One sick baby + 8 appointments + a new baby + a sick mom = One tough week. I could have left off the new baby part, because he is PERFECT. But, anytime you add a new foster it's an adjustment (making space, setting up a new bed, baby shopping for needs, making first appointments, setting up visitation, etc).
Our little BB has been one sick little boy this week. He has had a really bad something. They never really said what he had. He was running fever, wheezing, congested, and pitiful. 3 trips to the doctor and 6 prescriptions later = our little guy is back to himself. Yay!!!!!!
I ended up catching his bug and I'm still not 100% but I am much better than I was. Moms don't have time to be sick... especially this mom.
As you read above we have a new foster baby. We had no plans to foster anymore children (at least not for looooooooong time... if ever). We weren't even on the call list anymore because my hands are busy with the two I have. But, our county is running over with kids. Many of our foster homes are over their numbers so they called and we said yes, BUT, only TEMPORARILY. Our new little bean will be with us for just a few more days because he is going to be placed with his grandmother very soon. He had his first well check this week and he is now 7 lbs & 11 ozs and he is 20 1/4 inches long. He is a doll.
We took Baby girl for a well check on Monday. She really wasn't due one, but her case worker insisted. So we did. Her doctor was very pleased with how well she is doing. She is now 26 lbs and 10 ozs. So she is finally growing a little. Surprisingly she hasn't caught this bug from BB and me. I've worked hard to keep her well and so has her wonderful nurses. I couldn't do all I do without them.
All the rest of the family is doing wonderful! Here is a tid bit about each...
My Hubby- He has been so sweet and understanding this week. He's worked hard to take care of me. He actually went to Red Lobster (my favorite) and brought me crab legs. He knows how to make me feel better:)
Anna- Had her first checkup and they confirmed her pregnancy and gave her the due date of Jan 6th.
Corey & Brookelyn Shae are so excited.
Samantha- Just put a contract on her new home. If all goes well she will no longer be a renter. She also started a new job. She is now a nanny to our pediatrician. She is really excited about it. Plus little Carter gets to be with his mommy everyday.
Katie- Is still floating in the clouds over her sweet baby girl. She LOVES being a mommy and being home with her baby. I can so relate to her.
Ashley- Started a new job at an assisted living home. She LOVES it. I think she is happier than she has ever been right now. I am so proud for her and of her.
Jon- What can I say about my boy? He is perfect. Seriously. If he's not at work he is at church or with his girlfriend Grace. He has turned out to be an amazing young man. He also has the sweetest girlfriend ever. I think she's an angel... really.
Jacob- Now this little turkey is about to make me pull my hair out. He has turned my hair grey. I love him to pieces but he is at that Pre-teen know it all stage. If you've had one then you understand. He is 11 going on 21. He is growing his hair out (which drives me nuts) and he has his own style of dressing (which drives his daddy nuts) and he is always up to something. I doubt I'll have any hair left by the time I get this one raised...lol No, he's my lil man and will always be my baby (just don't tell him I told you so ;). ..lol
Over all life is good right now.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him,and he will direct thy paths. ~Proverbs 3:5-6
