Wanna know more about Mama Monkmee? Ok here goes. I'm Dawn aka Mama Monkmee. I'm 26 and have 3 little boys, Alex (5), Eian (32 months), & Will (2 months). I'm married to my high school sweet heart Joel.
I started blogging on MySpace on August 23, 2005 my 1st blog entry was.
"Hey everyone. It's me Dawn, and for those of you who dont know me you will very soon.
I just wanted to get this up and running , now I must get back to Alex.
Dawn's the name, Mama's what they call me!"
Not the greatest but everyone has to start somewhere. I moved over to blogger on May 10, 2008. I choose the name Mama Monkmee cuz I loved monkeys and my oldest son Alex called them monkmees.
I blog about my life the ups and downs of raising 3 boys all 30 months apart, my life long love of Joel(ok half my life), my son's Down syndrome and anything and everything in between.
I was your typical 23 year old mom of 1 son and another on the way when Eian was born with Down syndrome. It changed my whole life. It made me a better person. Most importantly it made me a better mom. I wouldn't change Eian for the world. I love him just the way he is.
So me, well I'm a computer geek. I love making graphics. My biggest passion is photography. Although I've been slacking in my photo taking. I deal with anxiety issues. I get stressed out super easy. I used to be a cutter, but I've not gone that route in years. I wont lie life is stressful being a SAHM of 3 small boys. Eian has therapy twice a week outside of the house. It's a 45 min drive to and from his therapy. He also has Early intervention once a week at our house.
I have 2 on bottles, ok not really I have 1 on a bottle and 1 on the breast. I have 2 in diapers. I use cloth diapers, most of the time. I try to live green. I love text messaging. I've been married for 10 months. I got pregnant with Will the night of my bachelorette party. Lol I found out I was pregnant 5 days after I got married.
My 5 year old is a video game nut just like his daddy. He'd play all day if I let him. My 2 year old knows more sign language than I do. My 2 month old is spoiled.
I'm real and this blog is about my real life. I started doing giveaways to give me something todo while nursing Will since I spend a good bit of time hee at the computer.
My husband leaves in 2 months for basic training with the Army. He'll be gone for 16 weeks He'll miss mine, his and Eian's birthdays. He'll be home in time for christmas. then he'll be gone again. Me and the boys are stay here until next summer when we will join him provided he's somewhere we can go.
If there is anything else you wanna know about me, the boys, our life anything leave a comment and I'll answer it. Thanks
Showing posts with label Special Needs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Special Needs. Show all posts
Friday, June 11, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Is It Different?
Is raising a child with special needs different than a typical child? I've gotten this question serval times. I'm sure more people wonder but don't ask. I've been writing the post in my head for months now. So I'm finally gonna write it here.
My answer is Yes and No.
I really dont see my boys as different than any other set of siblings. They are alot alike and alot different than each other. As I sit here watching my baby ( who's not a baby anymore) sleeping on the couch, I think about the differences in raising him and his brother. Both were easy babies. No health problems other than being lactosintolerant. Both came home with me from the hospital.
(This is were I have to pull out the baby books).
Both were sleeping throught the night and had their 1st smiles around 1 month old. Alex laughted at 2 months and Eian at 3 months. Alex rolled over at 4 months and Eian at 2 1/2 months. Alex sat alone at 6 months and Eian did at 8 months. Alex crawled at 8 months and Eian at 10 months. Alex stood at 9 months and walked at 9 1/2 months. Eian stood at 10 1/2 months but didnt walk til he was 16 months. Alex waved bye-bye at 8 months and Eian didn't until he was 17 months old. Alex's 1st word was at 5 months and Eian's at 8 1/2 months.You can see that for the most part Eian wasn't too far behind his brother in hitting milestones. Eian did have to work harder to hit them where they just happened for Alex.
At 2 years old, Eian's not as verbal as most kids his age. But he's pretty good at letting you know what he wants. Don't get me wrong Eian talks and can talk up a storm and say anything he wants(some things he shouldn't) but only when Eian wants to. He won't say a word if he doesn't want too. At 2 years old Alex wouldn't shut up, and still won't.
With having a special needs child I've met more doctors and specialist than I ever did with my "typical" child. Eian does 2 hours of therapy a week (1hr OT & 1hr ST) and an hour of Early intervention a week at home. Alex has been in pre-k since age 3 so he didn't feel left out. That year and a half of pre-k has done a wonder of good for Alex. Next year Eian will enter pre-k.
