Molly and the ENT

Well, Molly heard that her cousins were stepping out on Dr. Mackey with the ENT, and well she just couldn't let them have all the fun so she had to jump on that band wagon as well. She had her 1st visit with the ENT last week, we saw Dr. Amin. I really liked him. He was so nice and he was great with Molly and all the kids really. Sam went with me, thank heavens; and all 5 kids. We are/were concerned because when we had her hearing tested it showed that she has a Moderate hearing loss. We thought that maybe there was fluid in her ears, but no they were good when they were checked. So now we are waiting for CHOC to call us back to schedule her for an ABR, it's basically a sedated hearing test. They put her under GA, and stimulate her brain/brain stem. It's the most accurate way to test her hearing, and this way if there is a hearing loss they will be able to determine if it's in one or both of her ears, and how severe it really is.
The nice thing was that the Dr, explained everything to us, and took the time to reassure us. All this in the 1st visit! So now we just wait, and see what happens! At least we will finally know, and if there is a problem, we can get her the help that she needs early!

My New Toy

Well, it's official...I have a new toy! And No, it's not Delilah!! It's my New (to me) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali. It's so pretty! It's red..sort of its more of a maroon color truly. But I love it just the same. I have missed having a big truck, so much; I liked my van and all but it's so much nicer in my truck. It has so much more space, not just for all the stuff that we lug around, but for the kids as well. We still can only fit our kids, but that is OK. It's nice that the little girls each have their own seats, and both have the LATCH system which is an upgrade from the van as well. The kids are just thrilled that it has a DVD system, with wireless head phones. Not that we ever really use them, cause we only have 2 sets, and 4 kids that would like them..but someday this will be wonderful! I can now listen to the radio while they are watching their movies, and not have to fight over which one is louder!

And of course, Sam being Sam had to make what he called "improvements". Those being little things like Headers, plug wires, and a new muffler and tip. Supposedly the headers are going to help with the fuel economy, still not sure how that is going to work, but hey if it does then YEAH right? The plug wires, well that is just standard (to me at least) stuff. And the muffler and tip...that Delilah and I spent our Sat morn at the muffler shop getting when she was 2 weeks old! It makes my truck just a smidgen louder, and well I like that! You know me, I gotta have the biggest loudest car that I can! But I really do love my truck, and I am so glad that Sam found it for me. And I am so glad that we were able to get such a great deal for it as well. Good Bye Minivan, Hello SUV!!!

Delilah's First Week Home

Well, we have officially made it through our very first week home with Lil' Delilah Rose. She is doing great, and we are all trying to adjust to having a new little one in our home. She is great, she sleeps, she eats, and she puts up with Molly. What more could we ask for?? The kids are doing well, I think that they are getting a little stir crazy, But other than that they are great. Stephen and Meghan just love her (Delilah) to death and want to hold her all the time, Caleb is getting used to her; and Molly is just well Molly. She is not having as hard a time as I thought that she would, But I think that having Sam home to "baby" her has helped a lot with her adjustment.

I know that she felt "displaced" and all when the baby came, she was the baby after all! But she is adjusting, and I am sure that things will get a little easier with time! It's hard to believe that she is already a week old, she is getting so big already. She looks like the perfect mix of Meghan and Caleb. She has the look of Meghan and Molly, but she has Caleb's coloring. Finally Caleb and I have another in our corner!! Poor Caleb, he has been the "odd man out" for so long, being the only kid that wasn't blond, hopefully she stays with the dark hair and eyes!! So we will just have to wait and see! Can't wait to watch her grow, and blossom as a part of our family!

Announcing the arrival of

Delilah Rose Phethean.

Born: Sunday the 6th of July

Time: 4:02pm

Weight: 8 Lbs 4 ounces

Length: 20 inches

We are so excited to finally have her here with us, and home. After a couple of days at the hospital, I think that we are both glad to be home. The kids were so excited to come to see her on Sunday, after she was all cleaned up and looking pretty. Molly just loves her to pieces, and doesn't want anyone to be near here but her. It's so sweet. Caleb loved her from a distance, I think that he was just a little bit overwhelmed with the whole idea. Both Stephen and Meghan were great, They both wanted to hold her, and just love her all the time. I am sure that they will both be a big help in the coming weeks. I will post pictures soon. She really is a cutie!!

Wonderful News!!!

Well, after a week of tears, and misery, for Me and everyone else at my house; My Dr. has so graciously offered to induce me! YEAH Dr. Zepeda!! We love you!! After seeing him 2x's this week, I think that it's more of him taking pity on Sam than one me, But I will take what I can get!! That and I know that he would really like to be the one that delivers this baby. 5 kids and he has yet to deliver one of them. Well maybe 5 times the charm, huh?? So after my appointment today, when there had been no change since we saw him last, which was on Tuesday, he asked me about being induced. He made the point to ask if I would/could wait till Saturday because that is when he is on call. He is on tonight as well, But I highly doubt that we will be making a trip to L&D tonight. So he called the hospital while I was still at the office, and took care of making the arraignments.

So it looks like Sunday is "D-Day"!! I am scheduled to be induced @ 7:30. All I have to do is show up and they will help get this show on the road! I am so relieved to know that there is an end in sight, and that Delilah will be here soon, I wish sooner than later, But I am content with the couple of days that I have left to wait. I know that the kids are really excited to have her here already. Stephen, if he had his way would have me in the hospital right now, and she would be here tonight! I would have loved to have her today, but unless HF has other plans she is just going to have to wait till Sunday!

So here's hoping for a semi quick, not too overly painful delivery this Sunday. Well, Molly came a day after she was due, and it looks like Lilah's going to follow in her big brother Stephen's shoes and come a day before her due date (with a little help that is.)