The Wold's World

Saturday, January 10, 2009

"E.I."

We have had such a weekend already! This past week has wrecked havoc on our systems and I don't think I could handle anymore coming my way. I'll skip the problems that fell on our backs and jump right to Angela ('cause I know that is who means the most). Thursday afternoon after returning home from Dickinson, Angela was feeling warm to the touch so I took her temp. It was 102.6, so I called the doctor. While I waited for the doctor to call me back, I continued taking her temperature, keep her in cotton clothes that could breath and made sure she was drinking her bottles. Her temperature was wavering going up to 102.8 then back down to 102.2 and it peaked at 103.1. Tyler got home and we kept an eye on it some more, administering Tylenol every four hours. It was at 9:30 that night that Angela wasn't sleeping normal, sounding raspy and woke up. I took her temperature and it was 104.1 so Tyler and I took Angela to the Richardton E.R. where they told us that Angela has a double Ear Infection. The put her on Antibiotics and told me to alternate Tylenol and Motrin every two hours.
Thursday night was hard as she didn't want to sleep other than being held. But I almost didn't mind the cuddling. Friday we attended Angela's Great-great Grandmother Eva Nuss' funeral and Angela was content the whole time. Last night her temperature wavered again and we just held steady. She fought sleeping again last night and has now added diarrhea onto her list of symptoms. Her temperature keeps peeking at about 103.2 so in the morning if it's not seeming to calm down a little more, I will call the doctor to make an Early morning appointment for Monday, if the doctor thinks I should take her to the ER instead, I will take her to the Dickinson ER where they can admit her.
Please keep Angela in your thoughts and prayers that my happy little girl will return to me and leave this illness behind her.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Christmas Time!!

It seems as thought the holiday season comes and goes so quickly for me. I want so badly for it to stay and last forever. I had a Christmas card written out and was in the process of printing them out so that I could sent them off when we ran out of ink. Since the ink is pretty expensive, I decided we would do a new years card instead. That should get to you all by Valentines...I hope.

Angela had her 6 month doctors visit today along with shots. She handled her shots very well, only crying for a few seconds afterwords. The doctor commented on how tall she was and how "advanced" she was in her motor skills. It is amazing how comments like that can make me beam with pride. I think it is because it makes me feel as if I am doing my job well. I suppose I should get on to what you all came here for. So here they are, the pictures of Angela and others from Christmas...oh! Thank you Uncle God and Mom for our Christmas presents this year! It is because of you that we are able to share the beauty of the season(and our daughter) with everyone!