September 21, 2011

Well, last night was not one of our better nights. Yesterday Cody complained of being nauseous. He got home from school at 6 pm and then did not want to eat dinner. He ended up vomiting. He tried to go to bed and jumped again only to vomit and run to the bathroom for diarrhea. He told me we needed to go to Sloan. I got scared. We jumped in the car and he was just not feeling well at all. Once there, his vitals were pretty good and they took his blood. His counts came back really well, almost in the normal range which was really good. I had emailed our doctor after the first bout of vomiting and she said a stomach bug was going around. Well, it was concluded that this is what Cody ended up having. In a way, not a bad thing. He got a few bags of fluids and a stress dose of hydrocortisone so he felt better in a few hours and we were sent home. We got home around 4am. It is tough to sleep there so we both took today off. He is MUCH better and ate and no more sickness. Guess it was a bug!

September 15, 2011

Well, Cody finished his first full week of school! It is tough and I def have to help him and still not sure if he can do this but he is giving it one hell of a try! He is doing a lot, driving out there to Dowling, eating 2 meals out and is responsible for himself which is something he has not done in a long time. He is still adjusting to his classes and the routines and is complaining about not meeting anyone. However he did say today that he was talking to a Marine guy so that is someone! He spoke to his psychiatrist at Sloan today on the phone so hoping that helps. He is working out at the gym and my friend/trainer there is working with him one day a week so that is another huge perk. Overall Cody is happier than normal and sings and laughs and does not stop fooling around with me. He is going to have one happy relationship when he finds the right person. He is really funny too! We are getting excited about seeing Casey and Nicole. Casey has to deploy again around March so that is upsetting but this is what he is happy doing. I really want to get Cody there to visit him this December when he is off school. They need that!

So pushing along and continuing to encourage Cody hourly to keep up with his school and to keep him focused and not lose confidence. He may end up having difficulties and we will worry about this when that time comes. For now, getting him through this semester is my goal.

September 8, 2011

So the weekend was tough. I feel bad for Cody. He really wants to have his soccer back. We went to a Dowling game on the weekend and discussed ways he could start rebuilding his body back. It is tough.

He did have a better week at school. He is still trying to meet friends and I know he will. It takes time. He is adjusting to his work load and definitely needs my help which I will provide.

School is off to a good start for me too. Hope it stays that way.

We are very excited about the upcoming wedding!

Please say an extra prayer for Nicole's cousin. He was born with half a heart and had open heart surgery at like a week old. He is doing well and will need more surgeries but should be ok in the long run. Amazing what drs can do these days!

Hope all the kiddies have a great school year!! And the big college kiddies too!!

September 2, 2011

Friday-so yesterday was Cody's first day of college classes. He has been so anxious and overwhelmed the past few days. I think the whole hurricane/vacation caught up to him too. On Wednesday, he was truly not himself. He could not eat and followed me to work. Finally I gave him adivan and he began to feel a little better. Then on Thursday he went to his first class at 1 and of course it ended early. He is really worried about how to go about making friends. He said he did talk to one guy. He found a Wendy's to eat lunch at while he waited for the second class to begin. He did well but I know he is nervous and worried about keeping up. Last night we went to bed only to have him up at 1:30 with vomit and diarrhea. He exploded! I think it all caught up with him. Thank Goodness it was just the one time and today I made sure to keep him hydrated. That is one positive for still having the feeding tube. I can hydrate him through that. We are weaning him off it but he still uses it. He was pretty good today but I kept an eye on him.

He has been emailing the psychiatrist and she was great in writing back. She wrote such a beautiful email and I was reading it, I lost it. I think the whole college thing hit me. I will do my best to help him keep up and get through this.

Hope everyone enjoys their Labor Day weekend. This summer flew by!! Back to work on Tuesday for me!

August 30, 2011

Tuesday-What a weekend. Cody was supposed to come home on Saturday. Well, the hurricane was approaching and fast. I called to let he and his dad know that they needed to change the flight. Well, since that was MY decision that was just not happening. So on Friday while we were stressing about how and when to get Cody home, Casey got home!!! Back to GA, but not overseas!! So thrilled. I get one back in the states and the other one is stuck in Canada...typical!! So the plan was for Cody to try to come as scheduled on Saturday which I knew was not happening. So the storm roars through here and I lose power which makes it the cell phones weak too. So the plan to get Cody is for us to drive halfway on Monday and meet. I needed to get him home. He was stressing about not being here and I know he was worried about the storm and all. The storm closed one section of the trip so on the way home, we were re routed. Cody did well while he was away. I am proud of him. He gets in the car and says "I need junk food!" (His dad's family are vegetarians-not the way to gain weight!) He ate pretty good yesterday, Roy Rogers for lunch and Mc Donald's for dinner-LOL.

Today was his monthly visit at Sloan and he was upset because he lost 1/2 a kilo. His weight is a real concern for him. He is fine. He got 2 more shots and labs were great.

Tonight we were getting things set for his first day of classes and he is nervous! He will be fine! He is concerned about meeting people. I think he will be fine!

Good luck to all those starting for the first time!

So happy to have Casey back. Sending him a welcome home box full of candies!!

August 26, 2011

So it has been a few weeks since I last wrote. Cody is in Canada visiting his dad. He left Tuesday after his Islander interview which he will do doing the internships!!! He is thrilled!!! Basically he can do the game operations AND the community relations ones. He can do as much as he can. We will see how it all goes with his work load at school. We went to his back to school orientation and he was very excited!

Unfortunately today we are preparing for the hurricane. Hurricane Irene will hit us on Sunday. Not too thrilled and a little scared but will get things prepared more today.

Cody has been feeling great!! He is trying to eat more and is definitely keeping up with his fluids.

We are anxiously awaiting Casey's arrival back to the states, GA. Basically, it is any day now!!

(Can't understand why I have IBS!! LOL)

Well, let's hope the hurricane doesn't do too much to us. Be safe my Long Island friends!! XO

August 17, 2011

Wednesday-Well, summer is winding down. I am not too happy about it as I have enjoyed winging it and Cody has been feeling great!!

Next week he will go to Canada for a few days to see his dad. We have open house on Monday for Dowling and then he interviews for the internship with the Islanders on Tuesday. This weekend is another ride with the mini's.

Cody has been feeling good and is eating and drinking a lot too. He has had a couple outings with his friends. I think the kids are sad about leaving each other. One of his friend's, the Mincone family lost their dad. Cody knows one of the sons and I had one in kindergarten. We are going to a memorial service tomorrow night for that. I know he will see some of his friends there but not on a happy occasion.

I am worried about him going away but we both need this. He will do fine. He knows what to do. It is just an hour away by plane. Wish us luck, both of us!

Good luck to all the college kids that are leaving. I know how hard it is. I remember the day Casey left. Nicole is going to a meeting today and hopefully she will find out when Casey is coming home. He said he was packing when we last chatting so I hope that is a good sign!