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March 8th, 2009, 09:39 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central California
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I haven't been on as much lately because I've been working at the boys' preschool as a substitute teacher. With all the sickness going around, they've been calling me pretty frequently. :  I'm actually enjoying it quite a bit, except when they put me in with the 2s. Nine 2-year-olds can wear you out really quickly!
I don't know if all of you know, but Zack was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) last August. The day before Alyssa was born, lol. That was a crazy week! He was denied state funded therapy because California is in a bit of a budget crisis an is only approving those who are considered "severely disabled." Zack is not. We figured we'd just pay for his schooling out of pocket & put him on the waiting list. HA! We got in only to discover that it costs a whopping $3000 a month! Yeah, not going to happen. So, we're now pursuing biomedical treatments for him (Jenny McCarthy style). His first appt is this Friday. The consultation itself costs $195 and that doesn't include any of the treatments. It's not covered by insurance. Oh my!
Ethan is still a wild child & my cuddle bug. Such a strange combination, I know....
Alyssa is growing so quickly that I almost, for a second, want another baby!  Then my brain kicks in and kicks my own ***. She's a little doll baby and I can't believe that I never wanted a girl! God knew what he was doing when he gave me my Lyssa girl!  She is starting to get quite the personality. If the boys take a toy away from her--watch out! She will start screaming and flailing her arms and kicking her legs, tantrum style! She's only 7 months old! I'm terrified of what she'll be like when she's 2! The joys of a girl, lol.  She takes after me for sure. She knows what she wants and she wants it NOW! She gets bored super easily and wants to be entertained constantly. Luckily, watching her brothers wrestling with each other is her favorite form of entertainment. Since that's pretty much an all-day thing, it makes my job easier, lol. I do wish though, that I had more time to devote to her. I remember taking the boys for hour-long walks every day and I've never done that with her, not once.  It's just too big of a chore with those wild boys of mine!
Dh and I have been doing much better than we were. We always go thru an adjustment period after each kid is born and about 1-2 weeks ago, we hit a climax where it was really bad! But lately it's been so much better. I can tell he's really been working hard at being a good husband, and it's been awesome! We're totally in love. I no longer have to wake up each morning and tell myself "I AM going to love my husband today." It just comes naturally again. I think that has a lot to do with my baby fever as well. (((UGH, someone please kick me in the head a few times)))
Okay, gotta go. Love you girls!
Last edited by ~Jess~; March 8th, 2009 at 10:03 AM.
Reason: to add pics...
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March 8th, 2009, 09:46 AM
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So glad to hear from you. Things sound hectic!! I didn't know about Zack, I'm off to look up ASD as I'm not too sure what that is.
I can't believe Alyssa is 7 months  Scary! Give them all a huggle for me!!
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March 8th, 2009, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 5,832
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glad to hear an update form you! I hope you can get some answers at the consult for Zack, I'm curious to hear what exactly he was diagnosed with(I spent some time learning about ASD for classes in college) if you don't mind sharing. I can't believe ALyssa is 7 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My Blog
2006-2012 6 years of NTNP, TTC, TTCMA, Losses, Surgeries, and Diagnoses.
RPL and Genetic Tests came back 100% normal
No known reason for our losses.
50+ cycles of heartbreak, loss, and the hated waiting.
RE Reconsult 4/26-Done
Cycle 52- letrozole, trigger, & DS IUI- ???
Follie Scan 5/21: 1x16mm, 1x7mm, 5x6mm or less
Follie Scan 5/23: 1x21 mm, 1x14mm, 5x7mm or less
Trigger 5/23 10,000 IU
IUI 5/24- count was excellent, perfect timing.
Beta 6/11-?
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March 8th, 2009, 10:08 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central California
Posts: 16,961
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PDD-NOS. He's most similar to Asperger's, but since he doesn't have a single obsession that he has vast knowledge of, the psychologist said she couldn't diagnose him with AS, so he got the PDD-NOS dx.
I added pix of Alyssa. 
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March 8th, 2009, 10:25 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 27,373
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Alyssa is gorgeous & looks so much like you, Jess! Glad things are going well...you sound busy but happy  ! I'm sorry you guys have to pay for all the autism stuff...that really sucks that everything is going to be out of pocket. Best of luck w/ it all & be sure to keep us posted.
