October (13 Months)

October was kinda crazy.  Jackson had his one year Dr.s apt on the 5th, where he got six shots.  Ten days later he ended up with the Chicken Pox.  I guess there is a very very slight chance they can get it from the vaccine.  Jackson was the lucky one who did.  I was so worried, but it ended up being just fine.  He was sick for a few days, didn't eat much, had about 20 spots, and thats it.  They didn't scab over or seam to itch.  Very very mild.  They went away quickily and he was back to normal in about a week.  I guess if you get it from the Vaccine it is not the same as getting it from another person.  Needless to say I was very worried and scarred (he'd never been sick before) for nothing.  He was quite the trooper.


A lot of good things happened in October though.  Jackson stood up on his own on the 11th, that was very exciting.   We also had a ton of fun with all the Halloween festivities.  I decided to stop watching Addison this month, although continued through the end until Nikki found a replacement for her care.  It was a hard decision, I really wanted to be able to help out Nikki and her family, but felt I was being unfair to my own family.  I didn't have the time to get the things done or the flexibility of schedule to do the things I wanted to with Jackson.  Basically I was getting farther and farther behind, and didn't want to give up the time that I had been enjoying with Jackson.  I'm really happy with my decision.


Ryan got an amazing opportunity this month.  He was asked to be a National Specialist of Prosthetics, along with Kevin Carrol, at a PEC clinic in Sacramento.  This is his third PEC clinic he has been asked to do this year, but his first National.  Also his first with Kevin Carrol.  I was so proud of him, and he did an amazing job.  It's really nice to see him getting recognized for his talents.


We had a lot of birthday parties for Jackson's friends this month and only one left next month.  Can't believe all the babies will be Toddlers.  It's been so fun watching them all grow up and really neat to go to so many celebrations.  I'm very thankful for all the friends we have made here.  They have been such a support system for me and our family.