I was reading back through my blog I kept with Tommi and poor Miley gets jipped I wish I blogged more about the little things b/c I know I will have and forgotten the silly little things she says etc. That goes for this baby too though...I was pretty on top on things with Tommi and Mileys pregnancies but this time I have only taken a couple pictures and never write much about how I'm feeling.
So I am going to work harder on documenting about everyday things. That even goes for Tommi at this point. She is getting so smart and says hilarious things and I want to remember them!
Miley and Tommi are both currently loving the song "Wagon Wheel". Tommi can sing most of the chorus but Miley's version is "rock me momma, rock me momma" with a random "wagon wheel" in there! It is hilarious!
Tonight Miley's favorite thing to tell me was "Momma, listen" she said it over and over as I looked at her listening. We were in church so that was interesting but that is Miley now! She talks ALL THE TIME! Which is so funny b/c majority of it is just repeating whatever Tommi is saying or whatever she hears on TV!
Today is Miley's 2nd birthday!!! We had a party yesterday that was just both sets of grandparents, one set of great-grandparents (Nana and Pap-pap) and Nate. We just had pizza and cake but it was nice to celebrate her and her crazy personality shined through b/c she was with (most) of the favorite people. She got LOTS of Minnie stuff, money and we gave her a dvd player for the car.
Tommi has a new fascination with calendars and dates. She would always ask me when she had school or when her birthday was, etc. So I bought her a calendar and put school and important dates on it. So she marks it off the day before bed and tell us what the next day is number wise and if there is anything going on. Tonight she told us "tomorrow is the 20th, then the next day is the 20th one" haha She knows all her number but I guess that threw her off. She knew how to say 22nd and 23rd. She can count to 100+ by herself now...and can go further but usually wears down after 105. That is a lot of numbers!
This pregnancy is going well. I am feeling the pains much earlier than the last 2 times. My hips and tailbone remind me often how much they dislike me! haha But over all I'm trying to enjoy it b/c it is flying by! The thought of this being the last time I'm pregnant makes me sad but 99% sure I do not want anymore children after this! I want to give my kids as much as I can. Even 3 spreads things thinner but I am confident this is exactly where God wants me! If Tommi's excitement doesn't seal that I don't know what does! She tells everyone how excited she is and asks me daily "how big is the baby?" It is awesome! She was some what aware with Miley but this time she really understands! I'm praying for a "Lukey baby" aka a baby with my little brothers personality, super laid back!
I have had a few drs appts. My last one was on Thursday and everything is going well. Baby's heartbeat was 151/152! So neat! No news is good news on this one. We set up our big ultrasound for February 12th and plan to take both the girls (that should be interesting) I debated if I wanted to find out the sex this time b/c it would be a fun surprise but I want to know to I can plan clothes etc. and plus Tommi is so ready to know she could jump out of her skin...that actually goes for everyone! As long as I come out knowing I have a healthy growing munchkin I will be on cloud 9!
I am not feeling much movement but my midwife said that could be placement of my placenta but not sure. I have been feeling flutters for a while but the major kicks "flicks" are not happening yet. That is one thing I can not wait for!!
So that is life about now. My girls are on a wake up early kick. They are getting up at 7-730 yuck! I want 8-830!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Almost 2
Miley has come to life even more in the last couple months. She is talking up a storm and even more full of herself then before. She will repeat anything we say and actually talks rather well. She has really started communicating very well. I love it! She loves to tell everything "love you ____!" She is still insanely obsessed with her big sister and wants to do everything she does...including the super annoying stuff!
I seriously fall more in love with her daily. She sleeps like a champ going down between 8-9 and waking up around 8ish. She has to have her baby, monkey "George" and her "night night" to go to sleep but otherwise she totally loves her bed.
She has become a super snugglier wanting to sit in the crook of my arm on the couch and just chill. I love it b/c I am usually surrounded by my girls since Tommi has always been my cuddler.
She still does not get the whole baby in my belly thing. She thinks Tommi is the only big sister and she always says no if someone talks about a baby in my belly!
