tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26706576532272620462024-03-05T16:19:39.554-06:00Leah's BoutiqueUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-36643056352658419502011-06-16T21:01:00.000-05:002011-06-16T21:01:41.741-05:00Handmade Memo Note Pad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuF6sjL57qIyU7Q6tPxG6jxfgE9GcVtmaalTp1ZLiKfjLV8G_gUm8dWYmOWGSoMKdfR3wzDec0_z4iUn44DGUlfirgKLSnHT8WLCh2vSOPYompI-MLyY35e8jKosPD7XrSKFGQTCAAIuc/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuF6sjL57qIyU7Q6tPxG6jxfgE9GcVtmaalTp1ZLiKfjLV8G_gUm8dWYmOWGSoMKdfR3wzDec0_z4iUn44DGUlfirgKLSnHT8WLCh2vSOPYompI-MLyY35e8jKosPD7XrSKFGQTCAAIuc/s320/011.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-19389367230404908282011-06-16T16:56:00.000-05:002011-06-16T16:56:39.823-05:00Doesn't This Look Yummy?????<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYixTbV1WxJoel6bVX9nRdn01jk-nyUt6n-SMO1iHfmy_N-3kVRAJ_vaHhiF2scliubOmYUuEPTtombToSDRpHWKxE4DqZxtfaK5186b0jhRP73v2Tu0RIl-TdHYTuSfey07afZRGBvi4/s1600/002+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYixTbV1WxJoel6bVX9nRdn01jk-nyUt6n-SMO1iHfmy_N-3kVRAJ_vaHhiF2scliubOmYUuEPTtombToSDRpHWKxE4DqZxtfaK5186b0jhRP73v2Tu0RIl-TdHYTuSfey07afZRGBvi4/s320/002+%25282%2529.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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Please read my other blog dedicated to my daughter Leah - www.leahshope.usUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-33035097833738043122010-12-26T21:43:00.002-06:002010-12-26T21:43:41.484-06:00Farewell to LeahI am so sorry for not posting this sooner... haven't been on my computer much till now!<br />
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Leah Ashley Adams was born April 25, 2009 in Shawnee, OK and passed from this life September 21, 2010 in Oklahoma City, OK. <br />
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Leah was born two months early and suffered with Downs’ Syndrome as well as Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis , Chronic Lung Disease & Chronic Kidney Disease; as a result of complications she spent most of her life in the Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. The exception to that was the Holiday season of 2009 when Leah was stable enough to come home! She experienced one very special Thanksgiving and Christmas at home with her family. She was known as “Princess Leah” by many of her nurses in the PICU at OU Children’s Hospital. She was loved by her family and the medical staff that gave her such wonderful care. The family would personally like to thank Denna Guillory and Dr. Emilee Henry for the care they gave to Leah. “We Love You” like family!<br />
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Though her life was short, Leah made a difference in the life of so many that had the privilege of spending time with her. Most of all her mom and dad, who walked by her side through every surgery and sat by her bedside during long days of uncertainty; who made tremendous sacrifices to make sure that Leah experienced their loving presence and tender touch. Leah was such a special gift from God that they were compelled to put their lives on hold and in just over a year they experienced a lifetime of emotion and gave to Leah a lifetime of love. <br />
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Leah is survived by her father and mother, Paul and Shelly Adams of Tecumseh, OK….as well as 2 brothers, James Adams of Midwest City and Dakota Adams of Tecumseh. 2 sister-in-law’s, Heather Peeples Adams and Kailee Adams. As well as her new nephew, Ryder Adams of 3 months. Six Grandparents, Joyce Adams, Mary Lou & Jim Foster, Robert & Karla Matthews. Several aunts, uncles, cousins as well as several close friends of the family. <br />
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Graveside Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 1:00PM at Resthaven Funeral Home, 5001 E. Highland, Shawnee, OK.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-37634734944526476132010-09-10T23:34:00.000-05:002010-09-10T23:34:23.778-05:00Well... Things didn't go as planned!We have had a rough few weeks, sorry for not updating sooner. We didn't get to bring Leah home on the home vent. I won't get into all the details but she got sick again and we have nearly lost her a couple times, CPR was needed. We are going for a 2nd heart cath next week. God willing, we will find something the doctors can correct and have our daughter back at home one day. That's our prayer anyway!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-61940351922940571272010-07-29T16:53:00.001-05:002010-07-29T17:01:52.737-05:00Training Day 2 on Ventilator TrainingWe had a pretty good day today on the ventilator training. We went over the settings again and were quizzed individually. We made a huge dent in our checklist in order to go home. <br />
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We also demonstrated changing of Leah's trach. That went really well! <br />
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Leah, however is acting up a bit - the hospital tried to wean her albuterol treatments and slowly take it away eventually as well as made a few minor adjustments on the ventilator. Leah is telling the hospital that she didn't appreciate these changes... she has been wheezing more and is having a hard time keeping her sats up. We are on 10 Liters of oxygen at the moment and satting 93 - Got to try and wean that back to her base line of 3 or 4 liters.<br />
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This reaction she is doing is her pulmonary hypertension playing again. When she doesn't feel good and they try new things, she tends to desat - you have to leave her alone and let her recover before you can mess with her again. if you would like to read up on pulmonary hypertension, feel free to take a look at this resource...<br />
