Week 3 in “The Cast”

Week 3 in "The Cast"
Week 3 in "The Cast" (click to see album)

By week three we had finally settled into a routine and cast-care didn’t seem so overwhelming anymore. Dani was still waking up 5-6 times a night screaming, but she was getting back to sleep faster and the older girls were sleeping through it. So Mike and I were still sleep deprived, but at least it wasn’t the entire family. Dani wasn’t in pain at all anymore and would sit in her special spica chair for hours every day playing. She enjoyed being up and about and able to see everyone, and the older girls could play with her because the tray was so large. We spent most of the time at home again, but went out now and then for a change of scenery.

Nadia showing Dani videos on her camera
Nadia showing Dani videos on her camera

Nadia building her Tin Can Robot

Nadia built a Tin Can Robot that turned out really cute.
Nadia built a Tin Can Robot that turned out really cute.

Dani enjoying her cake pop bouquet

Mike’s office sent Dani a cake pop bouquet from Lulu Pops by Lina. They were fantastic and adorable.

May 22 - 28, 2014

May 22 - 28, 2014

Mikey and April from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Notice the heels 🙂

May 22 - 28, 2014

May 22 - 28, 2014

May 22 - 28, 2014

Our friends Sarah and JD invited us over for lunch on Memorial Day and we had a blast. We packed up Dani’s TARDIS and headed over there. We had been cooped up in the house and it was so nice to get out and the girls all had fun playing.

Thankful Thursday

  • I am thankful that we have made it 6 weeks with 2.5 weeks to go.
  • For people who have gone before us who had such good tips for us to make this easier.
  • For birthday parties!
  • For delicious cakes from Costco.
  • For the Cast Cooler. Dani doesn’t like using it, but it is helping get the stink out.
  • For Dani getting out of her spica chair and exploring the house again.

Thankful Thursday

  • That we have made it 4 weeks!
  • For wonderful friends who want to come play, bring food and invite us over.
  • For the awesome library system our city has.
  • For ice cream and chocolate.
  • For air conditioning.
  • For the spica chair from Ivy Rose! Dani loves it and plays in it for hours every day.

Thankful Thursday

Owl Pops for Dani

We are so thankful for the treats like these wonderful cake pops (LuluPops by Lina) that have shown up at our house 🙂

It’s been a stressful time for our entire family to have Dani in the cast, but our friends and family have shown us love through food. YUM!