This little sweetheart is finally off the couch...
{She's extremely thrilled to have an early-morning picture! But I had to get rid of the one with her wild hair!}
She's not 100%...she hasn't had her normal appetite for over a week. I think she's lost some weight and she looks so pale...I'd say she's about 60%...but I'll give her another 10% because she does have enough energy to show a little attitude!
After visiting the walk-in clinic, her pediatrician...and finally the ER on Sunday night...it was finally found that she had pneumonia, which I was concerned about. The nurse practitioner asked me if I wanted her to have a chest x-ray...um...yes! I know some parents are concerned about the risk/benefits of the radiation, but speaking as an x-ray tech...I know that the radiation is minimal and she had suffered long enough. I wanted so bad to take the x-ray myself! I really miss my profession...but am so grateful I'm been able to stay home and take care of my little Emily. It's been hard seeing her this sick. She's so independent and sassy, and to see that spark missing for a week was just not like her. After missing school for six days...I told her the class will think she's a new student! She was still a little tired and weak...but I think she was so ready to get back to her friends...and to catch up on her schoolwork. It's been hard making it up at home.
On another note...Dan's been missing his projects...I have not! So...Sunday afternoon he decided to grab some paint samples and start trying them out! So now our kitchen and entry look like this...
{notice all the medicine on the counter...I feel like a mini pharmacy right now! Alex is still finishing up his doses from a week and half ago too! There's even some in the fridge!}
We've needed to paint since we've lived here...seven years ago...but we've put it off for so long because it's such a chore! Look at all the holes he had to cover from my past experiments with what to hang on the wall! Ha! I told you...me and blank walls = swiss cheese! I have an idea of hanging plates on the big kitchen wall next time...but I have trouble getting what's in my mind to the wall! Something like this I hope...
I love the idea of simple white plates in different sizes and textures...
Kelli from RTSM gave me the inspiration here! She just needs to come over and decorate my house for me! Remember...she also gave me the idea for the mini art gallery in the basement too! Thanks Kelli!
Now...we just need to accomplish this within the next two weeks...
...because that's all I have left before what's in here...
...becomes our newest addition to the Manor!
I'm feeling huge! It may not look like it in the picture {or maybe it does!} but black is slimming...right? Ha!
I think my face looks fuller and my ankles may be a little puffy...but thank goodness flip-flop season is over! My mom told me I look big...but if your mom can't be honest than who can?! It's all worth it, I know!
I'm still in disbelief that there are just two weeks left! I'm ready to meet her and hold her and squeeze her...but I'm not ready for sleepless days and nights and infinite diaper changes again...but so excited for Alex and Emily to meet their little sister!
And...sorry...but this baby...is going to need to find a new place to sleep...
...sigh... what am I going to do with her? So spoiled!
Stay tuned...
My poor Emily...I'm sure she is so run down but I'm glad she was able to go back to school. I know her friends missed her. I love new/fresh paint...it just brightens a home. We really need to repaint our kitchen...maybe in the Spring. I can't wait to meet Miss Elizabeth and you, my dear, look amazing.
ReplyDeleteOnly two weeks left...are you sure?!? It seems like you are only a few months along! I can't wait to see your new little cutie...but I don't envy the sleepless night:) I'm glad Emily is feeling better. Grant is sick with some kind of strange fever virus thing. He is on he second day of missing school. LOL at all the holes. Jason gets mad at me if I put holes in the wall without being sure that is where I want something:) Love the white plates too. I can't wait to see your version!
ReplyDeleteGonna join the 'Kelli Comments Convention' here. ;)
ReplyDeleteCarrie, you look amazing! I told you before, you are one of those pregnant women who glow. There are times when I miss that feeling of carrying a child inside me. The little fluttery kicks (not so much the big rib-breaking ones!) and knowing there was a beautiful little one living and growing in there. But the sleeplessness, the restlessness, the inability to be comfortable at any point in time...I don't miss any of that! I'm sure you're ready for it to all be over and I don't blame you, but it truly doesn't seem that you've been pregnant that long!
Can't wait to see your freshly painted walls and your plate display. :) I wish I would get in a redecorating mood!
Wow I realized when I commented last night that Emily was sick for awhile...I'm glad she is getting better. I love the cat pic...so silly! The pets think they own the house don't they. They do at my house too :) You look great girl...you are a pretty pregnant momma!!
ReplyDeleteShe is just precious and that toothless smile is so cute. Glad she is feeling a little better.
ReplyDeleteYou look great. only a belly. Can't believe it is so close. I am sure you are so excited. Can't wait to see the house when you are done.
So happy to hear that your little Emily is on the mend - it is so difficult when little ones are under the weather! My son missed two days of school due to a virus last week and he was devastated. I'm so thankful to have healthy children again! You look amazing - definitely don't look pregnant with #3 and that close to your due date - lucky duck!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie, it's been a long time since I have been touch. Congratulations, I am so happy for you and you look so beautiful pregnant.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all of your comments, encouraging words, and prayers. It's been hard but we are making it. Can't wait to catch up more with you.
Again, I am thrilled that you are having a new addition to the manor! Do you know what you having, what about names, guess I need to go back through your blog and catch up :)
So glad Emily is finally feeling a little better. Pneumonia is never any fun. And you look fabulous, my dear! I can't wait to hear all about Elizabeth's entrance to the world and to see a LOT of pictures of her! Wishing you well!!!
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