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Gush away crohnsy! You have every right to! :):):) I am sooooooooooo happy for you and your girl! :thumleft::thumleft::thumleft:

:mademyday:

Dusty. xxx
 
I am going to break with tradition here...:lol:

I am so proud of myself! Matt went to see the GP this morning and I didn't ring/text/email him the whole day. I am now home from work and I haven't even asked how he got on! All I am trying to decide now is if I want a Mickey Mouse badge or a chest to pin it on! :rof:

(Disclaimer: He did leave a blood request form and script prominently placed on the table, so no snooping was required! :lol:)
 
is that Matt's quite way of discussing what blood tests he having just leave it out for mum to see. Mum reads order discussion complete.

Well done Dusty.
 
Indeed it is! His reasoning would be...why speak when the paperwork says it all! :lol:
 
Wow Dusty! So proud of you! You are a shining example to all of us.

Proud of that Matt too! Figuring out that mama would probably go into withdrawal and throwing you a bone like that. What a kid!
 
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Love this thread! Gabby, JJ, O and Matt are all amazing kids - WOOHOO to all of them!! :banana:

And a special WOOHOO to Dusty!!! I can just imagine the tingling in those texting fingers and the questions just bubbling away ALL DAY!!! You're really an amazing mom!!!! :rosette2:
 
Old V had two wisdom teeth extracted on Fri with just local anesthetic and took no painkillers afterwards.
She couldn't believe people get sedated for this. She is so accepting of things that many kids make big huge attention seeking deals over.
God, I adore her.

Just a bragging moment :medal1:
 
Brag away!!! :medal1: She's a tough kid with a great outlook!! You SHOULD be proud! :Karl:
 
Good for V. You should be proud mama!
It's amazing how different poeple act to wisdom teeth being pulled. I had mine out and was playing volleyball three hours later and my twin had hers out and was so sick and in pain for two weeks.
 
Well done V! What a champion! :medal2:

I have no doubt she makes your heart sing and rightly so! :):):)

Dusty. :heart:
 
My soon to be 17 yo son's wish list for birthday and Christmas includes:

Money just money I’m finding more and more I need spare cash for things and it’s hard to come by. I will be needing money for drivers Ed and also saving for college as well as other things.
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:applause::applause::applause::mademyday::thumleft::thumleft::thumleft:
 
Well done and kudos to you Badger!!! What a responsible and sensible young man you are! :):):) :medal1:

And well done to his teacher and mentor! :thumleft:

Dusty. :heart:
 
Patricia my sons the same doesn't want any presents only money.....so i got a box put put some money in and wrapped it up....too easy i don't have to go searching for presents....:ybiggrin:
 
Second basketball game of the season tonight for JJ.

Literally 1 second left in the game; his team has the ball and is down by 2 points. The point guard passes to him at the top, and BAM ! 3 point shot to win the game !
OMG ! the look on my babies face was PRICELESS !! I will NEVER forget this moment, ever!
After it happened and the crowd realized it, the screaming, yelling and cheering that was going on...well, one would have thought we were at an NBA championship game!
Truly an awesome day ~ my heart is full of joy tonight :heart:

( not bad for a 5ft 1in nearly 15 year old ! ~ especially when almost all other players are at least 5'6 - 6ft ++) I don't know where they grow these kids now a days ! LOL
 
Woohoo to Badger for his maturity and plans for the future! :medal1:

And woohoo to JJ on winning the game! Those are truly priceless moments! :applause:
 
Oh man T! You have made my day!!! :mademyday:

WTG JJ. What a champion and an absolute star! :award2:

Dusty. :heart:
 
:dance:Way to go JJ.:dance:
T get the stick out because you'll have to start hitting the girls away from your son.:)

What's neat is JJ will never forget that moment the rest of his life either.:hug:
 
Miss Claire tried out for the local University's children's chorus and MADE IT. She had to go down a long hall and sing acapella in front of 3 adults judges. she was so excited about the audition and when she found out they'd take her, she ran out into the parking lot a la American Idol yelling "Im in! Im in!"

