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You are here: Home / Blog / Back to your regularly scheduled program: 5 on Friday

Back to your regularly scheduled program: 5 on Friday

April 21, 2017 By Shann 21 Comments

Regularly Scheduled Program

Spring Break is O-V-E-R!!!! School is back in session!!! Strep throat is out of our house finally! Oh wait. Well 2 out of 3 isn’t bad, right? (It claimed another victim this week, but more on that later.) For now, it’s back to our regularly scheduled program of school, preschool, and work.

It’s not that I don’t love spending time with my children. All day. Every day. All three together.

But, for some reason, when all three boys are together at this age and stage, it seems to be more about fighting, arguing, and crying, than anything else. It’s just a phase, right? Just nod and smile.

On to the good stuff, and what got me through the week.

Back to the Program

Healthy House (Almost)

Mr. B finally finished his antibiotics, only to have the twins come down with Strep throat last week. This week, all three boys are feeling better, and the twins are almost done with their antibiotics.

Unfortunately, my husband started feeling icky on Easter. He thought he had a fever throughout the night which broke, and then felt better the next day. But, by the end, he was feeling just as sick. Tuesday, I told him he needed to call the doctor.

One more Urgent Care visit. One more case of Strep for the house. And just after I’d finished washing  and sanitizing everything, of course.

On the bright side, I got a huge chunk of Spring cleaning done, and now everyone is finally on the mend.

School Days

As I mentioned, I’m very happy to be done with Spring Break. The boys all enjoy their school/preschool, and I get a chance to get one or two things done while their gone. The twins only go for a few hours twice a week, but since they’ve dropped their nap, I’ll take what I can get.

The twins have also started some therapies: Speech, Occupational, and Physical. They love going because it just seems like playtime at a new place. The staff is so wonderful, and it makes me happy that they are getting some extra help.

My Health

I had another scope done last week. Actually, it was the week before. Anyways, I’d been having some issues with my acid reflux, and if you’re a long-time reader, you also know that I have Barrett’s Esophagus. 

I got my results back from this scope and NO Barrett’s Esophagus was found!!!!!

I’m honestly not sure how that can happen, but for now, I’m not questioning it, just being thankful.

I’m Not a Soccer Mom

I signed all three boys up for a soccer program through the Park and Rec, and they started last night. They were all super excited, and kept asking all day when they would get to do to soccer.

Finally, when Mr. B got home from school, we loaded up the car and headed to soccer.

I was pretty proud of myself for having packed snacks, a blanket to sit on, and extra clothes, in case they had practice outside…which they did. It was freezing! Well, as least for us spectators.

It started off great, as they had a bunch of colored soccer balls, which the twins loved.

Until they didn’t get the color they wanted. And Big C got scared, started crying, and just wanted to sit on my lap.

Little P did enjoy running around, and Mr. B seemed to have fun, but as for soccer skills, I don’t think I’ll have to worry about ever being a soccer mom.

Our first experience with an organized soccer program, and why I'll never be a soccer mom.

The soccer program
Before practice even started. Before it all went wrong.

Which, I’m completely fine with.

I’d rather be a Dance Mom.

Marching for Babies

Last, but certainly not least, the March for Babies is coming up in just a little over a week. While we are pretty far from our fundraising goal, I am just so touched and moved by the generosity of our friends and family.

Each year, they support our cause, and they support our family.

It really shows me how much they care about us, and what our twins went through to survive. They also understand how important this cause of helping all babies have a healthier start in life is to all of us.

I also shared my delivery story yesterday, in honor of C-section Awareness Month. The response I got was amazing. So many women shared their stories with me, and really touched my heart. Giving hope and helping other women is the true purpose of this blog, and I felt really accomplished reading those responses.

So, I am very grateful for all the support we’ve received from friends, family, schoolmates, and even strangers, who are now friends. It means more than they’ll ever know.

My unexpected Delivery
Now….and then. My sweet boys.

