Well I survived the week. I knew I would but it went a lot better then I had expected. Cam made it to school on time (most days). Nate got to 2 of 3 preschool days (he was sick for one). Aly is going to be okay and doesn’t need surgery (that one was keeping me up at night). Finally Nate’s doctor is pleased with how Nate is doing and is impressed with how we handle Nate’s health problems. All in all an okay week although it had its ups and downs. Nate is sick with a fever thankfully no vomiting and seems to be on the mend now. Cam got in trouble at school on Thursday for biting another little boy when he was mad at him but he apologized and has promised not to bite any more.

The week is over and next week looks a lot better although we are still busy with school and programs for the kids. A mothers work is never finished.

We took Aly to her appointment today with the Neurosurgeon at Sick Kids. I am a little confused of the details but the final word was that he isn’t concerned that they abnormal shape of her head is causing any damage to her brain. He said that it is solely cosmetic and not a worry. We will have to take Aly back for a follow up in 3 months to make sure nothing has changed but he doesn’t think it will be an issue. He said that if we are concerned with the look of her head that we could have her fit with a special helmet to help reshape it to make it look more normal but that it’s our choice. We have been talking about but haven’t decided weather or not we want to do it, but we have some time to make our decision. The good thing is she won’t need surgery to correct it.

That is a big weight off of my mind. Next up tomorrow is Nate’s check up with his surgeon at Sick Kids and just in time. All day today Nate has been running a fever of about 103.

I should be in bed. In fact I really should be sleeping, but I just can’t seem to make myself go up to bed. I am more stressed by tomorrow then I thought I was. I am worried that my fears will be confirmed and that they will schedual surgery for my baby girl. I know this is a common problem and that a lot of children have had this surgery before, but I am not finding that at all comforting. This is MY baby girl and it is scaring and worrying me just thinking about it. I know there is nothing to worry about yet and that worrying doesn’t change anything. That however doesn’t change the fact that the irrational part of my brain has taken over and I am worrying any way. I need all the prayers we can get that no matter what the out come of tomorrows appointment is that Aly comes through it okay and that I have the strength and the patients I will need to get through this.

I feel like a basket case right now as I am sure any mother would when fearing for the health and well being of one of her babies.

Today began a very busy week for me. I will be out of the house for at least half the day every day this week. Today Nate started a preschool program with his cousin Hailie called Little Scholars. It is to help prepare them for Junior Kindergarten in September. The class runs Mondays and Wednesday for 8 weeks. Tuesday I go to Rossland Ridge Bible Chapel for Bible study. Then the busiest part of my week is Thursday and Friday I will be going to Toronto to Sick Kids Hospital. Friday is for a check up with Nate’s surgeon (not to big a deal just routine). Thursday however (as some of you know) I will be taking Aly down to see a Neurosurgeon. Her pediatrician noticed some unusual shaping to her head and order x-rays to make sure everything was developing properly. However the x-rays came back showing a possible abnormality. It appears that one or more of the sutures in her skull may have fused prematurely. The pediatrician thinks she could possibly have Craniosynostosis. So we will go on Thursday to get a professional opinion and if it is craniosynstosis to find out what the next step is.