For a month or so she would call Tommi "Nommi" but just in the past couple days has started saying it more clearly Tommi. Which excites Tommi so much.
I can not believe she is turning 2 but it is also awesome b/c she is really becoming a little girl...but still such a baby too!
Tonight I went out to eat with just the girls and Miley refused the highchair which for tonight is fine but most times I need her in it! She did do very well sitting in the booth with me but still can't sit still for more than a couple seconds at a time.
Still Miss Personality and wild woman but she is a blast!
She is really getting into learning her colors...she is right an awful lot that it makes me think she knows but then she will be totally off. So who knows but the interest is there so that is good.
Still a peanut but I'm thinking she may have broken the 20 pound mark...maybe. On our scale she is 21 lbs but not sure if that is right. She has her appointment on the 21st so I will know for sure.
I still do not know how all her personality and craziness fits into her tiny body!
I seriously fall more in love with her daily. She sleeps like a champ going down between 8-9 and waking up around 8ish. She has to have her baby, monkey "George" and her "night night" to go to sleep but otherwise she totally loves her bed.
She has become a super snugglier wanting to sit in the crook of my arm on the couch and just chill. I love it b/c I am usually surrounded by my girls since Tommi has always been my cuddler.
She still does not get the whole baby in my belly thing. She thinks Tommi is the only big sister and she always says no if someone talks about a baby in my belly!
For a month or so she would call Tommi "Nommi" but just in the past couple days has started saying it more clearly Tommi. Which excites Tommi so much.
I can not believe she is turning 2 but it is also awesome b/c she is really becoming a little girl...but still such a baby too!
Tonight I went out to eat with just the girls and Miley refused the highchair which for tonight is fine but most times I need her in it! She did do very well sitting in the booth with me but still can't sit still for more than a couple seconds at a time.
Still Miss Personality and wild woman but she is a blast!
She is really getting into learning her colors...she is right an awful lot that it makes me think she knows but then she will be totally off. So who knows but the interest is there so that is good.
Still a peanut but I'm thinking she may have broken the 20 pound mark...maybe. On our scale she is 21 lbs but not sure if that is right. She has her appointment on the 21st so I will know for sure.
I still do not know how all her personality and craziness fits into her tiny body!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Still alive...
I have not totally forgot about my blog...I just highly dislike my computer bc it is a pain in the butt so I rarely get on it...aka once to twice a month to pay bills.
So about the girls...
Tommi, the 4 and a half year old princess is sassy as ever! Her attitude is out of control but she is still my sweet cuddle bunny also. She is just testing us! She started school in September and LOVES it!! She only goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12 so it is a good "break" for us both. She is loving having new friends and also loves having something that she gets to go do and look forward to. According to her teachers she does really well. She had some tests in the beginning b/c she wanted to always be with her cousin Titus but I think things have leveled out. She actually got put in time out TWICE in one day. Oh how lovely, her teachers didn't even tell me. She told on herself. But I talked to them and they said she was just having trouble not always being able to stand next to Titus but it was getting better as she made friends. Note...no other kid has been put in time out at all this year! haha My sweet stinker. She is actually all about following the rules and is pretty well behaved. So I do not worry about her. I see talking too much being her biggest problem but she comes by it honest so I can't blame her!
She is still taking ballet which she also loves! She is a beautiful dancer when she is not allowing the other girls to influence her.
Tommi is a professional big sister. She fights with Miley alot but is also her best friend and helps out with her alot! I am spoiled having Tommi as my little helper. I could not ask for a better big sister!
She is still my smarty pants! I am amazed by her facts she knows and her desire to learn. She asks many times a day how to spell certain words and sometimes will write them down. She is also working on sounding out words! I hope her desire to learn never goes away! Even if she is not the smartest kid in her class, if she is eager to learn then that is all I can ask!!
Miley....wow...my wild thing! I could not love this child more! She is amazing! She is also quite a pistol and gives me a run for my money. She is a climber and a dare devil. She doesn't walk much..she runs!