Do you treat them the same? Is the next question I get. Why yes I do. They both get dispilned, they both go and do things. I don't go anywhere with 1 that I wouldn't take the other. Joe wrestles with Eian just like he does with Alex. I do think in some ways I treat Eian a little different but it's only because it can't be helped. Like the bottle at 2 years old Eian is still on the bottle 24/7. I took it waya from Alex shortly after his 1st birthday and I would have Eian too but he's still not able to control his suck. So if he drinks from a sippy cup or a nipple that isn't slow flow he chokes and leaks all over himself. Now we do work with a sippy cup and he's getting better but still nowhere near going full time with one. My goal had been 1st of the year but with his T & A coming up on the 11th I'm not even gonna go there. I had thought that I would have him off before Will gets here in April but I'm not gonna push that either. He's gonna have enough adjustment issues with a new baby as it is.
What I'm trying to say(take my post how you want) I love my boys just the same, and I would not change either one of them. Alex made me a mother which is what I had always dreamed of. Eian made me a better mother and a better person. I have learned to enjoy everyday and celebrate every little milestone. Even taking off the socks that now I wish he hadn't ever learned lol.
My wish for Will is for him to be just as happy and healthy as both his brothers, with and without Down syndrome.
My answer is Yes and No.
I really dont see my boys as different than any other set of siblings. They are alot alike and alot different than each other. As I sit here watching my baby ( who's not a baby anymore) sleeping on the couch, I think about the differences in raising him and his brother. Both were easy babies. No health problems other than being lactosintolerant. Both came home with me from the hospital.
(This is were I have to pull out the baby books).
Both were sleeping throught the night and had their 1st smiles around 1 month old. Alex laughted at 2 months and Eian at 3 months. Alex rolled over at 4 months and Eian at 2 1/2 months. Alex sat alone at 6 months and Eian did at 8 months. Alex crawled at 8 months and Eian at 10 months. Alex stood at 9 months and walked at 9 1/2 months. Eian stood at 10 1/2 months but didnt walk til he was 16 months. Alex waved bye-bye at 8 months and Eian didn't until he was 17 months old. Alex's 1st word was at 5 months and Eian's at 8 1/2 months.You can see that for the most part Eian wasn't too far behind his brother in hitting milestones. Eian did have to work harder to hit them where they just happened for Alex.
At 2 years old, Eian's not as verbal as most kids his age. But he's pretty good at letting you know what he wants. Don't get me wrong Eian talks and can talk up a storm and say anything he wants(some things he shouldn't) but only when Eian wants to. He won't say a word if he doesn't want too. At 2 years old Alex wouldn't shut up, and still won't.
With having a special needs child I've met more doctors and specialist than I ever did with my "typical" child. Eian does 2 hours of therapy a week (1hr OT & 1hr ST) and an hour of Early intervention a week at home. Alex has been in pre-k since age 3 so he didn't feel left out. That year and a half of pre-k has done a wonder of good for Alex. Next year Eian will enter pre-k.
Do you treat them the same? Is the next question I get. Why yes I do. They both get dispilned, they both go and do things. I don't go anywhere with 1 that I wouldn't take the other. Joe wrestles with Eian just like he does with Alex. I do think in some ways I treat Eian a little different but it's only because it can't be helped. Like the bottle at 2 years old Eian is still on the bottle 24/7. I took it waya from Alex shortly after his 1st birthday and I would have Eian too but he's still not able to control his suck. So if he drinks from a sippy cup or a nipple that isn't slow flow he chokes and leaks all over himself. Now we do work with a sippy cup and he's getting better but still nowhere near going full time with one. My goal had been 1st of the year but with his T & A coming up on the 11th I'm not even gonna go there. I had thought that I would have him off before Will gets here in April but I'm not gonna push that either. He's gonna have enough adjustment issues with a new baby as it is.
What I'm trying to say(take my post how you want) I love my boys just the same, and I would not change either one of them. Alex made me a mother which is what I had always dreamed of. Eian made me a better mother and a better person. I have learned to enjoy everyday and celebrate every little milestone. Even taking off the socks that now I wish he hadn't ever learned lol.
