Lack of pics

One more post for the night - I haven't decided where I am going to be posting pics.  Probably on kodak gallery but I just need to set that up.  But, it may be a while for new pics because our camera broke and is currently with Geek Squad. 

Sick and Tired

So, it's been a long few days. On Sunday night, Jadyn had thrown up in his bed but no fever Monday morning.  He slept most of the day but then after nap had a fever. I called the doc since he was miserable, one of his tubes is blocked, and he hadn't eaten or drank a thing all day. I was sure he had an ear infection. Went to the ped, ears looked fine, strep test neg, flu test neg, but white blood count super high.  She was concerned and sent us directly to ER for more lab tests.  She said she was calling them and letting them know we were on the way. I assumed that would speed up the process - no not at all!!! We were there from 5:30 - 11:30. The ER doctor and nurse were not good peds people.  They expected my 2 year old to pee in a cup!  I understand that some 2 year olds are potty trained and mine is not but they really expected a kid who has only peed once the entire day to pee on command in a cup.  I knew and didn't like the alternative so we tried and nothing. They had to do the catheter. I thought Ivan was going to pass out. So, they also did a chest Xray, blood work, and 2 hours of fluids.  He really did need the fluids. Halfway during fluids, he broke out in hives all over. They gave some benadryl and it was better. So the result - nothing.  Everything looked okay, thank goodness.

On Tuesday, went back to ped.  She seemed happy with results and decided to wait a few days and see if he still has fever. Well Tuesday and Wednesday, his fever has been around the 102.3 mark under his arm and you are suppose to add 1.  Nice, 103 most of the time. The motrin is really working though. About 30 minutes after taking it, he is like a new kid. He gets a burst of energy and will eat a little bit.  But then, he totally crashes and is miserable and just wants to lay there. The good thing is that he is finally drinking.  He is crazy thirsty. I guess his body is trying really hard to get him hydrated. Tonight is no different.  He woke up about an hour ago burning up AND hives again! Of course, I didn't have a full dose of benadryl left and I am not getting it right now. Hopefully a third of a dose will help some! So, we will probably be back at the ped tomorrow.

To make things worse, Ivan woke up with a horrible migraine today. So, he called me home from work this morning.

We are all so tired! I just hope his fever breaks soon and that me and Ivan don't get whatever this is.

Hope this post makes sense...

It's a boy!

We found out today that we are having a boy! We are so excited for Jadyn to have a little brother. It also helps that we basically have everything we will need for a boy. The ultrasound showed that everything was looking good so far.  The baby was kicking so much while they did it.  It definitely makes it so much more real to see him.

Assertive but not mean

How do you teach your child to be assertive but not mean or rude? I don't want Jadyn to be mean or a rude obnoxious kid, but that at the same time, I don't want him to be a push over either. When we are at the park, he lets the other kids cut him in line, take the toy he was waiting for, etc. But at the same time, I don't want to try to change his personality.  He really is a sweet kid. His teachers say that he is the only boy in the class that doesn't bully the girls.  He (usually) is pretty good at sharing and making sure the other kids get their turn. He patiently waits in line until it's his turn (like at the water fountain or on a slide).

A little while back, we were at the mall playground and a kid pushed him out of the way of the slide.  He kept telling me that the boy pushed him.  My response was to push him back.  I know that isn't the right lesson either but what do you do? I am not the type of mom that will go to the kid (or the parent) and tell him to stop pushing. I think he needs to handle some things himself.