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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 6:44 pm
Karen, ITA with Rissa, you are always better off going in person to the gov't office. And since you do have several months... and you are doing this NOW, you'll be fine. (We were on a time-crunch too before our cruise. Especially with DH's passport, and it was fine!)
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 6:51 pm
Karen, I don't think you can hand in another adult's form but you can for minor children. I was doing my own and two of my daughters. I got there just after they opened, waited in line for maybe 15 minutes and then an hour at the counter. Not bad at all because I was expecting a half-day nightmare (I brought magazines, my ipod, drinks and snacks LOL). You do have more than enough time to mail it in but if you do decide to do it in person try to get there about 10-15 minutes BEFORE they open. ETA: Karen I just went back to the website and the FAQ section and it says: You should submit your application in person. If this is not possible, the application may be submitted by a third party provided they: show identification, are 16 years of age or older, are either your: parent, child, parent's spouse or common-law partner, child's spouse or common-law partner, spouse or common-law partner, spouse or common-law partner's: parent, parent's spouse or common-law partner, child, or child's spouse or common-law partner. The above third parties MUST provide a written statement signed by you authorizing them to submit your application, OR their identification must confirm that they reside with you. Any relative residing at your address can also submit an application on your behalf provided that they: are 16 years of age or older, and show identification confirming their place of residence. If the identification shown does not contain an address, further documentation to establish the address will be required. It is MANDATORY that applicants requesting urgent or express service apply in person. Applications submitted by a third party will not be accepted for urgent or express service.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, February 04, 2008 - 2:18 pm
Dang, it never seems to let up 'round here... Not sure if anyone remembers last August my dad (actually step, as my dad died of colon cancer when I was 9 1/2) was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He got radiation in Sept, lost half his hair, but seems to be 100% healthy now (he refuses to get the bone marrow test to be sure. He is afraid of the pain.) Anyways, my mom has been freaking out cuz she has lost a lot of weight over the course on many months. Probably 20 lbs. (She is 5'7" and was about 135 -- about a size 12). Now she is about 114-115. SHe is a worrier and a smoker. Has been her whole life. Of course the NHL scare got to her as well as a few other family crisises (is that the plural of crisis?) Well she had a lot of tests the past week or so (blood, poop, etc.) and saw the doc today for results. Results were all normal. Very low bp and cholesteral. (Weird about the BP cuz she has been high for years.) Doctor had her take a chest xray. They told her they'd call in 2 days with that result. Well the doc called back within an hour or so and told her to come to his office tomorrow to discuss. My question (FINALLY) is what other reason would they call her back so soon other than cancer confirmation??? TIA...
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, February 04, 2008 - 2:41 pm
Maybe he was having a slow day. It is possible she has changed her eating habits or her thyroid is over acting, or even that she is getting more exercise, not eating due to stress. My guess is over active thyroid, that would account for the low BP and the Cholesterol. Could be she's just super duper healthy now. HEY, she's in my prayers. Go to WebMD and put in weight loss causes and see what it comes up with. My gramma died of lung cancer when I was 7. She was a smoker for like 30 years. She didn't lose any weight until they took out her voice box and she had to be fed from a tube for 2 years before she died. I don't know if that helps.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, February 04, 2008 - 2:50 pm
Thanks Escapee. Actually they took more blood to check for Hyperthyroidism (if that is the name). To check her Thyroid... She has not changed her eating. She eats "medium." Meaning not very junk food-y but not super healthy either. Usually very small portions. Probably no breakfast, a pbj or cheese sandwhich (white bread) for lunch then something like tuna casserole or steak & potatoes, or chicken or hamburger helper for dinner. They order pizza every friday. Not a lot of sweets. An occasional glass of wine, but nothing else alcohol wise (unless she goes to a wedding.) She'll get a coffee cake each week that'll take her the week to finish... She'll have a coffee in the morning. No pop. Just water or lemonade in the day... Guess we'll just have to hang on til tomorrow...
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, February 04, 2008 - 3:11 pm
I know that your mind is racing, and mine certainly would be, too. Are you planning on going with her, or is just your step-father going? I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but if you're nearby her, I'd want to be with her at that visit. If she does hear bad news, she should not be alone, and you shouldn't be alone to hear it from her either. I'll keep her and you, your family in my special thoughts tonight. I hope it is just one of those things, like maybe the doctor wants to delve further into the weight loss thing. 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, February 04, 2008 - 3:14 pm
Oh yeah, we're going with her. No way would she be able to drive. She gets too nervous if it's raining, let alone hearing what she is convinced she is gonna hear. I am not that nervous. Maybe I am naive or maybe I know she is nervous enough for our entire family... Thanks for the good thoughts!!!