My wish for Will is for him to be just as happy and healthy as both his brothers, with and without Down syndrome.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Fundraiser For Phoenix
This is my Fundraiser 4 Phoenix. I'm trying this one a little different This time you It's $1 to enter which ever item you like, as many items as you like, as many times as you like. So remember to chick the numbered box below the item for the item you are entering for. Fundraiser Ends Aug. 10th and then Winners will be announced.
#1
We have LUCKY Bear
Lucky bear comes from Linda at Stuff-A-Pal.
This is what the Lucky bear kits comes with
here are Phoenix, Eian, And Jaxson with their own LUCKY bears
#2
We have a Semi-Custom Shirt From
SweetPea Boutique is a WAHM Store ran By Maggie. Eian has several things she has made him. She is a sweet heart who offered to help us raise money for Phenny. You pick the size and the design from here.
#3
A Special Phenny Afghan From CJ
CJ Started the T21 Traveling Afghan Project. She has agreed to do a special Purple and Green Phoenix Afghan. Purple for CF and Green after the LUCKY bears.
#5
A Bamboo Baby Wrap
Lara the Owner of Suger Sweet Baby has offered to donate on of her Bamboo Baby Wraps which is a $65 value.Chick the banner below to go to her site.
#6
Is a Purple CF Charm.
#7
Down syndrome set donated by me
Keychain and Car magnet
#8
A Custom Cloth Diaper/T-shirt Combo $35+ Value
From Christy at Chunky Monkey Diapers Donated a custom cloth diaper and t-shirt set. She is wonderful. If you use cloth diapers or wanna give them a try here ya go. Go here to see your options
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Don't Forget
About Jaxson's fundraiser it's still going on until the 31st.
Also his Jaxson's Fight Magnets will be here at the end of the month too if you want on they are only $5
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Phoenix AKA Phenny Man
Phoenix can into the world on April 30, 2008. On May 13, 2008 he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. He is now a happy 1 year old. He had been in and out of the hospital and has to take lots of medication and breathing treatments.
Just look at those curls.
He has 5 siblings Ryker, Willy, Emma , Nikki & Miclan that love him very much.
Above is Phenny with his LUCKY bear you can get one here
Here is the flyer for Pheeny's Poker Run if you are in KS you should attend.
The design that will be on the Shirts
Starting Monday July, 13th I will start hosting a fundraiser giveaway just like for Jaxson's to raise money for Phenny's family.
**I'm At the beach right now**
Just look at those curls.
He has 5 siblings Ryker, Willy, Emma , Nikki & Miclan that love him very much.
Above is Phenny with his LUCKY bear you can get one here
Here is the flyer for Pheeny's Poker Run if you are in KS you should attend.
The design that will be on the Shirts
Starting Monday July, 13th I will start hosting a fundraiser giveaway just like for Jaxson's to raise money for Phenny's family.
**I'm At the beach right now**
Monday, June 29, 2009
Helping a good Cause & Updates
1st off here is Jaxson's Car Magnet for sale if anyone wants one. They are $5. they are 11.5x3 in size.
I Need Help
Ok so I'm on a misson to save the world ok not really the world but to help families with sick kids. I have Jaxson's fundraiser going right now and I have a few other families I'd like to help in the next few weeks. I'm thinking about starting a blog just for Fundraising for our special kids. Not only Down syndrome but any sickness. My only problem is I am soley funding these fundraisers meaning I'm paying for everything I give away. and being a SAHM myself. money is not always easy to spare I don't mind really but if any of you readers know how I can go about contacting people to give away items for these fundraisers i'd love to help or if you have a sick child I'd love to feature. email me at adjolly@ymail.com again this is not for me this is for you families who need support.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Baseball, Down Syndrome,& The Afghan. Oh My!
So last night Eian and I tagged along with my friend Amy and her family to watch Chandler(t21) play baseball with the SC Miracle League. The Miracle League is a baseball time designed for special needs kids to play no matter what their disablilty is. The T21 Traveling Afghan Tagged along too. I was able to get a few pictures from my cell phone(I brought my good camera but left my card at home). We ended up with 7 kids with DS there. They all loved the blanket.
Chandler (from Alex's party)
Best picture
Chandler (from Alex's party)
Best picture
*Note* It was an amazing game. I was so excited to see how the coaches and buddies work with the special needs kids and to see the smile on the kids faces when they hit the ball.
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