Still Here

Just wanted people to know I am still here. We have been dealing with well checks, Alex's asthma (finally under control) and laundry. I spent all day today putting up Christmas lights. Everyone here is okay after getting over colds. I am the last one to have it but you guys know as a mom we cannot slow down to be sick. Thanks for all the prayers while Alex was sick. It took putting him back on maintenance asthma medication and three doses of steroids and antibiotics to finally get him breathing normally. Every time he coughs I still panic. They suggested we do allergy testing to determine if something triggered the attack. They can do it now with a simple blood test. No more pin pricks and skin tests. Yeah!!!! Nathan went to see his behavioral specialist and I got yelled at big time. She said his speech delay is bad for his age and he should be in therapy at least twice a week. She said that he is not pronouncing the ending of any of his words unless prompted to. She also said he needs occupational therpay for his sensory problems and his handwriting. He has hardly any strength in his right hand because it is always in his mouth. I never noticed the weakness before until she pointed it out. He really does not use his right hand for anything except his thumb. Along with his loose joints and being right handed he needs therapy. We are trying to stay away from the public school system but can't afford private therapy. I have been doing research all week so I can start doing his therapy at home. So much for keeping this short. I hope you all have a great day today. Have fun opening presents. Yours are in the mail.