Our Happy Boy at the park enjoying the outside and smiling big for the camera
Garrett likes to eat anything...incuding leaves
Rylynn showing how big she is...I can't get over how big she looks here
Smiling pretty for the camera
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Family pictures
Our Happy Boy at the park enjoying the outside and smiling big for the cameraGarrett likes to eat anything...incuding leavesRylynn showing how big she is...I can't get over how big she looks hereSmiling pretty for the camera
Better Late than Never
Well life has been running away from me. We have had a lot going on. Garrett was scheduled for surgery in October, however it was canceled because he was sick. He is now scheduled for December 16th. We are praying the surgery will take place.
Until then we are suppose to keep him healthy, away from communities of people, and of course happy. He is currently receiving Physical Therapy, Developmental Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. He is doing wonderful.
We are thrilled to say he is playing patty cake, waving, walking behind a push toy, feeding himself with the few foods he is allowed to munch on, and just tonight started signing "eat."
We are just thrilled at his achievements.
Our little preschooler is growing like a weed as well. She is going to preschool 3 times a week and thinks that she is in charge of the world! She looks out for her brother and wants to make sure he gets to the hospital if he is ever hurt...too cute.
Rylynn is also on a roll, she has 2 husbands already at age 3 1/2 Hunter and William...and she will tell you both of them are her husbands!
Until then we are suppose to keep him healthy, away from communities of people, and of course happy. He is currently receiving Physical Therapy, Developmental Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. He is doing wonderful.
We are thrilled to say he is playing patty cake, waving, walking behind a push toy, feeding himself with the few foods he is allowed to munch on, and just tonight started signing "eat."
We are just thrilled at his achievements.
Our little preschooler is growing like a weed as well. She is going to preschool 3 times a week and thinks that she is in charge of the world! She looks out for her brother and wants to make sure he gets to the hospital if he is ever hurt...too cute.
Rylynn is also on a roll, she has 2 husbands already at age 3 1/2 Hunter and William...and she will tell you both of them are her husbands!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Well we are a busy little family. We are getting ready for Garrett's surgery. He will be having his palet operated on October 14th. We are hoping that they will also fix his eye. His feeding tube is now too small so we also have to have that fixed as well hopefully all in one procedure. He is currently receiving Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and is starting Development Therapy this week.
All of his therapist are excited to see what will happen after the surgery. We have been told it will be rough at first. He will be in alot of pain, but we will come home with pain medication. Ryan will be taking the week after surgery off which the doctors have told us is extremely important. He will not be able to put anything in his mouth after surgery. So I am sure we will also come home with restraints. They told us to be prepared for that.
We are praying that Garrett does well during the surgery, the surgeons are prepared and his mouth heals properly. If for some reason his mouth does not heal properly then we will have to go back under for surgery.
Rylynn has continued to love preschool. She is also going to daycare and attending Kindermusik once a week. She is growing like a weed...we will post pics soon.
All of his therapist are excited to see what will happen after the surgery. We have been told it will be rough at first. He will be in alot of pain, but we will come home with pain medication. Ryan will be taking the week after surgery off which the doctors have told us is extremely important. He will not be able to put anything in his mouth after surgery. So I am sure we will also come home with restraints. They told us to be prepared for that.
We are praying that Garrett does well during the surgery, the surgeons are prepared and his mouth heals properly. If for some reason his mouth does not heal properly then we will have to go back under for surgery.
Rylynn has continued to love preschool. She is also going to daycare and attending Kindermusik once a week. She is growing like a weed...we will post pics soon.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Playing Cath up!
Wow! where did this summer go? Tonight I am just going to update everyone, and some of you might already know lot of this because you keep up with us on facebook and in person.
Ryan is still working 5-6 days a week in Monticello. On Memorial Day he was promoted to manager at his branch. We are thrilled to find where this will take us. Hopefully one day he will be in a bigger store with bigger challenges.
I am staying busy. Over the summer I completed two more classes for grad school. This puts me right at 12 credit hours. I have to complete 60 credit hours before for obtaining my master's degree. However I have been thinking more and more about what I would like to do after grad school. I am also working full time, trying to get Garrett to all of his appointments, and doing Tastefully Simple parties.
