No way to wax poetic..sickness SUCKS. A trip to the dr confirmed Kaya has influenza a. The symptoms had also pushed her towards croup. So a round of steroids (always nice on the emotions...hers and ours!!), lots of rest and hydration and within two weeks she should be back to normal.
She slept much better last night but the double breathing treatment in the drs office has began to break up her chest congestion so more of that horrible coughing. But..better for her to cough then to keep it in her lungs and run the risk of pneumonia.
The dr checked her record and asked if we had given her a flu shot outside the office. Which we had not. It is very hard in this area on kid's flu shots. The drs office gives out shots to Medicaid children first...which I am not saying that they should not get it but it's not really fair to be pushed back simply because we have insurance...and more than once regular insurance kids have had to wait till the next dose arrives (most drs offices in this area it seems Medicaid kids get first dibs). Then we always run into the offices only carrying the mixed swine flu shot which we do not allow Kaya to have. I've had friends at work think I was bonkers but the shot has not had a lot of research done on it and has been pushed through by the govt over a scare a few years back. And one main ingredient is said to accelerate cancer growth (cancer is prominent on both sides of the family). When I dug deeper I found that the health board, with the first out break of swine flu in this area this fall, announced that there was NO proof that the swine flu shot that had been given to area children had any protection or any asset for the child to have it! And they did not release what was in the latest vaccine. Lack of info on something serious makes me question why they gave it out to every kid in the neighborhood only to announce it offered no protection. It may not offer protection but what did it to their bodies? So we had a hard time this year getting a regular flu shot. My work offered free straight flu shots but Kaya was just under the age limit that they will do them. So next year we may skip the dr on the shot and go straight through our work company. We are lucky we do not deal with daycare but the possibility of preschool etc next year ups her chance of illness.
But back to point...the whole house is dealing with the flu bug. Except for my brother who the military has pumped so full of shots he may possibly glow! I wish that was a joke. No fun trying to degerm a house when you feel horrible.
Thankful today that I have a little more energy and that Steve feels better. Flu germs throw off his shot schedule too which is never good. Main goal is to get Kaya back to her perky happy self. Lysol is our friend :)
Kaya Rain
Our beautiful daughter.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Kaya feeling puny
I hate when Kaya feels puny. She is so rarely sick that we often forget how bad it can be. We are very blessed that she is rarely sick and if she gets a minor bug she kicks it fast.
She started Cmas night with a runny nose and slight fever..by Wednesday morning it sprang to a horrible cough and a high fever. Nothing worse than watching a super active kiddo lay on the couch under a blanket.
She's on day two of not wanting much to eat. Says her tummy hurts but that she's not hungry. Just focusing on letting her drink what she wants (NO MILK!!) and relaxing.
Called the ER peds dr on duty yesterday and he was very nice. Told us we know our child better than any dr do what we feel is right but from what we told him we were doing what we should.
So kid's tylenol on schedule and lots of liquids but the fever stuck with her till this morning. Still not back to normal but the lowest it's been for nearly a day and a half. At least she is up walking etc.
Got ahold of her dr and they had one opening for 3:15. Eased my mind because I did NOT want to take her to the ER. She so rarely sees a dr other than for one case of croup and her yearly checkup that she knows who her dr is and has never seen another one. I was afraid the ER would upset her even more.
So will know more with the upcoming drs apt what is going on. Hopefully just a strong cold that will clear up with some cough meds etc. I hate that she coughed so hard yesterday she broke a blood vessel in her eye. She is definitely my kid lol I often do the same thing.
Steve is feeling so so. Said it's mainly his back and head today. Always worries me when he's sick because his shot ruins his immune system and it takes him awhile to shake things. Then it can mess up that weeks shot schedule etc.
No fun having a sick hubby and kiddo..and not feeling 100 percent myself. Today's goal is to get cleaning done and spray the lysol lol
She started Cmas night with a runny nose and slight fever..by Wednesday morning it sprang to a horrible cough and a high fever. Nothing worse than watching a super active kiddo lay on the couch under a blanket.
