When we first found out we were moving I was excited for Ashley and Blake but wasn't too sure if this was the right move for my family. We had a life in Auburn that I wasn't ready to leave. All of our best friends were in Auburn and I loved the town. I loved our house and our neighborhood and was not ready to pick up and go. We had just bought the house and that was Sydney's home. That was our first home together as a family. Even the first couple of months we were here I still missed "home". I missed being close to family and I missed my house. We would travel to Auburn occasionally and see our friends and that did not help with the adjustment. If I was ever home by myself I could always call Abby and she would come over to hang out with me and Sydney. When Jason got really sick she watched Sydney (who had a stomach virus) so that I could take him to the doctor. Yes, she got the stomach virus but the entire time she was sick she said it was no problem and she knew that I needed her help. I miss Abby a lot. I miss having her a phone call away and us always hanging out and her always being there for me.
I started really loving Northport and realizing that this was the place for my family on Halloween. I loved taking Sydney "Trick or Treating" in Ashley and Blake's neighborhood. I loved watching her walk up to the pumpkins and say "Trick or Treat". In December when Sydney had her "episodes" (I call them this because we still are not sure exactly what happened), I realized this is the best thing for us. I saw how many people truely cared about us. Of course we have had Ashley and Black this entire time, and they have been more than generous. But I didn't really realize how many people really did care about my sweet baby until December 7th. Brooke (a manager at Chick-fil-A, who I have become very close to) came with Ashley to the hospital to check on Sydney. She even ran to Target to get Sydney diapers and her binkies. She will never know how much that meant to me. I could cry on her shoulder and I knew she wanted to help Sydney, Jason, and me anyway she could. That was when I knew we have a new home. I home where we are making new friends, friends that will always be there for us whenever we need them. Alison has also been a great friend as well. She helped us find a home and friends that I'm sure we will never want to leave. Thank you Alison for everything you have done for us as well. We are building our lives here and I love it. Sydney is going to grow up in a wonderful town, a wonderful home, and a wonderful school.
Auburn will always be our first home, but Northport to me at this point in our family's life is the best thing that could of happened to us. Sydney has made so many friends, we have made so many friends, and we have more people that care about us here than we could of ever imagined.
Ashley and Blake thank you so much for all ya'll have done for us since we have been here. Thank you for bringing us with you. We really do love it here and are excited about building our lives here and growing our family =) here. Ashley you have been so wonderful to me and I love you so much for that. I will always be here for Gracie as you have been for Sydney. I love you!! You really are my sister.
We can not wait to make more wonderful friends!!! We are home especially once our house gets built I'm sure I will never want to leave!!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
An update on Sydney
A lot has gone on with the Soriano's in the last month...
Exactly two weeks ago tomorrow Jason, Sydney, and I experienced the scariest thing yet since she was born. If you have not kept up with us here is a little of what happened on February 25, 2008. Sydney Claire Soriano was born at 11:17 a.m.- Jason and I were so blessed to have such a beautiful little girl. Our family and friends came and visited and shared such wonderful times with us that day. At midnight Sydney started having seizures.
At 8:00 a.m. Sydney had an MRI and MRA where the doctors discovered Sydney had a stroke during delivery in her Left Middle Cerebrum. There was blood getting to that area of her brain but not oxygen. Sydney is missing a mass of tissue right above her left ear. I did not understand. Why my baby? I was so scared!!!
Well Sydney hit all of her milestones on time and impressed all of her doctors. She even was released from her neurologists at 2 months because she was doing so well. We thought we were in the clear...
Tuesday, December 8 was one of the hardest days since February 26, 2008. At 9:20 a.m. I was blow drying my hair, Jason was in the shower, and Sydney was sitting on my bed watching T.V. I could see her the entire time, she was playing with Bully and watching Playhouse Disney. Sydney got down from my bed and came over to me whining so I picked her up. Sydney immediately got really heavy and hot. I felt her forehead and she was really cold and sweaty. I looked at her face and she was pale with blue lips. She looked like she was choking on something without the gagging. I started freaking out which is not what you do so I had to get Jason out of the shower. I called 911 while Jason was tending to Sydney. When I walked back to our room, Jason had her on our bed and her eyes were rolling in the back of her head but she was saying Bully. It was the strangest thing ever. She was out of it(not unconscious) the entire time the paramedics were checking her vitals (which were all perfect). She finally realized what was going on when they put her on the stretcher and were loading her in the back of the ambulance. Our paramedic was so good to her. He let her color on his papers, he gave her a teddy bear, and he made her feel totally comfortable while I was trying to get my composure so she was not scared. Sydney was perfect while we were at the hospital until 11:15 a.m.