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Pulmonary-Hypertension-Patients-Survival-Guide/dp/0975898701?ie=UTF8&tag=leahbout-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969">Pulmonary Hypertension: A Patient's Survival Guide</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=leahbout-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0975898701" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important; padding: 0px !important" /><br />
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All, in all, it was a productive day - a little concerning and stressful though! Praying she recovers in a timely manner so this doesn't prohibit us from going home soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-47041734760522010872010-07-28T19:12:00.000-05:002010-07-28T19:12:23.069-05:00Training to Take Leah HomeHere we are - we finally left Children's Hospital 5 months later and now at a rehab center just for us as parents to train on a home ventilator and a few weeks later actually get to take her home!<br />
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Earlier, I forgot to mention, she has a g-tube for feeding that she got while in the NICU and now she has a Trach for the ventilator.<br />
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First Day of training -<br />
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An overview of the LTV950 Home ventilator.<br />
What to expect in the days to come and what we will be training for and doing. Preparing ourselves for the checklist of multiple things we have to know before we can take her home!<br />
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Just a few things we have to prove -<br />
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We have to demonstrate we that are capable of her trach care, as well as troubleshooting the ventilator.<br />
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Changing out the Trach<br />
Suctioning sterile and inline<br />
Keeping her stoma clean<br />
Changing her Trach Ties<br />
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Prove we can do CPR along with all the medicine she receives throughout the day which it seems like she gets something every hour.<br />
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Once we complete their checklist - We can finally take our little girl home and start the healing process away from all the infected hospitals!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-70801785011208423092010-07-28T18:52:00.000-05:002010-07-28T18:52:35.222-05:00Introducing Leah ...Leah is our precious little girl born 8 weeks early. When she was born by emergency C-Section, the doctors said she had the characteristics of having Down Syndrome. We were totally unaware! She was in the NICU for 7 weeks and we were release to go home.<br />
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Long story short, here is where our journey begins - <br />
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She was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension just 2 weeks later and we were back in the hospital. She has since then been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease where she has 30% use of her kidneys. Over her 15 months, she has had her bowels reconstructed due to perforation of the bowels and is now borderline "Short Gut Syndrome". We were able to do a heart cath a short time after that and found she has Pulmonary Vein Stenosis as well, which just means the 2 of the veins from her lungs to her heart are narrowing preventing the oxygen to flow correctly.<br />
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In the midst of all this she has been on the ventilator so many times and so often, this has damaged her lungs so now she has Chronic Lung Disease.<br />
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Here is where we are today! Follow us as our story continues!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-6744572393902542072010-07-24T15:39:00.000-05:002010-07-24T15:39:50.960-05:00It's Been A While ...It has been awhile since I have posted anything! While at the hospital with my little girl, I have been hard at work revamping my website, <a href="http://www.leahsboutique.com/">http://www.leahsboutique.com/</a>! Hope you enjoy taking a peek at all the different items I have added to my site, I think you're gonna like it.<br />
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Please excuse the mess though - I am still tweaking everything!<br />
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Have a great day!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-72572092190721202232010-01-13T14:40:00.000-06:002010-01-13T14:40:00.438-06:00<p>Let's do something original this year for mom or grandma.</p> <p>I know it's a ways away but when you want to start a project, it's all about planning.</p> <p>Mother's Day will be here before you know it and wouldn't she be surprised to get a collage of all her kids or grand kids - we could plan a really nice Mother's Day gift for her.</p> <p>What about a 25th Wedding anniversary? Or any anniversary for that matter... surprise your spouse with a memory that will last a lifetime!</p> <p>Visit my site:</p> <p><a title="Leah's Digital Artwork" href="http://www.leahsbowboutique.com/birthannouncements.htm" mce_href="http://www.leahsbowboutique.com/birthannouncements.htm" target="_blank">http://www.leahsbirthannouncements.info</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-31641392906488945312010-01-13T02:38:00.000-06:002010-01-13T02:38:00.900-06:00New Years and Time for All Those Resolutions<p>Well, one of my New Year's Resolutions are always to drop a few pounds so, I thought I would throw some tips out there for all my readers.