Three Days to Go....

Mommy went to the doctor last Thursday in hopes that Ben would come on his due date Friday, the 22nd. The doctor said Mommy was fine, Ben was fine, and for her to come back on Monday! If Ben hasn't arrived before Wednesday, we will meet him then! We're on pins and needles, waiting for the phone call to tell us that it's time to go to the hospital. Caroline doesn't know to be nervous! She is carrying on as if there is nothing happening....she gets up, goes to school and has great fun! Mommy said when she gets home, she is hon-geee! Looking cute and going to school every day will wear a girl out...especially the being cute part!

Valentine's Day

 

Caroline enjoyed her Valentine's Day by spending all day at school with her friends. As you can see, she was dressed for the occasion, complete with her sparkly, red shoes! Mommy said Caroline brought home a huge bag of goodies! Chocolates, candy, cards..you name it, she had it! 

Later that night, Caroline's coughing woke Mommy and Daddy. They went to her room and found that she was coughing and wheezing to the point that it was hard for her to breathe. After a call to 911 and the hospital, they loaded her up in the car and raced to the emergency room where she was admitted to the hospital.

Caroline was given a breathing treatment and had an iv inserted. She nurse who worked on the iv said in her 21 years of nursing, she had never seen a child not cry during the procedure! Our baby girl is indeed a little trooper!

Daddy stayed with Caroline while I took Mommy home for a few hours of sleep. On Friday morning, Mommy and I got up at six to go back to the hospital so we could be there when the doctor made his rounds. As soon as the doctor came by, Mommy and I went to the doctor in PB for Mommy's visit, which was good. We then went back to the hospital to be with Caroline and give Daddy some relief and lunch! Caroline finally went to sleep and took a long, much needed nap. Around six, the doctor came by and gave the good news that she would be released. Caroline was exhausted and ready to go home. Mommy said Caroline slept all night in her own bed, without making a move!! When I talked to them early Saturday, Caroline was having breakfast and feeling good which is the best news a Tesh could get!

Small Wonders and Big Wishes

Last week, Mommy received a call from the daycare center saying a space was available for Caroline! So Mommy and Daddy went to meet the teachers and look at Caroline's classroom. On Friday, a tearful Mommy took Caroline to her classroom for her first day. Caroline didn't hesitate...she went right in her room as if she owned it! Around 10:30ish, I went to pick her up before lunch time. As I went in, I saw sweet little Caroline thumbing through a book, while standing with some of the children. She turned and saw me and said, "Tesh, Tesh!" ...this grandma welled up, swelled up, and picked her lil gal up! Caroline's teacher said she was perfect!

When we got home, Caroline said she was hongee, so we had an early lunch with snacks. (Daycare will work up an appetite!) After a waay too short nap, Caroline woke up while Daddy was home for lunch. Since he saw the brownie cake we made for his birthday, we decided to let him enjoy it early. (so we could get a bite too!) It was a good day bringing the first of many changes in the life of Caroline! What a precious little girl she is!

Sick Little Girl

On Friday, Caroline and I made Mommy birthday cupcakes and a cake for her birthday on Sunday. Caroline enjoyed eating the stray sprinkles as I put them on the cake. After we ate lunch, Caroline just wouldn't give up, she wanted a kuu-caake. Curious as to how they tasted myself, I split one with her! The stinker didn't like the texture of the cake and quickly spit it out. The icing was her favorite as she licked it smooth off! (I'm guessing the texture wasn't to her liking. I thought it was pretty good!)
When Mommy came home from school, we s'prized her and lit a candle on a cupcake. Caroline (Mommy) blew it out and made a wish. Caroline enjoyed the excitement and couldn't stop asking for caaake.
What was supposed to be a festive birthday weekend for Mommy turned somber as Caroline suddenly became ill. She developed a fever, and began to cough and wheeze with each breath. As Sunday wore on, her temp went higher and her cough was frightening. Mommy and I gave her a tepid bath to cool her off and she seemed to enjoy the quick soak. As the evening went on, Caroline's temp went quite high, prompting Mommy and Daddy to take her to the hospital. After several test, x-rays, and  swab, the diagnosis was bronchitis. The Dr gave Caroline a shot and some prescriptions and they went home.
Mommy stayed home from school Monday to take care of Caroline and rest a bit before her own Dr appointment at 3:30. Mommy sent me a message after her appointment. Ben had turned and is now in the correct position! The news was the answer to many prayers for Mommy and Ben! Now, we have to work on getting big sister well so we can welcome lil baby Ben home...hopefully soon!!