At 11:15 Sydney had another episode although Ashley, Brooke, and the E.R. Doctor were all in the room with us as she did it. The Dr. kept saying this is so weird. This is the first time he had ever seen anything like this. After about 5 minutes Sydney was fine again and playing. After many tests run Sydney was admitted into the hospital. When we got up to the Pediatrics Unit Sydney was running a 102.8 temp. She did not act like she felt bad at all though. Her temp was checked every 3 hours throughout the night and finally got back down to 99.2 by Wednesday morning. At 1:30 p.m. Sydney had a 30 minute EEG. She did very well. Her Daddy held her the entire time and let her watch "Go" on his cell phone. AT 6:00 that night our new Neurologist arrived. I like him so much. He was very blunt with us but we finally got some answers!!!
He wanted Sydney to walk to me and was very impressed that she could walk and nevertheless perfectly. He then wanted her to talk, which she wouldn't, but who would after being poked and probed on for the last 36 hours. By the time he left Sydney was talking. He kept telling us we had a miracle baby. He told us she should not be doing any of these things. Once again I was balling. My baby- was she suffering, was she scared, why could mommy and daddy not make all of this go away- that is what we are supposed to be there for- to fix the "boo boo's".
Sydney met with the Neurologists the following Monday and she was talking and playing while he was in the exam room with us. He kept saying how impressed he was with her. He scheduled her for an MRI this past Wednesday and she was perfect the entire time. We have to go back to his office for a 6 hour EEG January 7th, I'm a little nervous about that test though. How do you make a 2 year old sit still for 6 hours? I will keep everyone updated.
We have finally realized why God has given us our "miracle baby". This entire situation has made our marital relationship so strong but also our spiritual relationship. God thank you so much for all you have blessed my life with.
Jason,
Thank you so much for being who you are. You are a strong and loving man that I respect so much. You are the best husband in the entire world. No matter what comes our way you are there and always know exactly what to do. I do not tell you this everyday but thank you so much for everything you have done for our family. I could not be more blessed to have such a loving husband and Sydney has the best father ever. I love you more than you will ever know!!!
Exactly two weeks ago tomorrow Jason, Sydney, and I experienced the scariest thing yet since she was born. If you have not kept up with us here is a little of what happened on February 25, 2008. Sydney Claire Soriano was born at 11:17 a.m.- Jason and I were so blessed to have such a beautiful little girl. Our family and friends came and visited and shared such wonderful times with us that day. At midnight Sydney started having seizures.
At 8:00 a.m. Sydney had an MRI and MRA where the doctors discovered Sydney had a stroke during delivery in her Left Middle Cerebrum. There was blood getting to that area of her brain but not oxygen. Sydney is missing a mass of tissue right above her left ear. I did not understand. Why my baby? I was so scared!!!
Well Sydney hit all of her milestones on time and impressed all of her doctors. She even was released from her neurologists at 2 months because she was doing so well. We thought we were in the clear...
Tuesday, December 8 was one of the hardest days since February 26, 2008. At 9:20 a.m. I was blow drying my hair, Jason was in the shower, and Sydney was sitting on my bed watching T.V. I could see her the entire time, she was playing with Bully and watching Playhouse Disney. Sydney got down from my bed and came over to me whining so I picked her up. Sydney immediately got really heavy and hot. I felt her forehead and she was really cold and sweaty. I looked at her face and she was pale with blue lips. She looked like she was choking on something without the gagging. I started freaking out which is not what you do so I had to get Jason out of the shower. I called 911 while Jason was tending to Sydney. When I walked back to our room, Jason had her on our bed and her eyes were rolling in the back of her head but she was saying Bully. It was the strangest thing ever. She was out of it(not unconscious) the entire time the paramedics were checking her vitals (which were all perfect). She finally realized what was going on when they put her on the stretcher and were loading her in the back of the ambulance. Our paramedic was so good to her. He let her color on his papers, he gave her a teddy bear, and he made her feel totally comfortable while I was trying to get my composure so she was not scared. Sydney was perfect while we were at the hospital until 11:15 a.m.
