hey out there. guess what kind of week we've had around here?
a sick one.
luckily, i made it to a doctor last friday and got some drugs that really helped my sinus infection by sunday. also on sunday, finley got a fever and threw up. he's been sick ever since. really lethargic, bad runny nose, just not himself at all. i think he has a sinus infection, but we saw the doctor and of course he said it's a virus and wouldn't give him anything. i am usually okay with waiting out sickness, but we're leaving for portland on TUESDAY and i really don't want him feeling miserable. we'd appreciate the prayers for his health to return :). or else i'm just gonna break into the doctor's office and make a fake prescription or just raid the medicine cabinet. i think it's my job to fight for my baby and my gut is that he doesn't just have a virus. we'll see how the next couple days go. and we can definitely pray little audrey mama doesn't catch it... we all know the kind of patient she is... sigh.
i've been thinking through the pro's and con's of having a sick kid. i know, pro's... call CPS on me, maybe. here's a few:
- they just lay around and watch tv. at no other time is it acceptable to place your 3 year old in front of the television all day...except when they're sick.
- there are not too many discipline problems. they don't fight back or test you because they're just too sick. and probably don't care themselves.
- you save on gas money. we've been homebound for the most part, so that tank of gas is keepin on. this is a definite plus.
- i don't really have to cook too much because he won't eat much anyway.
- lots of snuggles.
- long nap times.
now for the con's:
- having A SICK KID. duh.
- the waiting game to see who in the family gets it next.
- wanting my playful, crazy boy back.
- seeing him in pain and wanting to make him feel better.
- having to go to the doctor and all that entails.
- can't be around humans for fear of infecting innocent friends and family.
all in all, health is an incredible gift. having a sick one reminds me of this so much. i am thankful that in the difficulty of having a sick child, there are a couple perks that help keep it bearable. another way God shows His grace.
but seriously, pray we are all healthy and happy by tuesday. because sick or not, portland here we come! :)
love to you. and sure hope your home is healthy.
mer
whoever invented sinus infections should be kicked in the stomach. i've had this rotten sickness for several days now. it's crazy how it can wipe you out. let's hope i overcome this thing soon. the good news about this week is that on tuesday, we heard baby3's heartbeat! yes, i'm about 17 weeks pregnant and JUST got to the doctor. i've had a hard time finding one here in charlotte, and we had a change in insurance and it took forever, blah blah. all that to say, there is a little one in there with a beating heart. that sound has to be one of the best in the whole world. the doctor thinks im 2 or 3 weeks farther along based on my size. i assured her, i always measure large and i appreciate being told already how big i am. LOL! i'm used to it.
jake and i have decided not to find out the gender of this baby. i am so excited about this! with the other 2, i was way to anxious to not find out, but now that we have one of each and plenty of stuff for either gender, i really don't care at all what we have! i am slightly swayed that it's a boy in there, but we'll see! i ask finley all the time, "is mama having a brother or a sister?" and he says, "GARBAGE TRUCK!" soooo, let's all hope he is not right! ha.
we leave for portland in less than 2 weeks! can't believe it and we are all so excited. jake and i's 4 year anniversary is on the 20th, so we're heading out of town for 2 nights while the kids stay with meema, grandpa, and aunt katie! we cannot.wait.for.that.
on another note, abc family christmas movies are the best. i think i've watched most of the ones on netflix. keep em coming, abc fam! ridiculously cheesy, but so good.
anyway, this is a random post, but thought i'd catch you up on a few things. hope you are doing well wherever you are!
love to you.
mer
