As everyone else in the state of Texas, Carl and I have had a cold this week. I started the week with it...fortunately I had a doctor's appt already scheduled so my doctor gave me a prescription for an antibiotic. Carl now has it and has been treating his with over-the-counter medicine. He stayed home from work for a couple of days - I was only able to convince him to stay home so he wouldn't spread it around.
Paul and I have been doing a lot of wagon rides this week, a lot of acorn-collecting, a lot of play-dohing. He has learned how to blow a kiss, he has learned the sign for "all done" and "more please" and he has learned that "we don't hit or throw toys in the face."
We had wonderful meals brought to us from our Christian sisters...thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who took the time to prepare us meals. We enjoyed EVERYTHING!!! You all took a good bit of stress off of me as I have adjusted to being a mommy. Thank you so, so much.
We are still working on having some medical records translated for Paul Daniel. Our Russian friend, Alexandra, is not comfortable translating medical info, so we think we may have found a company online that will do it for $70. We need these medicals translated so we will know what vaccinations he has had.
At the beginning of the week Paul Daniel had the unfortunate experience of having blood drawn. Oh me, oh my. I should have asked Carl to come with me for this appt. Paul was good right up until he saw the needle come out and then... it got ugly. I thought I was holding him pretty good but the nurse had to pull the needle out of his arm, show me a better way to hold him and then go do the other arm. They needed seven vials of blood for all the tests he is having run - I'm sure it only took 5 minutes but of course it felt like an hour. The nurses couldn't believe how strong he was. He was screaming at the top of his lungs - sweating so bad that I could hardly hold his head. He was drenched. Anyway, every mommy has one of these stories...so I'll quit going on about it. This was just my first experience with it...I'll do better next go around.
As I've mentioned before, Paul Daniel will eat ANYTHING I put in front of him!!! We are so thankful for this. Last night I thought I would really test him - I gave him white beans, collard greens and cornbread. He begged for more! We had it again for lunch today. I am going to milk this for all it's worth! :)
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Isn't it amazing how strong a little one becomes when needles come their way?! Not fun! Sounds like he is enjoying good southern cooking. I hope Paul can avoid catching the colds that are going around. We are praying for Paul Daniel's upcoming surgery.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Shannon
I'm so sorry you have been sick. Ken and I have had it too (Ken gave it to me - I told him that I wished he had left it where he found it!). I had it longer and worse; my immune system just can't deal with it as well as Ken's, but even he missed a couple days of work. I hope you are much better now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a traumatic experience for both Paul and you with the labwork. As hard as it is for the little ones, it is hard for the parents too, as you now know! It is such a helpless feeling to see them so traumatized; you want to save them from the experience, but you know they have to endure it. I hope next time is better. I continue to pray for the upcoming surgery and that Paul stays well and healthy - you and Carl too!!
Love.......Cean