A Week in the Life of Nati and Kidus

Clint, Nati, Grandma Caley and Kidus

Grandma and grandpa Caley were here for a few days to meet their new grandsons. We had a wonderful time getting aquainted just when they had to go. Erica and Dan were here also for a night. This last week was busy with school and a trip to Denver, CO to see a physician at Children's Hospital for Kidus. She specializes in Hepatitis or liver disorders. We really liked her and so did Kidus, after awhile?! He did not want to see another doctor. He kept saying "no doctor". He had to have blood drawn and a liver US and was such a brave boy. They poked him three times before they got a blood sample. It was hard to see little Kidus go through that, but we knew it was neccesary. We recieved a call from the doctor this week to go over the lab and x-ray results. We already knew that he was Hep B positive. The blood tests will show us what stage he is at. The blood tests showed that he is a chronic carrier of the virus and has a significant viral load. He will not need treatment right now but will need close monitoring. We will repeat his lab studies in three months and will go to Denver again in 6 months. In the meantime, Clint will continue to research the disease so that we can better understand what the prognosis will be. He is such a fun loving baby boy, it is hard to understand that he is even sick at all. So time will tell....

Grandpa Caley, Nati and Kidus on the bridge!


Nati continues to do well in school. He has made friends very easily and all the teachers love him. He has been a little aggressive at recess and has had a few warnings, so we will work on keeping our hands to ourselves. The big highlight of Grandma and Grandpa Caley's visit was when we walked up above the train yard on the bridge. Just in time for a train to come zooming by!!!! The bridge shook and what a rush!! Nati was so excited and every time we go over the train yard we look for trains zooming by!! What a thrill! Nati then went on a trip with his daddy this weekend. He got to meet his big brother, Aaron! Clint, Nati and Erica all traveled to New Haven, Conneticut to Yale University. Aaron would be competing in his last Heptagonal Championship. We received a call from Aaron on Wednesday and knew right away it must be bad news by the sound of his voice. He pulled his hamstring in practice and would not be able to compete this weekend. What a heartbreaker!! Clint, Nati and Erica all went to support Aaron anyway. We love him and are so proud. He has done better then any of us ever imagined. I have talked to Nati on the phone several times and he sounds great. He is thrilled with his new brother and has been a real hit among Aaron's friends also. Clint said that Nati was being a very good boy! It was probably good for Nati and Clint to have some time together.

Riding bikes in Washington Park

Kidus, Sierra and I went to Bailey's regional track meet in Cheyenne this weekend. The weather was horrible. It snowed. the wind blew so hard and it was only 37 degrees. Not a great track day!! Despite the weather, Bailey performed so well! She will be going to the state track meet in 4 events. She ran the 200 meter, 400 meter, 4x100 relay and the 4x400 relay. She is only a freshman and to go in 4 events is really an amazing accomplishment. We are so proud.

Sierra, friend Ashley, and Bailey at Regional Track

Tomorrow is Mother's day! I first want to say "Thank You" to my mother. You are truly the best mother anyone could ever have. I love you so much! To moms everywhere...Happy Mother's Day!