At 11:15 Sydney had another episode although Ashley, Brooke, and the E.R. Doctor were all in the room with us as she did it. The Dr. kept saying this is so weird. This is the first time he had ever seen anything like this. After about 5 minutes Sydney was fine again and playing. After many tests run Sydney was admitted into the hospital. When we got up to the Pediatrics Unit Sydney was running a 102.8 temp. She did not act like she felt bad at all though. Her temp was checked every 3 hours throughout the night and finally got back down to 99.2 by Wednesday morning. At 1:30 p.m. Sydney had a 30 minute EEG. She did very well. Her Daddy held her the entire time and let her watch "Go" on his cell phone. AT 6:00 that night our new Neurologist arrived. I like him so much. He was very blunt with us but we finally got some answers!!!
He wanted Sydney to walk to me and was very impressed that she could walk and nevertheless perfectly. He then wanted her to talk, which she wouldn't, but who would after being poked and probed on for the last 36 hours. By the time he left Sydney was talking. He kept telling us we had a miracle baby. He told us she should not be doing any of these things. Once again I was balling. My baby- was she suffering, was she scared, why could mommy and daddy not make all of this go away- that is what we are supposed to be there for- to fix the "boo boo's".
Sydney met with the Neurologists the following Monday and she was talking and playing while he was in the exam room with us. He kept saying how impressed he was with her. He scheduled her for an MRI this past Wednesday and she was perfect the entire time. We have to go back to his office for a 6 hour EEG January 7th, I'm a little nervous about that test though. How do you make a 2 year old sit still for 6 hours? I will keep everyone updated.
We have finally realized why God has given us our "miracle baby". This entire situation has made our marital relationship so strong but also our spiritual relationship. God thank you so much for all you have blessed my life with.
Jason,
Thank you so much for being who you are. You are a strong and loving man that I respect so much. You are the best husband in the entire world. No matter what comes our way you are there and always know exactly what to do. I do not tell you this everyday but thank you so much for everything you have done for our family. I could not be more blessed to have such a loving husband and Sydney has the best father ever. I love you more than you will ever know!!!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Today
My parents came to Northport today- they were actually on time!! They watched a sick little Syd while Jason and I were at work. When I got back my mom had done most of my laundry and put it all up. Believe me there was a lot of laundry. It is hard being so far away from family, but it is so nice when they come to visit. We had a delicious meal from Wintzell's tonight. My mom and I took Sydney and had raw oysters while we waited on our dinner to be ready. The guys stayed at the Apt to finish watching the Bama game.
Now me and Jason are watching the Auburn game. We started off slow but we are definitely doing good now.
I hope Tim Tebow is okay he took a pretty nasty hit.
We head to the beach on Thursday- can not wait to see Sydney on the beach. I hope she starts feeling better soon.
That's it for tonight! War Eagle!!
Now me and Jason are watching the Auburn game. We started off slow but we are definitely doing good now.
I hope Tim Tebow is okay he took a pretty nasty hit.
We head to the beach on Thursday- can not wait to see Sydney on the beach. I hope she starts feeling better soon.
That's it for tonight! War Eagle!!
Monday, September 21, 2009
It has been a while
Hello Blog it has been a while.
Where to start...
First, Sydney!! Sydney is doing great. Her words are becoming so clear- she still has Sydney gibberish but it has gotten a lot better. We have definitely hit terrible two's- she loves the word NO! Everything is no!! For example tonight Jason asked Sydney if she wanted a bath (she loves a bath, I will explain bath time in a second) she looked at him and said NO and then thought about it for a second and immediately said uh huh Daddy!! Okay so bath time- We have to drain the water in order for Sydney to get out of the bath, horrible I know.
Second, work and Northport- Chick-fil-A is such an amazing company and we love working for Ashley and Blake. Everyone at the Northport store is great!! We have made such wonderful friends and really enjoy our jobs. We are starting to get used to Northport, it was an adjustment. Speaking for myself I love Auburn! It is a beautiful town, my friends are there, and our house payment is still there as well. Once again another story. I can honestly say since coming to Tuscaloosa/ Northport I realize how big of an Auburn fan I really am!! We moved into an apartment at the beginning of September and like it a lot. We really appreciate Ashley, Blake, and Gracie for letting us live with them while we waited for our house to sell, but 6 people in a 4 bedroom house gets a little small and crowded and we did not want to out live our welcome. Northport is a nice town and we enjoy living here and meeting new people.