She's on day two of not wanting much to eat. Says her tummy hurts but that she's not hungry. Just focusing on letting her drink what she wants (NO MILK!!) and relaxing.
Called the ER peds dr on duty yesterday and he was very nice. Told us we know our child better than any dr do what we feel is right but from what we told him we were doing what we should.
So kid's tylenol on schedule and lots of liquids but the fever stuck with her till this morning. Still not back to normal but the lowest it's been for nearly a day and a half. At least she is up walking etc.
Got ahold of her dr and they had one opening for 3:15. Eased my mind because I did NOT want to take her to the ER. She so rarely sees a dr other than for one case of croup and her yearly checkup that she knows who her dr is and has never seen another one. I was afraid the ER would upset her even more.
So will know more with the upcoming drs apt what is going on. Hopefully just a strong cold that will clear up with some cough meds etc. I hate that she coughed so hard yesterday she broke a blood vessel in her eye. She is definitely my kid lol I often do the same thing.
Steve is feeling so so. Said it's mainly his back and head today. Always worries me when he's sick because his shot ruins his immune system and it takes him awhile to shake things. Then it can mess up that weeks shot schedule etc.
No fun having a sick hubby and kiddo..and not feeling 100 percent myself. Today's goal is to get cleaning done and spray the lysol lol
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Christmas Day
Well it was not our typical Christmas Day by no means...but we were together and happy so I suppose that is the whole point of the day :)
Woke up with me feeling less than great but still had fun watching Kaya open her mountains of gifts. Santa must have known something we did not LOL Just kidding. She was excited over every single gift. Her face lit up when she opened her stocking .
Very thankful for Steve putting everything together while I slept.
Then we spent the day lounging in bed, lounging on the couch you name it basically doing nothing. Kaya had started with a slight runny nose..by nightfall she was running a fever.
But we all got to be together and have fun. It was very nice to have Jonus home with us. That was the best gift I got :)
Woke up with me feeling less than great but still had fun watching Kaya open her mountains of gifts. Santa must have known something we did not LOL Just kidding. She was excited over every single gift. Her face lit up when she opened her stocking .
Very thankful for Steve putting everything together while I slept.
Then we spent the day lounging in bed, lounging on the couch you name it basically doing nothing. Kaya had started with a slight runny nose..by nightfall she was running a fever.
But we all got to be together and have fun. It was very nice to have Jonus home with us. That was the best gift I got :)
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve did not go exactly as planned lol I fell Saturday and got pretty bruised up but didn't think much of it. I had a house full of kids (which I adore to the moon and back) and even played outside with Kaya in the snow all weekend. Then come work on Monday it hit. That concrete floor whipped my butt! Sore legs, hips that killed me and muscle cramps. Add in a horrible headache, stuffy nose and cough...and by the time I got home at 4:30 I was miserable!
Thankfully Mom fixed supper and I could rest. After a dose of Nyquil I was out for the evening lol
Steve did awesome pulling Cmas eve together. Tucked Kaya in and then worked his magic in the frontroom. Stocking filled complete with letter from Santa. Gifts arranged under the tree.
It looked wonderful this morning!
Very thankful for him doing it all so I could rest. Not feeling 100 percent yet but feeling better!!
Thankfully Mom fixed supper and I could rest. After a dose of Nyquil I was out for the evening lol
Steve did awesome pulling Cmas eve together. Tucked Kaya in and then worked his magic in the frontroom. Stocking filled complete with letter from Santa. Gifts arranged under the tree.
It looked wonderful this morning!
Very thankful for him doing it all so I could rest. Not feeling 100 percent yet but feeling better!!
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Sometimes I'm confused
Sometimes I'm confused by people. The holidays (minus if you are having a serious issue, a health problem etc) are suppose to be a time of being together, being happy, loving each other and feeling joyful. But so many no matter what make it drama, griping, stress and worry.