Rylynn is growing up so fast! She is in preschool. She has looked forward to school all summer. She will be starting kindermusik again in the fall. She is a great big sister that is looking out for Garrett at all times.
Garrett learned how to crawl the last part of August/first part of September. So now he is EVERYWHERE. Everything goes into his mouth. His g-tube is working well. We are still concerned that he might be aspirating. He is currently in Physical Therapy once a week, and Occupational Therapy twice a week. We are at Riley usually monthly and are looking at having surgery the middle of October. We hope things continue to go well.
We had a nice family vacation. We went to Viriginia Beach and enjoyed relaxing at the beach, going to the aquarium, shopping, and just one another.
Ryan is still working 5-6 days a week in Monticello. On Memorial Day he was promoted to manager at his branch. We are thrilled to find where this will take us. Hopefully one day he will be in a bigger store with bigger challenges.
I am staying busy. Over the summer I completed two more classes for grad school. This puts me right at 12 credit hours. I have to complete 60 credit hours before for obtaining my master's degree. However I have been thinking more and more about what I would like to do after grad school. I am also working full time, trying to get Garrett to all of his appointments, and doing Tastefully Simple parties.
Rylynn is growing up so fast! She is in preschool. She has looked forward to school all summer. She will be starting kindermusik again in the fall. She is a great big sister that is looking out for Garrett at all times.
Garrett learned how to crawl the last part of August/first part of September. So now he is EVERYWHERE. Everything goes into his mouth. His g-tube is working well. We are still concerned that he might be aspirating. He is currently in Physical Therapy once a week, and Occupational Therapy twice a week. We are at Riley usually monthly and are looking at having surgery the middle of October. We hope things continue to go well.
We had a nice family vacation. We went to Viriginia Beach and enjoyed relaxing at the beach, going to the aquarium, shopping, and just one another.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Update on our little man
Well we have been quite busy. The last week of June we were told that Garrett would have to have a G-tube placed. The first weekend in July Garrett had surgery and a G-tube placed. He did well with it until July 8th. At that time we were having trouble with the feedings, so we had to head to Riley's ER and were there until 4am and then were placed in a room.
We were released the next day. Garrett is currently doing well. He is only taking formula by the tube, nothing by mouth. His physical therapist has said she can already tell a difference. We will be having a feeding study done the end of August and an evaluation done for occupational therapy within the next two weeks.
We are all so pleased how well he is doing, he has a wonderful babysitter who has stayed with us through all of this...we love her!
Through all of this we have remained busy. Ryan was promoted on Memorial day to a manager at his branch in Monticello, I am still working for the same company and going to grad school. I took two classes this summer. So far I have finished one and it was a blast...the other one I could do without.
Rylynn is working hard on potty training. She loves daycare and playing with all her friends. She is ready for preschool in the fall. She has also helped me pick and freeze blueberries, we are up to 20 lbs and hoping to get more Monday.
We are hoping before Garrett's next surgery (in October) that we will be able to go on vacation.
And last, I must have been real emotional when I was writing my last blog. At times I don't think it is fair what we have to go through, but then I remember that there are so many people that are worse off than us. Even though this last year has been rough, I wouldn't have changed it for the world!
I have learned so much
1. I had to take a longer maternity leave and take FMLA = more time with my family and kids
2. I become even more thankful for my family, church family, job, and my husband.
3. I praise God for what he has taught us and how we can help our children that suffer
4. I realize God choose my two kids to be raised by Ryan and I, I would not change anything about them. This is what God wanted.
So I apologize for what I said. We are doing great and we owe so much to our Lord. He is wonderful. We are coming up on a milestone for Garrett. He turns 1!!!! So we will are so excited to have a BIG birthday bash and to thank everyone for how they have helped us.
Thank you for the continued prayers
We were released the next day. Garrett is currently doing well. He is only taking formula by the tube, nothing by mouth. His physical therapist has said she can already tell a difference. We will be having a feeding study done the end of August and an evaluation done for occupational therapy within the next two weeks.
