Myla Now Has Tubes...

This morning Myla got tubes in her ears. We had to be at the Surgery Center bright and early at 6:15 a.m. Myla was in the best mood in the waiting room and in the pre-op area. She laughed and played and had a ball. Obviously oblivious as to what was coming. Actually, it wasn't bad at all. She was in "surgery" less than 10 minutes I think. She did great! She was a little fussy when she woke up and for a little while after while the anesthesia wore off, but once we got home she wanted to get down and play for a little while before she took a nap. I hope that this makes her little ears feel better!!

Waiting for Dr. Dye to come get her. Excuse the way I look...as I said, it was early!
All smiles with Daddy. She loved jumping on the bed in pre-op!

Trying to figure out what the nurse put on her ankles.

ID and Allergy bands. She was very interested in them! I told her that it was jewelry for her feet.

Myla and Dr. Dye. She went straight to him when he came to get her!

Litte Mad Ladybug...

Halloween obviously came at a bad time for Myla this year since she wasn't feeling so hot. I decided to at least try to get some pictures of her in her costume, but as you can see below, it didn't go so well! She didn't like her costume at all. I figured that she probably wouldn't. She probably wouldn't have like it much even if she has felt good. Although the pictures aren't great, I thought I would document it anyway!!!

"Please get this off of me!"

"Can you please take this off of my head?"

"Seriously, I am ready to get out of this costume!!"

Back to the Land of the Living....

Well, although we are not 100% recovered, I think we are at least back to the land of the living. Myla hasn't had fever since yesterday morning and her overall countenance seems to be better. Today she has a rash over most of her body, which is lovely. Dr. Molly said that it is most likely from the viral infection that she had, but could be a strep rash. She is going to look at it this afternoon if it is still there. I told Molly that once we get well, I will try to never call her again! She has been so great!

We are going on Monday morning to get tubes so hopefully that will help all of the ear troubles. I hear from everyone that tubes are great!

I doubt that we will be attending the Kid's Karnival tonight at church, but if Myla feels like it I am going to try and get her costume on this afternoon and get some pictures of her in it. I will post them if I get any taken!

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers this week. I have certainly needed them! I can't wait for all of us to feel better so we can get out of the house next week!!!! Until then,

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Update on the Sicklies...

****Update****

Well, we are home from the doctor and we have good news and bad news. The good news is that her ears have improved since Monday, but the bad news is that she has a viral infection in her throat. Dr. Molly said this is probably why she doesn't feel great overall. I can sympathize because my throat has been so sore too! She also recommened that we go ahead and schedule tubes, so we will be doing that soon. Just wanted to give everyone an update!

Well, I was hoping that Myla and I would both wake up feeling much better today, but unfortunately, that is only true for me. I went to the doctor yesterday. Diagnosis....bad upper respiratory infection, which I pretty much knew. But I got a Decadron shot, a Z-Pack and some prescription cough medicine (thank the Lord!!!). I fell SO MUCH better!

Myla on the other hand is still puny and pitiful. She woke up this morning burning up...101.8 fever. She also has an upset stomach, which I am sure is caused from the anitibotic that she is supposed to take with food, but she won't eat anything! I called the doctor, and we are going back today for her to get a shot and get her ears looked at again. It is just breaking my heart seeing her this way...so lethargic, whiny, crying, no appetite, etc. She is back asleep already after sleeping 12 hours last night. I will update after the doctor, but for now....

P.S. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers for Mr. Joe. He is doing well and on his way to recovery. He actually has an appointment today with the cardiac surgeon. Thanks again for praying!

Happy Birthday Wishes!!

Happy Birthday, Peyton!!

Peyton, we hope you have a wonderful birthday! This is a flashback from almost 6 years ago at mine and Michael's rehearsal dinner, but I have always loved this picture! We love you!

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Happy Birthday, Erica!!

Erica, we hope you have a wonderful day too! Have fun at lunch and try to get Michael to eat something! :)

Two Pitiful Peeps...

The sick bug has visited our house. :( Myla and I are both feeling a little under the weather. I am actually feeling better than I did this weekend, but we went to the doctor today and Myla still has her double ear infection as well as a bad chest cold and possibly the pink eye. YUK! And let me tell you, that little munchkin is pitiful. If you are around her, you know she is always on the go and doesn't want to be held. Well today, she has not wanted out of my arms. She has napped in her bed, but other than that we have just been on the couch snuggling. She is SO out of character. It makes me sad. We are on our last round of oral antibiotics and then she will get tubes.

So, here is what we looked like most all day...

OUS Fall Festival...

Friday night my mom's school had their Fall Festival. Mom invited me and Myla to come, and Henry was there as well. He was dressed in his Halloween costume...a NASA Astronaut. We had a fun time playing the games and doing the cake walk. Myla was a little unsure at first about everything, but once she warmed up, she was on the move.

Henry with the ghost in my mom's classroom!
Henry and Mimi

Myla's favorite game at the festival. Picking ducks out of the "pond". We would take her away from it and as soon as we let go of her, back she went! We thought she was going in the water herself a few times!

"Look what I found, Mimi!"

Bodie, Henry and Myla doing the cake walk. 12 tickets....no cake won!

Myla checking everything out!