Meningitis???

So we had to take Kami back to the doctor on Saturday. We have had this really nasty cold going around, it seems to have gotten worse as it passed around us. When we took Kami in on Wed (our normal doc was off that day) she was presenting like Ky. They gave her the antibiotics and nebs and sent us home. Thurs she seemed a little better in the morning, but by that night her headache had gotten worse and she started complaining of a stiff neck. I was going to take her in on Friday but found out the doc we really liked would be in Saturday. We decided to wait and hope the antibiotics would help and she would feel better. Based on all her symptoms: headache, stiff neck, fever, not eating or drinking, and she was so lethargic I was worried about meningitis. Well, we went in Saturday and he examined her very thoroughly he didn't look encouraged. I even told him I didn't want to hear him say meningitis and he just gave me this look..... First we drew blood and her white count came out low, then he tested her for the flu-negative. He came in and told us he was "really trying to talk himself out of doing a lumbar puncture". He did say that her WBC was encouraging (because it was low) which means that it was most likely a virus. We talked about how if it was viral meningitis we can only treat the symptoms. After awhile he agreed to give her a dose of steroids and some narcotics (to help the headache) only if we promised to call him if she got worse or stayed the same. The plan was he would direct admit her to the hospital and do the LP. Sometimes it is so helpful that I have worked with him, otherwise I think he would have just done the LP but he knew I would call him like I promised. I think the LP would have only confirmed the viral meningitis (which is what he was leaning towards but it could still just be a virus) but since we can't do anything but treat the symptoms why put her through that. She was still a little spunky with him at one time and she was so mad she had to have another shot at that office -3 out of the last 4 times she has been there she has gotten a shot! Anyway, I gave her the narcs when we got home and within an hour she was eating EVERYTHING! She was also dancing around the living room, it was awesome! She was still so pale, and that says something since she is such a whitie to begin with! After the drugs wore off she was complaining again but still eating so definitely not worse. She slept through the night (first time in a week) and Sunday woke up with a big grin and just gabbing. She says her headache, stiff neck, and sore throat are all gone! She seems fine and not sick at all. Still I have been trying to make her rest, I don't think I am succeeding! And she was upset when I told her we couldn't go to gymnastics, but I am so glad to have my little girl back! I was so worried about her and I am glad she didn't have to be admitted. It's funny but you can't even tell she was so sick two days ago. I am hoping it was just a virus, but still I can't help wonder......

So not to jinx us but everyone seems to be feeling better, even me. When they told me the iron supplements would make me feel so much better I honestly thought I didn't feel that bad. Wow, I can tell when it is time to take a pill or if I have waited too long. Saturday I didn't get my morning one and by the afternoon I was more miserable than Kami! Let's hope that things are on the up now with us!

Doctors visits

Wow, well this past week has been something. Kaite had the stomach flu, and even had a vomiting incident at school. Ky and Kami have bronchitis. Kami is so sick the doc thought it was pneumonia at first. I am still in shock that I missed how sick she was. She cries and sleeps all day, I am not sure she is getting much better. She hates her breathing treatments and medicine, plus she doesn't want to eat. She complains constantly about a headache- this really worries me. We may have to visit the doc again. This particular cold has now made its way through all of us, but seemed to get worse as it went. We haven't had a decent nights sleep around here all week. Ash has been perfectly fine and now Kaite is all better, thank goodness!!
I had my doc appointment yesterday. Since I had to reschedule I didn't get my regular nurse, and I managed to give the one I had a good scare. The glucose crap gave me a bad reaction this time and I got so dizzy at the office. The nurse and her student (doing her clinical rotation) wouldn't let me out of their site. Then she drew a bunch of extra blood "just in case", its a good thing she did. Turns out my H/H and Fe are really low. So now I am on iron pills (high dose) twice a day. I was told we have to get my iron up before I have the baby or I may need a blood transfusion and have to stay longer in the hospital. Great this is what I needed more problems!! I am also on a high iron diet and have to watch what I eat since it can interfere with all the pills I am taking. Ky says I have to eat a bowl of Total everyday since I can get almost a days worth of iron from one bowl, yuk I don't like Total. I also had my RhoGam shot and had to argue with her about having it in my arm. How frustrating! They finally agreed and I told them the flu shot was worse, it still isn't bothering me. Later the doc told me they like to give it in the hip because one gal had a bad reaction to it in her arm and thought she was going to die, oh my. I told them I have had it now 3 times in the arm and 2 times in the hip and the arm is so much better! I can't walk when they give it to me in the hip and it HURTS! Oh, and my sugars were all completely normal inspite of my reaction I had. Also, I lost 4 pounds in the last two weeks.
I am officially 28 weeks now and in that last trimester phase. I feel more comfortable with where we are now, I know if she was born now she would survive. I did have a good laugh though when she kicked the Doppler wand twice! Even the doc was shocked and she didn't kick around it or even close, she kicked it! She has a spunky personality already. And she may be a daddy's girl, she loves him so much. She will move and snuggle up to him whenever he touches my belly or when we are laying in bed at night, I think it's because he is so warm. She runs from Ash's cold hands, and likes to kick Kami when she snuggles with me! She is funny, she always wakes up to Kaite and likes to do flip flops when Kaite talks to her.
I feel like my life has been turned upside down this past week.


