Catch up

I know, I know I should be napping. I wanted to fill you in on what's up.

So, Tue I went to Shay's for a visit...and Mari and Brooke were there too. Nice to see you guys again. Unfortunately, poor L was having a really rough day with her digestive system. She cried and screamed her little heart out...and it didn't get any better at home...just worse. She was so tired and hungry and in pain, she didn't know what to do with herself. On Shay's great advise, I stopped by Superstore on the way home and bought the Soy formula. I can't stand seeing her like this any longer. Although it takes a few weeks to notice a difference, I can see one already.

Yesterday she had gripe water 3x but none of the episodes lasted longer than a few minutes. I usually end up having her over my lap, rocking her and rubbing her back/patting her bottom. I didn't need to do any of it. Right after the gripe water, I gave her her soother and she closed her little eyes. What a delight for me. It's been so aweful and emotional watching her in pain. I was really relieved she had a good day. The only other thing I'm waiting on is seeing her BMs. L's BMs are usually very thin and sticky. This morning she had a little nugget...first time for it being so solid. Mom suggested giving her an ounce of water each day. I asked the dr. about it and again, she didn't really encourage it...so I didn't offer it. I think I'm going to take everything my dr. says with a grain of salt and start trusting my instincts more. Today I put 1 tsp of gripe water into a bottle and topped it up with water. L drank 1/2 of it with no problem and fell asleep. I really believe this route will help her a lot.

Okay, so next child. Poor E has been coughing for...not sure how long now...a few weeks. The last 2 nights she's woke up in the middle of the night with a stuffy nose and coughing hard. I give her medicine, a drink and back to bed (hense me needing naps). I've rebooked our dr.s appts for Monday (power outtage at dr.s Monday passed so we didn't get to our appts). I figure there is nothing my dr. can do for E but at least she'll get seen.

Yesterday was DH's b-day. E was home from daycare and we made/decorated his cake. She did a good job...sprinkles everywhere. :) We stayed in and had spagetti & meatballs (soooo good). It was very low key but DH was happy and enjoyed it. Plus, he got extra game time in so he was thrilled about that.

Anyway, the bed is calling. Hopefully I can sleep. My head is wrapped around plans for the Reunion next year. I keep thinking about it and how I should get places booked soon. I'm waiting to hear back from Carrie Tobin (re: info from her sister who organized her class reunion). I'm wondering how much involvement I should get from the class...like should I offer up a few different dates and let them decide or just pick one. I know I won't please everyone so should I try majority rules?? If you have any thoughts let me know. I'm thinking of Natal Day wknd...extra time for travel...plus, a wknd like Canada Day wknd would have more events around town that people wouldn't want to miss. I'm also thinking of reunion events...maybe a family fun picnic somewhere that has a nice playground and byo-picnic lunch...a meet & get reaquainted wine & cheese with the gals only...and maybe a dance with our spouses. Any other ideas?

Well...I'm really going now...but I'll check FB first. :) I'll nap really soon...promise.

TTFN!
~B