update

[Guest guest]

Hey Jayne,

So nice to hear from you!!!!! Glad to hear the update. I can vouch

for how pretty Emma is, and isn't exactly *hurting* in that department

either (just ask my 14 year old Alison....LOL) Sounds like they've adapted

to the move very well. Sorry YOU aren't feeling so good. Hope you

bounce back soon.

I haven't been formally dx'd, but I'm SURE I have carpel tunnel in my

right hand. It used to crop up once in a while, but since opening the

cafe, it's WAY worse. It's all the chopping and cooking. Oh well. So,

I should sleep with a wrist brace? Think I have one of those in my closet.

Good to hear from you!!!!

Hugs,

Donna

[Guest guest]

Jayne: I am so glad everyone is doing so well-(except for Mom). Hopefully,

things will settle and you can take care of you for a while and stay healthy.

Give everyone hugs & kisses from us!!!

Liz

update

Hello all -

I apologize for not being too involved on the list since I moved. It's been a

busy school year!

I thought I'd give a quick update on and the rest of the crew... I'll

try to keep it simple...

School wise, continues to bloom - speech is increasing and he's now

reading the following words: " boy, girl, jumps, runs, walks, dog, sits, swings,

the " . It's very exciting. They're working on writing still, he's got the letter

F down but is now transitioning it to paper with a crayon - he doesn't seem to

want to use his index finger too much when it comes to pincer type activities.

His Ed Tech this a.m. talked about checking with OT to see if there was a grasp

they could use that relied more on his middle finger, that's what he's using

most. We'll see...

Emma and are doing well in school too - survived his first high

school midterms and did so well, I'm so proud! He finishes up the freshman

b-ball season on Thursday, today's his last home game.

Emma is growing up, she's almost 10 1/2! She's a fantastic girl with a heart

of gold and brains and beauty to boot! They change seats in the classroom every

so often and this week she switched to sit by Cody, a boy in her class with

Autism. She's so kind to him and constantly comes home with comparisons of Cody

and - I think it's good for her to see some of 's quirks in

others...

Me? Chugging along... Exhausted! I've been the one in our house to get every

virus in Maine - gee have anything to do with exhaustion??? Currently on week 4

and the end of the worst cold in history...

Was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel in my left wrist after my fingers and forearm

going numb... I'm not even left handed! Turns out it's the way I sleep - I'm

pinching that nerve all night long! So now I sport a lovely wrist brace while I

sleep and it's working - numbness has disappeared! Glad I checked into it early!

It's been unbelievably cold here... brrr. Had the water pipes burst a few

weeks ago - that was fun - NOT! Did get a new dishwasher out of the deal though

- have to look at the bright side...

continues to visit us when he can. In fact he'll arrive tomorrow night

and stay til Saturday and do the same thing in two weeks during February break.

Hasn't been overseas for a little bit and hope to keep it that way for awhile...

He's due to move here in Spring but they still haven't found a replacement for

him and our house hasn't sold yet!!!!!

Welcome to all the new folks - you've found a great group of people on this

list - THEY are the information superhighway!

Take care all,

Jayne in Maine

Mom to - 15, Emma - 10, and - 71/2 Ds and Autism

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Thanks Liz - I'm hangin' tough.

How are you? What's the latest with Tori's behaviors?

Jayne

Liz D wrote:

Jayne: I am so glad everyone is doing so well-(except for Mom).

Hopefully, things will settle and you can take care of you for a while and stay

healthy.

Give everyone hugs & kisses from us!!!

Liz

update

Hello all -

I apologize for not being too involved on the list since I moved. It's been a

busy school year!

I thought I'd give a quick update on and the rest of the crew... I'll

try to keep it simple...

School wise, continues to bloom - speech is increasing and he's now

reading the following words: " boy, girl, jumps, runs, walks, dog, sits, swings,

the " . It's very exciting. They're working on writing still, he's got the letter

F down but is now transitioning it to paper with a crayon - he doesn't seem to

want to use his index finger too much when it comes to pincer type activities.