She has a large vocabulary and learns a new word almost everyday. She can recognize many animals and the noises they make. Cows, monkeys, and horses are her favorites but she knows many. She LOVES pointing things out and telling you about them. Usually telling you want it is then alot of nonsense but she knows exactly what she is talking about. She has the worlds cutest "please" and "thank you" and uses them correctly and often. She is becoming more of a snuggler...mainly when she is tired but I will take it.
She currently thinks hitting is ok...we are working hard on that! When she gets mad...watch out!! She is crazy! I laugh alot b/c she just gets so fired up!
She is sleeping through the night...goes down about 830-9 and up around 730. Then she just wants to cuddle for a while before eating breakfast.
She did wean herself at the beginning of October. Sad but nice day. She has been only nursing morning and night. I stopped offering and she rarely asked then just stopped. I was ready. After she weaned I would still rock her at naptime and bedtime. But in the last couple weeks she started asking to go straight to bed. So naptime she goes straight to her bed and bedtime we rock and say our prayers then she wants bed. It is REALLY NICE to lay her down and not hear from her till the morning. The snuggles were nice but I get them other times so it is ok.
Naptime she goes down from 2-4. Which is at the same time as Tommi so that is super awesome!!
I just fall more in love with these girls daily! They challenge me, teach me, and amaze me! I could not ask for better kids!
And to end with...baby #3 will be here in June 2014! I am swaying between feeling like "I can do this" and wondering if I have a screw loose! But Tommi is over the top excited and Miley has no idea what she is in for!
Tommi's reaction to us telling her was "You are joking me!" she kept saying it over and over. Then she got really excited and has told everyone she sees! It is so fun!
We told Miley "You are gonna be a big sister!" She said "No, no, no" and then hugged Tommi! haha
So about the girls...
Tommi, the 4 and a half year old princess is sassy as ever! Her attitude is out of control but she is still my sweet cuddle bunny also. She is just testing us! She started school in September and LOVES it!! She only goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12 so it is a good "break" for us both. She is loving having new friends and also loves having something that she gets to go do and look forward to. According to her teachers she does really well. She had some tests in the beginning b/c she wanted to always be with her cousin Titus but I think things have leveled out. She actually got put in time out TWICE in one day. Oh how lovely, her teachers didn't even tell me. She told on herself. But I talked to them and they said she was just having trouble not always being able to stand next to Titus but it was getting better as she made friends. Note...no other kid has been put in time out at all this year! haha My sweet stinker. She is actually all about following the rules and is pretty well behaved. So I do not worry about her. I see talking too much being her biggest problem but she comes by it honest so I can't blame her!
She is still taking ballet which she also loves! She is a beautiful dancer when she is not allowing the other girls to influence her.
Tommi is a professional big sister. She fights with Miley alot but is also her best friend and helps out with her alot! I am spoiled having Tommi as my little helper. I could not ask for a better big sister!
She is still my smarty pants! I am amazed by her facts she knows and her desire to learn. She asks many times a day how to spell certain words and sometimes will write them down. She is also working on sounding out words! I hope her desire to learn never goes away! Even if she is not the smartest kid in her class, if she is eager to learn then that is all I can ask!!
Miley....wow...my wild thing! I could not love this child more! She is amazing! She is also quite a pistol and gives me a run for my money. She is a climber and a dare devil. She doesn't walk much..she runs!
She has a large vocabulary and learns a new word almost everyday. She can recognize many animals and the noises they make. Cows, monkeys, and horses are her favorites but she knows many. She LOVES pointing things out and telling you about them. Usually telling you want it is then alot of nonsense but she knows exactly what she is talking about. She has the worlds cutest "please" and "thank you" and uses them correctly and often. She is becoming more of a snuggler...mainly when she is tired but I will take it.
She currently thinks hitting is ok...we are working hard on that! When she gets mad...watch out!! She is crazy! I laugh alot b/c she just gets so fired up!
She is sleeping through the night...goes down about 830-9 and up around 730. Then she just wants to cuddle for a while before eating breakfast.
