August 24, 2002
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Good morning
I survived the trip to Seattle. It was SOOOOO HOT!!!! And of course I had to come home in weekend traffic and got a two ferry wait in the heat. BLUCHKY! But….Rainee was as good as gold
She did soooooooooooo well. And I’m so greatful. She stayed happy even though hungry. And the only time she cried is when they strapped her down for the barrium swallow (which I can’t blame her for). She actually didn’t cry strapped down until they strapped her hands. That she definitely did NOT think was cool.
But the radiologist was very good. And very quick. She took the bottle. Which was another major praise. I was so worried that they’d have to do something nasty to do it to her. But she swallowed it down and I was CHEERING! And while they were doing the study they let me soothe her by having her suck on my finger so it was the least amount of traumatic it could be.
The result? Well I was right!
In other words we didn’t need the test (shrugging shoulders) She does NOT have reflux (told them that over and over). And everything is put together right. She just has very bad asthma. And mommy is probably right in that its allergy related. So I’m gonna break down and give up caffeine. If it kills me. hehehehehehe. And if there’s no change. Then I’m gonna give up milk (which will kill me.) Not the milk…but the ice cream I’m ADDICTED to it. ROFL If it means clearing up Rainee’s asthma it would be worth it!
Today I do not have any idea what I’m gonna be doing. My sister will be working for me today. I’m very tempted to crawl into bed and sleep again. I am after all ONLY 4 months post-partum…and life has been EXTREMELY stressful. We will see…..
At the moment the kids are watching Pebble & the Penguin, and I’m enjoying the peace. Decisions to be made later.
Father God, let me honor you today. And do what is needed to keep you first. Let my kids grow today and learn something new about you. In your sons name, Amen
Comments (3)
Sowwy ’bout the trip, but glad for good reports! I went off caffeine successfully last year and gave up most soda.
While caffeine detoxing, come off it slowly to avoid the MONSTER headaches that can come with cold turkey. And remember if you have a head ache coming on, a bit of caffeine will allay it. Wishing you the best on this endeavor!
I admire you for trying to change for the good of the babe but feel sure YOU will also benefit!
Glad the testing went well! Hopefully you’ll find the source of her allergies soon.
Glad that she doesn’t have reflux. I sure do hope you figure out what’s triggering her asthma!