Bird had her 1 Year check up yesterday, and everything went great...except for those darn shots!! She is weighing in at a small 20lbs 5 oz, and standing tall at 30 1/4 inches. The Dr. had nothing but positive things to say about her. She's growing like a weed...up, just not out. Hey, I say she has plenty of time for that right!! Live it up while you can Bird, because once you start moving outwards....it's a downhill ride!! Just ask Mommy she knows!
Onto a bit of a touchy subject, many people have asked if we got the MMR shot. I have my own views on this, as every parent should. The answer is Yes, yes we got the shot. To each their own. I have worked in the medical field, as well as with Autistic children. Do I think this shot has anything to do with Autism, no, but with that being said, I also don't see where the medical field has enough to say it might not. Autism is on such a HUGE spectrum, and these days I personally think many of us could be diagnosed as being slightly autistic ourselves. The diagnosis for Autism spread like wild fire just like ADD, ADHD, and many more. I have a special place in my heart for these kiddos. They are so unique, and so amazing in so many ways. I can't imagine dealing with what they must deal with on a daily basis. Your mind going so fast you have no control, or not being able to communicate what it is you want or need. Yet these wonderful gifts from God do it, and I must say I was blessed with the many years I was able to work with them, and learn so much from them in return.
I vow to teach Cadence as she grows up to treat everyone equal, no matter what shape, size, or extra special package they might have. We were raised in that manner and I know I am a better person for it.
Whew...so with all that over with, I just have one last request. Our Grandma D is very ill. Hospice has been called in, and last night was a rough one. Please pray for her. Pray that she won't suffer and that she will go peacefully to her maker in the sky. She's a fighter though, and if she's just not ready yet, well then pray for that as well. May she just not be in pain. We love ya Grandma D, and the whole Dearing Family here in Kansas and Missouri are praying for you.
Signing off
Onto a bit of a touchy subject, many people have asked if we got the MMR shot. I have my own views on this, as every parent should. The answer is Yes, yes we got the shot. To each their own. I have worked in the medical field, as well as with Autistic children. Do I think this shot has anything to do with Autism, no, but with that being said, I also don't see where the medical field has enough to say it might not. Autism is on such a HUGE spectrum, and these days I personally think many of us could be diagnosed as being slightly autistic ourselves. The diagnosis for Autism spread like wild fire just like ADD, ADHD, and many more. I have a special place in my heart for these kiddos. They are so unique, and so amazing in so many ways. I can't imagine dealing with what they must deal with on a daily basis. Your mind going so fast you have no control, or not being able to communicate what it is you want or need. Yet these wonderful gifts from God do it, and I must say I was blessed with the many years I was able to work with them, and learn so much from them in return.
I vow to teach Cadence as she grows up to treat everyone equal, no matter what shape, size, or extra special package they might have. We were raised in that manner and I know I am a better person for it.
Whew...so with all that over with, I just have one last request. Our Grandma D is very ill. Hospice has been called in, and last night was a rough one. Please pray for her. Pray that she won't suffer and that she will go peacefully to her maker in the sky. She's a fighter though, and if she's just not ready yet, well then pray for that as well. May she just not be in pain. We love ya Grandma D, and the whole Dearing Family here in Kansas and Missouri are praying for you.
Signing off
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