She did wean herself at the beginning of October. Sad but nice day. She has been only nursing morning and night. I stopped offering and she rarely asked then just stopped. I was ready. After she weaned I would still rock her at naptime and bedtime. But in the last couple weeks she started asking to go straight to bed. So naptime she goes straight to her bed and bedtime we rock and say our prayers then she wants bed. It is REALLY NICE to lay her down and not hear from her till the morning. The snuggles were nice but I get them other times so it is ok.
Naptime she goes down from 2-4. Which is at the same time as Tommi so that is super awesome!!
I just fall more in love with these girls daily! They challenge me, teach me, and amaze me! I could not ask for better kids!
And to end with...baby #3 will be here in June 2014! I am swaying between feeling like "I can do this" and wondering if I have a screw loose! But Tommi is over the top excited and Miley has no idea what she is in for!
Tommi's reaction to us telling her was "You are joking me!" she kept saying it over and over. Then she got really excited and has told everyone she sees! It is so fun!
We told Miley "You are gonna be a big sister!" She said "No, no, no" and then hugged Tommi! haha
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Lately...
Miley is back to sleeping through the night...well mainly. She has been getting up at 6 but nursing and going back to bed till 830-9 or she at least did that a few times last week. But as long as I'm not up in the middle of the night I will take it!
Miley is now telling me when she poops...she grabs her but and says "poopy" It surprises me everytime. I always think there is no way she is really doing that...then she does it again. After quite a few times I am convinced she does not like poop on her butt. I can not blame her but at 16 months I'm impressed. I'm hoping maybe this means she is gonna be an early potty trainer (they say cloth diaper babies potty train earlier)
Tommi is most definitely growing up way too fast! I look at her a couple times a day and my breath is taken away b/c I have a little girl...not a toddler but a kid! She is so beautiful!
To go along with growing up Tommi is giving us a run for our money with the attitude...she is pushing her limits to the max! The sweet Tommi is still there...thank God b/c I NEED her sweetness...it calms my heart and I love it.
Life is good!
Miley is now telling me when she poops...she grabs her but and says "poopy" It surprises me everytime. I always think there is no way she is really doing that...then she does it again. After quite a few times I am convinced she does not like poop on her butt. I can not blame her but at 16 months I'm impressed. I'm hoping maybe this means she is gonna be an early potty trainer (they say cloth diaper babies potty train earlier)
Tommi is most definitely growing up way too fast! I look at her a couple times a day and my breath is taken away b/c I have a little girl...not a toddler but a kid! She is so beautiful!
To go along with growing up Tommi is giving us a run for our money with the attitude...she is pushing her limits to the max! The sweet Tommi is still there...thank God b/c I NEED her sweetness...it calms my heart and I love it.
Life is good!
Monday, May 27, 2013
Oh sweet sleep
Sleep was going so well. Miley was sleeping approx 10-11 hours a night. She would sometimes wake up at like 12-1 and I had to go in hold her for a min (which usually lasted longer than needed b/c I love her sweet snuggles) then should would go back to bed till morning! Oh how I loved this! Naps were great...usually a 1.5 to 2 hour morning and afternoon nap. Heavenly!
Wednesday night was one of the worst nights in a long time. At about 1 AM she woke up and screamed liked she was hurting for a while then finally calmed and went back to sleep only to repeat the process and wake up at 2 till 3,430,5, then 7 for the day! WOW! I was beat. Everytime I had to stand up and hold her till she calmed. Then on Thursday she took a 30 min morning nap and no afternoon one (she screamed and would never let me put her down) she did take a short nap as we went to the inlaws. Nothing worth anything though.
Thursday was a disaster too. She went down at 830 slept till 3 then would not calm down unless I was holding her and standing up. Finally I lost it and came back to my bed and cried at which point TJ knew I had had enough and was losing my mind. So he went in and ended up getting her to sleep at around 630 on his chest then was able to roll over and she slept on the extra bed in her room till 745. I had to get up and go in with her when TJ left at 7. Friday I kept Miley up from her morning nap b/c she seemed to be not sleepy and I thought maybe it would lead to a longer afternoon one. Well she went down at 1pm and slept an hour! UGH!!! Basically she got up as Tommi went down!