Third, our house in Auburn. If anyone is looking for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house we have one for sale. $174,000 and in a wonderful neighborhood. If you purchase the house before November 30 you will get $8000 back from the first time home buyer tax credit. Any interest comment or email me.
Fourth, our lives lately. This past weekend we had Jamie and Newton's wedding at Lake Martin. It was so nice to hang out with old friends (Lauren, Elizabeth and of course Jamie and Abby) and new ones (Aly and Amanda). Friday morning I stopped by Olivia's salon in Montgomery and let everyone see my beautiful little girl before taking her to her grandparents. After droppng Sydney off I came back and got a pedicure and manicure and it was great to be pampered. We then all had lunch at Street Cafe, once again long overdue. I then rode with Abby and Craig to the lake. Everything about the wedding was beautiful. Jamie was a beautiful bride and I am so happy for her!!! Now we are back in Northport and tackling another wonderful week at work.
Sorry the blog is long overdue and a lot of rambling but we have just been so busy. Have a great night and spread the news about our cute home.
Where to start...
First, Sydney!! Sydney is doing great. Her words are becoming so clear- she still has Sydney gibberish but it has gotten a lot better. We have definitely hit terrible two's- she loves the word NO! Everything is no!! For example tonight Jason asked Sydney if she wanted a bath (she loves a bath, I will explain bath time in a second) she looked at him and said NO and then thought about it for a second and immediately said uh huh Daddy!! Okay so bath time- We have to drain the water in order for Sydney to get out of the bath, horrible I know.
Second, work and Northport- Chick-fil-A is such an amazing company and we love working for Ashley and Blake. Everyone at the Northport store is great!! We have made such wonderful friends and really enjoy our jobs. We are starting to get used to Northport, it was an adjustment. Speaking for myself I love Auburn! It is a beautiful town, my friends are there, and our house payment is still there as well. Once again another story. I can honestly say since coming to Tuscaloosa/ Northport I realize how big of an Auburn fan I really am!! We moved into an apartment at the beginning of September and like it a lot. We really appreciate Ashley, Blake, and Gracie for letting us live with them while we waited for our house to sell, but 6 people in a 4 bedroom house gets a little small and crowded and we did not want to out live our welcome. Northport is a nice town and we enjoy living here and meeting new people.
Third, our house in Auburn. If anyone is looking for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house we have one for sale. $174,000 and in a wonderful neighborhood. If you purchase the house before November 30 you will get $8000 back from the first time home buyer tax credit. Any interest comment or email me.
Fourth, our lives lately. This past weekend we had Jamie and Newton's wedding at Lake Martin. It was so nice to hang out with old friends (Lauren, Elizabeth and of course Jamie and Abby) and new ones (Aly and Amanda). Friday morning I stopped by Olivia's salon in Montgomery and let everyone see my beautiful little girl before taking her to her grandparents. After droppng Sydney off I came back and got a pedicure and manicure and it was great to be pampered. We then all had lunch at Street Cafe, once again long overdue. I then rode with Abby and Craig to the lake. Everything about the wedding was beautiful. Jamie was a beautiful bride and I am so happy for her!!! Now we are back in Northport and tackling another wonderful week at work.
Sorry the blog is long overdue and a lot of rambling but we have just been so busy. Have a great night and spread the news about our cute home.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
so much going on...
Hello everyone we are finally in northport, yay!! We are so happy to be here and are so busy I forget to eat some days.
We got here Monday night and had dinner at a burger place called "mugshots" it was decent definitely not a good as niffers though. I am going to miss the chipotle burger so much. Anyways, we came back to Ashley and blake's afterwards, this is where we will be living until our house sells,Sydney had the worst night that night. She was scared to death she would not lie down (we saw this on video monitors) she was screaming at the top of her lungs for a good 15 minutes. I tried to be strong but eventually got her up and put her in the bed with me. I didn't sleep that night, I was scared to death I was going to roll over on her.