His Ed Tech this a.m. talked about checking with OT to see if there was a grasp

they could use that relied more on his middle finger, that's what he's using

most. We'll see...

Emma and are doing well in school too - survived his first high school

midterms and did so well, I'm so proud! He finishes up the freshman b-ball

season on Thursday, today's his last home game.

Emma is growing up, she's almost 10 1/2! She's a fantastic girl with a heart of

gold and brains and beauty to boot! They change seats in the classroom every so

often and this week she switched to sit by Cody, a boy in her class with Autism.

She's so kind to him and constantly comes home with comparisons of Cody and

- I think it's good for her to see some of 's quirks in others...

Me? Chugging along... Exhausted! I've been the one in our house to get every

virus in Maine - gee have anything to do with exhaustion??? Currently on week 4

and the end of the worst cold in history...

Was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel in my left wrist after my fingers and forearm

going numb... I'm not even left handed! Turns out it's the way I sleep - I'm

pinching that nerve all night long! So now I sport a lovely wrist brace while I

sleep and it's working - numbness has disappeared! Glad I checked into it early!

It's been unbelievably cold here... brrr. Had the water pipes burst a few weeks

ago - that was fun - NOT! Did get a new dishwasher out of the deal though - have

to look at the bright side...

continues to visit us when he can. In fact he'll arrive tomorrow night and

stay til Saturday and do the same thing in two weeks during February break.

Hasn't been overseas for a little bit and hope to keep it that way for awhile...

He's due to move here in Spring but they still haven't found a replacement for

him and our house hasn't sold yet!!!!!

Welcome to all the new folks - you've found a great group of people on this list

- THEY are the information superhighway!

Take care all,

Jayne in Maine

Mom to - 15, Emma - 10, and - 71/2 Ds and Autism

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Jayne:

We have our good days and our bad just like everyone else. We have been advised

the best thing for her right now may be a more self-contained classroom. The

school has been fabulous, and really don't want us to move her, but it might be

the best for her at this time. Her transitioning stinks and it actually took 3

adults to carry her out of a classroom last week. She is going to be 7 in 17

days and weighs only 50 lbs.-could you imagine her at 12?????

Liz

update

Hello all -

I apologize for not being too involved on the list since I moved. It's been a

busy school year!

I thought I'd give a quick update on and the rest of the crew... I'll

try to keep it simple...

School wise, continues to bloom - speech is increasing and he's now

reading the following words: " boy, girl, jumps, runs, walks, dog, sits, swings,

the " . It's very exciting. They're working on writing still, he's got the letter

F down but is now transitioning it to paper with a crayon - he doesn't seem to

want to use his index finger too much when it comes to pincer type activities.

His Ed Tech this a.m. talked about checking with OT to see if there was a grasp

they could use that relied more on his middle finger, that's what he's using

most. We'll see...

Emma and are doing well in school too - survived his first high

school midterms and did so well, I'm so proud! He finishes up the freshman

b-ball season on Thursday, today's his last home game.

Emma is growing up, she's almost 10 1/2! She's a fantastic girl with a heart

of gold and brains and beauty to boot! They change seats in the classroom every

so often and this week she switched to sit by Cody, a boy in her class with

Autism. She's so kind to him and constantly comes home with comparisons of Cody

and - I think it's good for her to see some of 's quirks in

others...

Me? Chugging along... Exhausted! I've been the one in our house to get every

virus in Maine - gee have anything to do with exhaustion??? Currently on week 4

and the end of the worst cold in history...

Was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel in my left wrist after my fingers and forearm

going numb... I'm not even left handed! Turns out it's the way I sleep - I'm

pinching that nerve all night long! So now I sport a lovely wrist brace while I

sleep and it's working - numbness has disappeared! Glad I checked into it early!

It's been unbelievably cold here... brrr. Had the water pipes burst a few

weeks ago - that was fun - NOT! Did get a new dishwasher out of the deal though

- have to look at the bright side...

continues to visit us when he can. In fact he'll arrive tomorrow night

and stay til Saturday and do the same thing in two weeks during February break.

