medical update

We arrived at Children's at 10:00 today and then had to wait until about 1:00 to get into a room - have you ever waited with Camilla for anything - NOT FUN! We had Camilla and all of our luggage that we had to keep up with for those 3 hours and it was hetic! But thank goodness we got here and got settled before the snow hit. It has been snowing like crazy and all the staff keep talking about is how the roads are closed and they will have to spend the night at the hospital - it's ok with us we the like the batch of nurses on this shift :)
Hooking up the EEG was a chore this time, it took two of us to hold her while the tech attached the leads. It took about an hour and we only had one meltdown during that time (of course we had already had two during the wait). We are now in a room and Brandon and I are taking turns sitting with her and playing. We brought puzzles, books, bubbles, beans, stickers, play-dough, leggos, etc... Thanks Pam for sending that annoying book :) it does keep her occupied! She is VERY active and we are fighting to keep everything attached! Please pray for calmness and her to not get frustrated with us, the nurses or this bed.
Looks like the lumbar puncture will be tomorrow morning. Pray for her as she will not be able to eat for six hours prior - this is a BIG DEAL for her - pray that the test is not delayed for any reason.
I started blogging again because so many were wanting updates so please leave a comment so I'll know that it's helpful. Thanks for your concern and for your prayers - keep 'em coming! I'll try to post some pics soon!

long time no blog

Ok, ok, so I know it's been awhile but there's been alot going on! When I last left you I was about to leave work and expecting a little boy in May - well our bouncing baby boy Crosby Otto Smith made his arrival on May 7th, 2010 at 2:42 am weighing in at 7 lbs 10 oz. He is the BEST baby on this earth and he sleeps, he eats, and he poops and he does them all often and easy! Camilla and Crosby get along wonderfully but are more than a handful! Being a stay at home mom has not been the easiest thing I've ever done but it's one place that I know I'm supposed to be - at least for now!

One of the reasons I'm updating at this time is because Camilla is about to undergo some tests at Children's this weekend and I have had many family and friends ask about a way to get updates, not just for now but on her medical situation in general. So back to blogging I go - heigh ho heigh ho

We will be checking into Children's hospital Thursday morning and will begin a 72 hr EEG and will have a lumbar puncture and several other tests over the weekend. We plan to return home on Sunday. Prayers needed for calmness during tests (she has to spend all of her time in a bed), clarity of tests, results and course of treatment to follow. Thanks for your concern and your prayers!

recent pics

These pics cover the events of the last several months, including buying a new camera that I despise and trying to figure out how to take a good pic with it! Bear with me! Pics cover the Christmas on the River Gala with friends and JT Thomas winner of Survivor Toucantis (he was our Grand Marshal), Camilla on Jan. 7th, the 80's Bash Sillhouette Dance and our recent trip to Orange Beach.

It's a BOY!!!!

family update

It's ime to share lots of good news with our friends and family! First of all, there is another little Smith on the way! I am four months along and the due date is May 20th! We will find out on Dec. 14th whether we are expecting a boy or a girl! We are so excited and Camilla is ready to be a big sis! Also, I will be resigning from the Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 11th to be a stay at home MOM! Camilla is ready for potty training, sign language and will be going to speech therapy at Children's weekly so we will be very busy until May when #2 arrives - and then we'll be busier! Please keep our family in your prayers through all of these transitions! Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

halloween fun

I just had to post these pics from the Halloween Party we went to - Brandon went as one of the 3 Mustateers - it was hiliarious!

trick or treat

Pics from Halloween - Milla was the cutest 'pink lady' you'll ever see!