In the last week we have seen 20 little ones (the count at the last article I read) buried due to senseless violence. 20 families that will not hold their child on Christmas morning. 20 Mom's that won't pack a school lunch or bake another bday cake. 20 fathers that won't take their child fishing or create a memory. Instead 20 families will visit their child at a cemetery. They will put a wreath on a grave for Christmas, a balloon for a birthday and every night they will pray to find peace. And yet....there are still people failing to realize that we need to hold our families and our children closer.
I was raised firmly that family time was the best. It didn't matter if the house had a spot of dust, who brought what, or if there was any gifts etc. It was just being together.
Now..it seems as if people state they want quality time and time together...but seem to place everything else in front of family time. Then in 20 years they will wonder why those "kids" don't seem to have time for them, how much they've grown and changed..and how much they missed out on.
People cause drama within their families. People lie to each other, lie on each other, use each other and then wonder why family doesn't want to be around them.
Or...they simply can't work "family" into their schedule of friends,parties etc.
I made a pact with myself this year that I was not holding onto drama, not tolerating anything in our bubble of happiness, and letting go of other people's issues.
I try hard to remember that I may not know what is going on with someone else or why they act a certain way and if their attitude doesn't directly affect me then it's not my business or cross to bear.
We've dealt with family and friends that have edged away from us. Some when we had a kid...we focused on Kaya not getting together or hanging out all night. Some when Steve was diagnosed with MS.
And sadly some during the holiday season preach and post and text about time together but then we are not invited till the last minute (after other plans are made), we are forgot all together or it's made into such a to do that it wears ME out.
I have battled with feeling guilty over being excited to just be home Christmas eve and to not be in all the hubub surrounding other events. I felt as if I was being a bad person, not in the holiday mood etc. Till I realized that I am actually happy to just be home this year. To downsize some other areas of our life. It doesn't mean I don't love people. It doesn't mean I don't love the holidays, get togethers or family. It just means that I have reached a point in my life where I know what goes on in my life and with my family. I know what our strengths are, what our weaknesses are, and what we need/ have to do. People often do not realize what we have on our plate. Full time work, full time parenting of a 4yr old, full time medical illness, and we have surrounding issues such as the situation with my Dad etc. Only WE know what is right for US.
So I'm glad that I have bee sticking to my Drama free zone and better state of mind.
For one..I think this has been so far one of the best holiday seasons. Less stress and worry about everything. I have literally been happy and in the Christmas mood since Thanksgiving and I cannot say that for alot of my friends/family/coworkers. I've come to understand that life changes and nothing stays the same...and all that matters is making those memories together. Not looking back in regret because your whole life the holiday has been this way...and now you have to alter it. The guilt is gone. When it came to Jonus and his military time we've always said that Christmas was not always on Dec 25th..it might be on June 30th if that was when he could be home. And I'm working that into my everyday life....to not see the date on the calendar but the feeling in my heart :)
So here is to stress free holiday time, lots of laughs, lots of true family and friends, and most importantly lots of LOVE :)
In the last week we have seen 20 little ones (the count at the last article I read) buried due to senseless violence. 20 families that will not hold their child on Christmas morning. 20 Mom's that won't pack a school lunch or bake another bday cake. 20 fathers that won't take their child fishing or create a memory. Instead 20 families will visit their child at a cemetery. They will put a wreath on a grave for Christmas, a balloon for a birthday and every night they will pray to find peace. And yet....there are still people failing to realize that we need to hold our families and our children closer.
I was raised firmly that family time was the best. It didn't matter if the house had a spot of dust, who brought what, or if there was any gifts etc. It was just being together.
Now..it seems as if people state they want quality time and time together...but seem to place everything else in front of family time. Then in 20 years they will wonder why those "kids" don't seem to have time for them, how much they've grown and changed..and how much they missed out on.
People cause drama within their families. People lie to each other, lie on each other, use each other and then wonder why family doesn't want to be around them.
Or...they simply can't work "family" into their schedule of friends,parties etc.