Hasn't been overseas for a little bit and hope to keep it that way for awhile...

He's due to move here in Spring but they still haven't found a replacement for

him and our house hasn't sold yet!!!!!

Welcome to all the new folks - you've found a great group of people on this

list - THEY are the information superhighway!

Take care all,

Jayne in Maine

Mom to - 15, Emma - 10, and - 71/2 Ds and Autism

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Yeah, good days and bad days - I hear you.

Boy they can be strong when they want to! All 50 lbs!

So would she be with all new students that she doesn't know if you move her?

That may present a whole new can of worms...

Keep us updated.

Take care,

Jayne

Liz D wrote:

Jayne:

We have our good days and our bad just like everyone else. We have been advised

the best thing for her right now may be a more self-contained classroom. The

school has been fabulous, and really don't want us to move her, but it might be

the best for her at this time. Her transitioning stinks and it actually took 3

adults to carry her out of a classroom last week. She is going to be 7 in 17

days and weighs only 50 lbs.-could you imagine her at 12?????

Liz

update

Hello all -

I apologize for not being too involved on the list since I moved. It's been a

busy school year!

I thought I'd give a quick update on and the rest of the crew... I'll

try to keep it simple...

School wise, continues to bloom - speech is increasing and he's now

reading the following words: " boy, girl, jumps, runs, walks, dog, sits, swings,

the " . It's very exciting. They're working on writing still, he's got the letter

F down but is now transitioning it to paper with a crayon - he doesn't seem to

want to use his index finger too much when it comes to pincer type activities.

His Ed Tech this a.m. talked about checking with OT to see if there was a grasp

they could use that relied more on his middle finger, that's what he's using

most. We'll see...

Emma and are doing well in school too - survived his first high school

midterms and did so well, I'm so proud! He finishes up the freshman b-ball

season on Thursday, today's his last home game.

Emma is growing up, she's almost 10 1/2! She's a fantastic girl with a heart of

gold and brains and beauty to boot! They change seats in the classroom every so

often and this week she switched to sit by Cody, a boy in her class with Autism.

She's so kind to him and constantly comes home with comparisons of Cody and

- I think it's good for her to see some of 's quirks in others...

Me? Chugging along... Exhausted! I've been the one in our house to get every

virus in Maine - gee have anything to do with exhaustion??? Currently on week 4

and the end of the worst cold in history...

Was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel in my left wrist after my fingers and forearm

going numb... I'm not even left handed! Turns out it's the way I sleep - I'm

pinching that nerve all night long! So now I sport a lovely wrist brace while I

sleep and it's working - numbness has disappeared! Glad I checked into it early!

It's been unbelievably cold here... brrr. Had the water pipes burst a few weeks

ago - that was fun - NOT! Did get a new dishwasher out of the deal though - have

to look at the bright side...

continues to visit us when he can. In fact he'll arrive tomorrow night and

stay til Saturday and do the same thing in two weeks during February break.

Hasn't been overseas for a little bit and hope to keep it that way for awhile...

He's due to move here in Spring but they still haven't found a replacement for

him and our house hasn't sold yet!!!!!

Welcome to all the new folks - you've found a great group of people on this list

- THEY are the information superhighway!

Take care all,

Jayne in Maine

Mom to - 15, Emma - 10, and - 71/2 Ds and Autism

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Yes-but now for the last few days she has done fairly well in school. We just

increased her Dapakote..who knows!!!

Liz

update

Hello all -

I apologize for not being too involved on the list since I moved. It's been a

busy school year!

I thought I'd give a quick update on and the rest of the crew... I'll

try to keep it simple...

School wise, continues to bloom - speech is increasing and he's now

reading the following words: " boy, girl, jumps, runs, walks, dog, sits, swings,

the " . It's very exciting. They're working on writing still, he's got the letter

F down but is now transitioning it to paper with a crayon - he doesn't seem to

want to use his index finger too much when it comes to pincer type activities.

