Yesterday I took Phoebe to the doctor for a recheck on her ears, eyes, and her iron levels. All checked out great. She got her blood taken again and could have cared less. She's amazing. She doesn't cry, whimper, or even wince about them squeezing blood out of her. If that were Chloe at this age, it would have taken 12 people to hold her down. We were there two hours and Phoebe was great. At the end of the visit the doctor was about to leave the room but was still talking to me. My cell phone started ringing in my purse. I wasn't going to interrupt the doctor, and thought I'd call whoever it was back. Phoebe however, went to my purse, got out the phone, and answered it. Hilarious. It was Danny.
After we left the doctor's office, I had to get gas. The gas station also sells Krispy Kreme donuts. I told Phoebe we would take one to Aunt Bea (my sister Betsy) at work. Phoebe said she wanted a donut too, and I let her choose one. She chose a maple iced one. She ate the whole thing. It took her at least 15 minutes, but she ate the whole thing. After leaving the hospital (where Betsy works) Phoebe said she was hungry. I doubted it since she just ate the donut, but a diet coke from Subway sounded good to me. So we went through the drive thru at Subway. She ate the black olives (her favorite thing, and the whole reason she likes Subway) off her sub, took about four bites of the sandwich, and went to sleep.
She slept the whole way home and I put her to bed when we got home. Danny was mowing the grass so I got the dog and we took a walk. A long walk. I ended up walking to my Mom's and back, which is four miles and not much of it flat. Danny got worried about me and came looking for me. Then I ate three taco in a bags for dinner, so never mind the calories I burned.
It was such a beautiful day yesterday. It was very cool in the morning but it was sunny all day and chilly but yet warm. I love Spring days like that. After all the rain we've had, this week of predicted sunshine makes me happy.
Now, Phoebe and I are getting ready to take a walk. But it won't be four miles up and down hills.
Showing posts with label doctor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label doctor. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Ten things I learned
Things I learned while waiting in dentist and doctor's offices last week:
1. I apparently don't read magazines I subscribe to. I read several Parenting and Parents magazines that were all news to me. I have them at home but I guess I hadn't read them very well.
2. There can be a child named Octavia that dresses like a boy and doesn't speak very clearly. She runs wild while her mother chases her and the Dad giggles.
3. My blood pressure goes through the roof while I wait. White coat syndrome a nurse called it.
4. Doctors do not care if you wait for two hours to see them.
5. Some people wear their slippers to the doctor.
6. I learned from a little boy that the Easter Bunny does not lay eggs.
7. Most people do not turn off their cell phones even though signs are posted everywhere to turn them off because they interfere with the computers.
8. Some people bring their friends to the doctor with them.
9. That Phoebe can sleep through the teeth cleanings of her siblings admist the craziness of a waiting room of children.
10. That I hate waiting in doctor and dentist offices.
1. I apparently don't read magazines I subscribe to. I read several Parenting and Parents magazines that were all news to me. I have them at home but I guess I hadn't read them very well.
2. There can be a child named Octavia that dresses like a boy and doesn't speak very clearly. She runs wild while her mother chases her and the Dad giggles.
3. My blood pressure goes through the roof while I wait. White coat syndrome a nurse called it.
4. Doctors do not care if you wait for two hours to see them.
5. Some people wear their slippers to the doctor.
6. I learned from a little boy that the Easter Bunny does not lay eggs.
7. Most people do not turn off their cell phones even though signs are posted everywhere to turn them off because they interfere with the computers.
8. Some people bring their friends to the doctor with them.
9. That Phoebe can sleep through the teeth cleanings of her siblings admist the craziness of a waiting room of children.
10. That I hate waiting in doctor and dentist offices.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Another day at the doctor
Yesterday I took Phoebe and Owen back to the doctor. Phoebe because she was still really sick, and Owen because he had complained all weekend about his ears hurting. He was already on an antibiotic and I couldn't imagine he had ear infections, but I thought since I was taking Phoebs anyway, I'd take him too. Good thing I did. He had really bad ear infections in both of his poor little ears. I did send him back to school today (he hadn't been since last Tuesday) since he plays here fine and he's now on a stronger antibiotic. I sent a note to the teacher to let him call home if he needed to.
