Ear Tubes

Charlie finally got his ear tubes on 4/23.  Last time we were scheduled, he got pneumonia and we had to cancel.  This time, he got a cold about 3 days after ear tubes.  Last night was particularly stressful on a respiratory level.  We used his inhaler frequently to help get his respirations back under control.  He's doing better today, but did spike a fever at the end of his school day.

Hopefully these ear tubes usher in a new antibiotic free era.  Before tubes, we were having an ear infection on average once every 4-6 weeks.  Sometimes more frequently.  We're looking forward to a few less doctor's visits (though we do love our docs :)  ).

Lost Pregnancy at 11 Weeks 4 Days

Warning: This will be a very graphic post.  Please don't read it if it will cause you distress.  This is a story of pregnancy loss.  I had a miscarriage on 4/1/13. This pregnancy was far enough along that it is something like a birth and will probably bring back traumatic memories for those who have experienced loss in the past.  Please be aware and don't read if it will cause you pain.  This is for my healing, and for those who come later looking for someone to share their story.  I found solace in reading other's stories of loss over the last few days.  

The Water is Chasing Me!

Look at me, posting twice in the same week!  I wanted to be sure I saved this story for posterity, it is that funny.

Charlie was running around sans diaper a few days ago.  From across the room I heard a panicked shriek.  "The Water", he cried "The Water".  I looked over and he was peeing.  He started backing up and then he whimpered "The water is chasing me" as he frantically backed away from the stream of urine he was generating.  He looked so forlorn and confused, it was absolutely adorable. I took this to be a sign that we are NOT ready to potty train yet.