I’ve been blog delinquent this last week. If you have ever had a child with parasites, you understand why. This has been my life this last week–
It was brutal at first–4 doses a day of the worst tasting medicine known to mankind (confirmed as such by the pharmacist). After making Mark give her all 4 doses on Sunday and then having Lydia refuse to even look at him Monday morning AND after her symptoms of diarrhea getting worse on top of the vomiting caused by horrible tasting medicine, we caved and told the doctors NO MORE. So, we gave her a day off and then started on another medicine that is much more palpable. So far, so good. And, we only have 1 1/2 days left of it. Hallelujah. We’re hoping that we’ll have a lot more fun when we’re done with all of this. Plus, we still have some adjusting to do. I haven’t figured out what “normal” looks like with 4 kids yet. I’m longing for some sort of routine and pattern to our day (remember how anal retentive I am?). We did manage to get outside today–it’s so beautiful out. Lydia gave us some great smiles on the swing.
She really is progressing well. We weaned her off all Chinese formula as of yesterday. And, during one of our bottle feedings yesterday, she held onto my finger and even reached out to touch my face a little. That’s big progress for her–she has been very protective of her hands. She doesn’t like us touching them unless we’re helping her toddle around. It warmed my heart that she would feel so comfortable in my arms. I think she’s starting to get that I’m Mama.
OH my goodness Kelly! That’s HORRIBLE! Izabella had a parasite too–but the meds they gave her the mixed into a “cherry syrup”! Can you have them do that for you? I think my pharmacy took it upon themselves to do this–not written by our ped–but not sure about this one. I know one other family that had the same problem with it too–and they went back to the pharmacist to get them to mix it into a sweet syrup for them and it went down without issue! Izabella LOVED her meds. :)
Hope this helps.
So glad she is almost finished with the meds! Looks like she is doing so well! That new routine will come…eventually! :)
That last photo of the scrapbook page is absolutely adorable! Sorry to hear you’ve had a week of diarrhea, but it will be over soon. You didn’t say what it was, but giardia is often contagious, so make sure everyone gets checked if necessary. Hope things smooth out soon and you get into a routine before you get too frazzled. Hugs!
praying for that adjustment! So sorry for poor Lydia…
Love the smiley pics!
Oh, poor thing! And poor Mama and Daddy. So not fun when little ones are sick and to have to give them horrible medicine on top of it, you know they are thinking….why are they doing this to me?? I’m glad it is almost over and you can find your new “normal” soon. Kaitlyn has been asking to play with Ash since we were over there that day. Our schedule is crazy for the next couple weeks and sounds like your days are crazy too lately. When things calm down, we’ll make it happen!
I love the photos! Keep them coming!
such a blessed transition in her little life… SO MANY SMILES since she’s been with you and your family.
Love all the photos! So precious…
Enjoy!
Kelly,
I am happy to hear that Lydia is feeling better. I am sorry Lydia has been sick. Hopefully, in a few days things will be easier with no more medicine to give out! It sounds like things are going great!! Still waiting on our TA! I am hoping it comes on Monday!
Tricia