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Alexis and Custody Update
Hello All,
As you most likely know, I am applying for custody of my granddaughter. It has been an experience I will never forget. I finally obtained "party to the proceedings" status, after the CAS worker had originally responded to my general affidavit to refute my request. He showed up at court and told me that he had changed his mind and was going to allow and request the judge to allow me to obtain the status.
She is growing pretty quickly. She is starting to crawl and shows a great interest in music and toys like rattles and puzzles(usually end up in her mouth... lol) I now have visits with her every wednesday. I very much look forward and enjoy the time I spend with her. I sing and talk and read and play with her. The times that John is with me, I try to remain in the background somewhat so that he can spend the precious time he does have with her. When he is not there, she I think looks for him. Usually she is in a good mood but when she is having a tough time, I most definitely attempt to conjole her and do the things that hel her to settle. Hopefully soon, I will have custody of her and she can become a part of this family, which I think would be of importance to her as she gets older.
I have a great concern that the cas is not fulfilling their duty to ensure a nurturing and stimulating environment for her. They still insist that she be fed a warmed bottle and be burped at almost 10 months. Several times she has showed up with dirty undershirt diapered area and they underplay it. The rash that was prominent on her face a few months ago, has not shown up since I had spoken to the workers about it. I feel at this point they must have taken her to reassess her rash since I had mentioned it.
GOD BLESS
Heather
CAMPING TRIP - THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Hello all,
As you all know, I went camping this weekend. All that were there were, Dave, Pat, Carol, Johnathan (carols fiance), Vicki, Becky, Kimmy, Chris, Me and we picked up Katherine on Saturday morning. The weather was great and except for some rowdy kids in the early mornings, we had a great time. We played bingo on Saturday night and Dominique won 15 bucks. She got 10 and pat and i split 5 dollars between the two of us. We had all the kids at the Club house and we all enjoyed ourselves that evening. The men stayed at the campsite and shared a few beers between themselves.
Friday evening - @ 11 p.m. arrived at campsite and set up. Immediately everyone went to bed when the trailer was set and the beds were made.
Saturday morning - Pat, Vicki and I went into town and picked Kat up for the weekend visit. It was a treat and a blessing for her to come with us. She looks good and smiles brightly as usual. But we sure do miss her being around us all the time. Glen, Kim and Dom showed up later in the day and that was really nice too. We had Scotty show up, but Pat, Vicki and I were still out to pick up Katherine. Sean showed up later in the evening. I slept for about 2 hours in the afternoon. Although I was well enough to go, the freshair and walking around really made me tired. Originally, Kim, Pat, Dom, Becky and I as well as Vicki went to bingo at the club house but the rest of the kids showed up to either play, read or watch. The kids really behaved and we enjoyed the evening immensely.
Sunday morning - Glen woke us up, we had bacon, eggs and toast for brekky. By 9 a.m. pat was already thinking and making the plans for starting supper. She had a 18 pound turkey and 10 pies to cook (altogether there was 11 people for supper)... MMMM the supper was absolutely delicious. I slept for a few hours because becky had me awake at 5:30 because she started screaming at Kimmy about not having any room in the bunk bed in the trailer... After pat, vicki and Kim cooked and dave and glen assisted, we finally had thanksgiving dinner after 9.5 hours of cooking and preperation. We had turkey, ham, candied yams, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, dinner rolls, turnip, stuffing and pies upon pies. It was delicious and tasted great.
Sunday evening everyone went to bed early (by 11 p.m.)
Monday morning we had to pack up and get ready to leave. Sarah came to the campsite and made a very welcoming and awesome long time in waiting visit to us all. I was really happy to see her, she looks great. The trailer needed to be prepped for the winter months. We left the park by 1:30 p.m.
But we found out that there could be one more week of camping. YIPPPPEEEE, so the story will conitnue next week.
