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So, what’s my blog about? A little bit of this, a little bit of that, tons about Jackson and a sprinkle of Spina Bifida awareness. Why? Because that’s our life and we want to share it with you. Hope you enjoy!

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Here's What's Happening In Jackson's World: 15-Month Check Up

At the end of August, Jackson had his 15 month check up with or family doc (Dr. Alling, or Dougie Downer, as Jason likes to call him).  Jason really likes Dr. Alling as a doc for Jackson but hates to go see him for his own issues.  But really, what guy actually likes going to the doctor? ;)

It was a relatively normal visit.  Well, as normal as it can be.  No issues really needed to be discussed.  Just a review of his developmental milestones, discussion on on-going services, physical and shots. 

The only thing that I did bring up is Jackson's constipation.  I won't go into too much detail for fear of landing on STFU Parents, but it was decided to start Miralax in addition to the prune juice that he already gets.  It is something that we are going to talk to the docs at the Kirch Center when we go there in October.  It might be time to look into starting a bowel management program or at least get him more regular.

So, here are the 15 month stats:
  • Length: 31 in. (50th percentile)
  • Weight: 27 lbs. 2 oz. (80th percentile)
  • Head Circumference: 49 cm (don't remember the percentile but I'm pretty sure we're still on the charts for it, probably high-90s)
The doc was pleased to see that his weight growth has slowed and his percentages are going down.  We were told "Keep up the good work!  See you in three months."

I would also like to point out that it was right around 15 months that Jackson mastered rolling, both belly to back and back to belly.  Woo hoo!  He is really liking the new-found independence that he now has.  We're realizing that we need to do some more baby-proofing around the house!

The below link is a video is from around that time-frame.  This is Jackson at Grandma and Grandpa Smith's house.  He rolled over to the bookshelf and tried to get some books to read.  We're pretty sure he was saying "book" too!  How awesome is that!

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Check ya later!

P.S.  Let me know if that link doesn't work.  I'm trying a different technique to load the videos.  If it doesn't work, I actually upload the video to the post.
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I started this blog as a way to keep family and friends, near and far, up-to-speed on what was going on with Jackson. Jackson was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. When he was born, he had to have surgery to close the lesion on his back and then had a follow-up a month later for his shunt placement. My goal was to make sure everyone got an updateon how things were going and what better way to mass-update then the good ole interweb ;) And since everyone isn't on FB (WHAT!?!), I figured that a blog would be the next best thing.


Since then, the blog has morphed into a plethora of stuff ranging from date nights, favorite recipes (okay, haven't posted any recipes yet, but they are in the works), our dog, our house, my awesome hubby, projects from Pinterest that I actually complete, SB awareness and what's going on in Jackson's world. I'll be honest, it's 73% about Jackson and raising a child with SB, at least according to my last calculation. Oh, and pictures. Lots of pictures.


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I’m a notorious procrastinator, a Martha Stewart wanna-be (minus the orange jump suit), and I have a high attention to detail, although some people might just consider me a control freak, perfectionist pain-in-the-arse! Oh yeah, and I’m a tad sarcastic. I've been married to my best friend for 5 years and we have one amazing little toddler, Jax. Our other "baby" is a 4 year old Great Dane who thinks he's a lap-dog. All in all, I love my life!
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