His Ed Tech this a.m. talked about checking with OT to see if there was a grasp

they could use that relied more on his middle finger, that's what he's using

most. We'll see...

Emma and are doing well in school too - survived his first high

school midterms and did so well, I'm so proud! He finishes up the freshman

b-ball season on Thursday, today's his last home game.

Emma is growing up, she's almost 10 1/2! She's a fantastic girl with a heart

of gold and brains and beauty to boot! They change seats in the classroom every

so often and this week she switched to sit by Cody, a boy in her class with

Autism. She's so kind to him and constantly comes home with comparisons of Cody

and - I think it's good for her to see some of 's quirks in

others...

Me? Chugging along... Exhausted! I've been the one in our house to get every

virus in Maine - gee have anything to do with exhaustion??? Currently on week 4

and the end of the worst cold in history...

Was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel in my left wrist after my fingers and forearm

going numb... I'm not even left handed! Turns out it's the way I sleep - I'm

pinching that nerve all night long! So now I sport a lovely wrist brace while I

sleep and it's working - numbness has disappeared! Glad I checked into it early!

It's been unbelievably cold here... brrr. Had the water pipes burst a few

weeks ago - that was fun - NOT! Did get a new dishwasher out of the deal though

- have to look at the bright side...

continues to visit us when he can. In fact he'll arrive tomorrow night

and stay til Saturday and do the same thing in two weeks during February break.

Hasn't been overseas for a little bit and hope to keep it that way for awhile...

He's due to move here in Spring but they still haven't found a replacement for

him and our house hasn't sold yet!!!!!

Welcome to all the new folks - you've found a great group of people on this

list - THEY are the information superhighway!

Take care all,

Jayne in Maine

Mom to - 15, Emma - 10, and - 71/2 Ds and Autism

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Great news!

Mom to Amy 20, Kelsey 17, Davey (DS) 7 and Will 7

-- Update

Hi everyone, had his check up with the cardioligist on Friday and he is doing really well. He still has a small leak but it is the same as what is was after his surgery last June and the opinion is that chances are slight that he will require further surgery.He said that the way his breastbone has healed is 'deformed' and unfortuntly just the way it has healed. The only way to possibly correct it would be to rebreak and trim it up however unless it causes any pain/problems there is no real reason to do this.My girlfriend had her birthday on Saturday and we went go carting and took the kids with us. They had a blast watching the go carts going around the track and a good munch out on some snags from the bbq!When I get my act together I will put up some pictures of and Maggie and make sure I include one of 's chest so you can see what I mean.Hope everyone had a great weekend!SamMum to (ds) and Maggie 18mths

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HOW CUTE!!!

--- Christie wrote:

>

> Good afternoon everyone! ph (T21) and

> went in for their 4

> month well baby/vax check up today. ph now

> weighs 13 lbs 6.4 ounces

> and is 23 1/4 inches long. is 13 lbs. 4.8

> ounces and 24 1/2

> inches long. They are growing like weeds. Here are

> recent pix taken in

> October when they were 16 weeks old.

>

> ph, then and their halloween pic too!

>

> [s42710cb108349_16_1.jpg image by jteesmom]

>

> [s42710cb108349_17_0.jpg image by jteesmom]

> [PA310041.jpg

> image by jteesmom]

>

>

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Adorable!!! Judy & Bob Parents to 28yrs. the joy of our lives who happens to have ds and multiple disabilitiesChristie wrote: Good afternoon everyone! ph (T21) and went in for their 4 month well baby/vax check up today. ph now weighs 13 lbs 6.4 ounces and is 23 1/4 inches long. is 13 lbs. 4.8 ounces and 24 1/2 inches long. They are growing like weeds. Here are

recent pix taken in October when they were 16 weeks old. ph, then and their halloween pic too!

[Guest guest]

They are so precious!!!!!!!!!! Great pictures.