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March 8th, 2009, 10:26 AM
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broken.
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 5,832
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holy moly chunky cuteness! she is sooo adorable! I love her chubby cheekies!
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My Blog
2006-2012 6 years of NTNP, TTC, TTCMA, Losses, Surgeries, and Diagnoses.
RPL and Genetic Tests came back 100% normal
No known reason for our losses.
50+ cycles of heartbreak, loss, and the hated waiting.
RE Reconsult 4/26-Done
Cycle 52- letrozole, trigger, & DS IUI- ???
Follie Scan 5/21: 1x16mm, 1x7mm, 5x6mm or less
Follie Scan 5/23: 1x21 mm, 1x14mm, 5x7mm or less
Trigger 5/23 10,000 IU
IUI 5/24- count was excellent, perfect timing.
Beta 6/11-?
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March 8th, 2009, 10:30 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: NJ
Posts: 10,432
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I'm glad things are going well for you! Alyssa is as cute as ever! I hope you can get some help for Zack with the treatments and everything. Before the boys I worked as an early intervention teacher and a lot of my kids were on the autism spectrum--most PDD-NOS. There are great things to try these days and I hope you find something that works for him!!!
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March 8th, 2009, 12:12 PM
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My brand of heroin.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 12,226
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Oh, Jess- it is great to hear an update from you! I am sorry that you are having to pay out of pocket for his therapy. I really hope that there is a breakthrough in the horizon for you!
And look at those CHEEKS! OMG! *pinches* Alyssa is just perfect!
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March 8th, 2009, 12:35 PM
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Super Moderator
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Georgia
Posts: 33,079
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BRING ON THE BABY FEVER!!!!! I knew you'd always said you wanted 4 boys so when you told us Alyssa would be your last baby I was SO SAD! c'monnnnnnn TTC when I do! haha! pretty please?! 
She is just SO cute... what a chunky monkey! She looks more and more like the boys as she gets older, except a cute girly version! What a doll!
I miss you!
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March 8th, 2009, 03:01 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Earth
Posts: 6,570
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She is so cute!! She look so much like you, you two have the same eyes!!! Its cool you get to work at the boys school, and I bet they love having you there! You need to pop in more often I have missed you!!
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March 8th, 2009, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Barbados
Posts: 18,988
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It's so good to get an update. I didn't know about Zack but I hope you all find some answers to help him.
Alyssa's a real doll!! So cute!
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March 8th, 2009, 03:20 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: Barbados
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stupid double post!
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Last edited by Mars; March 8th, 2009 at 03:26 PM.
Reason: double post
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March 8th, 2009, 03:28 PM
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Mama To 3 Amazing Boys
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Just the other side of sane!
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Oh Jess, I'm sorry to hear about Zack....like Mari said, hopefully you'll get some answers!!! No matter what, all three of your children are gorgeous!!! And Alyssa looks EXACTLY like you!!! She is going to be a knock-out!!! She's your little mini-me!
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March 8th, 2009, 07:15 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
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Look at the her. She's adorable!
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March 8th, 2009, 07:16 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
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Look at the her. She's adorable!
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March 9th, 2009, 03:25 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Depends on the day....Earth :D
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I just want to pinch her thighs!!! So CUTE! And its great to hear from you!!! And it always makes me feel a little less stressed out when I hear moms who wanted boys and end up with girls feel good about it! I say bring on the baby fever! 
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March 9th, 2009, 09:10 AM
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Alyssa is so stinkin adorable! I want to squash her!
I hope the treatments can help Zach out. That's too bad the state won't help you out, but it is awesome to get a disagnosis so you know what you can do to help him thrive!
As for TTC again in the future, I say go for another!
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March 9th, 2009, 10:59 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 8,090
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Glad to hear from you!!!
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March 9th, 2009, 01:48 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Northwest, OH
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Nice update! Good to hear you're working as much as you are, even if it's tiring! Lovely pics, as usual!
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March 9th, 2009, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Warner Robins, Georgia
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Oh Jess, she is gorgeous! Where are the pics of the smokin' hott mama?!
I am so glad that you are lovin' having a girl! I knew you would! I secretly hoped you would have a girl.. and I remember CeCe and I showed you pics of Livvy and Gracey to try and make you excited about your Big U/S results
Look at those cheeks!! I just wanna squeeze her!
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