Proud of my girl.

J.
 
Kudos to badger for taking responsibility for his future...and making mom"s life a little easier!

JJ! Wow! I am a huge basketball fan and totally KNOW that those fans were going ild and he saved the day! How cool!

And way to go Clare! Auditions are so nerve racking and the rejection is horrible you should be so proud that she put herself on the line like that and then to make it...WooHoo!
 
Way to go Claire!! I see a future Accopurple!!:wink:

My oldest, Ellie, scored a 28 on her ACT and earned free tuition at our local university!! I am immensely proud of her…and quite thankful for the all the $$$ that will save…me!! Now, if we could just convince her to live at home…fat chance, that!!
 
Woohoo! WTG Ellie, well done! :award2:

Now someone please explain to me the ACT. :)

Dusty. xxx
 
Dusty
ACT is something high school students take to prove their smarter than Australians!:rof:

Also it's a test for college placement!:hug:
 
Okay thanks. :)

So if you get over a certain score you get free tuition or is that something that differs from university to university?
 
It differs from each school :)

We have the ACT and the SAT and the higher you score of course the better and more chance of scholarship money.
 
:dance:OK I have to brag on Grace.:dance:

Her Jr Church teacher came up to me and told me that some of the children were staring:shifty: at Grace (as if she had the plague), I guess one little girl piped up and yelled what's wrong with you.:voodoo:
I guess Grace sat up strait and pulled her shoulders back and said, this is a feeding tube and I need it. :D
Then they played together.

I tell ya, she's so much stronger than me.

I'm very proud!:kiss:
 
Awwwwwww, Grace is such a champion! Little wonder you are so proud Farmwife! :thumleft:

She must make your heart sing, bless her. :heart:

Dusty. xxx
 
Woohoo for Grace!!! :medal1: And, Dexky's right... at Grace's age, most are just curious and are easily satisfied with an explanation! Grace, being so matter-of-fact about it is fantastic!!! :thumright:

You've got a Perfect Princess!!! :ghug:
 
So a couple of months ago I found an award on O's dresser. I picked it up and it was the school's Citizenship Award. I asked O about it and she said the teachers vote on a girl and boy to receive it each marking period and she got it. I asked why she didn't tell me and she said, "because mommy I do the things I do because I want to, not because I am going to get an award...the award doesn't matter". I didn't know whether to be more proud of the award or her attitude.

Then today she came home and told me that the entire school staff voted and she is one of the top 6 candidates selected as a finalist to receive the Superintenden/Student Recognition Award for Community service and service to others, academic prowess (relative to self) and Leadership service to the school community.

Aren't our little crohnies just the best!
 
Oh my goodness CIC that is so awesome and sweet !
You have every reason to be proud of all !!
Way to go O !!

:congratualtions::applause::congratualtions:
 
Ditto to Dexky's post!!! What a great quality and a GREAT kid!!! :thumright:

You absolutely deserve to be so proud of her! :medal1:
 
I am proud of my son for not letting the disease stop him ... he got straight A's this semester, played fall baseball (missed only one game) and his team won their league championship. Even when Alec felt terrible he insisted that he go to practice, not miss school and he always got his homework done. I am also so thankful that his friends, teachers, coaches and teammates have been 100% supportive and understanding of his condition. A little light teasing about his steroid moonface ... but I think he asked for it.
 
Wow, he sounds like a great kid!!! You have all the reasons to be proud!! :medal1:
 
Determined little trooper! Congrats on the big win!

Silver linings with this disease is that we see what they are made of and your boy has it goin' on!
 
@ crohnsinct:

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!

How wonderfully compassionate and selfless O is! I am so very happy and proud for you both. :):):)

Kudos and well done!

Dusty. :Karl:
 
@ parentnj:

Well done to your boy! What a champion he is and it is no wonder that you are so very proud of him!

:award2:

Dusty. xxx
 
Way to go Alec! He sounds very determined!

