101 and Aidan Update

101. Bet you can't guess what that is. It would be my temperature. Yeah... fun times. I am still on antibiotics from that whole bronchitis thing. Yesterday Rick says he has a sore throat, then as the day progressed I wasn't feeling so hot. So I guess it's back-to-back viruses for me. Too much time in dr offices lately? or maybe all the stress we went through lowered our immunity. I feel like I have been run over by a truck.

Needless to say my 'getting in back in the groove' of cooking didn't last. Tonight was mac and cheese for the kids and chicken noodle soup and toast for mom and dad.

Aidan had his follow up appt today for his weight check. Of the 2lbs that he lost, he has gained 8 ounces back. She said this is more than she expected and considers it 'excellent.' She also thinks his right ear tube already fell out. Well... that didn't last long. He only got them in Feb. He sees the ENT in another week anyway. We still have to continue the albuterol inhaler because he is still raspy when he breathes.

Ruby Jewel Ice Cream Sandwiches at Whole Foods- YUMMERS

Cornbread Skillet & Starbucks

My first 'involved' meal that I've cooked since my surgery- I made cornbread skillet tonight. Wasn't a big hit- the kids are so picky. Give em mac n cheese or grilled cheese and they eat that.

So it's back to cooking and getting in the groove. Rick went back to work after 17 days with us. A certain little boy sure misses his dah-yee.

I was told I can start light walking after the two week mark so I took the kids on a 2 mile walk this morning and walked another mile on the treadmill tonight and tried some bicep curls. I miss running but hey it's at least something right?? Now I am going to INHALE some strawberries on top of pound cake with cool whip.

Last night on the news they were talking about Starbucks closing 600 stores. Abby sees the logo and says, "Look there's Starbucks" What an eye opener at how much I go there! In addition to her knowing Starbucks, during bathtime she makes me lattes. She says, "Do you want a whole milk vanilla latte?" Why sure- I wouldn't turn that down.

Rick has now come down with a sore throat. Sooner or later all 4 of us will be healthy at the same time. I'm hopeful anyway.

Meet Me-Me

This is snowman. You see him in almost every picture of Aidan. He used to call him man-man- which was close to snowman. Now he calls him me-me. As I am typing this he sees snowman on the screen and points excitedly and says "where me-me go" and trots off to find me-me.

We decided to enroll Abby in an extra day of preschool. Her school just built a brand new facility and her class transferred there during the week she was sick so today was her first day in the new building. She was excited she wasn't at the 'baby school' anymore. They have the baby/toddler facility and then the new place which is preschool up to 6th grade. She'll have to start wearing uniforms in the fall-guess that cuts down on back to school shopping. She had a great day and her nose finally quit running. She still doesn't have much of an appetite. Anyway this added day gives Rick some father/son time and allows to him somewhat work on his projects. I am hopefully off to bed to continue to get over this sore throat and headache.

Monday Monday

I reluctantly left my family and returned to work today... it's good though. Good for everyone to get back into our 'routine'. I have to admit I feel completely disconnected, out of sorts. I'm sure that will change. We had to pull the kids from swim lessons, Abby has missed soccer for two weeks and we've missed Church so I feel like I'm supposed to be 'somewhere' if that makes sense! The big news for us... both kids slept all night last night for the first time in ah... two weeks? Although I think I kept Rick up with my coughing. I'm starting antibiotics so I hope to feel better soon along with my incisions- boy am I sore. Oh and the dr called again this morning to check on the kiddos. I sent her flowers.

Aidan is back to doing 'boy' things. He apparently dumped out crayons and then put his crackers in the box, shook it around and then took bites. Yesterday or the day before I caught him rubbing his food on the carpet as if to initiate it so it's worthy of taking a bite. I think that is gross but I just say ok...he's a boy. This is what boys do. Abby took another 4 hour nap today. That virus was a doozy. I should know- now I have it.

I love our friends and family- and all the prayers and support you give. WE ARE BLESSED.

Day 16

It's been 16 days that we have all been home together since my sugery and STUCK at home to boot! Aidan continues to increase his appetite. Today he was such a joy, almost back to his happy self. Aidan on steriods was a bit challenging for us so thankfully that is over. Honestly he would remind me of those little yapper dogs who growl and think they are really big dogs. He did- he would growl at us for the past few days and even wake up in the middle of the night in just a rage.
Abby woke up again this morning still with fever and her other ear perforated last night. I spoke with her ENT last night and he wants to see her in 4-6 weeks to see how the holes are healing. No swimming or getting her ears wet. He did reassure me and said he's not worried about any long term issues with this. Her fever seems to have tapered off as the day went on; she took a 4 hour nap!! I continue to pray she feels better tomorrow. We get little glimpses of her coming back, trying to be playful. She still isn't eating.
I've been working from home a little bit this week and also the past few nights in anticipation for my return to work on Monday and yet here I am, now sick.

He's Feeling Better

Waving the White Flag

Abby is on day 6- temp 103 today. Her ear drum ruptured last night. I am so upset- this is the 2nd time that has happened. We have to pull her from swim lessons too. This nasty virus has cost us $230 in dr visits and prescriptions this week!! Now we are off to pick up antibiotic ear drops for her. We were up at midnight, 2 and 4 with the kids. Rick ended up in Abby's bed most of the night and then I think he got up with Aidan so he's going on less sleep.... thankfully he stayed home from work yesterday and today. LOVE THIS MAN.

Day 5 Fever

Poor girl. This was on our way to the dr. Another day of 102-103 temp. She has a double ear infection. Aidan is better- we go back next Thursday for a weight check on him. Hoping for some sleep soon!!

Lots of Pictures and Update

As the day went on things improved. Aidan ate more, drank more and was more active. He took a good nap- so with regards to him we are somewhat back on his normal schedule. Tomorrow is our phone conference with the dr.
Abby is still battling the fever and horrible plugged nose. She can't even breathe out of it. I've tried steam, vicks, vaporizer and it's plugged good. I am hoping things break loose soon- I know she would feel much better- hopefully this fever will leave this house!!
Some of the pics below were from before the kids were sick. Our trees were cut down today!

Look right above the 2nd window to see the man in the tree

There is another man at the very top of this one

Mom yesterday with sick baby

Ballerina mows the lawn

Guess what!! Veggie Booty is back!! Abby used to eat this when she was a toddler before it was pulled...YUMMERS.

My dear friend Heather in Nashville, TN sent me flowers today

Abby's blue hand that was STAINED blue after eating a popsicle. Makes you wonder what's in it.

Aidan before he was sick saying "GO" and then running

A boy and his snowman (still wearing the pink sun hat)

Shower Thoughts

I was washing my face in the shower this morning and I just said Lord...only you know what is taking place and I trust in you...

aghhhhh our babies are sick. Aidan's fever is back. Abby's temp this morning was 104.5 on the forehead. She barfed in her bed last night. She's eating and drinking and wants to play dress up so that is a good sign. After the countless times of Rick and I taking turns getting up, sleep finally came.

Oh and while I wasn't sleeping because when you get overtired and stressed- how does one sleep? I was thinking how life just has to continue...there is no waiting for me to heal from this surgery. Rick is supposed to go back to work tomorrow and the kids were supposed to be healthy and at school. So that is what I am struggling with...
To top it off- we are having our 3 big trees cut down today. Makes for even more excitement around here.