Archive for August, 2005
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Monday, August 29th, 2005Kimmie has an ear infection. Funny thing is now she has a monkey in the other ear. When Nurse Carol was taking Kimmie’s temperature she said, “let me see if there is a monkey in there!” Kimmie now keeps telling us there is a monkey in that ear and a bug in the other. Kids [...]
Something is not right!
Monday, August 29th, 2005I am taking Kimmie into the Dr. today. Yesterday and today she has been complaining that there is a bug in her ear. She says, “bug stop making sound!” And, “bug stop biting Kimmie!” She keeps tiping her head to the side and shaking it. Something is not right. I hope that it is just [...]
Weaning has begun!
Sunday, August 28th, 2005Today was the first day of Madeline’s official weaning. I no longer believe that breast feeding is the answer to all the problems of the world, not sure I ever really did. My breastfed baby got RSV in the middle of the summer!! This should never have happened according to everything I have read about [...]
New Additions
Wednesday, August 24th, 2005I’ve just posted nearly one hundred new photos in the last couple of days so I thought I’d point out a few of the notables: Feeding Time: pictures (1,2,3) of Kimberly feeding something Madeline’s Hospital Visit: pictures (1,2,3,4) of Madeline in the hospital during her RSV bout Annie Doing Crazy Things: pictures (1,2,3,4) of Annie [...]
Spot the Difference
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005Can you see anything special in the picture below?
Happy Cake
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005The Girls are in love with “happy cake,” which is the term they use to describe any cake that is presented to them. Kimberly sings a little “happy cake” song and Annie scarfs down some cake and flashes a cake-laden grin. Whenever I think about it, the phrase “the simple pleasures” springs to mind. Children [...]
Finally things are looking up!
Monday, August 22nd, 2005Took Madeline into the doctor today to have her rechecked! She is doing well. I am so happy that she is over the worst of it. She will continue to be sick for a while, but as long as she is not hospital sick that is okay with me. A big thank you to my [...]
I love being home!
Friday, August 19th, 2005I love being home with my babies. Since we got home from the hospital so late last night my mother slept over. When my big babies woke up this morning she went in to see them. My mother is a morning person, and loves to see the babies. When she went in to see them [...]
Nursing is Not a Crime
Friday, August 19th, 2005“Mothers Welcome Here”: Chandler’s so stupid.
Back Home Tonight
Thursday, August 18th, 2005It appears that Sandi and Madeline will be discharged tonight, barring any dramatic turns for the worse. I visited them this morning before work and at my lunch time. Madeline isn’t really eating any better than she has been, which is to say hardly at all, but her respiration is primo. They think that the [...]
Ice Cream Helmet
Wednesday, August 17th, 2005Baby Ice Cream Sundae Hat: at $27, it’s a bit pricey but it is oh-so-cute! [UPDATE (8/24/2005): There's other varieties available elsewhere.]
And the Others
Wednesday, August 17th, 2005Since little Madeline has RSV, it’s pretty clear that Annie and Kimberly have it as well. They’ve got the same symptoms but they’re better able to handle it because of their advanced age. Ha ha. The fevers, night screaming, and lethargy are gone at this point—leaving only a constant stream of multicolored nasal discharge (see, [...]
Poor Little Thing
Wednesday, August 17th, 2005Yesterday, the best doctor ever called to check on Madeline. He was reviewing her X-ray and chart and thought that it looked like RSV. He wanted us to bring her in again so he could check her out. He was almost certain that it was RSV. Because of her dehydration—I apologize to all my girls [...]
Appointment update
Monday, August 15th, 2005It seems as though all of my girls have Bronchiolitis. Madeline, because of her youth, has it the worst! And I am breastfeeding her!!! GRRRRR! They are all on breathing treatments. Thankfully Madeline does not have RSV. I was very afraid of that, but her chest X-Ray came back “ok.” Hopefully the treatments will do [...]
Rough weekend and it is not over yet :(
Sunday, August 14th, 2005All three of the kids are sick. When I say sick I mean very very sick. Annie is the worst! She has a terrible cough and a very runny nose and a fever that will not quit. Madeline is next on the sick list. She has a fever and the most pathetic little cough. Kimberly [...]
Joy in not sleeping?!?
Saturday, August 13th, 2005Last night was a bear! Kimberly woke up at 11:00 and was burning up. Bill went and gave her some Motrin and came back to bed. She continued crying so once I was done nursing Madeline I went to her. I rocked her until her fever died down. As I sat there rocking Kimberly I [...]
Schedule Derailed.
Friday, August 12th, 2005Our schedule has taken a break for the day. Annie has a slight fever and runny nose and cough. She needs snuggles and relaxing tv time. We even watched Finding Nemo today. Of course we were still able to do most of the other things on our schedule as well. We just spent more time [...]
Time for a change
Wednesday, August 10th, 2005Since Madeline has come the girls and I have slacked off so much! They have been watching an alarming amount of tv and it has to stop. They are also fighting a lot. I have decided that I am going to do more constructive things. I have developed a kind of lesson plan! Who doesn’t [...]
Madeline is on her own now!
Monday, August 8th, 2005Tonight Madeline is sleeping in her own room! I already miss her and I am not even in my room yet! Bill does not miss her yet, but it has only been about 10 minutes so we should give him some time It is amazing how fast they grow. I just have to wait until [...]
Maddie’s first bottle!
Saturday, August 6th, 2005Today Madeline took her first bottle. She drank 2 ounces. She still prefers to get it at the source but I am glad she took to it so easily. People have made it sound like it was going to be hard to get her to change since she has been exclusively breastfed. Thankfully Maddie continues [...]
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