Friday evening TJ left for a tournament so I had the girls alone. I had such bad anxiety about it but knew there was nothing I could do but pray. Well I got Miley down, got Tommi down, did the dishes, and got to bed by 11pm. Which is early for me. Only to be awoken at 1130 to the stinking smoke alarm in the living room chirping every minute. Figuring it was the battery I took it out (it runs on electric the battery is just for back up)...that helped for about 10 minutes. Then it started up again. So I knew nothing else to do. I called my FIL about 12pm. He ended up having to unplug it (I tried earlier but couldn't get it). Finally got back in bed about 1am. Miley woke up at 4am and I finally got her settled back around 5am. She was up at 7am. Saturday I kept her up again b/c she was acting great. She went down at 120pm and was up at 250pm. Not cool.
I forget how it went Saturday night went better. She woke up at 3ish and let me put her back in her bed semi awake. Then she got up at 630am and I figured she was up for the day so I took her into the living room and nursed her. She then fell asleep and slept on my chest till 745am. Sunday we left to meet TJ in Richmond for his tournament. So she slept on the way down then took a few quick naps between games. We got to our hotel around 930pm and got her to sleep by 10pm then she was up at 2am and would not let me put her back down. Thankfully she would lay on my chest but would not be still long, readjusting, etc. Finally I got her back in her bed by 4am and she slept till 6am and slept next to me (chest to chest) till 8am! Woo hoo!
She was not nursing anymore in the middle of the night but I have caved alot to just calm her and let myself sit since it was the only way she would let me sit down. Whatever has to be done!
So I know things are going to get better. They have to, I just wish I knew what caused thing to begin. She is normal during the day (some tired melt downs but that is to be expected). So she has me confused!
This too shall pass is what I am holding on to. I know the Lord will help her...I can go with out sleep (generally) but she can't keep this up!
It is a good thing I love her so much :)
Now are we going to one nap?...I sure hope not. Are we done nursing at night? I hope so!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Stitches
Well today started out so well...the girls and I got up ate breakfast and got dressed...the girls looked SO cute matching and I ended up matching colorwise also. So we were so perfect going out to Target. We went to Target and had a good trip aka the girls were perfectly behaved! Then we went to the pet store and enjoyed talking to the puppies and watching some turtles swim.
After all that we went home and I was putting away our goodies. Preheated the oven to make grilled cheese while the girls played and ate some fruit snacks (I bribe my kids to be good). And was waiting for a video TJ sent me to download. I was feeling like such a "put together mom". I was rocking my job!
Next thing I know Tommi slipped coming into the kitchen and smacked her face on the wall...I have NO idea how b/c it was on the hard wood floor, she was barefoot, and there was nothing on the floor. She cried out immediately. I figured it scared her more than it hurt. She was grabbing her face. So I moved her hand and saw nothing till the blood started pouring down her face. Panic set in...
I scooped her up and ran to the bathroom to get her a wet wash cloth, called TJ to tell him Tommi needed stitches and to see if he could meet me at the hospital, and in the process knocked Miley over making her cry. Tommi heard stitches and started crying harder "I don't want stitches, what are stitches, I don't want to go to the hospital!" With the bleeding taken care of (Tommi holding a wash cloth on it) I grabbed a couple snacks for Miley's make-shift lunch, scooped both girls up (forgetting shoes for them both), and was out the door.
The drive consisted of lots of shaking b/c I was not prepared for "real life" emergencies. They play through my mind daily but never had a "real" serious situation. My mom was not available so I called my dad. I needed prayer...more for me than her. I was speeding too much but I was kinda panicking I hit road work which had me stopped for a good 5 min...ugh!!!! I was tempted to get out and say "Look I need to get to the hospital" but then it hit that she was fine and was not gonna die if I waited an extra couple minutes..which did not stop me from yelling at the driver in front of me for driving 45 in a 55 after we got moving. But I was ok...Tommi was quiet but shaking b/c she was scared. All I wanted to do was hold my baby...hold her and comfort her...or her comfort me :)
Got to the hospital, TJ and his dad met me in the parking lot and I handed the keys over, and walked what seemed like a mile into the ER carrying Tommi while she shook. In my mind I wanted the whole place the jump and fix my baby NOW! But they checked us in like it was normal...I guess it is for them haha They fast tracked us (sent us to the head of the line) and got us back in a room with in 7 minutes!