</p> <p>Dieting - UGH! Oh, I hate that word! If you are like me - Whenever I begin a weight loss diet, it lasts about 2 weeks and by that time, I am bored, tired of starving myself, and just plain hungry! I then give up and end up overeating! When I am deprived of something, I usually want it even more! So then I go on a binge, eat whatever's in sight and have to start all over.... It's a roller coaster ride for me, up and down and then back where I started from in the beginning and in most cases with a few extra pounds added! Not anymore!</p> <p>I have tried just about everything on the market today, from all the weight loss programs to weight loss pills, even those boxed dinners sent to your home, oh and lets not forget all the different fad weight loss diets out there! It's all in the mind whether you succeed or not with dieting or any weight loss program you choose.</p> <p>Whether it's with dieting, or maybe even smoking, or any other habit you are trying to get under control, this maybe a hard to reach goal with thinking like that... When you can't have something you generally want, it seems you crave it even more. How can you over come that endless process to get ahead and reach your ultimate goal? I have a few weight loss tips that have helped me overcome my weight loss!</p> <p>First of all, change your mind set - Don't call it a diet! It's a lifestyle change! Get that word out of your head! No more dieting for me!</p> <p>Reward yourself - the number one way to stay motivated and stick to any diet or weight loss program is to splurge once a week... Have that one thing you crave, in moderation of course! Then get right back on track.</p> <p>Do you love chocolate? Depriving yourself and going cold turkey will only hurt you in the long run and then you end up quitting. So, my suggestion to fill that urge - go to your local grocery store or department store and get one of those fun pack miniature bags of 3 Musketeers. These are bite sized candy bars with the lowest amount of calories on the market. Throw those in the freezer and maybe even cut them in half. Take one out whenever you feel that sweet, chocolate urge coming on. Just be sure you don't over do it! Disciplined yourself! Take only one! That should stop that craving and you won't feel deprived!</p> <p>Do you overeat at the dinner table or at most meals? Do you go back for seconds? One way to control your overeating is to drink a full eight ounce glass of water about a half hour before each meal. This will curve your appetite and help you not to overeat!</p> <p>How much water should you drink in a 24 hour period? Women should drink approximately 88 oz. and men approximately 120 oz. of water in a days time.This is just to get the proper amount of fluids your body needs. If you are overweight and trying to drop the pounds, you should add to that number somewhat to burn more calories.</p> <p>Take it from me - I am an experienced over eater, once overweight person and these weight loss tips are sure to help!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-41739731900356882662010-01-12T14:00:00.000-06:002010-01-12T14:00:01.842-06:00Creating Family Memories FREE of Charge -<p><b>Creating Family Memories FREE of Charge -</b></p> <p>I have a website that I have dedicated to my little girl, Leah! She has so many medical issues, one of which include having Down Syndrome. I am a stay at home mother and have a degree in Graphic Design. So, I wanted to come up with a way to earn an income at home so that I am able to stay home and take car of her! She is such a precious little girl, now 7 months old.</p> <p>Won't you help me? I will work hard to satisfy the look and theme you want! I will also strive to ensure you are very happy and satisfied with the final draft!</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;" mce_style="font-size: small;">You won't find a less expensive and creative way to preserve memories of your new little one than with a special, one of a kind digital birth announcement that you can take and have printed by your favorite printer or photo place. Right now for a limited time, let me create your announcement free of charge!</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);" mce_style="color: #800080;"><b><span style="font-size: small;" mce_style="font-size: small;">LIMITED OFFER!</span></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold; font-size: small;" mce_style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold; font-size: small;"> I am looking for a few models right now to get started so if you would like a <span style="color: rgb(255, 51, 153);" mce_style="color: #ff3399;"><b>FREE</b></span><br />Birth Announcement, Please <a href="mailto:shellyadams@windsttream.net" mce_href="mailto:shellyadams@windsttream.net"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 51, 153);" mce_style="color: #ff3399;">orders@leahsbowboutique.com</span></a>!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;" mce_style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold;" mce_style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold;">check out my website for more details -</span></span></p> <p><a title="Leahs Digital Birth Announcements" href="http://www.leahsbowboutique.com/birthannouncements.htm" mce_href="http://www.leahsbowboutique.com/birthannouncements.htm" target="_blank">http://www.leahsbirthannouncements.info</a><br /></p> <p>Congratulations to you new addition!