Finding a new Normal

So we've had our beautiful little girl for almost 3 months and I cannot believe how blessed we are!  Josie has brought so much laughter and joy to all our lives.  Having said that, there have been some adjustments to make.


I have discovered the our small community grocery store is not very accessible for us.  It's a small store that doesn't allow you to take the shopping carts outside and when you are carrying a 3 year old who can't walk and you time it perfectly that you are done shopping just as the bag boy/receiver is unloading a truck, it's very hard to get your groceries outside.

I was very grateful for nap time for the first two months, ( I think we needed the nap more than she did!)

Tickle time is the best time of the day!

Finding a family doctor is next to impossible! Still looking for one and all I need is a referral to a paediatritian.  I've called every doctor in town and they all say to call healthcare connect.  Healthcare connect says they will look for us but no promises so don't discontinue my own search.  If my search was at all productive I wouldn't need their "help".

Special needs equiptment is bloody expensive!  Just got a stroller/wheelchair for $2000 and yes, there are supposed to be 3 zeros in that!  A small table to with a cutout for a wheelchair is $700.  Thank goodness for funding!

I am finding a whole new community of special needs parents out there.  Hi Y'all!

Josie was dedicated at our church 2 weeks ago.  I didn't realize how big our family was until I saw us taking up 2 rows of chairs in church and we were missing a couple people.

I am looking forward to my sister in law coming home from China and meeting her niece.  I know they will love each other.

Josie got to meet Rick Hansen when his Man in Moth 25 Year anniversary tour came through Belleville.  I was more excited than she was but hopefully some say she will appreciate how cool that was!

I am blessed beyond what is "normal"