Tommi would not leave my arms so I had to sit on the bed with her. I finally convinced her to lay down so she could relax. The nurse came in and said "Good that is fixable" haha Next came the dr and talked to me all about stitches and what they will do. Being extra careful never to say "shot" or anything to freak Tommi out! I could have hugged him...found out later he has a 3 yr old little girl so he knew all too well what was up. While in the room alone I was able to look her over and noticed she hit her forehead all the way down to her chin...a red line across her whole face. She had a big ol fat lip by that point, with bruising inside her lip so I checked her teeth. All looked good...thank you Jesus!
Not too long later the nurse came in with some numbing gel which would take the edge off the numbing shot. We had to wait about 30 min for it soak in etc. Which in that time a nurse came in and set all the drs stuff up and Tommi asked "what is that?" to everything. I also spent that time explaining what was gonna go down, letting her know there would be no surprises and letting her get the scared tears out. So she went from crying to brave and back just getting it all out.
So then the time I feared came...the dr came in with his nurse and I had to get off the bed and stand next to my tiny 4 year old on a huge bed...she was NOT happy about this. The dr asked if he needed to strap her down b/c he couldn't limbs flailing with needles present. So I asked Tommi and through scared tears she wanted to just hold my hands (Thank God b/c I needed her to hold my hands to help me be brave) So they cleaned her cut with "brown soap" which Tommi thought was so funny and giggled the entire time. Then came the shot :( She didn't flinch when he first put it in but as he started moving to different spots she said "Mommy that hurts" and cried a bit. But she did SO much better than I expected. Then he rinsed it with a syringe with a cup on the end...which she also found super funny. Then the stitches...he did the first and she cried and said it hurt which had me pretty concerned but the dr said it was pressure she was feeling and not real pain. After the first stitch she had a bit of a crying fit telling the dr "Just give me a minute" which he gave her a couple seconds but then she got it together enough for him to keep going. I watched the whole thing. He did 2 more with less problem b/c Tommi figured out it was not pain. And finally it was all over bandaged and done! She seriously did SO well! The dr and nurse both said they needed to keep her there to show other kids how it is done! I was so proud of her!
Or so I thought...Tommi was fixed up but I got lightheaded from low blood sugar and the whole thing finally getting to me. I drank some water and fanned myself. I could hear Miley crying in the waiting room so I was trying to hurry out so I told the nurse I was fine. Tommi walked and as we made it out the doors into the waiting room I blacked out and had to sit down. Vision came back thankfully after I sat down. TJ brought me a diet coke. One of the nurses who had been in with us spotted me and said "Wait here, do not get up!" She brought back a wash cloth and ice. I ate some cracker and drank my diet coke. I felt much better but the nurse insisted I rode in a wheel chair out...ugh!
So we were headed home with Tommi in good spirits and me feeling better. We had to stop for the promised Slurpee! :)
She has not complained one bit about pain or anything so I am so glad! She even went to ballet tonight and did great!
I just thank God for protecting her from further injury and the fact she did not get knocked out. I also am so thankful TJ and his dad were close by, had finished working, and could meet me there. That was such a huge blessing, more than I could express. I was able to focus totally on Tommi and really just give her all my attention. I needed her as much as she needed me, if not more. I am also thankful for a wonderful hospital that took such good care of the both of us! We were in and out in an hour and 15 min. (including my episode)
My heart has yet to recover but I am glad my sweet girl is doing so well. I'm gladly letting her milk it...heck I sat in and talked to her a while before bed b/c she was just so sweet and full of theories of who she is braver than and the whole ordeal! :)
Poor Miley suffered a bit from lack of sleep and lack of a "real" meal but I snuggled her extra tight tonight too. I hope and pray these are our first and last set of stitches. Miley is crazy but hopefully she will avoid them!