Tuesday, I worked on getting her adjusted to the house so she wouldn't be scared anymore. It worked she took two two hour naps that day, wow!! She even slept until 730 the next morning which was a blessing. I started my marketing work Tuesday some but mainly Wednesday and love it!!
Wednesday, work, work, work and then Ashley started having contractions around 5 and it didn't phase her. If you knew me when I was pregnant when the slightest contraction came I was at the hospital, I went 6 times. Crazy I know. Anyways, she finally went at 930 that night after going out to dinner with the girls and everything. She has had contractions ever since and is in the hospital right now. They told her and Blake TBay baby gracie should be here tomorrow after lunch. I am so excited, I have already called my parents and they are coming tomorrow to help with Sydney.
I will keep everyone posted on gracie!!
We got here Monday night and had dinner at a burger place called "mugshots" it was decent definitely not a good as niffers though. I am going to miss the chipotle burger so much. Anyways, we came back to Ashley and blake's afterwards, this is where we will be living until our house sells,Sydney had the worst night that night. She was scared to death she would not lie down (we saw this on video monitors) she was screaming at the top of her lungs for a good 15 minutes. I tried to be strong but eventually got her up and put her in the bed with me. I didn't sleep that night, I was scared to death I was going to roll over on her.
Tuesday, I worked on getting her adjusted to the house so she wouldn't be scared anymore. It worked she took two two hour naps that day, wow!! She even slept until 730 the next morning which was a blessing. I started my marketing work Tuesday some but mainly Wednesday and love it!!
Wednesday, work, work, work and then Ashley started having contractions around 5 and it didn't phase her. If you knew me when I was pregnant when the slightest contraction came I was at the hospital, I went 6 times. Crazy I know. Anyways, she finally went at 930 that night after going out to dinner with the girls and everything. She has had contractions ever since and is in the hospital right now. They told her and Blake TBay baby gracie should be here tomorrow after lunch. I am so excited, I have already called my parents and they are coming tomorrow to help with Sydney.
I will keep everyone posted on gracie!!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
my age... my life!
So I am 20 years old, married, with a one year old. Whenever I heard about a situation like this I was always like "oh my God". First of all, I respect young families so much more. I do not believe anyone should judge a young married couple or even a young girl with a child until they have experienced it themselves. Second of all, I have the best life ever!!! My husband loves me and Sydney more than anything and would do anything for us. He was raised to be a man and nothing less. And a man he is. He has stepped up to support this family better than I would have ever dreamed or expected. I love him so much and our life together so much. He is not only my husband but my best friend and my partner. You do not honestly understand a married couples relationship until you have it, its amazing!!
If you do not know us we had been dating for 5 years before I got pregnant. We were always very in love and happy. Of course we had our hardships but who doesn't. Our relationship now is stronger than ever and I can honestly say I have never been happier. I have a shoulder to cry on, a person to laugh at and with, and a best friend for the rest of my life. Some may look down on or not understand our age and what we have been given but it is all a blessing to us and we love each other so much! We are even doing better in life than some people a lot older than us. We have had to grow up fast and that's fine because every obstacle we come across we accomplish together. Tonight is a very personal and deep blog but its the first I have done like this. I would love to mentor people my age in the same situation I was in 2 years ago. Keep your head up and concentrate on your family, that is the best advice I can give! I love you Jason and Sydney so much. Thank you God for blessing my life like you have.
If you do not know us we had been dating for 5 years before I got pregnant. We were always very in love and happy. Of course we had our hardships but who doesn't. Our relationship now is stronger than ever and I can honestly say I have never been happier. I have a shoulder to cry on, a person to laugh at and with, and a best friend for the rest of my life. Some may look down on or not understand our age and what we have been given but it is all a blessing to us and we love each other so much! We are even doing better in life than some people a lot older than us. We have had to grow up fast and that's fine because every obstacle we come across we accomplish together. Tonight is a very personal and deep blog but its the first I have done like this. I would love to mentor people my age in the same situation I was in 2 years ago. Keep your head up and concentrate on your family, that is the best advice I can give! I love you Jason and Sydney so much. Thank you God for blessing my life like you have.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Our House
Please pray today that our house sells. I am beginning to get very stressed out about this whole ordeal. I need an offer today please God!!!
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