Congrats to George! He is graduating from his Naval Officers Training today.

Business Fair

Ashley's business fair was last Friday night. The gifted and talented kids have been working on this for the past two months. They learned everything about a business from the ground up. She did all the planning, product picking, and advertising on her own. She was so excited.

She wanted to sell hot chocolate. We weren't so sure about this, we didn't know how we were going to keep the water hot. Luckily, Ky was able to borrow a water warmer thingy from the S&R. She didn't sell as many as she wanted, but she did make a profit. The gym was really hot and not ideal for hot chocolate (check out her pink cheeks), but we have an awesome idea for next time. She had so much fun and Ky was a good sport to help her with everything. Thanks to Mar and her friends, and Chris and Chantelle for coming and supporting her!
Me and the girls spent the night enjoying all the Dr. Seuss activities they had. Then we had to hit the gym for all the exhibits. Kaite found a feather booth and has been asking me forever to get a feather in her hair. She had her own money and did it, she loves it!

Of course she picked a red feather! We had a fun night, but me and Ky are both so glad it is over!

A random pic of Kami from my phone. She is posing with her pink ring.

Spring?!?

I am so ready for some sun!!! Winter just doesn't want to give up here. I have been wearing my flip flops and capris around the house, I am dying to wear them around town though. Ky has been making fun of me too! Here is what last weekend looked like.

Our deck door, the whole front of the house looked like this we couldn't see out any of the windows.

We spent the weekend working on the basement and hanging out. It was just the two of us and wow was it quiet! Friday night me and Ky went and saw The Vow courtesy of the doctors office, they gave us a pizza and a movie coupon. I loved it, but I cried. I think the college girl next to me thought I was crazy! Also, there was a preview for a new movie coming out about being pregnant, it looks so funny and so true!

Anyway, thanks to the storm the girls spent the weekend at grandma's. We weren't quite sure what to do with ourselves except SLEEP IN!!!! Ash won't let us sleep past 730 on the weekends so it was so nice, and since church got canceled we got two days of sleep. We were glad to get them back though, it just isn't the same around here without them!

Yesterday we started leap day with "muffins with mom". Kaite was so glad I was able to drag myself to it, I spent the rest of the day on the couch though! By the afternoon the next storm hit us, the girls got sent home early and Ky got snowed out. We hope he can make it home tonight. He is working on a big project for the city council meeting coming up and has to be to work, to bad he couldn't spend today home with us-no school.
Here is what the girls did today.

Some of the drifts in our backyard.

At one point in time Kaite pushed Kami down the hill really hard and she smashed into the side of the garage, it was so funny! And yes she was fine.
Last week my blender tried to bite the dust again, I keep band-aiding it back together. Ky bought me this awesome blender when we were first married. I love it! I make so many smoothies and drinks that require crushing ice it has done awesome and never gums up. Well I was quite disappointed, but it is like 12 or 13 yrs old- still its a Kitchenaid. Well I was surfing and came across a site that explained how to fix it, all it needs is a new $4 coupler! I am so excited, sad that that is what makes me excited now a days!

I am also excited that I found Ash a really nice winter coat (next size up) at penney's for $16! It is even the brand I love that is completely water proof and so warm.
I am still working on baby stuff and making some decent progress. Only 13 weeks until my due date!

Happy 19th Birthday Mar!!!

