Just Another Day…

Category: Text Post

  • Four, Better then Two

    Today was a special day for Max. Today was his first of many days of wearing glasses. 

    Unfortunately for us, he has a different idea. Getting him to wear the glasses is going to be a struggle, and after only an hour we came to the conclusion that the frames are probably not the right ones for him, or at the very least need some adjusting. They just don’t fit tight enough, but it was kind of hard to determine that while we were there since he wouldn’t wear them for more then a second. It wasn’t until later when we were able to distract him that he wore them for a few minutes. 

     


    After the visit we took them to McDonalds for their first visit to the play area. 

    The rest of the photos are on SmugMug.

  • Max Eye Update

    Max playing on the floor while waiting for his pupils to dilate.

    Max playing on the floor while waiting for his pupils to dilate.

    On Monday I took Max to see the pediatric eye specialist to verify that he needs some help. The visit was a long one for him (over 2.5 hours) but overall he did very well and didn’t cry too much until the end when he was getting fitted with glasses. But even then he took it all pretty well. 

    The doctor dilated his eyes and was able to confirm that there was a fairly large focal difference between the two eyes. The large difference between them is more of the concern then the actual vision problem, since babies of his age are often farsighted. His tests show that Max is about a +3 in one eye, and a +6.5 in the other. 

    So… he does need glasses, which we have already ordered. They’ll be in this weekend – and then the struggle to keep them on his face will begin.

  • Thanksgiving Basket Project

    Thanksgiving Basket Project, the first project for the Chicago Windy City Lions.

    Thanksgiving Basket Project, the first project for the Chicago Windy City Lions.

    As previously posted, Brenda and I are now members of the Windy City Lions Club. This Thanksgiving was the first scheduled project, were a handful of families were selected to receive a full Thanksgiving dinner, based on their own interest and taste. 

    While Brenda and I were not able to be an active part of this project, it was a clear success and made us both very happy to have joined the club. We are planning on being part of a project in the next two weeks with Lens Crafters where children who need glasses will be examined and fitted for glasses. 

    During this time of economic uncertainty, it’s really nice to put some efforts into helping others that are really in need of more. 

    You can find out more about the Thanksgiving project and see some photos by visiting the club website at www.WindyCityLions.org.

  • One Week of No Pacifiers

    Last Wednesday we made the decision to pack up all of the pacifiers and cut the boys off cold turkey. Our pediatrician recommended that we get rid of them between the 6-12 month mark due to their teeth coming in, and from what we read the longer you wait the harder it can be. So since it was a long holiday weekend and we would both be around we decided to do it. 

    The results?

    While there have been some really tough moments for sure, a week later we both agree that they are going to sleep faster (they’re not looking around for the pacifier they keep losing) and they’re no longer getting up over night crying for us to put the pacifier back in their mouth. They seem to even nap a little longer. 

    So overall, it seems like the right move at the right time. If you want to read more about it, here is a link to an article Brenda found that really sold me on doing it now instead of waiting. 

    How To Get Rid Of The Pacifier Cold Turkey

  • Tom Interviewed on Podcast Last Week

    For the second time this year, I was interviewed on an industry podcast that I listen to every week. This has been a big year for just doing the things that usually freak me out and bring me to my knees. I was interviewed earlier this year about something else on the same show, but I think I actually did a better job this time. If you’re interested in hearing my 5 minute interview, check out the link on my industry related blog. 

    View Blog Post