Two trips to the ER, one trip to urgent care, and a visit to my amazing primary care physician and we finally figured out why I am so sick, rashy, swollen, and in so much pain.
I had an allergic reaction to the last three antibiotic medications that the docs put me on, in the past three days.
They took the IV out when I got to the ER last night and put me on two new oral antibiotics. I feel SO much better. Still sore and rashy, and I cant stand for more then 30 seconds without my legs feeling like they are going to give out, (the joints in my knees are really sore from the reaction) but I can eat now and the fever is gone, so that's great.
Bryan is taking such good care of me. He woke up this morning, did the dishes, cleaned the house, and he vacuumed (because he knows that I am the vacuum Nazi and it was driving me absolutely crazy that I haven't been able to vacuum in a few days.) I am very thankful. =)
Back to the couch I go.
Have a great weekend. I should be back to my old self in a few days.
~Sarah
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
SICK...
I know I don't get on here all that much anyway, but I just wanted to let the few of you who do come to our page know that I am terribly sick right now, and wont be online until I am feeling better. I have a staph infection on my knee and it is causing me to be in excruciating pain and very sick. It is probably going to take a week of IV antibiotics to make this go away. I had an allergic reaction to the first medication they gave me, it was not a pretty site. I don't know why people pay money for their lips to be this big. It is absolutely annoying. My skin is red and my face is swollen. NOT FUN.
OK, I need to get my butt back on the couch and drink some H2O.
Take care, and I will be back soon.
~Your puffer fish faced friend Sarah
OK, I need to get my butt back on the couch and drink some H2O.
Take care, and I will be back soon.
~Your puffer fish faced friend Sarah
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Special Mother
The Special Mother
by Erma Bombeck
Did you ever wonder how mothers of disabled children were chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over the earth selecting his instruments of propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "This one gets a daughter. The Patron saint will be Cecelia" "This one gets twins. The Patron saint will be Matthew" "This one gets a son. The Patron saint.....give her Gerard. He's used to profanity"
Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a disabled child".
The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy"
"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a disabled child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel!"
"But has she patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of sorrow and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it. I watched her today, she has that feeling of self and independence that is so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has his own world. She has to make him live in her world and that's not going to be easy."
"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you"
God smiles, "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness"
The angel gasps - "Selfishness? is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally she won't survive. Yes here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a 'spoken word'. She will never consider any 'step' ordinary. When her child says "Mummy" for the first time she will be present at a miracle and will know it. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty and prejudice...and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as if she is here by my side"
"And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid air.
God smiles "A mirror will suffice!"
by Erma Bombeck
Did you ever wonder how mothers of disabled children were chosen?
Somehow I visualize God hovering over the earth selecting his instruments of propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "This one gets a daughter. The Patron saint will be Cecelia" "This one gets twins. The Patron saint will be Matthew" "This one gets a son. The Patron saint.....give her Gerard. He's used to profanity"
Finally He passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a disabled child".
The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy"
"Exactly," smiles God. "Could I give a disabled child to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel!"
"But has she patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of sorrow and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it. I watched her today, she has that feeling of self and independence that is so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has his own world. She has to make him live in her world and that's not going to be easy."
"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you"
God smiles, "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect - she has just enough selfishness"
The angel gasps - "Selfishness? is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally she won't survive. Yes here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a 'spoken word'. She will never consider any 'step' ordinary. When her child says "Mummy" for the first time she will be present at a miracle and will know it. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty and prejudice...and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as if she is here by my side"
"And what about her Patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid air.
God smiles "A mirror will suffice!"
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
It's a Polka Dot Party!!!
As you all know, I found the beautiful polka dot dresses for the girls' on Ebay months ago, and from there I decided to keep with the dot theme, What a fun birthday party. The girls looked absolutely adorable and most of our family and friends were there to celebrate. Thank you everyone for wearing dots, you all looked great! =)
We only had a few minor issues with the weather, it was very windy (which put a damper on my decorating, but it was ok) and a bit chilly, but that most certainly did not stop this family from having a great time!
Thank you all for spending the day with us, to celebrate Ashley and Lauren's birthday. You are all so generous and we feel extremely blessed and loved.
To see more pictures of the party, click on the website below.
http://picasaweb.google.com/CampagnaGirls/PolkaDotParty
**I know most of you already know, but for those of you who were wondering why we celebrated Lauren's birthday in May and not January, it's because she was in the hospital on her birthday and way to sick to have a party. Her original due date was May 2nd!
We only had a few minor issues with the weather, it was very windy (which put a damper on my decorating, but it was ok) and a bit chilly, but that most certainly did not stop this family from having a great time!
Thank you all for spending the day with us, to celebrate Ashley and Lauren's birthday. You are all so generous and we feel extremely blessed and loved.
To see more pictures of the party, click on the website below.
http://picasaweb.google.com/CampagnaGirls/PolkaDotParty
**I know most of you already know, but for those of you who were wondering why we celebrated Lauren's birthday in May and not January, it's because she was in the hospital on her birthday and way to sick to have a party. Her original due date was May 2nd!
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