Addy's Dora Play Hut

Addison really needed a new toy *cough*cough*!  So, off to Target we go.  I was in search of something that could be used inside & outside the house.  We finally came across some cute little play houses.  The moment Addy saw Dora & started yelling "Dor, Dor", I knew we were taking THIS home. 

She thinks it's hilarious when Buddy & I get in the house with her!  It's a tight fit, but SO much fun!

Recovering from croup

Addy has done pretty well this week during the day, but the nights have been rough.  Last night was our first peaceful night.  This morning we went to the pediatrician for a follow-up.  Before the appointment, I told Addy that we were going to see Dr. B & she shook her head 'no'.  Hmmm...does she really understand what I'm saying.  Well, when we got to the office, I knew she FULLY understood that she MEANT 'NO' to seeing Dr. B.  She starting screaming & clawing at me to get back out the door.  It was the worst experience we've ever had at the pedi!  On a good note, Dr. B said that she sounded & looked great.  He also said we should wait a week before getting the H1N1 vaccine just in case she has a relapse with croup.

Addy's First E.R. Visit

Last night we went & met friends for pizza (can't believe we didn't take any pictures).  Addy had a great time & never gave any indication something was wrong.  I woke up around 2 a.m. & noticed her breathing didn't sound right. Something was off, but I tried very hard not to panic. I went & woke up mom to tell her that something wasn't right & I was taking Addy to the E.R.  By the time we got to the hospital (45 minutes away) her breathing was much worse & she was coughing. It happened SO fast! She has croup (whatever in the hell that is), but by the end of today I'll know way too much about it from the Internet :)


Dr said croup is highly contagious & I feel just awful exposing our friends & their little ones to this virus!

The E.R. took her temp rectally, she sceamed.  The E.R. put the ID bracelet around her ankle, she screamed.  The E.R. examined her, she screamed.  The breathing treatment went much better than I thought it would.  She just sat back & chilled (see picture below).  Next came the steriod shot, she screamed.

The dr prescribed 3 medicines :(  Zithromax, Pediapred & Phenergan/Codeine Syrup.  Each one has a different dosage & it makes me SO nervous to give it all to her!  I'm keeping notes on what, when & how much I give her.  Hopefully, I won't screw this up!

I'm not sure if our trip back to Texas will be postponed now or not.  The dr said that tonight will be much worse than last night, so we may just wait an extra day before taveling.

Addy's FIRST breathing treatment (she did very well)

Addy's FIRST popsicle

Addy picking pecans with papaw

Very happy with all 13 of her pecans (12 now since Buddy decided he wanted one)

Halloween Pics, etc

I've been seriously slacking with my blog!  Sorry!  Here are some pictures until I have time to write more!

My great-nephew, Logan the Giraffe

The Monkey didn't want the Giraffe touching her!

But, the Giraffe wasn't taking NO for an answer!

He was determined to give the Monkey a kiss!

Dada to the rescue!

You stay on your side & I'll stay on mine!

Daddy & Addy

Logan

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New (to her) boots

Addy's 18 month well-visit

24lbs 6oz, 31 1/2 inches long

She's still in the 50th percentile on the growth chart & doing great. Well, if those teeth would give her a break she would be doing better! She had a low-grade temp yesterday & this morning, but dr said no other symptoms, so she was about to get the 2 scheduled vaccinations (IPV & Hep A). Her next well-visit won't be until she turns 2, unless she's sick. At that time she will get her last vaccine (Hep A) until she starts school. Eeek...school! NOOOO!

I'm going to wake her up now from her 3 hour nap! Usually, she is like a clock & wakes exactly ONE hour from her nap! Guess that appt this morning wore her out :(

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Blake's version of a carved pumpkin!