</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Shelly from Oklahoma</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-80273902634668986672010-01-11T22:34:00.000-06:002010-01-11T22:35:10.770-06:00Confirmed - My Baby Girl has Down Syndrome!<p>Experiencing firsthand what it's like to give birth to child with special needs! During my pregnancy with my only daughter, I had no idea she was going to be born with Down Syndrome and what was in store in the days ahead. I was about to be giving birth to a special needs child too early.</p> <p>When I was nearly 32 weeks pregnant, my precious little baby girl was not moving for some reason. I did all the tricks and tips the nurses suggested - didn't work!</p> <p>I am a worry wort so, just as a precaution, I decided to drive myself to the hospital just to see if everything was ok. Turns out, after a few long anticipating hours, the doctors decided to do an emergency c-section. My precious little unborn angel was not getting enough oxygen. Was I ever shocked to know I was about to meet my little girl for the first time!</p> <p>The doctor told me on several occasions that if I would have waited just one or two more days before coming in, my daughter may not have made it. He praised me over and over again for paying attention to my body - that I probably saved my baby's life! We have a Miracle baby here - straight from Heaven Above! God has a plan!</p> <p>While the doctors were preparing for surgery... I felt so overwhelmed, excited and petrified all at the same time! I was shakey and wasn't sure exactly how to feel. I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of my newborn daughter and thinking to myself, I will be a new mom in just a few short minutes. Again - I thought, I will be getting to take my newborn baby girl home in just a few days. Was I ever wrong!</p> <p>Here we go - The Time is NOW - I get prepped and go to the operating room. About 10 minutes later they pull my little girl out and rush her over to suction her out and make sure she is ok.</p> <p>Here it comes, the words I never thought I would hear - The doctor comes over to me and says:</p> <p>We feel that your newborn daughter has the characteristics of having Down Syndrome.</p> <p>I thought to myself, surely not, the denial started! I start replaying over in my head the past few weeks, her 26 week ultrasound came out just fine, nothing to worry about, everything looked normal, we find out "it's a girl"! Then I thought - No worries! We will love her regardless of our challenges to come and can overcome this! In my mind, I am still thinking that I will be taking my little girl home in a few short days. I don't think it ever hit me that she was going to have to be in the hospital in a NICU for several weeks until I actually laid eyes on her for the first time.</p> <p>I finally got to see just a glimpse of her before they Medi-flighted my newborn baby girl to the NICU in Oklahoma City's to the OU Children's Hospital. I had to stay back at the local hospital to recover from my c-section. Talk about separation anxiety! My hormones were so out of whack, all I knew is that I wanted my newborn baby girl near my side. I had to wait till I was discharged from the local hospital before I could even drive to be with my only daughter!</p> <p>My husband and I were swarmed when we reached the NICU by genetics counselors, many specialty doctors, every specialty you can imagine with her being a preemie plus in addition to having the characteristics of having Down Syndrome.</p> <p>Well, here it comes!</p> <p>Confirmed - Our Baby Girl has Down Syndrome!</p> <p>Over the next few weeks, I had so many thoughts go through my mind - one of which is "WHY?" - Many times, over and over I would talk to God and just say "WHY?" Well, I got my answer just a few short weeks later - His answer - God gave us this precious gift from Above because He knew we could do this special job He instilled in us to do. She was our purpose! Our little girl is a very precious child sent straight from Heaven! We love her very much! Could not have asked for a more precious, lovable little girl! She's my life, my everything!</p> <p>7 weeks later, we take our baby girl home!</p> <p>Please visit: http://downsyndromeandspecialneeds.info</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670657653227262046.post-78469467272703879312010-01-11T22:22:00.000-06:002010-01-11T22:23:03.029-06:00A MOTHER's WAGES!<p align="center"><b>A Mother's Wages<br /></b></p> <p align="center">If I would charge one cent each time<br />I washed my children's clothes,<br />Or tied a shoe or gave a bath<br />Or wiped a runny nose,<br />Or made a bed or acted as<br />Their judge or referee,<br />It would be possible that I<br />Could live in luxury.</p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;">If I were paid a nickel for<br />Each diaper that I've pinned,<br />For every Band-Aid I've applied<br />When arms or legs were skinned,<br />For every toy that I've picked up<br />And put back in it's niche,<br />There wouldn't be a single doubt--<br />Why, I could be quite rich.</p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;">If just one dime would be my fee<br />For giving them a pill,<br />For making meals and wiping up<br />The milk they always spill,<br />For darning scores of tiny socks,<br />For fixing things that break,<br />It wouldn't be too long before<br />A fortune I would make.</p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;">Although it's true I don't receive<br />A solitary cent,<br />I'm repaid in many ways<br />For all the time I've spent.<br />Their smiles, their love is my reward<br />For this unending care,<br />And I am richer, yes, by far<br />Than any millionaire!</p> <p style="text-align: center;" mce_style="text-align: center;">~author unknown~</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0