Libby visits the hospital again....

Wednesday morning I took Libby to the doctor. She had a bad hacking cough and the fevers off and on. Dr. Amir was on vacation so we had to see a fill in. Dr. Clark sent us to the hospital for a chest x-ray, an RSV screen, and some blood screening. We got the the hospital about 11am. We went to the lab and had some blood drawn-Libby cried and cried. Then to the ER for the RSV screen-this is where they shoot saline up her nose and draw it back out with some snot. They had to do it twice because they didn't get enough the first time. Next was the chest x-ray-this is where they strap her in a "cone" with her arms above her head (she had one this summer and didn't cry or squirm a bit). This time she screamed, I guess the techs like it when they do that because they get a good picture her lungs. She was so traumatized she fell asleep on my lap for over an hour, which was OK because we had to wait until they read her x-ray. At 3:30 or so Libby got admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. There was more crying when the nurses were trying to put her IV in because they had to try 3 times. Around 5pm she spiked a 101 fever which bought us an extra day in the hospital-good thing I already had these days off work. She coughed a little at night before bed and a little bit in the morning. Nothing like the days before. She would have slept all night if it weren't for the nurses poking at her. Libby was very good for being stuck with her mommy in a hospital room for two days. She didn't even really act sick, which was the hard part. Last time all she wanted to do was sleep, this time all she wanted to do was play. Libby adapted pretty well for having the IV splint on her hand this time. We teased her and called her "thumbs" for two days. They sent us home around 11am this morning. I haven't heard her cough all day. They gave us a prescription for some fruit tasting medication that Libby will not take. I have tried hiding it in food and a bottle. I guess I will try again tomorrow.

Lots of Christmas-ing

We have been very busy at our house lately. Libby hasn't been feeling very well. She had a fever off and on Thursday and Friday. We thought she was getting a tooth but no dice this time. Saturday we went to Omaha to spend the night at Jacque and Austin's. We went to a Christmas at Mike's Uncle Rod and Aunt Callie's on Sunday afternoon. We had a good time eating and opening presents. Then Austin came home with us and spent the night. Libby seemed in good spirits all day Saturday and Sunday because I finally got her to take Tylenol a couple of times without spitting it back up. Monday I baked cookies and wrapped presents while Libby took a four hour nap and Austin and Mike played PS3 and Wii. Late in the afternoon on Monday I took Libby over to Taylor and Caleb's to give them their presents, then went to Mike's parents for our traditional Christmas Eve dinner. We played Wii and Libby went to bed around 9pm. She slept off and on until about 3am. After that we were both up the rest of the night. Sleeping in a strange place, not having her own bed, and coughing- Libby did not want to sleep. Libby and I were pretty much up until 7am. Then I got up at 8:30 to open presents. We let Libby sleep until about 10am. She did not show much interest in opening any presents. Needless to say neither Libby nor I enjoyed our Christmas morning very much.

One more day....

Friday is my last day of work until January 2nd. I am so VERY excited-I never get days off at Christmas time. I feel like I have been running in circle for the past two months. HOPEFULLY this will be the end of my busy phase so I can rest in January. I had big plans to get a bunch of stuff done around the house but then my sitter decided to take the week of Christmas off too. I guess Libby and I will have some quality days together next week. I am hoping to cut down on the number of bottles she has per day before I cut her off entirely. Right now she is sick so I don't know how well I am going to fair with that plan either.

I bought myself a new memory card for my camera so I can take tons of pictures at Libby's first Christmas. Hopefully she will be feeling better by then otherwise I will have a bunch of pictures of Libby sitting on every one's laps opening presents. Check back after Christmas for the report and pictures!

POOP...

Sunday afternoon I was giving Libby a bath and she started making bubbles in the tub. I picked her up and put her on the toilet and she POOPED!! I know it was a total fluke and won't happen again unless I am paying attention to her in the tub. I cheered and clapped and made a big deal about it so hopefully she will remember the next time she feels like pooping in the bathtub.

Oh Christmas Tree.....

Since the weather was crappy outside today Mike stayed home and put up our Christmas tree. Libby decided that she wanted to help. We bought a "new" Christmas tree this summer from our friend Brooke because she was moving and didn't need it anymore. Let me tell you, this tree is HUGE! It is like half the width of our living room and the star more than touches the ceiling. It looks pretty cool and it is only for a month out of the year so I guess we will survive.