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23rd of December. I never wrote a wishlist. Should I have done that? What do I want? Do I want anything more?
Christmas shouldn't be about the presents.

For the last two days we have had internet problems so I have had no TV, internet our home phone (just the cell phone). A day like that I realize how internet depending I am. I want to read my new! I want to read my mail! I want to read my blogs!

The kids group was nice. All the kids are older then Baby E, but that will be ok in a month or two. We made hand and foot prints in plaster and today I went there to paint them. I have to remember to pick them up tomorrow - grandparents christmas present! But dont tell them - don't spoil the surprise!

Today was my dear friend and former co-worker here to visit me and get help to make her hair wavy (she wants to be even more beutiful on Christmas Eve).

Its cold outside today! - 13 degrees C! Omg and they say on the TV that's its going to be even colder. I dont want that! I want summer, I want it hot!

Today for the first time Im gonna go to something we call "open preschool". It's a place where they have different activities every day and you can come and go as you wish. Something to do during the days when you are at home with your baby. Today they are supposed to do hand and foot print in plaster.

Later today I have to take one of the cats to the veterinary for a checkup.

I tell you later if the "open preschool" is something for us (me and Baby E).

Its the 4th sunday of Advent. At least for one more minute.

This weekend have been buzy. On sathurday we was at the swimming session and after that we went to see godmother. We had a nice time with a cup of coffee and dinner. Home way to late but it was worth it.

Today we saw Harry Potter and the deadly hallows part 1. First we met up with some friends for dinner (Baby E was with us) and after the dinner the grandparents picked Baby E up and we went to see the movie.



I cant wait for part 2! I have read all the books and seen all the other movies and I like them.

Today me and Baby E have just been at home doing nothing! And we liked it! Later it is time for his swimming session.
Tomorrow he's gonna meet the dietician and I have to take the last shot for our Thailand trip. Maybe some last christmas shopping. Have you done all the christmas shopping?

Well have a nice wednsday and see you later!

Today the mum group had some Lucia coffee with gingerbread and saffron buns. Since I cant eat dairyproducts (Baby E cant eat that) I had a nice cake - just for me.


It was nice to see them again. The babies was dressed up as gingermen and santa claus. We have M with Baby W, L with Baby T, H with baby A and A (twins, a boy and a girl) and dear M with Baby I (sick at home). Lots of laugh and talk.




Dear J was out with some old co-worker and got home at 21. At that time Baby E had eaten some prune puree and had a bath ( he loves it!).

Tomorrow is a crazy day and I dont think I'm gonna remember to write here.
Here is our day:

8.30 Doctors appointment at Astrid Lindgrens ward near where we live

11.00 Appointment with Baby E:s new doctor

13.00 Appointment with my midwife

14.45 Appointment with Baby E:s midwife.

And somewhere between there - I got to have the last shot before our Thailand trip in january.
And if I remember.. LUNCH. *pheww* I think I got everything written down.

Well see you when I get home again tomorrow!

It's the Lucia Day today. Me and Baby E are going to see the Mum group today. Baby E is going dressed as Santa Claus. Me? Im not sure. We have just got out of bed (loong morning in bed!). Some breakfast and then off to the Mum that is hosting todays get-together cofffee.

See you later!

Yesterday we was at the bath house for Baby E:s swimming session. Today the babies practised to grip the edge of the pool. They need to practise that incase of an accident of falling into the pool.

Its the third sunday of Advent today. The day started slow and nice. We got up at 10. Even Baby E wanted to stay in bed!We have been at the in-laws for a birthday dinner. What have you done today?

Today Im gonna put up the christmas decorations. Yes I know Im a bit late but I have had other things on my mind. A walk to the mailbox is also up for todays "To do list".

Me and Baby E is just fine. He is sleeping right now and I want to do the same thing, but I'm gonna do choirs. Baby E is in a phase that he doesnt want to be by himself. He wants to be carried, not to cuddle, he wants to see the world. That is how its supposed to be and its good! But it makes it a little harder to do something at home.

So. We was at the hospital today and got the results from the MR and the ultrasounds. Baby E is fine. He got something called Neurofibromatosis. Or so they think. We have to go back in three month to do a checkup. At the same time the doctors want to take some blood sample from me to see if they can see which kromosome that is mutated, I have this diagnosis aswell. I have never had any problems with it in my life so I'm happy that Baby E is fine, a stone has fallen from my heart.

Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis (commonly abbreviated NF) is a genetically-inherited disorder in which the nerve tissue grows tumors (i.e., neurofibromas) that may be harmless or may cause serious damage by compressing nerves and other tissues. The disorder affects all neural crest cells (Schwann cells, melanocytes, endoneurial fibroblasts). Cellular elements from these cell types proliferate excessively throughout the body forming tumors and the melanocytes function abnormally resulting in disordered skin pigmentation. The tumors may cause bumps under the skin, colored spots, skeletal problems, pressure on spinal nerve roots, and other neurological problems.^[1]

Neurofibromatosis is autosomal dominant, which means that it affects males and females equally and is dominant (only one copy of the affected gene is needed to get the disorder). Therefore, if only one parent has neurofibromatosis, his or her children have a 50% chance of developing the condition as well. The severity in affected individuals, however, can vary (this is called variable expressivity). Moreover, in around half of cases there is no other affected family member because a new mutation has occurred.

Its been a while since and I will try to give you an update. Sathurday was nice. The in-laws and the godmother was here for dinner. Sunday is a day to take it slow.
On monday it was time to go back to Astrid Lindgrens hospital for children (AL)for more check ups for Baby E. When we got there the doctors wanted more blood samples ( how much blood do they think a baby have?). Then the nurses told us that the schedualed MR x-ray would take place tomorrow instead.

Its tuesday today and we have been at the AL most of the day. First it the x-ray and after that the doctors wanted to do an ultrasound on Baby E:s heart. Tomorrow we are going to meet the doctor that is handling this case and I hope the doctor have some answers. I will keep you updated.

As soon as I find the cable I will show you some clothes Baby E got in present.

Baby E is not that sick so the doctors sent us home for the weekend. But we have to go back on monday for more tests. This is how it is. Baby E have some veins (at least the doctors think it is) bulging on the back of his head near the ear. This is not common so they want to do some tests. It is not dangerous and Baby E is not sick or anything, but it needs to be checked up.

Today we are going to do some house choirs and have a dinner with the family and godmother. As it is Lucia we are going to drink some mulled wine and eat saffron buns. And to them that needs to be more nice - gingerbread.

Have a nice weekend!

Me, J and Baby E is at the hospital. We have been here for the night and the doctors will do more tests. More update later. But just so you know. Baby E is fine as far as we know.

Days fly by and Baby E is 4 month. he can soon try to taste food.

It's cold today. - 12 degrees C. Brrr. We will stay in all day.

Sorry for the bad update. Its been a crazy weekend. After J got home from work we went to a mall to grocery shopping. Very much grocerys!





We also bought:







The sathurday started with baby swim. The whole family went to the swimming house for Baby E:s lesson. Today we poured water over the kids head to prepare them for underwater swimming. Baby E fall asleep before I put him in the baby carrier.



Later that evening we went to a event with dinner. We left at 9 pm because Baby E needs to sleep, he was soo tired after his lesson.

Today we are going to visit the in-laws for dinner. Turkey is served.

This is the cab his godfather gave him.



Oh I want this!



And this.



And defenetly this!



A mirror above the diaper changing table is a good idea.



A toy that plays a tune when you pull the legs.

And this is how tired you get after a whole days of shopping.



Have a nice evening!

For two days I have tired to get in touch with Baby E:s doctor. No luck. So now Im gonna go to his office to see if I have better luck.
I bought some stuff for Baby E yesterday and I will show it to you later.

See you later!

My plans for today was to workout, return some plates and then lunch with a friend. Since I have to bring Baby E to my workout its not always things go as plans. Like today.

I sat and figured out how I could do to save the most time and how I could get it to be the smoothest, training is in a place where I do not know where to park. This means that I must first go and workout, then go home and get the car to return the drums we used for baptism.

This means that there are a lot of time to just go back and forth. I was not at all like the thought, but I did not take the car to workout when I do not want to be in a situation where I have nowhere to park the car. I have check it out next time I'm going there to workout. Anyways. It was just as well that there were some training which I received and Baby E a quiet morning.

Later I will show you some pictures of the gift Baby E got, but now - some breakfast.

Today I'm gonna meet the mums. But before that I have to return the key for the room that we rent for the lunch. And now I realise that I have to hurry a bit.