I made a pact with myself this year that I was not holding onto drama, not tolerating anything in our bubble of happiness, and letting go of other people's issues.
I try hard to remember that I may not know what is going on with someone else or why they act a certain way and if their attitude doesn't directly affect me then it's not my business or cross to bear.
We've dealt with family and friends that have edged away from us. Some when we had a kid...we focused on Kaya not getting together or hanging out all night. Some when Steve was diagnosed with MS.
And sadly some during the holiday season preach and post and text about time together but then we are not invited till the last minute (after other plans are made), we are forgot all together or it's made into such a to do that it wears ME out.
I have battled with feeling guilty over being excited to just be home Christmas eve and to not be in all the hubub surrounding other events. I felt as if I was being a bad person, not in the holiday mood etc. Till I realized that I am actually happy to just be home this year. To downsize some other areas of our life. It doesn't mean I don't love people. It doesn't mean I don't love the holidays, get togethers or family. It just means that I have reached a point in my life where I know what goes on in my life and with my family. I know what our strengths are, what our weaknesses are, and what we need/ have to do. People often do not realize what we have on our plate. Full time work, full time parenting of a 4yr old, full time medical illness, and we have surrounding issues such as the situation with my Dad etc. Only WE know what is right for US.
So I'm glad that I have bee sticking to my Drama free zone and better state of mind.
For one..I think this has been so far one of the best holiday seasons. Less stress and worry about everything. I have literally been happy and in the Christmas mood since Thanksgiving and I cannot say that for alot of my friends/family/coworkers. I've come to understand that life changes and nothing stays the same...and all that matters is making those memories together. Not looking back in regret because your whole life the holiday has been this way...and now you have to alter it. The guilt is gone. When it came to Jonus and his military time we've always said that Christmas was not always on Dec 25th..it might be on June 30th if that was when he could be home. And I'm working that into my everyday life....to not see the date on the calendar but the feeling in my heart :)
So here is to stress free holiday time, lots of laughs, lots of true family and friends, and most importantly lots of LOVE :)
Monday, December 17, 2012
Watching Kaya today...
Can honestly say watching Kaya today has made me tear up more than once. She simply adores her Uncle Jonus. No ifs ands or buts about it. She's been hugging him all day, saying she loves him..and making the point to him this is his home :) I have noticed when he goes out on the porch etc she is quick to check on him and has asked him more than once does he have to leave.
Little hearts are so true and innocent. They just love. No questions asked. Those little hearts know what makes them happy, what they need etc.
Kaya has so much love, so much heart. I LOVE it.
Jonus is a fine Uncle and I love watching them together. He simply adores her.
I'm so glad to have all of us together for Christmas this year.
Little hearts are so true and innocent. They just love. No questions asked. Those little hearts know what makes them happy, what they need etc.
Kaya has so much love, so much heart. I LOVE it.
Jonus is a fine Uncle and I love watching them together. He simply adores her.
I'm so glad to have all of us together for Christmas this year.
I've been busting at the seams...
I've been busting at the seams to say something...but have managed to not say anything about it for nearly a week lol
We left this morning at 3:30 am and picked up my little brother at the airport! We really didn't get alot of sleep last night simply because we were excited to know he was coming home and Kaya, even though she didn't feel well, was on high to just get him home!
It was so nice to see his face at the airport. Other than his high and tight (military haircut) being a bit shaggier than normal LOL he looks the same. He laugh and said he left 92 degree weather to come to this? Although he did laugh and say it was not typical December weather for IN...no snow, no freezing cold etc.
I won't lie..I've been praying for the weather to hold off (that is a long drive in the dark to the airport and back) until he was home. Plus I had no clue if he would fly a straight flight or do a second change in Minnesota like he normally does. Thankfully he did not do the MI deal...all those flights have been delayed due to weather!! He flew straight from Hawaii to LA then to Indy.
I've been biting the inside of my mouth to NOT say anything to anyone. We didn't want anyone planning on coming over immediately we just wanted family time. So it was nice to post that he was home today. Only a few odd and end people and some close family knew.