We are all so pleased how well he is doing, he has a wonderful babysitter who has stayed with us through all of this...we love her!
Through all of this we have remained busy. Ryan was promoted on Memorial day to a manager at his branch in Monticello, I am still working for the same company and going to grad school. I took two classes this summer. So far I have finished one and it was a blast...the other one I could do without.
Rylynn is working hard on potty training. She loves daycare and playing with all her friends. She is ready for preschool in the fall. She has also helped me pick and freeze blueberries, we are up to 20 lbs and hoping to get more Monday.
We are hoping before Garrett's next surgery (in October) that we will be able to go on vacation.
And last, I must have been real emotional when I was writing my last blog. At times I don't think it is fair what we have to go through, but then I remember that there are so many people that are worse off than us. Even though this last year has been rough, I wouldn't have changed it for the world!
I have learned so much
1. I had to take a longer maternity leave and take FMLA = more time with my family and kids
2. I become even more thankful for my family, church family, job, and my husband.
3. I praise God for what he has taught us and how we can help our children that suffer
4. I realize God choose my two kids to be raised by Ryan and I, I would not change anything about them. This is what God wanted.
So I apologize for what I said. We are doing great and we owe so much to our Lord. He is wonderful. We are coming up on a milestone for Garrett. He turns 1!!!! So we will are so excited to have a BIG birthday bash and to thank everyone for how they have helped us.
Thank you for the continued prayers
Saturday, June 26, 2010
It's been awhile
You ask what has the Sipe family been up to...or maybe I am crazy and you don't care at all. But I am going to pretend that someone out there is reading this. Maybe you are someone I know, I have met, or maybe someone I don't know at all. But thank you in advance and I am going to apologize. This post might be too much for some of you....so if you can't handle an emotional female STOP READING.
Sometimes I ask myself how in the world does God think I can do this? Other times I think, I have to stay busy, that is just me. I am currently a wife, (to a wonderful husband, Ryan), a mother (to my beautiful children, Rylynn and Garrett), a case worker- full time, a part time grad school student, a tastefully simple consultant...and probably several other things. This is KILLING me, but I don't want to give any of it up.
The thing that is killing me the most is how much god is giving me to handle. At this point in time I am working very hard to keep my job. I wish people would keep their appointments, I would continue getting referrals, and no cancellations. I also wish God would give me 48 hrs in a day, because that is what I need right now.
Then my children....at this point in time, Rylynn is doing great she can't wait for school to start, but over the summer the school is recommending that she gets in for therapy to help her for when school starts....so we have to check that out, of course no place here where we live.
Then there is Garrett...and that is where my heart is breaking the most right now. I am asking ' Why God?' ' Why my son? Why punish him?I can't handle all these appointments'
We found out at Riley Hospital on Thursday he is aspirating again. Therefore he will be having surgery on July 2nd. They will be insterting a G-tube in him so he can eat. At this point we have been told he will have the G-tube until Spring of 2011. So the first question that comes to my mind is will my baby be able to dig into his first birthday cake? What if it doesn't come out in the spring then what? On top of that he is to continue getting physical therapy and they want him to be evaluated for occupational therapy to be seen weekly. SO another appointment. I don't know where I am going to get my eneregy or how I am going to come up with the time, I am hoping God will help me.
Why I am sharing this? I honestly don't know. I just pray I can remain for my little man. Lord knows right now he is my rock!
Sometimes I ask myself how in the world does God think I can do this? Other times I think, I have to stay busy, that is just me. I am currently a wife, (to a wonderful husband, Ryan), a mother (to my beautiful children, Rylynn and Garrett), a case worker- full time, a part time grad school student, a tastefully simple consultant...and probably several other things. This is KILLING me, but I don't want to give any of it up.
The thing that is killing me the most is how much god is giving me to handle. At this point in time I am working very hard to keep my job. I wish people would keep their appointments, I would continue getting referrals, and no cancellations. I also wish God would give me 48 hrs in a day, because that is what I need right now.
