I had clinic today, but I want to stay in order.
Last week was awful.
Isaac broke our toilet.
2 kids, a preggo and only ONE toilet in the house is not cool.
A new toilet later, we are all happy. We are doing our best to keep toys OUT of the toilet. Oh, and Gabby from drinking it. Sigh.
And some more pictures of a day in the life....
Laney dressed Ike up as Rainbow boy. She was rainbow girl. Oh IKE! How I PRAYED this baby was a boy! Like every second of every day! I love my girls, and I am sure I will love this one as well. But, I am so sorry! When you are 15 and want to die from all the things your sister have and will do to you. Forgive me. I really had nothing to do with it! I just documented it!
And clinic.
Well, actually. Let me begin with the morning. Oh, lets say, 5:45 IN THE MORNING!
I got up as usual to get some quiet time, and I was met by Ike. Covered in pee. Complaining that he couldn't smell his blankies because they too were covered in pee. Laundry at 5:45 in the morning is so not fun!
As I come up the stairs, I hear Gabby crying. Sorry girl. In bed you stayed! It was too early, and I had too much to do today!
Quiet time. Exercise. Get Laney ready for school.
Oh wait, no. FIGHTING Laney to get ready for school. Like, lets change our outfits 3 TIMES fighting! First, NO, you can't wear a dress that has spaghetti straps and is FILTHY dirty! Second, NO, that SHIRT is NOT a dress. Even though you are wearing tights! FINALLY! Blue tights, with rainbow polka-dots, a black mini skirt, and a leopard print shirt. I quit. By then it was 7:30. I HAD TO GO!
I go get the ONE stroller my husband did not load up. (He was being super helpful and loaded 2 of 3 thinking for sure I would use one of those) But the umbrella stroller was needed, as today was spinal day. (Which I will get to later.) Lucky me found it FULL of acorns. So, I was picking Laney's "friends" out of the stroller and running REALLY late!
My mom grabbed Laney and Gabby and took Laney to school, while I got to the hospital as fast as I could. I was still 10 minutes late.
From there, it was alright.
We got our FAVORITE nurse, Michele. She got his IV started so quick, I couldn't believe it! Ike did alright. He was screaming pretty loud that he wanted to go home, yet he laid very still. I was so proud of him! He was really brave. And Ike will tell you that!
But, the topper for the day. Spinal tap day.
I officially hate these days.
He woke up from being sedated just swinging away! Hitting, head butting, you name it! AWFUL! I thankfully had help! Because with a belly on me, and the mad strength of Ike, I could not contain him!
Hence the umbrella stroller.
We have to strap him in super tight, and this is the only stroller that can contain him! It was nuts! I looked like a lunatic mom pushing him back upstairs! Kicking, screaming, and all the works! Super fun!
We kept Ike locked up for about 30 minutes. Usually once he starts to eat or drink, it gets better from there.
And, it did.
We played in the toy room. Ike is always making friends! His counts were ok. His ANC was around 900, which is a little low. We like it to be around 1500. But, he is feeling alright. So, I guess I am ok with it. The past few visits have resulted in upping his chemo, which I hate. That is probably why his ANC has dropped.
The good news is Ike weighs 34 pounds! That is 5 pounds in 4 months! He still won't eat. But, we are thanking God for Ensure. Although our wallets don't really like it, we will do ANYTHING to keep him putting weight on!
That was clinic!
And now, the moment you all have been waiting for...(not really, but I took a picture!)
My belly pic. 21 weeks! Now, I on purpose chose this one because I look somewhat skinny in it. So, hey, be deceived! I am ok with it! As long as I look good! :)
Not to brag, (but maybe I will), this WAS after zumba class. That's why my hair is super awesome. But, hey, it's this or nothing! :)
And that my friends, is another update! I hope you laughed a little! As that is always my goal!
Adios!