February 21, 2014c

Glasses for 2, Please!

 



June 17, 2013

Let's Talk Recovery

 

The recovery process for you, little man has had it's ups & downs.  It'll be 1 week tomorrow since you had your tonsils removed, so I'm going to talk about days 1-4 post surgery.  Surgery day was probably the least painful day for you.  We were told that you'd probably sleep a lot once we got you home, but that didn't happen.  You dosed off for a bit after you had your first dose of pain medication & you had some ice cream.  Seems like as soon as you finally fell asleep, you started getting visitors.  Your Dad & Mamaw Burt stopped by for about 15 minutes with a milk shake & then left because they wanted you to get some rest.  You didn't fall back asleep after they left.  You actually never took another nap.  About an hour after your Mamaw & Dad left, Mamaw & Papaw came over with your brothers & sister with cards, balloons & 20.00 for you to spend on whatever you wanted.  You opted to have Creag put it in your Savings Acct.  We grilled out that night and I ended up making everyone go outside so you could get some sleep.

 

The next morning, Day 2 was probably the worst.  You got a very good nights sleep.  You didn't wake up until close to 10 and your throat was VERY dry & sore.  You wouldn't drink at first because it burned your throat & I remember you crying and saying "This is the worst thing ever."  I was pretty helpless and felt very bad for you, but was able to finally get you to drink & take your pain meds to help with the pain.  You ate a little bit on day 2, but not much.  Maybe 1-2 scoops of ice cream & a bite of mac & cheese.  Later that day/night, you were feeling a little better & we were getting a little antsy so I asked if you wanted to get out for a bit and you said yes.  You wanted to go to the movies so we went to see Iron Man 3.  Good thing the tickets were only $5.00 that night instead of $14.00 because you only lasted about 15 minutes & wanted to leave because your throat hurt & you were sleepy so we went back home & took it easy for the remainder of the night. 

 

Day 3, was pretty much the same as Day 2, with you eating as little as possible.  I could tell the lack of nutrition was taking a toll on you, but you had no appetite.  We got out of the house for a bit that evening & that kind of helped you.  You finally had a bath this night.  Your hair was sticky from sweat & we both laughed at how disgusting it was.  After your bath, Creag was gone, so we cuddled in my bed & watched the Spurs/Heat playoff game.

 

 

Day 4, which was a Friday, I went back to work & Creag's mom came over to watch you.  You guys laid around all day.  She made you a chocolate shake out of the homemade ice-cream that her & Sammie had made you & you guys watched the video of the Helicopter Ride in Hawaii & some of the Never Ending Story.  That night, after you still weren't eating, Creag & I decided that you needed out of the house.  You'd been cooped up for way too long so he bought 3 tickets to the Red's Game in the all you can eat Club Section.  We knew this would get you to eat & we were right.  You were tired walking in, so Creag gave you a shoulder ride.  We got to the cafeteria area & you decided to start with fruit to eat.  Oranges (which was supposedly the worst thing you could eat because of the acid) & grapes.  I judged the oranges by your expression & you didn't flinch so I let you go with it.  You did great with those & I think it instantly gave you the energy that you needed.  After the fruit, you had soft pretzels & cheese & then had an ice-cream sandwich.

 

 



 

 

This was exactly what you needed & I'm so glad we took you.  You made it through the entire game & got to see Jay Bruce's walk off homer.  I know you wanted to yell but refrained!  And then we sat through fireworks at the ballpark.  It was such a fun time with just you.  You crashed in the car & Creag carried you up to bed & you slept through the night like a champ!  BTW, you were the first & only kid so far to sit in Club Seats...bragging rights, buddy!!

 



March 20, 2013

Muffins with Mom

 

This morning was Muffins with Mom @ Hinsdale.  It was originally scheduled 2 weeks ago, the day after the big snow storm but school was cancelled & so was Muffins with Mom.  We all got up extra early this morning to be at school by 7:30.  The kids did really well, especially after going to bed so late last night.  Practice has started for soccer & baseball so early bed times will be obsolete for a few months.  Probably up until schools out for the year! 

 

We had Sammie last night, so Jeni met us at the school & Sam went off with her Mom.  The kids & I went through the line where some of the Dads were working.  Dennis (Evie's Dad) & Hayes (our neighbor).  They had pre-wrapped muffins & honey buns, fruit & juice.  We each got a muffin & found a table to sit and eat. 

 

 

 

After we were done eating, I walked the kids over to a pod where they had a movie playing until school started.  I had a few appointments at St. Elizabeth at 9:00 so I headed over there.  I have been having issues with my throat for years & finally saw an ENT who scheduled a Thyroid Ultrasound & a Barium Swallow.  The Ultrasound went well, but the tech said that she did see a few nodules, hopefully benign.  The swallow on the other hand was disgusting!  I had to drink several different liquids & they watched the liquid go down to my stomach to make sure there were no blockages.  At the end, all of the barium was in my stomach & they had me take a few drinks of water.  When the water went down, you could see the barium jump right back up into my esophagus.  I obviously have reflux, so now we just have to find a way to treat it.  I should be getting results back from my Dr. on both tests by Friday or early next week. 

Tonight Hank has his first baseball practice at the Batting Cages with his team & Sam has soccer practice.  Games start this weekend for soccer & we're pumped.  Let's home for warm enough weather!