Pollock Clan...Four Fish in the Sea: 2009

Monday, May 4, 2009

The Whos From Whoville

These outfits look like something that Dr. Seuss would have used on his characters.

Easter weekend was full of fun and adventure. My dad came down and was able to spend some time with us. Chase's mission companion, Adam, surprised Chase with his sweet mullet and brought Rock Band. Then we went to Tropic for the regular Pollock Family Easter Egg Hunt. It was so great. Cadence loved the sand. He ate some of every color! It was hilarious and gross all at the same time.

Mason's Blessing

Mason was blessed on March 1, 2009. We had many family members and friends here to support him on his big day.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Pictures Worth a Thousand Words

These speak for themselves.

Big Brotherhood

Cadence has had a fun time adjusting to big brotherhood. We thought that it would be a huge transition for him, but he has done just fine. He likes to talk to Mason and gets lots of smiles from Mason when he does. He comforts Mason when Mason cries. Cadence gives Mason his binky and bottle when needed and he loves to hand me wipes when I am changing Mason's diaper.
He is such a great big brother!

MCAD Deficiency

Two days after Mason was born we received a call saying that he tested positive for a deficiency called MCAD. In this condition, Mason is not able to break down medium chain fatty acids into energy thus making them toxic to his body.

It has been a trying time for us as we have gone through the ups and downs of whether he truly had the deficiency. It has now been confirmed by a DNA test that he has MCAD deficiency, but it is the lesser version of the condition. He stared out not being able to go longer than 4 hours without eating and has progressed to 7 hours. He takes a supplement called L-Carnitine twice a day and is doing just fine.

Chase and I feel blessed to have Mason in our lives and we are glad that our experience with diabetes will help us to take care of him without much difficulty.