Scarlet Fever Fun

My dear baby girl was burning up last Wednesday. For the first time she actually had a fever when I took her temperature, and it was 101.7 under the arm. I'm a pretty laid back mom when it comes to these things so I didn't worry much. Took her temp again that day and it was climbing. Called the pediatrician just for good measure and they said give her tylenol and if it stays high bring her in the next morning.

Well the next morning my calmness flew out the window when Nina Kate woke up BESIDE herself. She was crying and burning up. I took her temp and it was 102.5 right after waking up. We panicked and threw on some clothes and rushed out the door. When we got to the doc we noticed a redness all over her chest. Dr. John said it looked like Scarlet Fever and did a strep test. A swab to the throat and a few minutes later it was confirmed. She had strep or what they used to call Scarlet Fever. My mind flashed back to the story book my sister and I had listened to as children. "That bunny is wretched with scarlet fever, it must be burned," I heard the little boys nurse saying in my mind. In the story that boy was sick for weeks and I was thankful I had antibiotics so readily available.

WELL today, day 5 of the antibiotic Omnicef the fever is gone but Nina is acting crazy. She falls down all the time, walks funny, cries out, whines, sucks her thumb and rolls on the floor, and just acts pitiful. I couldn't take it anymore and called the doc. They brought her back in checked her out and decided to put her on a milder antibiotic. Went to publix and got their free amoxocillin and I'm hoping by this time tomorrow some of the crazy will be gone.

I am SO thankful that all of this happened while I'm pregnant and not while I have a newborn to care for as well. I am SO thankful that I don't have any signs of strep myself yet. I am SO thankful that God has been providing me with enough rest and patience to deal with a cranky pitiful baby.

Nina and Oli

Found Nina Kate brushing the cat with MY hairbrush last week! She is always making me smile. Here's the video! Blogger is the worst for videos so sorry about the quality.

The Sleepys

Lately I find myself tired almost every day all day. Today I was brainstorming on the matter and I think I realized why. I'm usually the type of person who drops into the bed and wakes up in the morning with no concept of what happened during the hours in between. Well this baby boy is BIG (measuring 3 weeks ahead of schedule) and I keep waking up to roll over and get comfortable. Sounds like NK is asleep now, so I'm putting the laptop down and crawling back into bed. Farewell responsibilities, I'm going to go snooze!

Tristeza Inconmensurable

When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” he asked.
“Come and see, Lord,” they replied.
Jesus wept.

Last night on facebook I noticed an odd status. I investigated further and my heart dropped as my fears were realized. A friend of mine from high school has lost her sister, her confident, her best friend to a tragic accident. They always reminded me of Sarah and I. They were only a few years apart in age and tied together in spirit. Oh how my heart ached as I read through Vio's wall. I cannot imagine. Mari was only in her early twenties. Was a resident doctor in a country who is in desperate need for Godly professionals, especially women. Her smile and love for God were ever present. I pray with all my heart for peace, comfort, and strength for Vio and her family.

For some reason as I sit here in tears, I am comforted to know that Jesus, God on earth, was so deeply grieved that He too wept at the loss of a friend even though He knew that his friend would rise again.

65 Years and Counting

Just returned from a whirlwind trip to celebrate my grandparents 65th year of marriage. We got to see all my immediate family plus many relatives I haven't seen in over a decade. Here are my top 5 favorite moments from this weekend:

1. Nina Kate and her Great Grandpa exchanging kisses

2. Seeing a crew of kind souls (that weren't even blood related) decorate, prepare, serve, and clean up an amazing party complete with homemade barbecue, fresh fried fish and hush puppies, and Bingo!

3. Nina Kate screaming "BARAH" every time she saw her Aunt Sarah and chasing her down

4. Mollie and Betsy playing together in an old wooden bucket wearing seersucker dresses as their great grandparents sat in the shade watching all the bustle

5. My husband saying with sincerity "Happy Mother's Day" before he even opened his eyes this morning

Pictures and videos to follow. i'm too worn out and my ankles are too swollen to mess with memory cards and picassa at the moment. Happy Mother's Day all you hard working Mamas out there! Mom, I also really enjoyed you being so enthusiastic as you looked through the book I made you for Mom's day. Love you!

Yoga Baby

So today I decided to try doing a prenatal yoga video while Nina was awake. Ingenious! She spent most the time staring at the crazy pregnant yoga lady on the tv and surrounding me and my sticky mat with toys, shoes, remote controls etc. Every now and then she would try to climb into my lap or sit under me in downward facing dog. Too cute and a great way to pass the time! I might have to do this more often.

Purring Kitty

Oliver is usually not to keen on Nina Kate and her affection she loudly lavishes upon him. He usually tolerates the assault for a few seconds and then quickly removes himself from the situation. Yesterday morning the whole family was on our bed and Oliver was purring loudly as Dad scratched his chin. Nina was amazed and began trying to imitate him. She stuck her tongue between her lips and blew a bunch of spit bulbs.