After all that we went home and I was putting away our goodies. Preheated the oven to make grilled cheese while the girls played and ate some fruit snacks (I bribe my kids to be good). And was waiting for a video TJ sent me to download. I was feeling like such a "put together mom". I was rocking my job!
Next thing I know Tommi slipped coming into the kitchen and smacked her face on the wall...I have NO idea how b/c it was on the hard wood floor, she was barefoot, and there was nothing on the floor. She cried out immediately. I figured it scared her more than it hurt. She was grabbing her face. So I moved her hand and saw nothing till the blood started pouring down her face. Panic set in...
I scooped her up and ran to the bathroom to get her a wet wash cloth, called TJ to tell him Tommi needed stitches and to see if he could meet me at the hospital, and in the process knocked Miley over making her cry. Tommi heard stitches and started crying harder "I don't want stitches, what are stitches, I don't want to go to the hospital!" With the bleeding taken care of (Tommi holding a wash cloth on it) I grabbed a couple snacks for Miley's make-shift lunch, scooped both girls up (forgetting shoes for them both), and was out the door.
The drive consisted of lots of shaking b/c I was not prepared for "real life" emergencies. They play through my mind daily but never had a "real" serious situation. My mom was not available so I called my dad. I needed prayer...more for me than her. I was speeding too much but I was kinda panicking I hit road work which had me stopped for a good 5 min...ugh!!!! I was tempted to get out and say "Look I need to get to the hospital" but then it hit that she was fine and was not gonna die if I waited an extra couple minutes..which did not stop me from yelling at the driver in front of me for driving 45 in a 55 after we got moving. But I was ok...Tommi was quiet but shaking b/c she was scared. All I wanted to do was hold my baby...hold her and comfort her...or her comfort me :)
Got to the hospital, TJ and his dad met me in the parking lot and I handed the keys over, and walked what seemed like a mile into the ER carrying Tommi while she shook. In my mind I wanted the whole place the jump and fix my baby NOW! But they checked us in like it was normal...I guess it is for them haha They fast tracked us (sent us to the head of the line) and got us back in a room with in 7 minutes!
Tommi would not leave my arms so I had to sit on the bed with her. I finally convinced her to lay down so she could relax. The nurse came in and said "Good that is fixable" haha Next came the dr and talked to me all about stitches and what they will do. Being extra careful never to say "shot" or anything to freak Tommi out! I could have hugged him...found out later he has a 3 yr old little girl so he knew all too well what was up. While in the room alone I was able to look her over and noticed she hit her forehead all the way down to her chin...a red line across her whole face. She had a big ol fat lip by that point, with bruising inside her lip so I checked her teeth. All looked good...thank you Jesus!
Not too long later the nurse came in with some numbing gel which would take the edge off the numbing shot. We had to wait about 30 min for it soak in etc. Which in that time a nurse came in and set all the drs stuff up and Tommi asked "what is that?" to everything. I also spent that time explaining what was gonna go down, letting her know there would be no surprises and letting her get the scared tears out. So she went from crying to brave and back just getting it all out.
So then the time I feared came...the dr came in with his nurse and I had to get off the bed and stand next to my tiny 4 year old on a huge bed...she was NOT happy about this. The dr asked if he needed to strap her down b/c he couldn't limbs flailing with needles present. So I asked Tommi and through scared tears she wanted to just hold my hands (Thank God b/c I needed her to hold my hands to help me be brave) So they cleaned her cut with "brown soap" which Tommi thought was so funny and giggled the entire time. Then came the shot :( She didn't flinch when he first put it in but as he started moving to different spots she said "Mommy that hurts" and cried a bit. But she did SO much better than I expected. Then he rinsed it with a syringe with a cup on the end...which she also found super funny. Then the stitches...he did the first and she cried and said it hurt which had me pretty concerned but the dr said it was pressure she was feeling and not real pain. After the first stitch she had a bit of a crying fit telling the dr "Just give me a minute" which he gave her a couple seconds but then she got it together enough for him to keep going. I watched the whole thing. He did 2 more with less problem b/c Tommi figured out it was not pain. And finally it was all over bandaged and done! She seriously did SO well! The dr and nurse both said they needed to keep her there to show other kids how it is done! I was so proud of her!
