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December 15, 1999


Things are certainly looking up. Chanel was seen by a therapist twice in our home. He believes that she has a high level of tactile sensory input. Basically, that means her sense of touch, smell, hearing and taste are more sensitive then most. There are a small percentage of people who have this disorder that overloads the messages to the brain and before it can respond, normally the first message is panic. She has worked out routines that work for her and us. She has realized with talking to this therapist that we care about her and that we only want to help her and that we need to find resolution. He believes she really does not want to create a conflict or get into trouble ... she just gets more frustrated when we don't understand her feelings or fears.

He believes that he would only need to see her once every couple of months to review her techniques, find out how she is coping with her fears and reactions to those fears. How to communicate and work out her problems on her own more with some help when needed from her parents. He reminds me constantly that these feelings are real to her even when they seem ridiculous to us. There is peace in the home once again.

The kids are all excited about Christmas. I'm too pooped or sore to shop much longer...thank goodness I'm almost done. I'm finally feeling closer to being ready for the new baby. The oldest two can't wait to see him and help take care of him. I'm sure my 18 month old will be less enthusiastic. Any comments or recommendations from anyone on how to ease my youngest into the arrival of the sibling would be helpful. I have never had one this young, yet so attached, have to deal with this. I did get him a little baby boy for Christmas with all the accessories so he could mimic me and the baby's activities.

I have to go for one more ultrasound this Friday. They think I've slowed down in size. I have only gained 17 pounds and I'm in my 37th week. This is the least I have gained of all pregnancies ... and I'm a little worried. I'll let you know how he "measures up."

Have a good week everyone!



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