To anyone interested, Jamison had a great appointment and everything went well today. Luckily, the nurse had "goofy-juice" for him to drink so he was very happy today! Grandma, Grandpa, Mom & Dad all got to go with him to his appointment and he really liked that. He even let Grandpa hold him without crying!!
Keep looking for new stuff on Jamison
Monday, April 27, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Contact me!!
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I know how hard it is to feel like you are the only ones out there, and I certainly know what it feels like to tell people what you are going through but not really feel like they truly understand what it's like to raise a child with this. All of the effort you put into it, all of the ups and downs you go through when discovering this diagnosis.
I want you to know that there is someone you can talk to. Someone that can relate with probably everything you have gone and will go through and I can be reached so easily.
Please, don't ever hesitate to pick up the phone or write an email...
Email: shellylynnjones@gmail.com
Myspace: myspace.com/shellylynnjones
I know how hard it is to feel like you are the only ones out there, and I certainly know what it feels like to tell people what you are going through but not really feel like they truly understand what it's like to raise a child with this. All of the effort you put into it, all of the ups and downs you go through when discovering this diagnosis.
I want you to know that there is someone you can talk to. Someone that can relate with probably everything you have gone and will go through and I can be reached so easily.
Please, don't ever hesitate to pick up the phone or write an email...
Email: shellylynnjones@gmail.com
Myspace: myspace.com/shellylynnjones
PB & J-Man
FINALLY! Jamison has started eating something others would consider food and not junk or candy for meals! He's eating PB&J sandwiches and I'm loving it!! I have bought all different types of jam and he seems to not really mind the couple that I have given him so far! YAY!
Unfortunately, I did not include a picture of Jamison because my hard drive is no longer working. I basically have lost every picture I've ever taken of Jamison besides my favorite ones that I had already printed out :(. So please enjoy this cool picture I found of Jamison's favorite meal!
Love you all and keep checking back. I'll be posting pictures from our upcoming trip to California and the S.D. Zoo.
Unfortunately, I did not include a picture of Jamison because my hard drive is no longer working. I basically have lost every picture I've ever taken of Jamison besides my favorite ones that I had already printed out :(. So please enjoy this cool picture I found of Jamison's favorite meal!
Love you all and keep checking back. I'll be posting pictures from our upcoming trip to California and the S.D. Zoo.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Imitating Mommy!
Jamison is starting to understand simple commands! Today I said "Come on let's go!" and he ran to follow me to the door to go to Therapy!! It's amazing how wonderful these therapists are doing with him. I never would have thought last year that he would be where he's at today.
Also, tonight Jamison and I did so much imitating! He imitated me touching his head, arm and leg. I still can't get him to do nose, but he will touch his head instead!
I'm so blessed to have such wonderful Therapists to work with him. His progress is nothing short of amazing, so make sure you keep checking in on his blog!
Also, tonight Jamison and I did so much imitating! He imitated me touching his head, arm and leg. I still can't get him to do nose, but he will touch his head instead!
I'm so blessed to have such wonderful Therapists to work with him. His progress is nothing short of amazing, so make sure you keep checking in on his blog!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Jamison & Therapy
Jamison has been doing so wonderful at school lately! His therapists have been working on imitation play where he has to "touch his head" and other things, and he has been making so much progress with that.
I also recently took him to the doctor and he now weighs 30lbs!! He's in the 25th percentile for weight!! YAY! He's never been above the 7th percentile, so it is pretty awesome that he's doing well in that area now.
Christmas was so much fun. He got so many toys (mostly cars) and really cute clothes. He had so much fun opening his presents and even played cars with Grandpa!
I know it's been a while since I've written about him, but I'll try to stay more on top of it now, it was just a really busy holiday season! LOVE YOU ALL.
I also recently took him to the doctor and he now weighs 30lbs!! He's in the 25th percentile for weight!! YAY! He's never been above the 7th percentile, so it is pretty awesome that he's doing well in that area now.
Christmas was so much fun. He got so many toys (mostly cars) and really cute clothes. He had so much fun opening his presents and even played cars with Grandpa!
I know it's been a while since I've written about him, but I'll try to stay more on top of it now, it was just a really busy holiday season! LOVE YOU ALL.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Meeting with Gov. Otter
I was one of the people that got an opportunity to meet with Idaho's Gov. "Butch" Otter when he was up here to visit on December 17th, 2008. I spoke to him about the recent decisions to cut Medicaid hours from 30hrs/week down to just 22hrs/week. This cut will have a dramatic effect on all those involved and I wanted to make sure that I tried to do as much as I could to hopefully change their minds.
The Governor listened to me as I spoke about Jamison, and why him and others like him so desperately need these hours. He told me what any one would think he would... he told me that "in these times" and so on about the state of our economy right now.
My question really now is if you take away these precious hours they need now when they are children, isn't the government going to be paying even more to help disabled adults, rather than help these children now and hopefully prevent even more spending in the future because they never got all of the assistance they needed when their brains were still developing and taking in so much more than if they were adults! These are the most critical years and yet they are considering cutting nearly 25% of their hours!!
After I spoke with the Governor they wrote a story in The Coeur d'Alene Press where it mentions both Jamison and I. It really made me happy to know that at least someone heard me, and someone felt strongly enough about my speech to recognize it. Now let's just hope that the Government really heard!
Like I said before, it is so important to make yourself heard. It doesn't take much out of your life to make a difference, even a small one. If we all did it, can you imagine the effect! Write to your Government Officials about your Medicaid hours being cut!!
The Governor listened to me as I spoke about Jamison, and why him and others like him so desperately need these hours. He told me what any one would think he would... he told me that "in these times" and so on about the state of our economy right now.
My question really now is if you take away these precious hours they need now when they are children, isn't the government going to be paying even more to help disabled adults, rather than help these children now and hopefully prevent even more spending in the future because they never got all of the assistance they needed when their brains were still developing and taking in so much more than if they were adults! These are the most critical years and yet they are considering cutting nearly 25% of their hours!!
After I spoke with the Governor they wrote a story in The Coeur d'Alene Press where it mentions both Jamison and I. It really made me happy to know that at least someone heard me, and someone felt strongly enough about my speech to recognize it. Now let's just hope that the Government really heard!
Like I said before, it is so important to make yourself heard. It doesn't take much out of your life to make a difference, even a small one. If we all did it, can you imagine the effect! Write to your Government Officials about your Medicaid hours being cut!!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Suckers Please!!
Jamison is learning so quickly I can't even believe it. I know that I haven't updated this in a little while and I'm probably forgetting many things, but his newest accomplishment is signing "please" when he wants a sucker!! It appears that he thinks "please" actually means sucker, but it's amazing that he's even doing this sign because we have never taught him that. He just picked it up from watching the other children at school sign "please"!
I am so proud of my little guy. He is coming so far and I know that his progress will surly continue! I am saddened however at the recent 1% cut backs through Medicaid that will be taking his hours from 30hrs/week down to 22hrs/week. Since he only qualifies for this amazing opportunity for 3 years total, it is sad to know that they are even cutting that down further. I know that I should be thankful for any hours at all with these amazing therapists, but to have the hours and then have some of them taken away just breaks my heart.
I am so proud of my little guy. He is coming so far and I know that his progress will surly continue! I am saddened however at the recent 1% cut backs through Medicaid that will be taking his hours from 30hrs/week down to 22hrs/week. Since he only qualifies for this amazing opportunity for 3 years total, it is sad to know that they are even cutting that down further. I know that I should be thankful for any hours at all with these amazing therapists, but to have the hours and then have some of them taken away just breaks my heart.
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