[Nami]

First off, I want to say sorry for being MIA and missing out on all the births and all the other great things. I will try and post more but things have been so out of control lately I hardly have time.

The biggest thing is we've been taking Chris to see specialists to find out what is wrong with him and last week we got our answer. Chris has Autism. At this point they can't tell how bad it is but they are guessing it's Aspergers. We are so thankful it's not too bad and that we have a wonderful team doing their best to help Chris with his needs. They are going to have him start preschool soon and he'll have a personal aid there helping him and she will stay with him as long as he needs her. And luckily it's all free, we don't have to pay anything for all this help.

With Alissa, the poor girl has been so backed up for a while now and we have tried everything to help but nothing works, she's even eating prunes daily. We know it's because of the new formula we been using but we have no other option because we found out Alissa has a milk allergy. She's even been having a hard time sleeping now and and then because of it. Aside from that she's doing really good, she such a sweet girl, a little lazy but sweet.

As if that wasn't enough to deal with we had a birthcontrol mess up and would ya' believe.. I ovulated shortly after! I rarely ovulate so what are the chances of ovulating at same time as BC fail. And yep, I'm pregnant! I can't believe how easy it is for my to get pregnant even though I hardly ovulate. The whole time I been with DH I've ovulated 4, maybe 5 times.. 3 of which I got pregnant. Now, we are happy and will love this baby very much but the timing is just so bad. I'm due in July, the month we had planned to goto the States to visit my family, luckily we haven't paid for the tickets yet. Also, I was to start my hormone therapy to try and correct my hypoplastic breasts in hopes of breastfeed our next but now that's down the drain. Plus after getting the news about Chris we wasn't sure if we wanted more kids. So we are excited to be adding to the family but wish the timing was better, of course we'll take what we can get!

I'm so sorry this is long and if you actually made it though you are amazing!

[~*sierra*~]

congrats on your pregnancy!! what a crazy time this is for you. we miss you!!
i totally understand being that busy andnot being able to post though, come back when you have time!

i'm so glad chris is getting all that help with his autism, do they have any goals in terms of his abilities? i'm not really sure how all that works! sounds like he is very well taken care of though, what with the aid. that is so wonderful.

[IamMom]

Congrats on your pregnancy!!!!....I do hope that things smooth out for you overall and you can enjoy the kids and your pregnancy! Everything happens for a reason and God gives us blessings in His time! I'm excited to hear about the progress that Chris makes now that he/you will have help dealing with his condition.

[Mars]

Firstly, congrats on your pregnancy! You have a lot going on but it seems like you have the support needed to get through it well.

Alissa is a sweetheart

i'm so glad chris is getting all that help with his autism, do they have any goals in terms of his abilities? i'm not really sure how all that works! sounds like he is very well taken care of though, what with the aid. that is so wonderful.

Sarah

[JediRach]

Congrats! and I'm happy to hear you've got things figured out and have a plan with Chris and your little baby girl.

Are you hoping this baby will be a boy or girl?

[Trannyfromtheuk]

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

[~Caroline~]

Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm also happy you had a diagnosis for Chris and that he'll be getting the help he needs.

[alicenwonderland]

*HUGS* Wow! You have been busy! Congrats on the pregnancy and good luck with Chris' treatment. I'm sure everything will work out in time.

[*vi]

congrats on your pregnancy!!! It's so good to hear an update from you!

I'm so glad Chris is getting the help he needs. I saw your siggie (somewhere) the other day and noticed your blinkie. I figured you had gotten Chris tested. I hope everything works well with his treatment.

I hope Alissa's problem passes and she's feeling better soon. poor little thing!

[~*Bethy*~]

Well first off, CONGRATS!!! I know its (to you) bad timing, but my first 2 are 14 months apart, so If you need anything, holler at me LOL!!! I know how rough it is!

Im so glad your getting answers to help out your LO's!! I bet Chris will blossom alot now that he has the help he needs And Milk allergy's, although kinda expensive, are rather easy to get around.

your family is truly blessed - dont forget that! you have gorgeous kids, a wonderful husband and a great support system here!!!

[Nami]

Thank you for the kind words ladies. Ya'll are the best.

Originally Posted by ~*sierra*~

i'm so glad chris is getting all that help with his autism, do they have any goals in terms of his abilities? i'm not really sure how all that works! sounds like he is very well taken care of though, what with the aid. that is so wonderful.

Right now they are still figuring out just what kind of help he needs still. We still have the speech therapist to see and another specialist after that we'll meet them again and they will go over everything.

Originally Posted by JediRach

Are you hoping this baby will be a boy or girl?

Personally I would love another boy but I have a feeling this baby is a girl. Which I am ok with, then Alissa will have a sister close in age so higher chance of them being friends.

Originally Posted by ~*Bethy*~

Well first off, CONGRATS!!! I know its (to you) bad timing, but my first 2 are 14 months apart, so If you need anything, holler at me LOL!!! I know how rough it is!

I just might take you up on that offer

[midnight_starr]

Congrats on the pregnancy!!! I hope you are able to get Chis the help he needs! It was great hearing an update from you!