Just wanted to give an update on the sickness. Unfortunately it got worse before it got better around here, and somewhere in the middle we celebrated Christmas.
Thanks to everyone for their nice comments, and concern, on our previous post. It's nice to know family and friends are thinking, and praying, for us. Well, it got truly dramatic on Christmas Eve...we went the the ER. Not because it was a crisis, but because that was our only option in rural Oklahoma while staying at Jeff's parents' house. We did call our pediatrician that morning and the nurse said to go, and I'm glad I did. Livi had 2 more ear infections...or the same ones that didn't go away! Ahhh! We did have a nice Christmas, Santa was good to all of us, but we all felt miserable. Will post pictures of the girls later when I get organized. Busy sanitizing now.
The doctor did call when we got home, the day after Christmas, wanting me to bring Livi in. I brought them both in to be checked, just to make sure. Looks like we're on the upswing, but still healing those little ears. All I ask for now is to get better in time for our trip to Florida for New Years...the doctor said we should be healed completely by then. So just laying low this week, cleaning, packing, etc. Looking forward to reading my other blogs and everyone else's happy holidays!
** Oh, just wanted to mention that I told the doctor I was thinking of starting Livi on formula, since I will be headed back to work full time in the new year (more on that later). He said she would be fine at 9 months old, and gave me some pointers. I feel a little guilty, but it's been hard on me with Ava being demanding too. I certainly will miss the breastfeeding, although I will try to continue at morning & night, but I need my body back too. It's just been too stressful to be supermom when we are all sick. Anyway, thanks to Anne for the post on formula, and the mention of the brand she used. I got some yesterday, and to my complete surprise Livi loved it!! Hooray, a transition that might actually be smooth!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
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4 comments:
sorry to hear it got worse before it got better...you guys are overdue for a break from sickness! We miss you! Have an awesome trip!
Hope you're on the upswing, I hate to hear about how miserable everyone feels. Have a great time in Florida - and I'm glad the formula is a positive transition! Miss you!
Livi got 9 months of bf. That is something to be proud of. It's so hard to do it while you are working full time - don't beat yourself up about that (easier said than done, I know). I can't wait to hear about your new job. Happy New Year!
not that you asked for any add'l advice, but... a nurse told me to avoid shaking the bottle to mix the formula, but to stir it instead to avoid bubbles (and gas for baby.) we also use the dr. brown bottles. a little extra work with the attachments, but i think it helps cut down on the gas. we bought 2 days worth of bottles to cut down on the washing. good luck, and you should feel so proud that you nursed for 9 months! that's aweseome! (i'm assuming ava got a whole year?? wow!) hope you all are feeling better and enjoying floridaaaah!
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