Then my children....at this point in time, Rylynn is doing great she can't wait for school to start, but over the summer the school is recommending that she gets in for therapy to help her for when school starts....so we have to check that out, of course no place here where we live.
Then there is Garrett...and that is where my heart is breaking the most right now. I am asking ' Why God?' ' Why my son? Why punish him?I can't handle all these appointments'
We found out at Riley Hospital on Thursday he is aspirating again. Therefore he will be having surgery on July 2nd. They will be insterting a G-tube in him so he can eat. At this point we have been told he will have the G-tube until Spring of 2011. So the first question that comes to my mind is will my baby be able to dig into his first birthday cake? What if it doesn't come out in the spring then what? On top of that he is to continue getting physical therapy and they want him to be evaluated for occupational therapy to be seen weekly. SO another appointment. I don't know where I am going to get my eneregy or how I am going to come up with the time, I am hoping God will help me.
Why I am sharing this? I honestly don't know. I just pray I can remain for my little man. Lord knows right now he is my rock!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Our Miracle
A couple of people have asked me a couple times and questioned how Garrett is doing. I guess sometimes I just forget that people are still concerned and praying. First of all, thank you if you are one of them. Then I started thinking....Garrett is a true miracle. I remember what the nurse told me before he was life lined to Riley Hospital and I remember the first thing we were told when we arrived at ICU at Riley Hospital and it was the scariest moment of my life right behind seeing him blue and having to perform CPR.
So an update, he has some follow up appointments in May, a sleep study in June, and will most likely have surgery on his mouth and possibly his eye in August or September. He remains in weekly therapy, where we continue to work on some physical problems. He is sitting up, but not doing anything else. We are continuing to work with him on rolling over, belly time, and hopefully crawling. We played outside this weekend, so I couldn't help but to include this picture.
Thank you for the continued thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
We are eating baby solids!
Garrett is now eating baby food solids. Some of them he really likes; he is one messy eater (everyone says he takes after Ryan...so he must in this department as well)!
My little girl isn't little anymore!
My little girl is now in preschool 2 days week. She looks so cute carrying her book bag. She loves to bring home her papers and necklaces she makes.
Where does time go?
Man I guess I have been busy! I am going to share alot of fun pictures...so everyone will be updated. Rylynn loves the outdoors! She enjoys it during all the seasons, here she is playing in the snow.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
2 Babies
So at times Rylynn thinks that she needs to be a baby as well. I caught her sitting in her brother's swing!
Rylynn turns 3!
Well my little baby girl...isn't a baby anymore. She turned 3 on Feburary 7th! Then she turned around and went to her first day of preschool on the 8th! We celebrated her birthday at daycare. She wanted to get ice cream and sprinkles, so thats what we did. Then superbowl Sunday we had a family birthday party and then the next day we headed to school. Here are her pictures from her daycare b-day party.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Riley appointments
Well Garrett had a wonderful appointment last week at Riley. He saw the cranial facial doctor that will be doing his surgery, the ENT who checked his tubes, the audiologist who did another another hearing test, and the pulmonologist. Everything was looking good. They took him off his monitor and so now things are going great. Our family will have some genetic testing done on Friday of this week to check his 19th chromosome. We are unsure what this holds, but will find out on Friday. Thanks for your continued support and prayers, I will catch up on other things soon, we have some pictures of Rylynn in the snow and birthday pictures that we need to share but it has been crazy.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Garrett's dedication
Garrett was dedicated a few weeks ago. We were blessed to have family members join us for the special time and for a wonderful lunch afterwards!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
More Pictures from New Year's Eve
Mommy and Rylynn at Bowling Alley
Rylynn "playing" games
Grandma Sipe, Aunt Sandy talking to Garrett
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Where to begin?
Well I left off at Christmas Eve, then went straight to January 10th so now I am going to go back if you will allow me. On December 24th we all stayed over night at my mom's house. Santa had been there in the morning and Rylynn got what she wanted...a baby. (a doll that is...no more babies for this family!) She loved her baby that day. Now she wants to have nothing to do with it. Santa will be remembering this for the future and be spending a little less! She opened her presents, made muffins, and sang "Happy Birthday Jesus!"
