Don't you wish we all woke up like this in the morning? The world would be a much happier place!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Dancing King
Don't you wish we all woke up like this in the morning? The world would be a much happier place!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Tubes are in!!
Conor's tube surgery was scheduled for 7:45 Friday morning. We had to be at the hospital at 6:15. I was worried about Conor not having anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before the surgery, so I was very thankful that his appointment time was so early. Scott and I woke up at 5 and got ready. We left Conor asleep until we were ready to walk out the door. Our plan was to pick Conor up, still asleep, and drive him to the hospital. He woke up, but did a great job. He chit-chatted to us and himself the whole way there.
I LOVE Kosiar Children's Hospital. They are GREAT. This is the 4th time we've been to Kosair with Conor, and I have been impressed every time. This is what greeted us as we got off the elevator on the 8th floor, which is the surgical unit:
This sign, welcoming all the kiddos with surgery scheduled on Friday, totally made my day. Of course Scott brought his camera, so we stopped for a quick picture.
We got Conor signed in and back to his room right away. My little man is up to 27.9lbs and 32.5 inches already!! We got to meet the nurses and doctors who would be working with Conor for the procedure, and Daddy took Conor to the play room for a while to keep him occupied.
Conor getting his ankle bracelet on.
Around 7:30, Conor got a dose of loopy juice. I don't know what it was, but it worked. After about 5 minutes, Conor was on another planet. The idea was to make it easier for him to go to the OR with strangers, since Scott and I couldn't go with him. After his loopy juice kicked in, he thought everything was hilarious. And it was all in slow motion. What we really needed was a video camera to capture it, but we did get some good pictures. Here are just a few to capture the moment.
After about 15 minutes he started getting very sleepy, and it was time to go back to the OR. It was SO easy watching him go, since he was so calm and happy. I LOVE LOOPY JUICE!! I had pictured a scream fest, since Conor doesn't like to go to anyone he doesn't know, and even sometimes hesitates when going to someone he does! But this stuff was awesome.
The procedure was very fast. I think Conor was only gone for about 20 minutes. He came back awake and VERY thirsty. The doctor said Conor had another double ear infection, and there was lots of puss and drainage. I'm SO glad we got the tubes put in. This was ear infection number 7 since October, and I don't even know how many he has had since he was born.
Friday morning Conor was cranky and irritable, but it wasn't horrible. Once he got home and had some more juice and animal crackers, and a little bit of play time, he took a nice long nap. When he woke up, everything was pretty much back to normal!! He was talking, playing, and dancing all afternoon. And, he slept 12 hours on Friday night!!!
We had a GREAT weekend. Daddy got us some new bikes, and a seat and helmet for Conor. We went for a little bike ride, grilled out, played, and had a wonderful time. Conor is already starting to talk more. He learned how to say "uh oh" over the weekend, and now says it any time he falls over or drops something. I really don't think it is a coincidence. I think he can hear!!! I didn't think it was possible, but he is already more playful and more talkative than he was on Friday. I'm so very glad we did this for him.
Happy Monday!
I LOVE Kosiar Children's Hospital. They are GREAT. This is the 4th time we've been to Kosair with Conor, and I have been impressed every time. This is what greeted us as we got off the elevator on the 8th floor, which is the surgical unit:
This sign, welcoming all the kiddos with surgery scheduled on Friday, totally made my day. Of course Scott brought his camera, so we stopped for a quick picture.
We got Conor signed in and back to his room right away. My little man is up to 27.9lbs and 32.5 inches already!! We got to meet the nurses and doctors who would be working with Conor for the procedure, and Daddy took Conor to the play room for a while to keep him occupied.
Conor getting his ankle bracelet on.Around 7:30, Conor got a dose of loopy juice. I don't know what it was, but it worked. After about 5 minutes, Conor was on another planet. The idea was to make it easier for him to go to the OR with strangers, since Scott and I couldn't go with him. After his loopy juice kicked in, he thought everything was hilarious. And it was all in slow motion. What we really needed was a video camera to capture it, but we did get some good pictures. Here are just a few to capture the moment.
