Update on Ethan

Well, the daycare switch is going good. The first two days were really rough, but I think Ethan is starting to make some friends and warm up to the teachers. I feel so bad for the little guy. Going from a place where he knew everyone ever since he was 6 weeks old, to not knowing a single soul. I seriously cried after dropping him off on Monday knowing how hard this week was going to be for him. However, we are now finished with day 4 and he is already 50% happier. So, I just know by the end of next week, he'll be all settled in. I am so proud of him and how strong he is. Yay little E!

T

Daycare Switch!

Unfortunately, we had a pretty eventful week last week where Ethan's daycare is concerned. It turned out the church's pastor was not happy with the contract with the school and ended up kicking them out? Yeah, I know, sounds like there is alot more that we don't know.  Nonetheless, we had a week to find backup daycare for the little guy. This stinks in so many ways, not to mention the fact that I was traveling last week which left John running around to tour some new daycare options. Also, Ethan has been with Sage Academy since he was six weeks old. We LOVED the teachers there and so did Ethan. Luckily we have kept in touch with them to babysit Ethan every now and then. Also, we lucked out and one of the previous teachers offered to watch Ethan for a few weeks until we find a new school for him. Her name is Tracy and she has a little boy about 6 months younger than Ethan...his name is Max. So, Max and Ethan have been hanging out this week and today they went to the Children's Museum! Below are some pics that Tracy sent me!

So, John and I opted to pull Ethan out of Sage even though they are moving to a closer location. They are loosing all of the teachers we love and we just don't have the faith in their ability to run their business appropriately. Most importantly keeping the teachers and kids best interest at heart. I especially feel this way after stopping by Friday and seeing them using their teachers to move everything out of the school while one teacher was watching all of the kids in one tiny room. Not ok. We think we have found a new school that we fell in love with and I promise to report how Ethan makes that transition. He is such a social boy and I know he will do well.
T

Allergies, ugh

As I shared a few entries ago, we did get Ethan tested for allergies. I got a call while on my press check today from the doctor's office to go over his results. Here are the convicted allergens that have my baby sneezing, dealing with a pretty consistent running nose, and lately bothering his poor little tummy.

Home allergen:
Our cat Sierra :(

Food:
He's considered highly allergic to these:
yogurt
buttermilk
Cassein
American cheese
Moderately allergic to these:
Cows milk
parmesean cheese
mozzerella cheese
cottage cheese
swiss cheese
and on the low allergy list are these:
Kidney beans
Cinnamon
egg whites
gluten
goats milk
Oranges
Oysters
soy bean
wheat
whey

We have an appt with Dr. Seudekum to go over these allergens in more detail and also a nutritionist who will help us come up with good ideas and ways to avoid these foods as much as possible. After talking with a few people and researching a bit, I believe that most allergies (especially food allergies) at Ethan's age are just temporary. So, although we will probably take that route of avoiding these foods for the most part, we know that these are not life threatening to Ethan and in small quantities will be alright to consume. Maybe we will have a different opinion after Ethan's appt next week, but for now that is how we feel. Also, I definitely think that after Ethan is older it will be worth while to test him again, just to see what if anything he is still allergic to at a little older age.

Anyway, that is the update on Ethan for now.
So, anyone want a cat? ;)

Tanya

Do you want to go swimming Ethan?

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, so this video was shot after Ethan let out his enthusiasm about going to the pool...but it was so cute we had to get it on camera....with a little convincing the second time. ;)

Swim Excitement