Blog Archive 04/2009

Gwendolyn Is Doing Just Fine

April 29, 2009 by Victoria

After speaking with Gwendolyn's pulmonologist and making a visit to see her pediatrician, Dr. Abbott, today, we aren't as concerned as we were earlier. While the change in Gwendolyn's oxygen saturation is strange, given that she has never shown any signs of distress or discomfort or major signs of...

Strange Oxygen Saturation Level Pattern

April 29, 2009 by Bill Strong

We've been noticing a strange pattern with Gwendolyn's oxygen saturation levels. We thought it was isolated to while she is sleeping, but today we put her pulsox machine on during the day and the pattern seems to be consistent. Normally, her oxygen saturation ranges from 98-100% regardless of...

Busy Weekend

April 27, 2009 by Victoria

We had quite the busy weekend. On Saturday the three of us headed out for a nice walk and breakfast at our favorite cafe, CrushCafe. We sat outside and sipped yummy coffee while Gwendolyn held onto Elmo and watched Elmo on video -- an extra treat! It feels like our days and weeks have been extra...

Movie Snuggles

April 26, 2009 by Victoria

After a busy weekend, we were all ready to relax and enjoy just being together. We decided to try watching the cartoon Ratatouille as a family and it was actually a big hit. The movie was fine, but Gwendolyn most loved sitting in the big chair and snuggling with Daddy. I asked her several times, Do...

May Day SMA Benefit Sidewalk Sale - Sunday, May 3, 2009

April 26, 2009 by Bill Strong

Mayday! Mayday! First Annual May Day for SMA Benefit Sidewalk Sale

On Sunday, May 3, 2009 Gwendolyn's Gramma will be hosting the first May Day SMA Benefit Sidewalk Sale in Canoga Park, California. All proceeds will be going directly to SMA research.

She has been busy collecting first-class items for...

Friday Afternoon Stroll

April 25, 2009 by Bill Strong

I just loved this picture. I took it right after Gwendolyn and Victoria had a great day rocking out at music class and playing with some friends at the park. Gwendolyn loved every minute of it -- as always -- and she was super snuggly with Mommy (and Daddy later) after her day of...

My Two Beauties

April 23, 2009 by Bill Strong

Mommy and Gwendolyn looking beautiful as always. I know we've said it before, but I can't believe how big Gwendolyn is getting...

Who Turned On The Heater In April?

April 21, 2009 by Bill Strong

It is hot. H-O-T! I know, I know, we shouldn't complain. Santa Barbara weather is pretty great all year, but guess what that means -- we don't have air conditioning! So, we are literally sitting in front of our little room air unit/fan combo and looking for a rain cloud. Gwendolyn is doing okay,...

Gramma's House

April 20, 2009 by Victoria

Gwendolyn was over the moon to be at Gramma's house. The excitement started before we even got there just by telling her we were going to see Gramma and Gramma's doggie!!! Gwendolyn totally understands now and it was so cute to see her get excited about the new adventure. She loved the new...

Off to Gramma's…

April 18, 2009 by Bill Strong

We're packing up the GVan and heading to Gramma's for the night. We're excited about the weekend as I have an engagement party for one of my closest friends tonight and Victoria has a baby shower for one of her closest friends tomorrow. We're looking forward to both of the events and I know Gramma...