I'd like to add...I am very proud of Ryan tonight! He is trying for All-State Band competition for the first time this weekend. He is a perfectionist and very nervous about it...BUT, he has been practicing and feels very prepared!! His attitude is great about it and this is a stretch for him. He never competes! Way to go for stepping out there and being courageous enough to go for what you want! Live the dream!
 
Farmwife said:
:dance:OK I have to brag on Grace.:dance:

Her Jr Church teacher came up to me and told me that some of the children were staring:shifty: at Grace (as if she had the plague), I guess one little girl piped up and yelled what's wrong with you.:voodoo:
I guess Grace sat up strait and pulled her shoulders back and said, this is a feeding tube and I need it. :D
Then they played together.

I tell ya, she's so much stronger than me.

I'm very proud!:kiss:
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That brought tears to my eyes! I remember the kids in J's preschool used to call her "skinny arms" and it went straight to her heart. Breaks a mother's heart.
 
I'm just pondering on J's braveness over the past two months. In October I had to nearly peel that child out of the van (she was hiding in the back seat) and carry her into the hospital to get her blood draw. She got sicker after this and it was a huge battle. Then one day I turned the table on her. I told her that I was putting her into the driver's seat regarding her health care. I told her that she could just get sicker and sicker or she could see the peds GI and do some invasive testing (I explained it as tubes up her bottom and down her throat with IVs and the whole nine yards) so we could figure it out. She had a rough fall with getting sick a lot and hurting all the time and stressed out. Then one day she told me on the way to school that she'd had enough of being sick and that she would do whatever it takes to find out what is the matter and make her better. She was a huge trooper through all the testing (wasn't sure if we'd make it getting the IV for the MRE, but she did after I came in and encouraged her). Tonight I was talking to her about NG tubes and enteral feeding (she's getting tired of taking the supplements orally and we may have to go to total EN soon). I showed her the video of a girl showing how to put one in. She said, "that doesn't look to hard. I think I could do that." My mama's heart is so glad! :dance: She had a blood draw this week too and not a fuss (we do use lidocaine/prilocaine cream before it though).:
 
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Way to go Grace! That is so awesome!

Way to go J!

It is amazing how strong our kids are! They always manage to call upon strength and courage when it's needed and it's usually when we are the most worried and we are at the end of our ropes. It just makes my heart glow!
 
jmckinley said:
I am very proud of Ryan tonight! He is trying for All-State Band competition for the first time this weekend. He is a perfectionist and very nervous about it...BUT, he has been practicing and feels very prepared!! His attitude is great about it and this is a stretch for him. He never competes! Way to go for stepping out there and being courageous enough to go for what you want! Live the dream!
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Oh my goodness! That is fabulous jm! :luigi::luigi::luigi::luigi::luigi::luigi:

And it certainly is courageous for him to step out of his comfort zone! Kudos to Ryan! :medal1:

:goodluck: for tonight!

Dusty. :heart:
 
jmckinley said:
I'd like to add...I am very proud of Ryan tonight! He is trying for All-State Band competition for the first time this weekend. He is a perfectionist and very nervous about it...BUT, he has been practicing and feels very prepared!! His attitude is great about it and this is a stretch for him. He never competes! Way to go for stepping out there and being courageous enough to go for what you want! Live the dream!
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Way to go Ryan!! And this reminds me, I have another child I'm very proud of. My middle child, Carly age 15, has been taking violin since she was 6 and has made the All-State orchestra this year!!
 
Wow, J has come so far! What an amazing young lady and you must be just fit to burst Mum!

Well done J!
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:mademyday:

Dusty. :heart:
 
Dexky said:
And this reminds me, I have another child I'm very proud of. My middle child, Carly age 15, has been taking violin since she was 6 and has made the All-State orchestra this year!!
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Yeehaw! What an achievement! Kudos to Carly and Mum! (cause she didn't get the talent from you Dex)

:award2:

Dusty. :rosette2:
 
Congratulations to you all such wonderful kids. Jack had his first snowboard race came in 7th out of about 50 kids
 
What awesome kids, way to go O, J, Ryan, Carly, Jack!! Hope I didn't miss any. It is is amazing the determination and strength of these kids!!
 
