Hi everyone, sorry it's been a while but life has been hectic. Sd is seeing a new allergist and she faints after each shot. He just has a nurse stay in there with her and she is awake in about a minute. There is a name for this but I can't remember. He said it's a reaction to the needle and not what is in the shot. He thinks her allergies are dog related and she also has a list of out door allergies she has. He has her on allergy shots and Zyrtec. She had a melt down in the drs office about taking any of the allergy meds by mouth because she hates the feeling. She was literally begging him to give her something else so she can do band and not feel drugged. So far she seems to be doing okay on the shot/zyrtec regime.

Ds seems to have had a growth maturity wise. He is doing archery and made 2 friends there. He has gone out with them (YES!!!!!!!!)and they text and make memes. Sd has invited him out with her friends and he goes (YES!!!!!!!!) and sd says he is quiet but interactive. One of her friends has a crush on him and they are texting (YES!!!!!). He is doing normal teen stuff and I am so excited for him.

Marching band try outs are today and both sd and ds are trying out. I can't believe she talked him into it.

Dhs parents came over and talked about Bear going back to stay with them for a while after I brought him home and sent dh and sd to them. Fil met with a dog trainer twice to help him not be afraid of Bear and help him be more comfortable. Bear has been home a week and knock on wood, things are going good. Bear stays in ds room and in the den or bs takes him outside. Dh has been taking ds and Bear to the park in the evenings to get him exercise. So that is our update. Right now things are good and so far sd has blended well. She has tested dh a few times and he shut her down. Fingers crossed he isn't going to be a disney dad.