It was so nice to hug him and hear his goofy laugh. Him and Steve laughing on the way home, Jonus teasing and cracking up. And then to see Kaya's face !!! Oh my!!
Jonus walked in and the child simply lit up! She was so excited she was literally shaking! She goes "UNCLE JONUS!!! YOU ARE HOME....for how long?" Her eyes dropped to the floor. He knelt down and told her "For a long time. I don't have to leave in 2 wks to go anywhere. I don't have to leave until I start school." Well that was the right answer!! She hugged him and hugged him. She's very happy to have her "Uncle/brother/boyfriend" ;) home. She has said over and over how much she loves him, fixed him a glass of water etc. She has also decided if his fave color is green then her fave color is green now too! LOL
Nice to have my pesty little brother back under our roof. It's been over a year or more since he's been home. Kaya's changed, he's changed..we've changed. I know he's not the same guy that walked out the door nearly 4 yrs ago but he's still my baby brother :) Nice to feed him a homemade breakfast (with chili soup on the menu for supper..he's request), to hear him laugh and to be together.
When I heard he had a chance to get home before Christmas..I decided that was what I wanted as my gift. I've missed him so much. We are more like twins than just brother and sister..and to be honest we are "bestest friends" :) I couldn't ask for a finer uncle for my daughter or a better brother in law for my husband.
We are thinking this year for Cmas eve we are just staying home and enjoying being together. So many families won't get that luxury so we are going to enjoy it :)
We left this morning at 3:30 am and picked up my little brother at the airport! We really didn't get alot of sleep last night simply because we were excited to know he was coming home and Kaya, even though she didn't feel well, was on high to just get him home!
It was so nice to see his face at the airport. Other than his high and tight (military haircut) being a bit shaggier than normal LOL he looks the same. He laugh and said he left 92 degree weather to come to this? Although he did laugh and say it was not typical December weather for IN...no snow, no freezing cold etc.
I won't lie..I've been praying for the weather to hold off (that is a long drive in the dark to the airport and back) until he was home. Plus I had no clue if he would fly a straight flight or do a second change in Minnesota like he normally does. Thankfully he did not do the MI deal...all those flights have been delayed due to weather!! He flew straight from Hawaii to LA then to Indy.
I've been biting the inside of my mouth to NOT say anything to anyone. We didn't want anyone planning on coming over immediately we just wanted family time. So it was nice to post that he was home today. Only a few odd and end people and some close family knew.
It was so nice to hug him and hear his goofy laugh. Him and Steve laughing on the way home, Jonus teasing and cracking up. And then to see Kaya's face !!! Oh my!!
Jonus walked in and the child simply lit up! She was so excited she was literally shaking! She goes "UNCLE JONUS!!! YOU ARE HOME....for how long?" Her eyes dropped to the floor. He knelt down and told her "For a long time. I don't have to leave in 2 wks to go anywhere. I don't have to leave until I start school." Well that was the right answer!! She hugged him and hugged him. She's very happy to have her "Uncle/brother/boyfriend" ;) home. She has said over and over how much she loves him, fixed him a glass of water etc. She has also decided if his fave color is green then her fave color is green now too! LOL
Nice to have my pesty little brother back under our roof. It's been over a year or more since he's been home. Kaya's changed, he's changed..we've changed. I know he's not the same guy that walked out the door nearly 4 yrs ago but he's still my baby brother :) Nice to feed him a homemade breakfast (with chili soup on the menu for supper..he's request), to hear him laugh and to be together.
When I heard he had a chance to get home before Christmas..I decided that was what I wanted as my gift. I've missed him so much. We are more like twins than just brother and sister..and to be honest we are "bestest friends" :) I couldn't ask for a finer uncle for my daughter or a better brother in law for my husband.
We are thinking this year for Cmas eve we are just staying home and enjoying being together. So many families won't get that luxury so we are going to enjoy it :)
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