Deanna mom to

Alyssa, 14

, 11

Jarod, 7

(DS) 4 1/2

~i~Jordan (DS) 1/20/03-2/2/03

Update

Good afternoon everyone!  ph (T21) and went in

for their 4 month well baby/vax check up today.  ph now weighs 13

lbs 6.4 ounces and is 23 1/4 inches long.  is 13 lbs.  4.8

ounces and 24 1/2 inches long.  They are growing like weeds.  Here are

recent pix taken in October when they were 16 weeks old. 

ph, then and their halloween pic too! 

                         

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So handsome! I just want to hug them! Thanks for sharing,

igercak wrote:

>

> OMG they are adorable! Thanks for sharing. Irene

>

>

> * Update

>

> *Good afternoon everyone! ph (T21) and went in for

> their 4 month well baby/vax check up today. ph now weighs 13

> lbs 6.4 ounces and is 23 1/4 inches long. is 13 lbs. 4.8

> ounces and 24 1/2 inches **long. They are growing like weeds.

> Here are recent pix taken in October when they were 16 weeks old. *

>

> *ph, then and their halloween pic too!*

>

> s42710cb108349_16_1.jpg image by jteesmom

> s42710cb108349_17_0.jpg image by jteesmom PA310041.jpg

> image by jteesmom

>

>

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Good morning,

Mabel Comas here. I am one of the quiet moms in this list but always reading the postings and sharing when I can. Love your kids pictures, they are very handsome. Thank you for sharing them.

Mabel Comas, mom to Carolina, Cristian and a-ds, 8 years old

To: Multiples-DS From: prego2milk@...Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 18:33:25 +0000Subject: Update

Good afternoon everyone! ph (T21) and went in for their 4 month well baby/vax check up today. ph now weighs 13 lbs 6.4 ounces and is 23 1/4 inches long. is 13 lbs. 4.8 ounces and 24 1/2 inches long. They are growing like weeds. Here are recent pix taken in October when they were 16 weeks old.

ph, then and their halloween pic too!

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Hi Christie, Love the pic of the kids in their halloween costumes, how cute!! Sam Mum to (ds(such a cool name!) and Maggie 19mthsChristie wrote: Good afternoon everyone! ph (T21) and went in for their 4 month well baby/vax check up today. ph now weighs 13 lbs 6.4 ounces and is 23 1/4 inches long. is 13 lbs. 4.8 ounces and 24 1/2 inches

long. They are growing like weeds. Here are recent pix taken in October when they were 16 weeks old. ph, then and their halloween pic too!

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Things are going well here -- we all have 2 more weeks of school (out on the 13th) and then the kids will be off for the summer, while I start my Master's program in OT on June 24th. It's busy, but we're getting into a good routine, and I feel like I'm balancing school/work/parenting/FUN with the kids better than I was in the fall and winter.

will be going into 3rd grade with the same classroom of kids she's been with for the last two years. It's an alternative program in the public school (general ed) and the same cluster of kids stays together for all 5 years. It's been really good for her! She spends about 2 hours a day in the resource room, and has an aide. She has made some great friends and plays with them both during school and on the weekends.

started a year early and now is going to skip 4th grade, and enter 5th at a "project based" middle school that is grades 5-8 and heavily focused in science -- right up his alley, he can't wait! So, in the "different twins" category, he is 4 inches taller, 2 grades ahead and 2 minutes younger, and even so -- after people finally believe they are twins, they ask me if they are identical!

Well, I have to go study Chemistry before I go to bed, so I'll get going. I've included a fairly current picture. I hope it comes in the email OK.

