I See the Light

I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. My baby boy is smiling today, and even crawling around on the floor. Monday (1 of 3 doctor visits of the week) we learned he had Type A Influenza. I went in expecting to hear that he had an ear infection and/or sore throat from all the drainage. Not the flu. So, went home on the typical Tylenol/Motrin regiment. Things were not looking up at all, and I knew there was something else going on. He was wheezing as well. Back to the doctor on Tuesday, and find out he has an "inflamed ear". Doctor said she could not hear any wheezing at that time. Sent home on amoxicillian and Xopenex inhaler. That was a joke!!! My angel baby wasn't having ANY of that. Back to the doctor on Thursday, and whaddya know??! He has an ear infection. Actually he has bilateral ear infections with neon yellow fluid at both bases. Was this really necessary? It took 3 doctor visits and 2 different doctors to figure this out. I was so relieved to finally get a diagnosis, I could have just cried from joy. I couldn't do that because Grammy was crying. She had to leave the room while he got his shot. She couldn't stand to see him suffer. We gave him an antibiotic shot, went home with oral antibiotics to start the following day and albuterol neb treatments. Let me tell you.....we struck gold with this combination. My baby is back, and I am lovin it.

At 10 months old, this is his first time to get sick. I feel lucky in that respect, but I think he paid for it. Ha! He was 20lbs on Monday and by Thursday he was 19.

Through all of this my amazing friend was there the entire way. She brought me Lysol wipes, a stethoscope, and supplies for Caden's nebulizer. She also picked Haleigh up from school, did her homework with her, and fed her. I feel so blessed to have someone like that in my life. Love her!

And my mom, of course, for rocking him so I could take a shower. And, keeping Haleigh and Kendall overnight. Thanks for helping me when I need help! Thanks for allowing me to watch the girls first ever softball try-outs!

Just to hold true to my commitment about reflecting back with each post....Last year at this time I was either in the hospital already or days away. I do believe I was having contractions but have no evidence of that until the day I went in. I was not a happy camper this time last year. I was miserable and hurting. I can also remember saying that I just know I cannot make it until April 10. I don't think anyone took me seriously. That was frustrating. I am glad that's over!

I'm Back!

I am back. This time from a totally different perspective on life. 2010 has been the most pivotal year in my life yet. I have been morphed into a different person. In the first month of the year I was put in the hospital (I was preggo) unexpectedly, let out a month later only to come home on strict bed rest, and every other day NST's until the surprise arrival of my bouncing baby boy. Sorry for the cliche! After being home for 3 months with him I realized I just couldn't leave him. I am not sure if the decision to breastfeed had anything to do with that, but whatever it was, it was making me crazy at the thought of leaving him. Kendall had also become so used to staying with me. The three of us had quite a nice routine. With the agreement of my wonderful husband, I became a stay-at-home-mom. So, I currently am operating under the titles of wife, mother to 3, step-mother to 1, dog mom to 3, Girl Scout Troop Leader, part-time cook, sewer, embroider-er, laundry lady, cleaning lady, and advanced first aider of the house! Whew! That can cause some mood swings. Hence the new name.

My goal with this blog is to share the newest memories and moments, and also reflect back to one year ago in the same post. I hope to provide myself and my kids a memory book from this. I chose not to delete my previous posts but just add on. It's amazing that I forgot that Wal-Mart event until reading it again. This proves the point of me needing this blog.