We then enjoyed Christmas with my side. The kids all enjoyed their presents and lunch. Then that weekend we had Christmas with Ryan's parents and a very nice supper. Rylynn wanted to open right away. On Ryan's side we all take turns opening...that way we get to see what everyone gets...so much nicer (this year the kids at mom's house just opened and it was a mad house! I didn't even see 1/2 of what the kids got until I packed it up or until I got home!) We went out for New Year's Eve. We went bowling with Ryan's brother, parents, and aunt and uncle and their 2 teenagers. We had a lot of fun. Rylynn bowled for the first time. Her ball got stuck on several occassions. She crossed the foul line and ran around the bowling alley. The next evening Ryan played football that night and then we went to his aunt and uncle's for the Sipe Christmas.
So needless to say we have been busy. Enjoy the pictures.
Oops went over the foul line, catch me mommy!
Rylynn bowling on New Years
Rylynn opening presents at Sipe get together
Aunt Tina reading to Rylynn
Rylynn with her baby
We then enjoyed Christmas with my side. The kids all enjoyed their presents and lunch. Then that weekend we had Christmas with Ryan's parents and a very nice supper. Rylynn wanted to open right away. On Ryan's side we all take turns opening...that way we get to see what everyone gets...so much nicer (this year the kids at mom's house just opened and it was a mad house! I didn't even see 1/2 of what the kids got until I packed it up or until I got home!) We went out for New Year's Eve. We went bowling with Ryan's brother, parents, and aunt and uncle and their 2 teenagers. We had a lot of fun. Rylynn bowled for the first time. Her ball got stuck on several occassions. She crossed the foul line and ran around the bowling alley. The next evening Ryan played football that night and then we went to his aunt and uncle's for the Sipe Christmas.
So needless to say we have been busy. Enjoy the pictures.
Oops went over the foul line, catch me mommy!
Rylynn bowling on New Years
Rylynn opening presents at Sipe get together
Aunt Tina reading to Rylynn
Rylynn with her baby
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Surgery Follow up!
Wow we are so busy! I have SOOOO many pictures and no time to develop them or share them with you all. I will try to go back and share them this weekend. Garrett did well during surgery. He was unhappy afterwards and really wanted to eat and just be held. Once I held him and fed him he was happy again.
We did find that his ear canal and ear drum are 1/2 the size they should be. His ear drum is pushed back against the bones in his ears, which cause the bones not to vibrate, which causes hearing loss. They are hoping this might change with age. We will have a follow up in a month and another hearing test. With that they will find out if he needs hearing aids.
We did find that his ear canal and ear drum are 1/2 the size they should be. His ear drum is pushed back against the bones in his ears, which cause the bones not to vibrate, which causes hearing loss. They are hoping this might change with age. We will have a follow up in a month and another hearing test. With that they will find out if he needs hearing aids.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Garrett surgery
Hi there! Just a short note today. Garrett will be having surgery tomorrow at 7:45 at Riley YUCK! We have to be there at 5:45. We will be staying in Indy tonight, which means we have to make a trip down tonight. Please pray for our little man through this surgery. He did visit his doctor this week and is up to 17lbs 2 oz! We have a healthy and happy little boy, which I am sure you will see in the picture. We will update our blog when time will allow.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Christmas Eve
The three oldest kids smiling at supper.
Our YUMMY food that my dad made for us! It was Delicious.
Well we usually go to my Grandma Miller's for Christmas Eve. This year things got changed up a little. Even though we didn't get to spend the evening with grandma and grandpa Miller, we did get to visit grandma at CVS. She hadn't seen Garrett for awhile, so we took him. We spent the evening at my sister Mirissa's house with my dad and he made prime rib roast and lobster tails. We then opened gifts, played games, and went to church together. Unfortunately my camera's battery died, so I don't have alot of digital pictures of Christmas. But I am going to attach a few and will share about Christmas day later.
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