--Casey, mom of (DS) and , 8

--------- Re: Check-in Day!, 6/2/2008, 12:00 am>>> All is well at the Shipley household! We all had a stomach bug two > weeks ago, but are over it now.>> & Caden are doing well. lost a couple of pounds with > the stomach virus, but is slowly gaining it back. She now weighs 19 > pounds and Caden weighs 29. She is getting a little taller too, > hopefully she will catch up with her brothe

r. Then maybe I won't > get the "my, you had your children close together" comment! I just > smile and say "no, their twins!" UGH! That comment drives me crazy!>> still has physical therapy every other week, but is now also > receiving occupational and speech therapy as well. She is now > "cruising" around furniture and is determined to keep up with > Caden. She started babbling again. For about 3 months she didn't > talk at all. The PT says it was because she was concentrating on her > physical skills. Caden is doing really well. He is talking up a > storm, and says things that make my husband and I laugh. He is > becoming a little toddler and is really starting to look like one > too. He is rather large for his age, so we have kids on opposite > ends of the spectrum. One is really big, and the other really > petite! I rather have it that way than the opposite though.>> My husband and I are THINKING about adding to our family. It's all > a little scary though. I'm still pretty young (28) and would like to > have more kids before I'm 30. Of course their's the concern with > having another child with DS. But also I delivered at 28 weeks > gestation, I definitely don't want to do the NICU thing again. > Right now, we're just thinking!>> ~ mom to (DS) and Caden 17 months (14 corrected)>>>> View full size>>>> Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.>> No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG.> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1478 - Release Date: > 6/2/2008 7:12 AM>>>

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Casey,

Sounds like things at your house are hectic but really GOOD!!!

Have a great summer, your twins are so cute!!!

Irene

Re: Check-in Day!, 6/2/2008, 12:00 am>>> All is well at the Shipley household! We all had a stomach bug two > weeks ago, but are over it now.>> & Caden are doing well. lost a couple of pounds with > the stomach virus, but is slowly gaining it back. She now weighs 19 > pounds and Caden weighs 29. She is getting a little taller too, > hopefully she will catch up with her brothe r. Then maybe I won't > get the "my, you had your children close together" comment! I just > smile and say "no, their twins!" UGH! That comment drives me crazy!>> still has physical therapy every other week, but is now also > receiving occupational and speech therapy as well. She is now > "cruising" around furniture and is determined to keep up with > Caden. She started babbling again. For about 3 months she didn't > talk at all. The PT says it was because she was concentrating on her > physical skills. Caden is doing really well. He is talking up a > storm, and says things that make my husband and I laugh. He is > becoming a little toddler and is really starting to look like one > too. He is rather large for his age, so we have kids on opposite > ends of the spectrum. One is really big, and the other really > petite! I rather have it that way than the opposite though.>> My husband and I are THINKING about adding to our family. It's all > a little scary though. I'm still pretty young (28) and would like to > have more kids before I'm 30. Of course their's the concern with > having another child with DS. But also I delivered at 28 weeks > gestation, I definitely don't want to do the NICU thing again. > Right now, we're just thinking!>> ~ mom to (DS) and Caden 17 months (14 corrected)>>>> View full size>>>> Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.>> No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG.> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1478 - Release Date: > 6/2/2008 7:12 AM>>>

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That is so ironic. My son, , who is 9 is in the talented and gifted program too. Must be the name! LOL!

Mom to Austin (12), 9 yr old twins Gabe and (DS)

-----Original Message-----From: Multiples-DS [mailto:Multiples-DS ] On Behalf Of stephaniesmom200@...Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:19 PMTo: Multiples-DS Subject: update

Things are going well here -- we all have 2 more weeks of school (out on the 13th) and then the kids will be off for the summer, while I start my Master's program in OT on June 24th. It's busy, but we're getting into a good routine, and I feel like I'm balancing school/work/parenting/FUN with the kids better than I was in the fall and winter.

will be going into 3rd grade with the same classroom of kids she's been with for the last two years. It's an alternative program in the public school (general ed) and the same cluster of kids stays together for all 5 years. It's been really good for her! She spends about 2 hours a day in the resource room, and has an aide. She has made some great friends and plays with them both during school and on the weekends.

started a year early and now is going to skip 4th grade, and enter 5th at a "project based" middle school that is grades 5-8 and heavily focused in science -- right up his alley, he can't wait! So, in the "different twins" category, he is 4 inches taller, 2 grades ahead and 2 minutes younger, and even so -- after people finally believe they are twins, they ask me if they are identical!