After about 15 minutes he started getting very sleepy, and it was time to go back to the OR. It was SO easy watching him go, since he was so calm and happy. I LOVE LOOPY JUICE!! I had pictured a scream fest, since Conor doesn't like to go to anyone he doesn't know, and even sometimes hesitates when going to someone he does! But this stuff was awesome.
The procedure was very fast. I think Conor was only gone for about 20 minutes. He came back awake and VERY thirsty. The doctor said Conor had another double ear infection, and there was lots of puss and drainage. I'm SO glad we got the tubes put in. This was ear infection number 7 since October, and I don't even know how many he has had since he was born.
Friday morning Conor was cranky and irritable, but it wasn't horrible. Once he got home and had some more juice and animal crackers, and a little bit of play time, he took a nice long nap. When he woke up, everything was pretty much back to normal!! He was talking, playing, and dancing all afternoon. And, he slept 12 hours on Friday night!!!
We had a GREAT weekend. Daddy got us some new bikes, and a seat and helmet for Conor. We went for a little bike ride, grilled out, played, and had a wonderful time. Conor is already starting to talk more. He learned how to say "uh oh" over the weekend, and now says it any time he falls over or drops something. I really don't think it is a coincidence. I think he can hear!!! I didn't think it was possible, but he is already more playful and more talkative than he was on Friday. I'm so very glad we did this for him.
Happy Monday!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Heaven in a Bowl...
Scott is taking me out tonight for a much needed date night. We are headed to Napa River Grill and then to the movies. I can't wait!! If you have never been to Napa River Grill, you need to go. Now! It is my favorite restaurant. The tomato soup is TO DIE FOR. It comes with this puff pastry on top that you pop with your spoon and let fall into the soup. My mouth has never been so happy!! Just look at the picture. I don't think 5:00 can get here soon enough.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
No cake for you!
So, we're officially back on our diet today. I've been on break since October. Instead of losing the 9lbs I needed to reach my mini-goal, I've managed to gain 11. So now that mini-goal is 20lbs away. I guess it could have been worse, but it is still irritating.
I joined WW online again, and Scott is going back to the gym and is going to count points using his own method. He likes to follow the rules, even though he makes half of them up. But it works for him!
Wish us luck!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Introductions are in order...
So today I decided to start a blog, for no particular reason. My life is pretty boring. But I thought this might be a way to get my creative juices flowing, while keeping friends and family updated on the current events in my little world. I'm NOT creative and I'm NOT a good writer. It is what it is. But welcome to my life!
This is my little guy, Conor. Yesterday we found out he needs tubes in his ears. He is 13 months old and has lived on antibiotics with constant ear infections since month 3. The doctor said his ears never drain, and he can't hear very well. He equated his ears to a swimming pool. And when the pool sits, bacteria takes over. When you add antibiotics, it is like adding chlorine to the pool. It makes the water clear, but you still can't hear under water. So next Friday we go in for tubes. Hopefully this will ease the ear infections until Conor is old enough to see an allergist, and also help with his hearing and speech. I know tubes are pretty common these days, but it is still a big deal to me. Wish us luck!!
This is my little guy, Conor. Yesterday we found out he needs tubes in his ears. He is 13 months old and has lived on antibiotics with constant ear infections since month 3. The doctor said his ears never drain, and he can't hear very well. He equated his ears to a swimming pool. And when the pool sits, bacteria takes over. When you add antibiotics, it is like adding chlorine to the pool. It makes the water clear, but you still can't hear under water. So next Friday we go in for tubes. Hopefully this will ease the ear infections until Conor is old enough to see an allergist, and also help with his hearing and speech. I know tubes are pretty common these days, but it is still a big deal to me. Wish us luck!!
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