Valentines Babies, 2013!

[Kellen]

Awe, Dragon that sounds awful. I pray you get to feeling better soon and that the antibiotic shot really did the trick for you. I hope you don't miss too much work because of this.

Wamommy - I'm a short hair junkie. The longest I can stand to grow my hair out is barely to my chin. Like Helena said I think you'll look awesome and glam once you cut it. We will need pictorial evidence however...

We finally went and got our new driver's licenses today. Okay, I got mine but DH missed passing the written test by a single question I shouldn't laugh, but it amuses me. Tomorrow he gets to go back and pay $5 to take it again.

 

[DragonflyWing]

I feel a little better today, but still not great. I went back to the doctor and they gave me another shot of antibiotics and did more blood work. My white blood cell count is much lower today, which is good. I have to go back again tomorrow morning for another shot and possibly an ultrasound to make sure there isn't an abscess.

 

[wamommy]

DragonflyWing, I'm so sorry I hope the shots do the trick and that you feel better. I'm honestly a bit annoyed at Lady Luck for handing you this infection! It isn't fair, given the other struggles you have going on right now.

Lol about your DH failing the driving test, Kellen! I would find it funny, too When I was a teenager I moved to California briefly and failed their driving test by one question. Down there they used to make you wait 2 weeks to take it again if you failed! Now that would probably irritate him!

DH made plans for today so he can't take the kids while I get my hair cut! Grrr... IT was a mother's day present that I have yet to redeem. I'm thinking it's going to have to be Monday now, because the salon is always booked on weekends. Ah well, it will give me a chance to take some good "before" pics

 

[Kellen]

Wamommy - Oddly enough when DH moved to California to be with me (during our engagement) he passed the test there. However, I missed my CA driver's test by one when I turned 16. I was rather ticked off at myself.

Dragon - At least they are trying to rule out any possible cause. Have you heard anymore from the psychologist or are you still on the wait list?

Sierra - How is Camden doing? Last I remember you thought the poor little guy might have another UTI.

Today we are moving... again. However, we are only moving 100 yards away and into the RV. My mom has bad knees and is in the process of getting a referral for a replacement. Offhand I mentioned that if they needed to move into the house bedroom after the surgery we would swap houses with them. My parents liked the idea so much that we are permanently switching. So I get my own house (albiet rather tiny).

 

[DragonflyWing]

Thanks, wamommy...I would much rather have mastitis than the postpartum depression. As painful as it is, and as yucky as I feel, I'd still pick that if I had a choice between the two. I haven't been feeling too down lately (most of the time), so I'm dealing with it fairly well.

Kellen- my appointment is on the 25th, so just a few days to go.

 

[SierraJourney]

Thanks for asking Kellen--it's been a rollercoaster for us here. Camden's uti test came back normal (hooray!), but his symptoms are persisting and have even gotten worse (one of the symptoms is that he pees all of the time---today alone, he has had 6 SOAKED diapers in 2 hours!). He's on another antibiotic because the dr thinks there is an infection somewhere, but they don't know where. So, they're seeing if the antibiotic helps. They're giving him over the weekend to see. And on top of that, he got immunizations on Wednesday . . . poor little dude. So, it's been a bit rough. . . but I love that little guy!

 

[DragonflyWing]

Sierra- have the doctors checked for diabetes insipidus? I only ask because my sister has that, and her main symptom is peeing a LOT. Although it sounds like diabetes mellitus, it's completely unrelated. It's caused by either a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or a problem in the way the kidneys respond to ADH. It's pretty easily treated with daily medication.

In any case, I hope they find out what's wrong so little Camden can get some relief!

 

[SierraJourney]

Thanks Dragon! They haven't checked for that, but I've been doing researching today and wondering if I should bring that up on Monday when I speak with them. The internet seems to say that with his symptoms it's either UTI or diabetes. . .since UTI has been ruled out, I'm curious about diabetes! I'll ask them when I call on Monday. Thank you!

 

[wamommy]

Sierra, I hope you get some answers! Poor little Camden, and poor you! I don't know much about diabetes, but if whatever is going on can be fixed with medication, yay! Hang in there, Sierra

Kellen, the RV sounds like a good fit for you guys. From what you've said before, your grandma (and you and DH) would probably benefit from a little privacy when you feel the need.

I've stopped pumping as of yesterday and am now terribly engorged... wth? I can't produce more than 3 ounces a day, yet in 36 hours of not pumping I am miserable? Did this happen to you, Helena? I'm tempted to pump to get some relief, but that won't solve it in its eventuality. Hmph.

 

[Kellen]

I've heard/read that frozen cabbage leaves will help with engorgement.

Sierra- I hope they are able to figure it out. It would be hard if it is diabetes, but at least you'd be able to treat it and give the poor baby some relief.

Today is DH's birthday. And I am pissed. The long and short of it is: It is almost 11pm and I'm home alone with the baby. His co-workers wanted to take him out for some drinks. Cool. I went for 2 hours until my mom texted me to let me know Teagen needed me. Before Teagen was born DH had said that once she was born he wouldn't go out anymore. He also says that if I need help to ask. I asked for help at 9:30... an hour later got a text back saying he'll be home soon. Yep, just a wee bit frustrated right now.

