follow up

And so I return
I've attempted to
write this post
several times
with multiple themes
but nothing really
compelled me
and now here I sit
sick and stuffed up
on the couch
kids just in bed
hubby out the door
to play poker
the dog at my feet
and I'm left with
time
time to think
time to reflect
time to follow up

 

where to begin
hummm
how about with
confesssions
I confess
these pics are over
a week old
I confess
I haven't picked up
my camera since
I confess
I have been busy
I have been sick
I have been lazy
I have been uninspired
I confess
sometimes I need
a break
over Spring break
I did nothing
I confess
I had time to do
something
and I chose to do
nothing
and in doing so
I feel I did do
something
I gave myself
a break
and I confess
it felt good



and honestly
going back to work
was a little rough
on all of us
we adjusted to
doing nothing
quite well
and in the beginning
of this past week
much of our routine
felt... forced
for example
I finally made an
Eye apt. for
of all people, myself
for a while now
I have noticed
a discolored spot
on my eye
and since it
didn't hurt
didn't change
didn't effect my vision
I've ignored it
 

this seems so strange
to say, as an imom
I have never had
a formal eye exam
of course my general Dr.
has performed the basics
to determine overall
eye health and vision
but I actually now have
my own Opthamologist
and pun intended
it was an Eye opening
experience, ha



first of all, I know
way too much about
eyes and exams
secondly, it still stings
to share Easton's story
especially to people
who truly get it
thirdly, I was brave
only because
Easton has showed me
how to be

 

a real eye exam
is intense
and I already knew that
but now I really know it
of all body parts, Eyes
Eyes are sensitive
Eyes are awkward
Eyes are everything
and now Eye
have that much more
understanding
compassion
empathy
for Easton
and each and every single
ikid
who are warriors
battling every day
for a chance
at better vision

 

I will never again take
one single glance or
one stunning scene
for granted
as a fellow imom
titled her blog
Vision is a Gift
and Amen to that

 

yes, my eyes are healthy
it was determined
I have an age spot
of all places, on my eye
most likely brought on
by the hormonal changes
from my pregnancy
sounds like good news to me
I'll wear it proudly  ;)
follow up in a year

 

and speaking of
follow up
let's follow up
with Easton
his 6 weeks post EUA
follow up was also
this past week
are you noticing a
theme here...
 

the Eye apt. itself
was actually pretty
dare I say, easy
Easton's vision
tested well
he was fairly cooperative
we were satisfied
we just got all new
scripts 6 weeks ago
so continue patching
8 hours a day
based on the EUA
new PO agrees
glaucoma is present
continue to manage it
with current drop
in the AM and PM
 

here's where the theme
hits home, the follow up
follow up in... wait for it
6 MONTHS
what, seriously?!
the longest we have
ever ever gone
between Eye apts. 
was 3 months
like way back in the day
before glaucoma
really came and camped out
so of course
I asked a few questions
and he gave me
fair answers
with confidence
so slowly
very slowly
I let myself
believe him
trust him

his perspective
his practice
is different
than what I know
than what I am used to
but that doesn't mean
its wrong
so 6 months
will come
and 6 months
will go
and then we will
follow up
 

in the meantime
we will continue
we will carry on
my lil warrior and I
my family of giraffes
busy seeing the distance
we have finally
caught a break
found a plateau
a chance to grow
 

how's that
for a post about
following up 

I'm PREGNANT

Besides the obvious

pregnant
can also mean

teeming with ideas

full of imagination

rich in potential

and that I am!

Ha Ha April fools!
did I get ya?!
what made me think
to announce such
a statement... these

three years ago
we were decorating
Easter egg cookies
to reveal
to celebrate
with our family
that we were
in fact, finally
pregnant

and what a memory
we created
each year now
all I can think of
is remember when...

it was such a
momentous significant
(also other definitions
of pregnant)
"pregnant" occasion
on Easter Sunday
the holiday of faith
belief in new
everlasting life... our life
we create
Our Life

An Easter Sunday craft we did after brunch at Grandma's house.

hence, I'm pregnant
always...

our holiday
started with a visit
from Papa
on Saturday

this year it was special
to see him
since he has recently
made a permanent move
back to NY from FL
welcome home Papa

Easter morning

started out sleepy

but once we did
diapers drops contact
we were down the hall
and searching

for baskets

and eggs

and toys

you might be noticing
along with the traditions
of Easter
the progression of
the patch routine
blends right into
our day
our life
always

my handsome
handsome man

fun, quick side note
currently we are out of camo
and camo trumps all patchs
on a Sunday, any Sunday
#camopatchkids on Instagram
but second choice was
simply a blue patch
to match his blue outfit
but later I realized
it was a fish, blue patch
and how symbolic
that he rock a fish patch
on Easter Sunday  :)

I love this next pic
for many many reasons
but really I love that
she is sitting in
MY highchair
of course, my mom
still has it!

they were so excited
about all things Easter
this year
such a fun age
for holiday traditions

our first attempt
at a family photo
the best of
several shots

I might have purposely dressed the whole family in blue, but I am NOT admitting it.

see what I mean
I have lots of pics
like this

their favorite spot
at Grandma's house
the window bench

the weather was fair

not very warm

but not too cold

it didn't matter though

I'm not thinking 

about the weather 

when I photograph

this sweet Azalea

in full bloom

these boots will never
get old, for me

we found a little
spring flower
sporting Easter colors

then it was off to
Nannu and Nanne's
annual Easter egg hunt

this year's attempt
at a cousin photo
someone did not want
to participate
I don't think I need to
mention any names

I try and try

to get just one
picture of them

both... looking, smiling
but that is too much
to ask for

second attempt
at a happy family photo
again... the best of several

how rock star
does my Dad look here
the kids just adore
this man

Easton thinks he is
reaching high heaven
with his tree branch
best part is
this photo comes
with a variety of
sound effects as well

we missed sitting on
the Easter Bunny's lap
well, missed might not
be the right word
if we didn't even attempt
but either way
Nannu made up for it

and finally
(I know long post
of a million pics, sorry)
after 8 long hours
of photographing
our Easter Sunday
the patch came off
and I just couldn't
resist... remember

I'm PREGNANT