Dayle and Lauren - thanks for the inspiration to finally do something with my blog header! Dayle, I enjoyed yours so much that I used the same layout! That picture of Karoline is just so beautiful!!! Thanks for the motivation and inspiration - both of your blogs look great!
Mom/Nonna - Thank you so much for putting our new blog header together! We love and miss you so much!!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. -Proverbs 3:5
Friday, January 30, 2009
One sick baby!
As most of you know, Mackenzie has had something of a cold over the past...well, two months. Last night, we could tell that something wasn't right. Mackenzie was extremely fussy (which is just not like her) and felt hot to the touch. After taking her temperature and getting a reading of 99.9 degrees, we figured she was teething, gave her some Motrin to help bring the fever down and relieve some pain, and went to bed. It's not that we weren't worried, it's just that we'd been told three times in the last month by doctors and nurses, that she just had a cold and she'd work it out eventually.
This morning, we woke up to a screaming baby (again, this is not like Mackenzie) who had 101.4 degree temperature. Being new, worrisome parents, we jumped in the car and headed to the Arkansas Children's emergency room.
The admitting nurse took her temperature and got a reading of 103.5! At that point, I was officially worried. I was really expecting her to say something more along the lines of "She only has a low-grade fever and is probably teething. It's good that you brought her in, but there's nothing wrong. You can go home now." Needless to say, that didn't come out of her mouth. She said that it may be pneumonia, which made my worries even worse and sent us back to a room.
Dr. Craft (super nice guy!) and the nurses did a great job of taking care of her...and us. They sucked her nose out with a vacuum-like contraption, gave her some nasal spray, did a breathing treatment with a mask over her face, put in a catheter to get a urine sample, and then took chest x-rays using a device to hold her still that looked like it may have been used for torturing people in the past! Did I mention that they also had to use a stick with a hook on the end to clean out her ears? That was probably the worst part for her!
The final word was that Mackenzie has an upper respiratory infection and a bilateral ear infection. She has some pain medicine and antibiotics for her ears and they say the URI will have to clear out on its own.
Matt and I are so thankful that it's nothing worse. We are so grateful to have a (mostly) healthy baby - especially after reading about situations like Harper's. Her parents have gone through so much and I feel like sometimes we take Mackenzie's health for granted. If you haven't already, please click on the link to the right to go to Harper's blog and read her inspiring story. She is doing much better now, thanks to all of the prayers her family has received, but it has been a long, hard road for them. Their story really puts things into perspective.
Well, I better get to bed - I am starting to run low and need to recharge for Friday!
This morning, we woke up to a screaming baby (again, this is not like Mackenzie) who had 101.4 degree temperature. Being new, worrisome parents, we jumped in the car and headed to the Arkansas Children's emergency room.
The admitting nurse took her temperature and got a reading of 103.5! At that point, I was officially worried. I was really expecting her to say something more along the lines of "She only has a low-grade fever and is probably teething. It's good that you brought her in, but there's nothing wrong. You can go home now." Needless to say, that didn't come out of her mouth. She said that it may be pneumonia, which made my worries even worse and sent us back to a room.
Dr. Craft (super nice guy!) and the nurses did a great job of taking care of her...and us. They sucked her nose out with a vacuum-like contraption, gave her some nasal spray, did a breathing treatment with a mask over her face, put in a catheter to get a urine sample, and then took chest x-rays using a device to hold her still that looked like it may have been used for torturing people in the past! Did I mention that they also had to use a stick with a hook on the end to clean out her ears? That was probably the worst part for her!
The final word was that Mackenzie has an upper respiratory infection and a bilateral ear infection. She has some pain medicine and antibiotics for her ears and they say the URI will have to clear out on its own.
Matt and I are so thankful that it's nothing worse. We are so grateful to have a (mostly) healthy baby - especially after reading about situations like Harper's. Her parents have gone through so much and I feel like sometimes we take Mackenzie's health for granted. If you haven't already, please click on the link to the right to go to Harper's blog and read her inspiring story. She is doing much better now, thanks to all of the prayers her family has received, but it has been a long, hard road for them. Their story really puts things into perspective.
Well, I better get to bed - I am starting to run low and need to recharge for Friday!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
The Sweetest Thing
Okay, so I know that it's almost 3:00 a.m., but the sweetest thing just happened (yes - even at this hour) and I want to remember it always.