 

[DragonflyWing]

Just to clarify what I meant, diabetes insipidus is a different condition than what everyone thinks of when you say diabetes ( diabetes mellitus). Diabetes insipidus has nothing to do with insulin or blood sugar. So while I certainly hope he doesn't have either one, diabetes insipidus would be the much less serious of the two.

 

[DragonflyWing]

Happy babies!

 

[SierraJourney]

So beautiful Dragon!

 

[wamommy]

Oh my goodness, Dragon, how cute!! What bright and cheerful faces

I'm of to cut my hair!! I'm getting nervous, but will post before and after pics soon. Yikes!

How is everyone else doing?

 

[SierraJourney]

Can't wait to see pictures wamommy! Have fun!!

I'm so frustrated, ladies. . . Camden had another urinalyis today.. it came back NORMAL--which is GREAT. However, his urine still smells, he's peeing all of the time, he crieds when he pees sometimes. . .I just feel like something is wrong. . .maybe the diabetes. However, when I asked my doctor if there is something else to do, they just said that the urine results came back normal so everything is okay.

Maybe I'm paranoid, but shouldn't they try checking his blood levels or something else? I mean, what if the urine symptoms are simply a symptom of something ELSE---NOT a UTI at all? Why wouldn't they check other things?

Or should I just trust them and let it go? It just doesn't seem right to me. . .

They said it could be something I'm eating, but literally, I eat the SAME things all week long. . .nothing changes. . .I'm very much a creature of habit. I would know if I ate something out of the ordinary. . but I haven't.

I'm so frustrated because on one hand, I really really want everything to be okay and to just move on---and I'm worried that I'm just extra paranoid and I should just believe the doctors. But on the other hand, I don't want to ignore something and my son have something seriously wrong with him. I mean, he had a temp of 99.8 (which isn't too high but still higher than his "normal") for a few weeks before they just put him on antibiotics "just in case he had a uti". With the antibiotics, his temp dropped to his normal of 98.7. Wouldn't that suggest that there's something going on?

Also, at his last checkup, we found out that for height and weight, he dropped from 75th percentile (which he has been since birth), to 25th percentile!! So, I'm worried he's not growing like he should and that they are connected somehow.

But I don't know what to do. . .I call the doctor every week on him, it seems. . .but they just take the urine sample and tell me it's okay.

Should I just give up?

 

[helena]

Sierra, is there another doc you could see for a second opinion? To help your worries?

Can't wait for pics wamommy!!

We just got back from camping for 2 nights, Kiara was a star! It was posh camping - tent already set up, had beds in it. Even a fridge! But still a tent, and Kiara slept great. So happy with her. Bg bigger boys however we up at 6 with the birds....yaaaawn...

 

[helena]

Hope your are less engorged wamommy. I had hardly any, maybe a bit for one day but hardly noticed...I remember how uncomfy it is though. Poor you xx

 

[wamommy]

Sierra, I would follow your instincts and get a second opinion. No one knows Camden like you do, and if you think something is wrong then I would keep pursuing answers. I just wish someone could help you two. Poor guy

Helena, the engorgement got bad enough that I pumped a tiny bit, just to take the edge off, and then it never really came back. Yay! I think I'm past it now.

The hair cut went well! I like it, but my 5-year-old cried when she saw it and said "you don't look like my Mama anymore!" I felt awful. Hopefully she'll get used to it.

I don't have the best pictures... but you can get the idea. Don't mind the tired eyes

 

[SierraJourney]

wamommy---you look terrific!! I love it!! Sad about your 5 year old---I'm sure she will get used to it, though--what a sweetie!

I'm not even sure where to get a second opinion---there are two doctors in the practice that sees Camden. . .so I can't go to the other doctor without making things super awkward. The other pediatrician in town is one that my younger sister's daughter went to and they hated her. . . My other thought is a specialist at the university hospital, but I don't even know what kind of specialist to get---urologist? But the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract all seemed fine on the ultrasounds. . . All of that, and DH isn't convinced something is wrong, so it's hard when I don't have him wanting a second opinion too. I'm wondering if I should just wait and see if the temperature comes back after he's done with his current antibiotics. . .then pursue it again if it does... *sigh* Thanks ladies for listening to me!

 

[helena]

That soudns like a plan Seirra. I think maybe wait and see how he goes if a second opinion isnt possible...and i dont know how things work there but usually we need to be refered to a specialist i think.
Maybe see how his growth carries on?
I know its a worry. Deciding when to call in the medics is one of the hardest parts of being a mum I say...I just don't always feel grown up enough..I feel I still want to ask my mum! (And I am 35...must grow up soon..)

Wamommy you look fab!! Oh yes. Love it shorter. it is so sophisticated and glam. Oh I want a haircut now. And you don't look tired on my screen. Just lovely.
I must get a haircut...though DH just told me we are on economy drive for the next month so looks like I must wait..le specially since I had already planned to go out with some girlfriends on friday, for the first time since Kiara was born, and I am in no way canceling that!