God Bless
Heather
John Charity and Heather-Visit with Alexis
Hi All,
Today I was able for the first time since July 18th, 2006 accompany John and Charity on their visit with alexis at the hamilton Childrens Aid Society. The worker was great, calm and non intrusive. Alexis was not sent with a bottle and the visit was 1.5 hours long. She was awake a little when we first went into the room, and was in a pretty good mood also. She has gained weight and has also gotten quite longer too. Alexis seemed a little fussy in the second half of the visit, but charity did an excellent job in getting her clamed down. John wanted himself and charity to go for a smoke but at that time, i suggested he go and then charity go out after he comes back... he seemed fine with that.
She is a beautiful baby, she willingly smiles and follows John around when he is talking. She is quite voice attracted to Charity as well. I can tell that once everything comes together for them all, they will make a great family. Supporting each other and caring and loving Alexis the way a child needs and deserves to be loved. God bless the child!!!!!!!!!
10 days after surgery
Well as most as you all would know I had my surgery on August 08, 2006 and as you would also probably know I did well or I would not be sitting here typing this blog. Monday, August 07, 2006 I had to bowel prep... Yikes, what a terrible horrible disgusting tasting stuff that i had to drink. I got through the rest of the day, by mostly sitting on the toilet... Another YIKES. But anyway, the volunteer driver came to pick me up at 5:30 a.m. and I arrived at Henderson Hospital at 5:45 a.m. I was admitted officially as a patient and travelled to the fifth floor were i was to have the surgery. I got to sit in a stupid chair and kind of look comfortable... At 7:45 I was picked up by the porter and walked to the OR waiting area. Another gruelling 10 minutes... the tears of nervousness and being scared were by now volunteering to drop from my already tired exhausted eyes. I am thinking to myself, wow look at all these people here with other patience... I could have had support... but there was no one around or available to come with me.
By the time I was walked into the OR I was bawling my eyes out. Every ounce of patience and strength already drained from my body. I had to stand near the table... that was definitely a eery feeling, and Dr Moens then outlined the incision and cut line. Further anxiety crept through my body and now I was trembling noticeably. I placed myself on the table and they proceeded to try to find intro veins. However because of the constant diahrea and lack of drinking, I had become dehydrated. They proceeded to put the introveinous needle in through the vein of my neck... But however the neck was frozen before hand and that scared me even more... just the sensation and knowing it was happening was enough for me, I was uncontrollably crying by this time. I woke up with a bandage on wrist (blood pressure needle used for surgery) bruises on inside arm, and wrist. and a covering over my neck and a large covering over my lower abdomen. I was taken to my room after a short stay in recovery (something I dont remember being in) and then taken to my room where I continued to sleep for several more hours. It was painful for the first few days as it was expected. I continue to suffer with gas pains as well as the runs. I made a few nice friends while there. The only visitors i had were walter, pat, sandi and a very caring and supportive friend from online... Thank You - you know who you are.
Do I have regrets? Nope
Would I do it again? Nope, dont have to already have everything removed
Would I have wanted more visitors? Absolutely, it would have gotten me out of the hospital earlier I think
Has this surgery changed my feeling towards myself? Absolutely, I feel no belly but there is no naval... i guess i can overcome that in time
Do I love the support that I recieved from the most important man... YES. Walt forever in my heart, you prove to me day in and day out that you love and are devoted.
Toodle doo
I am A GRANDMA
OMGOODNESS, I am a Grandma... that makes me amongst the luckiest people that I know...
I was nervous about Charity and John becoming parent... I was scared that they were not going to make it through even the pregnancy... But again these two lovely people have again proven me wrong and Charity gave birth to Alexis Andrea Elizabeth Nash Amizic on July 10th, 2006.As of right now she is in foster care, however we do hope to maintain a family connection and therefore provide lots of love and care and nurturing to her...
I have included some pictures in this blog that I took on July 27, 2006 which was the first time I ever had to meet this beautiful child....