I woke up to see Mackenzie wide awake and on her belly at about 2:20 (Side Note: To any new parent, I highly suggest investing in a video monitor. We received ours as a gift and it is one of the best things we ever got!!). I went in her room to see what was going on.
She was having trouble holding her head up to see over the crib rail and she kept rubbing her face on her Silkie, so I'm not sure why she woke up because she was obviously very tired. I got her out of her crib, changed her and assessed the situation. She wasn't crying, so it couldn't have been her teeth keeping her up. She wasn't acting hungry or anything that I could tell, so I laid her back in her crib. She let out a little cry like something hurt so I picked her back up and before I could decide what to do next, she laid her head on my shoulder....and she stayed there. All she wanted me to do was hold her!
I swayed with her few minutes to see if she was going to squirm or whine a little more, but she didn't let out a peep. I then sat down in her chair and rocked her. She just snuggled me the whole time! She didn't fuss or squirm, she just wanted to snuggle. It was one of the sweetest moments we've ever had - even if it was at 2:30 in the morning!!!
Mackenzie, you truly brighten my life. I may never know why you were up at this hour, but thank you. Moments like that mean everything in the world to me and this one, I will never forget. You are the greatest blessing and I love you so much!
Love,
Mommy
I woke up to see Mackenzie wide awake and on her belly at about 2:20 (Side Note: To any new parent, I highly suggest investing in a video monitor. We received ours as a gift and it is one of the best things we ever got!!). I went in her room to see what was going on.
She was having trouble holding her head up to see over the crib rail and she kept rubbing her face on her Silkie, so I'm not sure why she woke up because she was obviously very tired. I got her out of her crib, changed her and assessed the situation. She wasn't crying, so it couldn't have been her teeth keeping her up. She wasn't acting hungry or anything that I could tell, so I laid her back in her crib. She let out a little cry like something hurt so I picked her back up and before I could decide what to do next, she laid her head on my shoulder....and she stayed there. All she wanted me to do was hold her!
I swayed with her few minutes to see if she was going to squirm or whine a little more, but she didn't let out a peep. I then sat down in her chair and rocked her. She just snuggled me the whole time! She didn't fuss or squirm, she just wanted to snuggle. It was one of the sweetest moments we've ever had - even if it was at 2:30 in the morning!!!
Mackenzie, you truly brighten my life. I may never know why you were up at this hour, but thank you. Moments like that mean everything in the world to me and this one, I will never forget. You are the greatest blessing and I love you so much!
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Mirrors & Bathtime
January 21, 2009
Mackenzie's love for mirrors and baths continues to grow! Every time she sees herself in a mirror, we have to pause so that she can admire her reflection...I hope this isn't a sign of what's to come! I happen to think it's hysterical and I love the fact that she's realizing that we aren't in the mirror. When Matt or I make a funny face, she'll turn to look right at us. Ahhh, developmental milestones - gotta love 'em! :)
Here are some pictures from our playtime in front of the mirrors and then bathtime:
Mackenzie's love for mirrors and baths continues to grow! Every time she sees herself in a mirror, we have to pause so that she can admire her reflection...I hope this isn't a sign of what's to come! I happen to think it's hysterical and I love the fact that she's realizing that we aren't in the mirror. When Matt or I make a funny face, she'll turn to look right at us. Ahhh, developmental milestones - gotta love 'em! :)
Here are some pictures from our playtime in front of the mirrors and then bathtime:
Hey Mackenzie!!
Stinkin cute...
Checking herself out in the mirror...
Reading with Daddy
January 20, 2009
We had a relaxed morning (sort of) since Mackenzie's doctor appointment wasn't until 9:45 a.m. Matt decided that he and Mackenzie should read a book together to pass some of the time. They read "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" by Dr. Seuss and I think they really enjoyed the first 10 pages or so. It wasn't until much later that Matt realized it was a longer story than he anticipated, but they had fun anyway!
I got a few pictures as well as some video of Mackenzie trying out a new trick. She is getting stronger and she's able to push up on all fours for a little while. Recently, she's even started rocking back and forth - it's super cute and I'm so glad I caught in on tape!
Daddy and Mackenzie reading together in her room!
As you can see, Mackenzie is very interested in the story and Daddy's hoodie strings!
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