As for my pitiful Phoebe, she really feels horrible. She has a bad sinus infection and bronchitis. The Dr. let me listen to her lungs and they were crackling with each breath. They did xrays and it turned out no pneumonia, just bronchitis. They took her blood (she didn't even cry or anything) and discovered she is very anemic. I feel so bad about it because its from her drinking too much milk. She has iron to take twice a day and she can only have two cups of milk a day. This is hard for her because she LOVES milk. She cried for it this morning. The iron has to be diluted in water or juice and I can't get her to take it. I'm going to call the pharmacy and see if I can just give it to her in a dropper like her medicine. She is also on an antibiotic and she and Owen both have a medicine for their cough and runny nose, and other symptoms. They both go back next week for a recheck, then Phoebe goes back in three weeks to test her iron again. I hope she'll start feeling better soon, she just lays around, plus her cough sounds terrible and she still has a fever. Her eyes look so sick and sad. They are all runny, and her nose runs like a faucet.
Hopefully the little ones will be well soon, and Chloe doesn't get sick!
As for my pitiful Phoebe, she really feels horrible. She has a bad sinus infection and bronchitis. The Dr. let me listen to her lungs and they were crackling with each breath. They did xrays and it turned out no pneumonia, just bronchitis. They took her blood (she didn't even cry or anything) and discovered she is very anemic. I feel so bad about it because its from her drinking too much milk. She has iron to take twice a day and she can only have two cups of milk a day. This is hard for her because she LOVES milk. She cried for it this morning. The iron has to be diluted in water or juice and I can't get her to take it. I'm going to call the pharmacy and see if I can just give it to her in a dropper like her medicine. She is also on an antibiotic and she and Owen both have a medicine for their cough and runny nose, and other symptoms. They both go back next week for a recheck, then Phoebe goes back in three weeks to test her iron again. I hope she'll start feeling better soon, she just lays around, plus her cough sounds terrible and she still has a fever. Her eyes look so sick and sad. They are all runny, and her nose runs like a faucet.
Hopefully the little ones will be well soon, and Chloe doesn't get sick!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Sick Boy Update
I took Owen to the doctor this morning. He has pneumonia. He was given antibiotics and a good cough medicine. The dr. advised us to have Owen drink chocolate milk after the antibiotic because it has a bad taste, but works really well for pneumonia. So, we got home and I laid out both medicines and the chocolate milk in his cup. I asked him which one he wanted to take first and he said "the chocolate milk". Such a smart boy. He's been asleep now since right after he took his medicine. I found him like this in his room:
Get well soon, Owen!
Get well soon, Owen!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Our brave boy
Today Owen had his check up for Kindergarten and his shots. He needed four. He didn't cry one bit. Not even a tear. He didn't have to be held down. He laid on the table and took it like such a big boy. I could've cried for him. He was so brave and good for the whole thing. We were very proud of him. Afterward we took him to Dairy Queen for an ice cream cone. He was 39 pounds and 42 inches, 50% for both. His leg is hurting some tonight but I gave him some Tylenol and an ice pack. He's running around and playing so it is okay.
Phoebe had her 18 month check up while we were at the dr. She is a healthy girl and doing well. She is in the 75% for both her height and weight. She was almost 27 pounds and 32 inches. She was worried about Owen when they were giving him shots. So, we had a successful trip to the doctor, and I am glad it's over!
Phoebe had her 18 month check up while we were at the dr. She is a healthy girl and doing well. She is in the 75% for both her height and weight. She was almost 27 pounds and 32 inches. She was worried about Owen when they were giving him shots. So, we had a successful trip to the doctor, and I am glad it's over!
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