I just love this thread! All of our kids and especially the siblings of the chronically ill have so much to teach us all about strength, determination, compassion and joy! It totally stinks that they have to deal with this disease but they are learning so much from it and we are learning from them.

GO RYAN! I give him so much credit. I would never have tried that when I was young.

Alaska: Totally hearing you on the teasing. When O's health class was learning about eating disorders O's classmates called her anorexic...when social studies was learning about Nazi Germany they told her she looked like a concentration camp victim. She was so happy to finally get a dx...said that shut everyone up. Good for your girl for facing everything so bravely. It is amazing what the desire to get better will do for a kid. Keep in mind though that not all kids require the ng tube. Some can and do drink their formulas. I would certainly try that first. I think you mentioned she is drinking Ensure already. Our doc said lets try first with that and we will go with the less palatable if necessary. Maybe try Ensure and Boost first it just may work and she may be able to avoid the tube and feel like she has a little more control.

JMRogers: Wait I thought Jack didn't compete in the snowboard competition or was this the last one? Either way...GREAT JOB!

Dexky: Whoa Ah! 9 years of violin? I played for 18 years. Congrats to the family for suffering through the early years and a super congrats on the All State achievement for Carly! You should post a video!
 
Last one, nope he is laying on the couch next to me now, race starts in an hour. He is a little upset now that I'm not letting him go because they got a bunch of new snow last night
 
:( Poor pumpkin. You said he didn't fight you though...given his great finish at the last race, new snow and lack of fighting the poor thing must really feel bad. But I say yay him for knowing when not to push his body and take the time he needs. Hope he is back on the slopes super soon.
 
crohnsinct said:
Alaska: Totally hearing you on the teasing. When O's health class was learning about eating disorders O's classmates called her anorexic...when social studies was learning about Nazi Germany they told her she looked like a concentration camp victim. She was so happy to finally get a dx...said that shut everyone up. Good for your girl for facing everything so bravely. It is amazing what the desire to get better will do for a kid. Keep in mind though that not all kids require the ng tube. Some can and do drink their formulas. I would certainly try that first. I think you mentioned she is drinking Ensure already. Our doc said lets try first with that and we will go with the less palatable if necessary. Maybe try Ensure and Boost first it just may work and she may be able to avoid the tube and feel like she has a little more control.
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We're just preparing for worst case scenario. We don't want to go into something unprepared without looking at it from all angles. Jaedyn is already getting tired of Ensure and she's only doing 2 cans a day right now...

Seeing your run down, I see I missed a few achievements of the other kids. I'm so thrilled for everything all our kids are doing in spite of their sickness.
 
Woo hoo to J jack grace O

DS beat his time
He beat his time on the backstroke and freestyle by a few seconds.
Granted he still came in last but he is getting healthier since he was able to swim faster.
Still not pre dx fast but improving everyday
Yipppeeeee
 
Awesome news! Crohns PB's and then PB"s and then the sky is the limit!

I remember having tears in my eyes the first time O swam a best time after 2 years of slow swims. You would have thought she made the olympic team. Still not making state championships but we are thrilled if she gets one PB!
 
my little penguin said:
DS beat his time
He beat his time on the backstroke and freestyle by a few seconds.
Granted he still came in last but he is getting healthier since he was able to swim faster.
Still not pre dx fast but improving everyday
Yipppeeeee
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Oh mlp, that is so fab to hear! :):):):):):)

Well done to your lad! He surely is a champion!
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Dusty. :rosette2:
 
Update: So Ryan did not make All State Band. But I am ever so proud of him for the way he conducted himself. He was happy with his performance in the audition. When he didn't make it, he congratulated those who did and set himself to working harder for next year. I know he is disappointed, but he accepted it very well.
 