Well, I have to go study Chemistry before I go to bed, so I'll get going. I've included a fairly current picture. I hope it comes in the email OK.

--Casey, mom of (DS) and , 8

--------- Re: Check-in Day!, 6/2/2008, 12:00 am>>> All is well at the Shipley household! We all had a stomach bug two > weeks ago, but are over it now.>> & Caden are doing well. lost a couple of pounds with > the stomach virus, but is slowly gaining it back. She now weighs 19 > pounds and Caden weighs 29. She is getting a little taller too, > hopefully she will catch up with her! brothe r. Then maybe I won't > get the "my, you had your children close together" comment! I just > smile and say "no, their twins!" UGH! That comment drives me crazy!>> still has physical therapy every other week, but is now also > receiving occupational and speech therapy as well. She is now > "cruising" around furniture and is determined to keep up with > Caden. She started babbling again. For about 3 months she didn't > talk at all. The PT says it was because she was concentrating on her > physical skills. Caden is doing really well. He is talking up a > storm, and says things that make my husband and I laugh. He is > becoming a little toddler and is really starting to look like one > too. He is rather large for his age, so we have kids on opposite > ends of the spectrum. One is really big, and the other really > petite! I rather have it that way than the opposite though.>> My husband and I are THINKING about adding to our family. It's all > a little scary though. I'm still pretty young (28) and would like to > have more kids before I'm 30. Of course their's the concern with > having another child with DS. But also I delivered at 28 weeks > gestation, I definitely don't want to do the NICU thing again. > Right now, we're just thinking!>> ~ mom to (DS) and Caden 17 months (14 corrected)>>>> View full size>>>> Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.>> No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG.> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.4/1478 - Release Date: > 6/2/2008 7:12 AM>>>

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Checking in. had his year check up for osteoporosis after being on fasomax and his hips were better but his spine was worse. He also had a physical therapy evaluation to make sure that all exercises were being done correct and benefit his bones getting stronger. still attends a day service here in town which he enjoys.

I can't believe Christmas is almost here and it is so cold here in KS. We had a great Thanksgiving with family here and I cooked the turkey and trimings.

Judy & Bob Parents to 29yrs. the joy of our lives who happens to have ds and multiple disabilities and .

To: Multiples-DS Sent: Friday, December 5, 2008 7:57:29 PMSubject: Update

Wanted to say we are still around. I am married to Rusty of 15yrs. We have 2 biological children and 1 adopted son. is 15yrs with DS, Dayton is 10yrs with DS and Autism and is 6yr with DS and CP and FTT . We live southern part of GA USA! Right now we are in sunny Orlando FL at Disney leaving tomorrow for Daytona FL then home on Sun . Irene if u get this email me mabey we can see yall again while we r down here.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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Hey Judy! I'm at my folks house now. Wish I would of known for sure I was coming, we might of been able to have a get together. Although I rather do that in warmer weather. Only problem is, that I don't visit more than once a year. They always come my way. Hope 's bone health is doing better.

Enjoy the holidays!

Checking in. had his year check up for osteoporosis after being on fasomax and his hips were better but his spine was worse. He also had a physical therapy evaluation to make sure that all exercises were being done correct and benefit his bones getting stronger. still attends a day service here in town which he enjoys.

I can't believe Christmas is almost here and it is so cold here in KS. We had a great Thanksgiving with family here and I cooked the turkey and trimings.

Judy & Bob Parents to 29yrs. the joy of our lives who happens to have ds and multiple disabilities and .

To: Multiples-DS Sent: Friday, December 5, 2008 7:57:29 PM

Subject: Update

Wanted to say we are still around. I am married to Rusty of 15yrs. We have 2 biological children and 1 adopted son. is 15yrs with DS, Dayton is 10yrs with DS and Autism and is 6yr with DS and CP and FTT . We live southern part of GA USA!

Right now we are in sunny Orlando FL at Disney leaving tomorrow for Daytona FL then home on Sun . Irene if u get this email me mabey we can see yall again while we r down here.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-- Gayla