Tubes and a Bottle

One week ago The Lynn got tubes. The 2 of us got up at the crack of dawn and headed to the hospital.*Thanks to Grandmama and Pappy for letting The Belle and The May spend the night with them!* Thankfully she was the first surgery so it went pretty quickly. Since we had been through this with The Belle I knew what to expect. But still, when I changed her into that little blue hospital gown it was hard to fight back the tears. I think the worst part for me was just knowing she would be put to sleep and I wouldn't be there with her. She didn't mind the gown. Matter of fact it was easy access for her to pull her diaper off in the pediatric waiting area. Once the nurse came in and gave her some "princess juice" she was good to go. It took about 5 minutes for the loopiness to begin (she couldn't even hold her paci in her mouth). She would just look at me and smile. Notice the difference in the pictures (pre princess juice and post)you can really tell in her eyes. Her Dr. came in to talk to me (wearing a Mike Zowoski hat from Monsters Inc) about the procedure and The Lynn was talking to his hat the entire time. I'm assuming he wore the hat during surgery becasue when he came out to tell me how it went it was still on his head. When the anesthia team came into get her she went right to them with no problem (which made it easy for me). The procedure took less than 10 minutes. I quickly went back to see her (I actually heard her before I saw her). It isso sad when a baby is coming out of anesthia becasue they have no clue what is going on. The nurse told me that she was upset because there was no formula in her bottle. I told her um she hasn't been on a bottle in several months. She added some apple juice (which I have given to her just a few times with mostly water)to her "bottle" and it didn't take long for her to remember what to do with it. She sucked it down like a little piggie. The nurse gave us 4 bottles of apple juice to take home. When I loaded her into the van she was very happily showing me her bottle and I let her know that as soon as we got home those were going in the trash. I took a few pictures of her excitedly holding her "bottle". She napped very well when we got home and was happy when Nana brought her sisters home. I haven't seen a big difference in her speech yet but I feel like within the next few weeks I will. Thanks to all of you who prayed for her it was so comforting to know that you were praying for my baby girl.

Details are important

Most of you probably already know about this but I thought it needed to be documented somewhere. So, Uncle John(aka Shoe Lace Hero; see older posts) is in the Navy and was abruptly sent to Cuba at the beginning of February to assist with Haiti relief. He really had no idea how long he would be gone. Aunt Emily asked all her friends and family to begin praying for John to return home by March 6th. Now I am a firm believer in asking God for specific details that are in His will. Several friends and family members prayed for The Lynn to arrive on her birth date. Anyways, it looked as if Uncle John would be flying in on Saturday March 6th.....awesome right? Well guess who called us last night from HOME?!? I'm telling you our God is amazing. He cares about every detail in our life! This was just too good not to tell about.

*other good news: The Lynn got her tubes yesterday and is doing great. I will post all the details soon.

flying solo

For the first time in almost 7 years Husband and I spent the night apart. He left early yesterday morning for a work conference. I can't wait for him to get home tonight. I have a new appreciation for couples who spend lengthy times apart and especially those with children. I have only been "alone" for 28 hours and it has been tough. I'm usually not a happy camper when one of the girls get in bed with us in the middle of the night but I was so happy when The May snuggled up with me at 3:00 am. I slept like a log from that point on. I wouldn't make it as a military wife. Thanks to all of you wives who have spent many sleepless nights way from your husbands.

Snow Day/Marraige Retreat/Valentine's

I can't believe it has been a week since I have posted. Lots has happened since then. Including a 3 pound weight gain. I curse you Valentine's Day. I'm trying to get back on track. Several things have been going on in the last week so I'm just going to hit the high points.

*last Friday was a snow day! We had so much fun but are so thankful we don't live where it does snow frequently. I'm still trying to catch up on laundry.
*husband and I went to a marriage retreat Friday and Saturday. It was so much fun getting time to ourselves and getting to know other married couples who are striving to grow closer to Christ and each other.
*valentines day was spent watching the girls valentine gift: "Minnie Mouse Bow-tique". Don't you just love their valentine shirts?
*in other news The Lynn gets tubes on March 2nd. The doctors exact words were "her ears are just awful" poor girl.

I know that's lots of info in one post. I'm going to try to get better at posting more frequently...we shall see.

Thigh "less" Thursday:-3.0

Thigh less Thursday is Weight less Wednesdays substitute. That's what happens when you have umpteen million things going on (including 2 ulcers which are probably caused from the umpteen million things). But hey I lost 3 pounds ....holla! I will try to post an update of all that is going on but don't hold your breath. It looks like Monday will be the earliest I can get to it. Here's something that will shock the pants off ya: husband is off work tomorrow for a snow day! That's right Florida is expected to get snow ......maybe even an inch. The girls are super stoked me not so much. But if it's going to be this cold I guess we should get to see snow. And believe me snow pictures will be posted asap if it happens!

Tubes For The Lynn

Things have been so crazy this week. The main event has been The Lynn and her ears. She was up all night on Wednesday with fever. So Thursday morning we made a trip to the Dr. Sure enough, a double ear infection. It didn't take much convincing on my part or the pediatricians to get tubes. I'm sure most of you remember the saga we went thru with The Belle and her ears. I'm so glad we will be getting The Lynn's tubes at a younger age (so hopefully she won't go thru the trauma that The Belle did). I hate the thought of my baby being put to sleep but I love the thought of no more ear infections.

Weight"Less" Wednesday: Choices

It's been so long since I have weighed that I am starting over. After the migraine issues I had (which now seems to be resolved; thanks to my new glasses, which I will try to post a picture of soon) I fell off the wagon. Seriously, I had no motivation to eat healthy or exercise. I spent the majority of Monday in a funk (so what did I do: ate like a pure hog). I got really sad about the lack of exercise and the lack of healthy choices I have been making. So, yesterday morning I had what I like to call "a coming to Jesus meeting." I literally went to Jesus about it (which I should have done on Monday but I digress). Everyday I make millions of choices. All the junk I have been eating and my laziness those were my choices. I spent yesterday drinking LOTS of water (holla Emily!) and eating my allowed calories. I also ran a mile and did my mom's new biggest loser wii workout. It felt good! I got up early this morning and lifted weights. I finished 64 ozs. of water before 12:30 and am eating my healthy foods at my designated times. I was pleasently surprised that from yesterday to today I lost a little over 1 pound. So, here it is I am CHOOSING to stick to it because obviously the alternative choices were not working for me. Here's to next Wednesday and a lighter/healthier me!