of our blog is to inform those that might be interested in our life (including friends and family) about what is going on in our lives. Do not leave negative comments on this blog about my wife! You may think you are anonymous, much like many of the pedophiles roaming the internet, but you are not.
Thanks,
Jason Evans
Bravo, Jason! I am struggling to find a place in my heart that says pray for the evil spirited people who want to put more trouble in your already tough enough paths.
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