Well, it's official. BOTH Mike and I are off to Haiti in January. There is no way Mike can stay home with Caden and not travel to Haiti. We have tried and tried to fight and reason our way out of both of us traveling but the judge will not agree. So, we will put everything in God's hands and hope Caden (and Preston) will be just fine while we are gone. This means coming up with plans and back up plans for Caden as only Mike and I know how to change out his site for his insulin pump. So, it's time to get creative and figure out who and how we can get everyone comfortable with his care. First attempt will be Grandma/Papa, and Aunt Robyn or Meredith as backups. Hopefully, between the four of them, they can get the site changed without too much trouble. It is very complicated and if they do it wrong, very painful for Caden, so we'll start practicing soon.
It is exciting that Mike will get to meet Avery but I am sure we won't totally relax while we are there because we'll be worried about the boys at home. But, it's something we have to do at this point or drop out of adopting Avery altogether which I can't imagine doing at this point.
Does anyone else fee like their head is spinning?! Between planning this trip, booking flights (haven't done that yet!), making sure we get shots/meds we need to travel, Preston's birthday, Christmas shopping, completing a huge portfolio for work (that I haven't started yet....and it's due in a week), my head is spinning out of control! I don't know where to begin!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Haiti Bound
Posted by Tracy at 2:29 PM
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I am going crazy too!! Jessica is very capable but I couldn't stop worrying about Jasmine so she will be going with us!!!!! The others can fend for themselves and Jessica has power of attorney for Adam.
I know it is not exactly what you had planned but you won't regret the extra moments with Avery. Enjoy your trip; rest in the belief that God will provide for your boys' every need. Wish I were going. I just keep thinking we'll go sign our I600 as soon as we get out of IBESR but that hasn't been forthcoming.
I'm happy for ya'll that you both get to go...but can totally feel the stress for you too! It's hard knowing how unnecessary the trip really is, but is still required.
I know Caden wouldn't be very comfortable with me, but I am/was a nurse, so if you want to put me on your back up back up list, then feel free. You may want to give me a lesson first though!
Praying for peace for you all! I'm sure you are feeling stressed out, but I believe God will give everyone the grace they need while you are away.
I will be praying for you! First, make a list and then everything else will fall into place. (At least that's what I always do when it seems my head is spinning from everything I need to do.)
Do you know any nurses in your neighborhood that might be able to help change out the pump? Could they take him to your pediatrician?
Oh yes, my head is spinning for sure! Praying everything falls into place and we have a wonderful visit with the girls! ( and oh yeah, we sign the "notebook" and they move us right through Parquet....and all the rest of the steps. I am SO ready to have my kiddo home. )
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