A Busy Two Weeks

I'm not sure if this will just be a really long post or if I'll end up breaking it into two, but for now, I'm just typing and we'll see how it turns out.

To start with, for those that aren't on facebook or friends with me there, you might not know that Brianna had to be hospitalized for dehydration on July 14.  She had been fighting a GI virus since Saturday, the 10th.  We thought she was over it after Monday as we'd had no further vomiting or diarrhea for over 24 hours, so off to daycare she went on Tuesday while I flew to Atlanta.  Justin called me Wednesday morning to say she'd thrown up again and the earliest we could get her a doctor's appointment was that afternoon.  The doctor took one look at the fact she was screaming her eyes out, but without any tears, and decided to admit us to Denton Presbyterian for observation and fluids.  It took them at least 30 minutes and multiple tries in each arm and hand before finally getting the IV in her foot.  It was pure hell for both of us and all I could do to stay strong for her and not break down in tears.  You can see how they had to tape up the IV to keep her from pulling it out.  Once the fluids starting rehydrating her, she perked right up and we were released Thursday morning. 

However, Friday morning she woke up throwing up again and we were pretty scared that we'd end up back in the hospital if we couldn't get it stopped. But, after some anti-nausea meds and a liter of orange Gatorade, combined with a 3 hour nap, she seemed to be doing better.

Unfortunately, Justin and I were scheduled to leave for Cabo San Lucas on Monday, the 19th, while she spent time with her grandparents in Oklahoma.  After much thought, we decided that staying home with her was the best choice so we canceled our Cabo vacation.  Although we made the right choice, we were pretty upset by this since it was for our wedding anniversary and had been booked for a year but, thankfully, we had travel insurance so hopefully, we will get most of our money back.  We also didn't want to deprive the grandparents of the chance to see Brianna since they'd been looking forward to spending time with her as much, if not more, than we'd been looking forward to the chance to put aside our mommy and daddy hats for a few days.  Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love being a mom and Justin feels the same about being a dad, but we believe its just as important to take care of our marriage by spending some time alone.  After all, Brianna will be grown and gone before we know it and we'll still be stuck with each other!

So, we packed up the car with Brianna and Moab (that was one very full car!) and headed up to my parent's house.  I got to see my adorable pregnant sister for a few hours before she headed back to Tulsa and I simply can't wait to meet my new niece or nephew in January!  After a few days with my family, we headed over to Justin's.  After looking through baby books at pictures of him and his sister, Amanda, there is no doubt that Brianna looks like him!  There are some pictures of his sister that could pass for Bree if you didn't know better.  You'll have to look below for a picture of Justin at 15 months to see for yourself.

 Sometimes, its the old toys that are still the most fun.  I played with this tool bench and rocking horse when I was her age!

After not eating meat for almost a week, Brianna decided to be a carnivore the night mom fixed rib-eye steaks.  Yes, that is a whole rib-eye she's holding in her hand and eating!

Out of desperation one day, I downloaded some animal games to my iPhone for her to play.  Now, whenever she sees my phone, she says "animo!!"

Crazy Hair!

Playing at the park with Pops, Bethany and Addisyn

And now, for the picture of Justin that shows just how much like him his daughter looks!

We're safely back home now and headed back to work and normal lives tomorrow.  Brianna is perfectly fine and back to normal, complete with a hearty appetite to put the weight she lost back on in time for her well check next week.  Have a good week everyone!