Well, after Ravi got a C on his report card, I started looking at tutoring companies so I could send Ravi to a program.
Everyone I know kept recommending KUMON, so I called today and we have an appointment for Ravi on March 8th, to be tested to determine which level he should start.
I am even thinking that the girls could benefit from KUMON as they have KUMON, jr.
In our area, it is $100 per month per subject, per child. WOW!
Jyotsna
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Friend coming from out of town, Visit to Dr.
Friend coming to visit:
My friend Sara and her family will be coming to visit soon. She and her husband have 3 kids, one biological girl, one locally adopted boy who has half Indian heritage, and one Korean boy.
They are in the process of starting another adoption, and it is possible that they will adopt a child from India. Their son Madison wants to visit our city (and us) for his birthday, so we have lots of plans for all the kids, and of course dinner or lunch at our favorite Indian restaurant, Mayuri.
I love it when adoptive friends come to visit us. I have know my friend Sara since I met her online 18 months ago. Then within a short time we drove to their home (in Arkansas) to get together with her and other adoptive families. Now, we get together because we like to be in each others company. The first night we were at Sara's house, Sara and I stayed up till 3:00am talking about adoption. I knew from that time that we would be friends. Now, I am looking forward to them visiting with us a second time, and honored that they want to include us in their Indian son's birthday celebration.
Easter weekend is the same weekend, and my kids are personally looking forward to getting more candy! Blech!
Visit to Doctor for me:
Tuesday I visited my doctor because I have an ear infection. I have some meds to take now, so hope to get better soon. This has been very painful, and I am just glad I will get well.
At the same time, I had my blood drawn so the doc could have some tests done. My blood sugar and cholesteral were two, and also the entire panel of hormone tests to determine once and for all just what I have. It looks alot like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
If I have PCOS, it may still be possible for me to get pregnant....not that I would defiinately plan to get pregnant, but for once I may have the choice!
I have wanted another child for so long, and in my heart of hearts, I have another little boy in mind! That would make it even, two girls, two boys. Ravi always puts in his vote for a little brother, as the thought of another sister makes his head spin! I reluctantly am holding on to the cradle and crib just in case. I would hold on to the cradle anyway. I have hopes that my children will use it with their babies. And how can I get rid of something that means so much to me. Lakshmi was so tiny that she was able to sleep in it until she was 9 months old! That is when she finally sat up, and scared me into moving her into my bed. She was already sleeping with me at night, but nap times became hard because I was worried she would roll right off the bed. Thankfully it happened only one time, but still, sickenly, it did happen.
Now, the crib, cradle, baby sling, the old (from 1997) Lands End diaper bag and about 28 cloth diapers are all that is left of the baby things we used to have.
So, I will wait patiently until all the tests come in to see what my future beholds me. Will it be the possibility of a baby (joy of joys) or will it be the same door shutting in my face...no baby (same usual sad answer).
Ravi onced pointed out that if I did have a baby one day, that it would probably look just like him. I reminded him that if the baby was from my tummy, that it would look alot like me!
He was surprised that I could have a baby that wasn't 100% Indian. Just like my kids always think babies come from airplanes, he thought that the baby would be Indian if I had one.
That was fun working through the possibilities with Ravi. Sometimes they just assume things, and being there with them when they realise there are more possibilities, is priceless!
It will be about 1 week before I get the results of the test, and I am fine. I have been waiting for years for a diagnoses. Maybe now I will have one. I have my pap smear next week (fun! not...) and I really hope nothing shows up. If it is clear, my doc will get me on the hormones that I have been putting off since Lakshmi was adopted. I didn't want to get on hormones while I was still breastfeeding her, nor did I want my breastmilk to be affected, and directly affecting Lakshmi. Now, she really only nurses at night, and I don't think I have any milk left.
To learn more about PCOS, visit http://www.soulcysters.net/
Jyotsna
My friend Sara and her family will be coming to visit soon. She and her husband have 3 kids, one biological girl, one locally adopted boy who has half Indian heritage, and one Korean boy.
They are in the process of starting another adoption, and it is possible that they will adopt a child from India. Their son Madison wants to visit our city (and us) for his birthday, so we have lots of plans for all the kids, and of course dinner or lunch at our favorite Indian restaurant, Mayuri.
I love it when adoptive friends come to visit us. I have know my friend Sara since I met her online 18 months ago. Then within a short time we drove to their home (in Arkansas) to get together with her and other adoptive families. Now, we get together because we like to be in each others company. The first night we were at Sara's house, Sara and I stayed up till 3:00am talking about adoption. I knew from that time that we would be friends. Now, I am looking forward to them visiting with us a second time, and honored that they want to include us in their Indian son's birthday celebration.
Easter weekend is the same weekend, and my kids are personally looking forward to getting more candy! Blech!
Visit to Doctor for me:
Tuesday I visited my doctor because I have an ear infection. I have some meds to take now, so hope to get better soon. This has been very painful, and I am just glad I will get well.
At the same time, I had my blood drawn so the doc could have some tests done. My blood sugar and cholesteral were two, and also the entire panel of hormone tests to determine once and for all just what I have. It looks alot like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
If I have PCOS, it may still be possible for me to get pregnant....not that I would defiinately plan to get pregnant, but for once I may have the choice!
I have wanted another child for so long, and in my heart of hearts, I have another little boy in mind! That would make it even, two girls, two boys. Ravi always puts in his vote for a little brother, as the thought of another sister makes his head spin! I reluctantly am holding on to the cradle and crib just in case. I would hold on to the cradle anyway. I have hopes that my children will use it with their babies. And how can I get rid of something that means so much to me. Lakshmi was so tiny that she was able to sleep in it until she was 9 months old! That is when she finally sat up, and scared me into moving her into my bed. She was already sleeping with me at night, but nap times became hard because I was worried she would roll right off the bed. Thankfully it happened only one time, but still, sickenly, it did happen.
Now, the crib, cradle, baby sling, the old (from 1997) Lands End diaper bag and about 28 cloth diapers are all that is left of the baby things we used to have.
So, I will wait patiently until all the tests come in to see what my future beholds me. Will it be the possibility of a baby (joy of joys) or will it be the same door shutting in my face...no baby (same usual sad answer).
Ravi onced pointed out that if I did have a baby one day, that it would probably look just like him. I reminded him that if the baby was from my tummy, that it would look alot like me!
He was surprised that I could have a baby that wasn't 100% Indian. Just like my kids always think babies come from airplanes, he thought that the baby would be Indian if I had one.
That was fun working through the possibilities with Ravi. Sometimes they just assume things, and being there with them when they realise there are more possibilities, is priceless!
It will be about 1 week before I get the results of the test, and I am fine. I have been waiting for years for a diagnoses. Maybe now I will have one. I have my pap smear next week (fun! not...) and I really hope nothing shows up. If it is clear, my doc will get me on the hormones that I have been putting off since Lakshmi was adopted. I didn't want to get on hormones while I was still breastfeeding her, nor did I want my breastmilk to be affected, and directly affecting Lakshmi. Now, she really only nurses at night, and I don't think I have any milk left.
To learn more about PCOS, visit http://www.soulcysters.net/
Jyotsna
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