Oh wow jmc! True sportsmanship, what a an absolute joy to read. :):):)

Kudos to your lad, he will go far in this world! :award2:

Dusty. :heart:
 
Sarah did great in completing 5km Open Water swim in 1:28:14

Followed by her 1.4km swim only an hour later.

Also to her sisters Rachel and Kerry who both completed the 1.4 km swim.

Well done girls;);)
 
Wow! Well done Sarah! I'm exhausted just reading that! :lol:

And here sisters too Catherine! What talented children you have. :):):) I bet you so proud and happy for them. :):):)

Kudos to all the girls: :award2:

Dusty. :heart:
 
Catherine said:
Sarah did great in completing 5km Open Water swim in 1:28:14

Followed by her 1.4km swim only an hour later.

Also to her sisters Rachel and Kerry who both completed the 1.4 km swim.

Well done girls;);)
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She swam continuously for an hour and a half!! She's the new thread winner in my book! Good on her sisters too!

JMcK..What is Ryan's instrument? EJ plays tenor sax in the school band, but he's a ways from making All-state:).
 
Yes it was non stop swim in Port Philip Bay.

But fact Sarah does things like this worry she gi about her pain tolerance levels and reason the reason for x-ray only two days early quering bowel obstruction.
 
Ryan brought tears to my eyes! What an all around great kid!

Yeah I am betting Sarah's pain tolerance is high...swimming 5K in open water is insane! She is amazing! And her sister's too! Bet they get their toughness from their mama!
 
Yeh it the high pain tolerance and the though that the high level of fitness is masking symptoms.
 
Dexky said:
JMcK..What is Ryan's instrument? EJ plays tenor sax in the school band, but he's a ways from making All-state:).
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Ryan plays the Alto Sax. He is getting pretty good and he LOVES it! He has always needed something to keep his hands busy! Fits the bill pretty well.

All of the kids that made our district were upperclassmen. He will get there, just wanted it so bad! He hates to compete, so this was a real step out for him. I am glad that it didn't make him draw back into his shell. He really impressed me.

Way to go KIDS! We have an awesome bunch!:medal1:
 
Sorry that Ryan didn't make the All State Band, but what a great kid!!! No doubt he gained some valuable experience in competing and will be there next year!! :medal1:

And, way to go Sarah and sisters!!... I can't imagine how tough it is to swim in those meets! :worthy:

Jmckinley and Catherine - you must both be so proud!! :D
 
The sax players in my school were the most sought after guys...I said it before and I'll say it again sax = s_x! Just sayin....
 
Gee, I don't know if I should use that^^^to convince my pre-pubescent 13 yr old son to practice or not…What do y'all think?…though I have used that argument to convince him to practice his guitar:) Well, not quite that argument!!
 
:ack::ack::ack:Thanks crohnsinct...That's info every mother of a 15 year old wants to hear!!!


Dexky, we live where Ryan can watch and work with the Million Dollar Band at Alabama. That's his motivation. Find him a University band to watch! Don't listen to crohnsinct! :nonono:
 
Roll Tide!! And didn't they Roll!!?? My wife is an AU alum and though she wouldn't watch it with me, I was loving it!!
 
:eek2:
She wouldn't watch the game with you? Hey, I watched the AU/Oregon game! Even changed my facebook profile pic to the AU symbol! Tsk, Tsk!!!

Boy, did they ROLL!! It was awesome!...AND we know AJ's girlfriend is real! (Oh yes, I just did! LOL). We'll be looking for a threepeat next year! I wanted so much to go to the game. When Ryan is marching in a few years, we will be there!!!
 
I went to several AU games when she was there. I have to admit my favorite was the year AU was on probation and went 12-0, I got to see the Iron Bowl! What a spectacle and what a game it was! We didn't leave the stadium for over an hour after the game was over. Terry Bowden just kept running from one side of the field to the other and that place was going nuts!! Two years later, he was fired!
 

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