Or so I thought...Tommi was fixed up but I got lightheaded from low blood sugar and the whole thing finally getting to me. I drank some water and fanned myself. I could hear Miley crying in the waiting room so I was trying to hurry out so I told the nurse I was fine. Tommi walked and as we made it out the doors into the waiting room I blacked out and had to sit down. Vision came back thankfully after I sat down. TJ brought me a diet coke. One of the nurses who had been in with us spotted me and said "Wait here, do not get up!" She brought back a wash cloth and ice. I ate some cracker and drank my diet coke. I felt much better but the nurse insisted I rode in a wheel chair out...ugh!
So we were headed home with Tommi in good spirits and me feeling better. We had to stop for the promised Slurpee! :)
She has not complained one bit about pain or anything so I am so glad! She even went to ballet tonight and did great!
I just thank God for protecting her from further injury and the fact she did not get knocked out. I also am so thankful TJ and his dad were close by, had finished working, and could meet me there. That was such a huge blessing, more than I could express. I was able to focus totally on Tommi and really just give her all my attention. I needed her as much as she needed me, if not more. I am also thankful for a wonderful hospital that took such good care of the both of us! We were in and out in an hour and 15 min. (including my episode)
My heart has yet to recover but I am glad my sweet girl is doing so well. I'm gladly letting her milk it...heck I sat in and talked to her a while before bed b/c she was just so sweet and full of theories of who she is braver than and the whole ordeal! :)
Poor Miley suffered a bit from lack of sleep and lack of a "real" meal but I snuggled her extra tight tonight too. I hope and pray these are our first and last set of stitches. Miley is crazy but hopefully she will avoid them!
Friday, May 17, 2013
4 year old questions
20 Questions...answered by Tommi on 4/27/13
1. What is your favorite color? PURPLE AND PINK
2. What is your favorite toy? MY YELLOW BOUNCY BALL (SIT ON AND BOUNCE)
3. What is your favorite fruit? ORANGES
4. What is your favorite tv show? CURIOUS GEORGE
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? TURKEY SANDWICH
6. What is your favorite outfit? SOMETHING FANCY
7. What is your favorite game? PLAYING DOCTOR
8. What is your favorite snack? FRUIT SNACKS
9. What is your favorite animal? ELEPHANTS
10. What is your favorite song? MY SONGS (I GUESS THE ONES SHE MAKES UP)
11. What is your favorite book? CURIOUS GEORGE ONE
12. Who is your best friend? SAMUEL
13. What is your favorite cereal? CHERRIOES
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? SWING
15. What is your favorite drink? GRAPE JUICE
16. What is your favorite holiday? CHRISTMAS
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? STUFFED ANIMALS, DOG AND MERMAID (LALA-LOOPSIES)
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? PB & HONEY AND PB & JELLY
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? PIZZA
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A CHEERLEADER AND A KID DOCTOR
1. What is your favorite color? PURPLE AND PINK
2. What is your favorite toy? MY YELLOW BOUNCY BALL (SIT ON AND BOUNCE)
3. What is your favorite fruit? ORANGES
4. What is your favorite tv show? CURIOUS GEORGE
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? TURKEY SANDWICH
6. What is your favorite outfit? SOMETHING FANCY
7. What is your favorite game? PLAYING DOCTOR
8. What is your favorite snack? FRUIT SNACKS
9. What is your favorite animal? ELEPHANTS
10. What is your favorite song? MY SONGS (I GUESS THE ONES SHE MAKES UP)
11. What is your favorite book? CURIOUS GEORGE ONE
12. Who is your best friend? SAMUEL
13. What is your favorite cereal? CHERRIOES
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? SWING
15. What is your favorite drink? GRAPE JUICE
16. What is your favorite holiday? CHRISTMAS
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? STUFFED ANIMALS, DOG AND MERMAID (LALA-LOOPSIES)
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? PB & HONEY AND PB & JELLY
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? PIZZA
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A CHEERLEADER AND A KID DOCTOR
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