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, February 04, 2008 - 6:09 pm
sounds like she has a hyper thyroid, possibly a hyper hyper thyroid (graves)
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 6:02 am
Update: turns out she has emphysema. The weight loss and nervousness is being attributed to depression. Of course she is fighting going to a psychiatrist, but we are insisting. So, hopefully she can overcome the depression and do what she needs to live with the emphysema. It may well be that her depression saves her life. Weird. (cuz if she didn't lose the weight, she would not have gone to the doc who discovered the emphysema...) landi, it totally sounded like that Graves disease to me when I looked it up.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 6:08 am
New Question: Is it unusual for a 24 month old to be able to: 1. draw closed circles? 2. draw eyes, nose and mouth in the circles? 3. point out shapes like square, circle, heart, star and triangle? No way could ds have done those at 24 mos. I know you can't compare kids, but I am just curious if she is ahead of her age...I know it might sound like I am bragging, but I am really just curious. (I will post a link to a youtube video of her in the TVCH kids thread later today if anyone is interested.)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 6:29 am
drawing people is used as a developemental tool. that's why they always ask the kids to draw a picture of themselves or family. as they mature, more and more details will come into the pictures. sounds like she is doing great with that. i think being able to identify shapes at that age is on target. do you have any books? i think a great one was the first 24 months and then the next one was 24-36.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 6:31 am
Julieboo, I worked with preschoolers, but as a PT. I do believe, though, that the skills you listed are more likely to occur with around a 3 year old. Gross and fine motor testing work around a norm, so there are variations above and below. I would continue to encourage her and maybe think about some sort of preschool program to continue to develop these skills so she does not become bored. Since her fine motor skills seem to be in the high range, can she also stack 1" cubes, and if so, how many? Can she copy a "train" of 4-5 cubes lined up? BTW, you should be proud of your wee one, it's not bragging at all! ETA: I agree with the shape ID thing, sorry I forgot to single that out.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 6:42 am
Thanks all!!! I will go pull out our 1" blocks now...
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 6:50 am
That is so cute, Julieboo! What impressed me the most is that she makes a single circle. Usually, they don't stop once they get back to the beginning of the circle. I think the video shows that she is most definitely in a higher skill level than most at her age!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 6:53 am
That is interesting, about the single circle... I'll repost that link to the video of her in the community corner section in a bit...
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 6:56 am
Seems weird to have one kid so below age level in an area that the other kid is above in. (nothing wrong with that. I love every weird and normal thing about both my ds and dd!! Well, maybe I don't love the whining...)
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 7:02 am
Now my 5:50 a.m. post doesn't make much sense! O.k., Julie had posted a video for just a few minutes so we could look at her in action with her pencil! Too bad you others. You snooze, you lose! Abby was SO cute!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 7:05 am
LOL Hukd!!! For anyone else who cares, I will post that link in the community corner (TVCH kids thread.)
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 7:10 am
Okay, it's now in the TVCH kids thread! Oh, and while she may be advanced in drawing and shapes, she for sure is not advanced with speech!!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 7:26 am
Sounds so much younger when you say 24 months as opposed to 2 years. I think if a child has a natural aptitude for drawing 2 years isn't too young.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 7:30 am
There is a difference between a 24 month old and a 30 month old or a 35 month old. Same thing for a 12 month old or a 20 month old. I think until a kid is about 4 years old, months do matter.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 7:50 am
O.k., let a professional step on here...lol I just pulled out my Peabody Developmental Motor Scales test. It is a standardized testing tool for preschoolers. There has been a revision to this, but I don't have a copy of that handy. The criteria should not be different. Standardized tests are the gold standard for testing developmental skills. They have been tested over time and across a large sample of the population. Here are the standards (only referring to drawing) for a 24 month old: Imitating Stroke: Demonstrate making one horizontal stroke on paper with marker. Place second sheet of paper and marker in front of child. Say, "Make one like mine." Criterion: Makes one straight stroke within 20 degrees of horizontal. Now, here is the age when a real circular pattern is attempted, beyond that of drawing circles without endings. At ages 30-35 months: Copying circle: Place paper and marker on table. Show child card with circle. Say, "Draw this." Criterion: Draws circle with end point within one-half inch of beginning point. NOTE: You can NOT deviate from the instructions, or you invalidate the standardization! We're talking not even adding, "Let Mommy do one first" or "Let's draw a circle." Do those two tests exactly as they say, no other help is allowed. <>
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