Check up

Yesterday was my check up, it went well. However, he did say they want me to come in more often so that they can "monitor me more closely" uh okay this made me a little nervous, but they assured me everything looks great. Next time I get to drink the goop and get my RhoGam, yay. I have been busy finishing up some projects. The baby book is 99% done and I have her name plaque all painted (minus her name). I am going to start on the crib bedding next.
We have all the colors picked out for the girls' rooms, except we keep going back and forth between greens for Ash's room, their bedding and curtains and stuff are all picked out......now we just need to finish their rooms! Ky has been working hard, but I am worried it won't be done before he goes back to school. I think once he is done with the mudding and sanding it will go faster, he hates those parts. I did get the upstairs painted yesterday, and I am really feeling it today. The leaks from forever ago are finally fixed along with some "Benny specials", I just need to paint the ceiling spots.
After we are done paining we are cleaning the house. My house is full of dust from all the sanding, so spring break we are going to be spring cleaning.....yep I am nesting like crazy!
I am hoping we can hit the theater this weekend, I really want to see The Vow.
I don't have any pictures to post, I haven't been taking any lately. I am trying to stay busy so the time will go by fast.

Valentines Day Activities

We spent the days before V-day having some fun. We made cookies and had a blast decorating them.

The girls had fun putting their valentines together for their classes and friends. Kami was so excited for her first valentines party. All she has talked about for the past week is going to Madison's for her birthday party and London's for the V-day party. She is cute and loves her friends.
The girls have been enjoying the little bit of snow we have. There really isn't much.

Kami gave her first talk in primary last Sunday. She did great, she was nervous at home when we practiced, but seemed fine at church.
We have had a couple of new visitors lately. We don't mind feeding them, we haven't had any mice for awhile and would like to keep it that way. Plus Domino has been gone for over a month, we are pretty sure he is gone for good, poor guy.

We were hoping to have the basement textured and primed this weekend- I am not sure it is going to happen, I am still crossing my fingers though. Ky has been busy with other things and finishing up a big job. He also has been putting his school schedule together for next semester, it doesn't seem to be too brutal.
Next week is full of doctor and dentist appointments, yay.

Random Post

Okay so here are some picts from my phone. I was a little bored and went through them and found some cute ones. These first two are from last summer.

Kami was showing us a new way to use the tube while we were cleaning out the boat.

Ash's nutcracker, she is on the right in front.

These are from our mini-golf excursion last week. The girls had so much fun. Kami was the only one wearing a light color that glowed well. She was so cute she would hit the ball down toward the hole then run down and pick it up and move on to the next hole. She had fun though!

My pregnancy hormones are driving me crazy! I can start out the morning and most of the day great but by evening I cry at the drop of a hat. Sometimes all it takes is someone just to say something wrong and I cry. I went to the library and checked out a dozen new books. The one I started with is about a two year old with aplastic anemia.....big mistake. I can't even get through a section without crying! It is a good book though. I think overall my days are getting better, other than I am going stir crazy! I have been able to do more without having contractions.
Last weekend Ky got me out of the house. We took the girls mini-golfing, I think we all needed it. Then Saturday I took them to the new Barbie movie. They loved it, I loved that the movie was only 70 minutes long! We also went for pretzels and enjoyed the sun that was out.
Kami had to get a shot this week and when I told her (in the parking lot) her eyes welled up and she said "I don't want to get a shot". After a few minutes she looked at me really serious and said "mom I think they are all out of shots". That girl cracks me up! She is so sweet and sensitive. She has been great through all of this. She snuggles up on the couch with me most of the day or plays with her toys right at my feet. I think she is enjoying all the mom time, I hope she adjusts well when the baby comes.
George left for his officers training last week. The girls didn't understand when they were saying goodbye that he will be gone for 5 weeks and can't even text him.
I have to post Kami's newest sayings the first one is so funny "I scared you out of the crap" and "holy macaroni".
I have decided on the baby's room. I am going with a pink and green theme, bright colors. Now I just have to find the pink material for the bumper pad and make everything. One more project to do, I have been acquiring so many that I may not get them all done before she comes. Plus we are hoping to have the basement ready for carpet by the end of the month, which also means I need to have our taxes filed. I guess it's a good thing I am feeling better!
The girls' rooms are all picked out and we are ready to start decorating, they are so excited! Kaite is still asking for red walls though, nope. We will do red accents instead. Kami has started asking for orange walls......girls.
At least the time seems to be going by faster!