The World's At Your Feet
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We welcome you baby
With open arms reaching
Our hearts filled with love
Our minds filled with teaching
Your blue eyes are staring
Looking up, filled with wonder
We look down at you
Your beauty we ponder
Such a perfect young child
What a gift, what a blessing
Our prayers have been answered
Our fears now are resting
Your presence on earth
Will be sheltered in love
Every step that you take
God will guide from above
I hope all through life
Your expectations are met
Looking forward, how I wish
That You'll have no regrets
Alexis Andrea Elizabeth
The world's at your feet
I pray now to God
You'll live life complete |
Update
Wow, Been a long time since I entered anything in this space. Anyway, a lot has been happening. In february I made my first visit to the gynecologist and she did an immediate testing of the uterus... right in her office i may add. She called me back a week later and told me to come in.. two weeks later I was in her office and being told that I needed to have surgery.
A D&C needed to be done. March 13th was the scheduled date. I had to go to the St. Joseph's day clinic and have the pre-op done and then i went for surgery the next week. I returned home the same day. A lot of cramping and very disoriented... and somewhat crabby..lol. I called back to the ob/gyn to get a follow-up appointment and was set for March 28... i think.
At the follow up appointment she told me that there was absolute evidence that AEH was present. I was told that because of the weight, I could not have surgery, also I could not have hormone therapy because it would cause me to gain more weight. I was referred to the Jaravinski Cancer clinic.
At my visit to the clinic I was told that I was going to be getting a panniculectomy (pan-nick-u-lec-toe-me) and that the gyn/oncologist would also be removing my uterus. I was told to quit smoking and also lose weight. I had already lost between 20 -30 pounds.. WAHHHOOOO... and I have as of today been two days short of being two weeks smoke free.
My return date to the Cancer Clinic (Jaravinski Clinic) is set for June 14th at 10 a.m. I will post after that date. If you want to know more information about my condition .. GOOGLE..... Atypical Endometrium Hyperplasia and also PANNICULECTOMY
Update
Well finally into March and I am getting some answers. I found most of my answers on the internet. I have included a webpage it will describe some of the reasons why I am having the problems with my health that I have been.
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/4/1680_51528.htm.
I have an appointment for pre-op on March 07 2006. My D&C is scheduled for March 13 2006. God Bless Heather
HELPING MYSELF LOSE
Well today was another great day for eating and diets.
I continue to monitor what I am eating and think so far I am doing well. I also did some exercises to add to the regular eating program. First I am starting off slow and then will add other things to the program.
Eating habits for the day.
LUNCH: 2 caraway rye slices of bread, with 2 tablespoons of margerine, mustard, with one slice of cooked ham, two slices of cheddar medium cheese and one pickle.
Supper: One 6 oz of pork (no bone and little fat content), 3/4 potato and scoop of corn, one glass of 2% milk, 3 peanut butter cookies.
I have two coffees, with 2 sugar and 1 oz milk in each cup, plus two teas with 2 sugar and 3 oz. milk in each.
Before supper I did my exercise included: ten touch toes (five on each toe),
ten leg extensions out, five for each leg.
YESTERDAY: I walked to and from the grocery store, about 20 minute walk to and from. Took rest half way back only. Also drank one full bottle (small - i think 10 oz. container) and half bag of hick sticks.
Tomorrow (february 04, 06) - I plan on going to Pinky Lewis Pool to swim for the adult, aquafit and also the family/open swim.
I will take with me to eat, one can of diet coke, one caraway rye sandwich, carrots and a fruit.
Thanks for caring to read. I can do this. I need to do this. I WANT TO DO THIS.
God Bless
Heather
Updates
Well Today is officially my great feelings day... for me anyway.
I went to the doctor the other day and was told that I have lost anywhere between 3-5 pounds... whew that is great news. I walked to and from the grocery store today, was tired when I got home, but felt really revitalized. I am going to make sure I chronicle all the food intake and then i can show the doctor what I am consuming and what I am not.
The weather is great outside today. It is 6 degrees celcius, and it is february 2 2006, and the groundhog didnt see his shadow. YAHOO, Early spring here you come.
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