I hope you all had a wonderful week! What made you happy this week? Are you back to your regularly scheduled program? What are you looking forward to this weekend?

ps. If you’d like to help our cause you can still make a donation to https://www.marchforbabies.org/shanneva   If you make a $25 donation, I will gladly send you one of our team t-shirts. Simply send an email to shanneva@yahoo.com with your size and mailing address.

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Comments

  1. Mamabops says

    April 21, 2017 at 8:57 am

    I’m sorry to hear that you all have been struggling with strep throat recently! That is no fun. We’ve had a lot of sickness around our house too as of late. I’m ready for everyone to feel better so we can get outside and enjoy the nice weather!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      Yes! This has been the worst winter/spring for sickness in a long time.

      Reply
  2. Beth Kondrick says

    April 21, 2017 at 9:56 am

    I’m glad you almost have a healthy house, hopefully you’re on to a very healthy house soon! Yay that no Barrett’s Esphophagus was found! That is great news! Happy weekend!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you! Happy weekend to you too.

      Reply
  3. shelah moss says

    April 21, 2017 at 10:18 am

    It’s so good to hear that the boys have started therapy. I’m glad to hear you have a good team. Early intervention can create miraculous progress.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      Yes! I really think it’s going to be great for them.

      Reply
  4. StephTheBookworm says

    April 21, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Caleb gets OT and speech through our county. He was discharged from PT in December. They work wonders and are GREAT! We’re still waiting for Caleb to say something aside from “uh oh” though lol.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      Yes! The therapists are amazing! And I’m sure Caleb will get there soon 🙂

      Reply
  5. kim airhart says

    April 21, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    I would so rather be a dance mom too. I hear you on that one, sweets!!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      🙂 Awesome!

      Reply
  6. kim airhart says

    April 21, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Oh and have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      Thank you! You too! 🙂

      Reply
  7. shootingstarsmag says

    April 21, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Oh no, more sickness! It sounds like it’s finally winding down though. *fingers crossed* I’m glad that your normal schedule is back. I imagine it can be tough having all three all day, everyday!

    -Lauren
    http://www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. My Urban Family says

    April 21, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Lol to never being a soccer mom. I remember my parents teasing me that I could do sports but NEVER a traveling sports team. Now that my friends have kids that are starting activities like that I have no idea why a parent would ever agree to that lol

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 21, 2017 at 8:51 pm

      Exactly! Not for me!

      Reply
  9. Sara Strand says

    April 21, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    Jackson did soccer one time. I remember it was a Saturday, maybe 37 degrees, rain/snow mix, and he stood on the field and cried. I’m in the warm vehicle periodically getting out to yell, “You’re doing great!” and getting back in. HA! Poor kid lasted a week and hasn’t tried a sport since!

    Reply
  10. Charlotte says

    April 21, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    Ha, you are adorable 🙂 and the kids are too cute. That’s great they are all in soccer (even though you might never be a soccer mom–nothing wrong with that!).

    Aww I’m so sorry to hear you are still dealing with all the sickies, but at least the house is completely clean now 🙂

    Can’t wait to hear about the march for babies <3 xoxo

    Reply
  11. The Gifted Gabber says

    April 21, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    Haha…no soccer mom shirt for you, huh? Well, it looks like I won’t be a dance mom either. My 4-year-old screams and cries and carries on nearly every week when it is time to go. Ugh.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      April 24, 2017 at 11:50 am

      That’s the worst!

      Reply
  12. Babies to Bookworms says

    April 21, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    So glad everyone is feeling better!

    Reply
  13. Lindsay @ The Flynnigans says

    April 24, 2017 at 6:31 am

    Hey Momma!
    I hope your had a nice weekend and we’re able to put your feet up for a hot five seconds. I hope your husband is feeling better this week too.
    I think I may have read your twins birth story but I read it again and nearly cried. I’m so happy that your boys are okay, especially now looking back at such a scary time.

    Have a great week Momma!
    xoxo

    Reply

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