i checked out a book from the library and tried my hand today at an actual hair cut for abi. i think it turned out pretty darn cute. as hard as it was, this just fits her so well.
we went through about 7 otter pops… whatever works, i guess.
I thought maybe we would have a nice vacation in Las Vegas this past week. We were headed down for my ballroom competition and to spend a couple of days chillin’. You know my last post was all about how busy we were and how worn out… well, I never thought we would be even more so.
Abi started with a runny nose and cough the morning we were to leave for Vegas, so on our way out of town that evening, we stopped and got some medicine for her (and an ice cream). She seemed to be fine.
About an hour into our drive she started screaming that she needed out and needed a break. By the time we got to Cedar City it was 10pm and we were still listening to her scream. But by this time, she was wheezing in her breathing too. We got on the internet at McD’s and found out our insurance (only for Utah) had an urgent care there that closed at nine. Darn. We were worried, but thought she just needed sleep and some more meds. So we gave her the next dose and headed off. We decided we would only make it to St. George and spend the night there if Abi wasn’t better. There was construction for the next 50 miles and Abi was screaming so much that we got her out of her seat and kept her in Dan’s lap while I wend 10 mph for the 50 miles! Ugg… but I am thankful for it. She finally fell asleep in Dan’s lap.
Abi hasn’t been sleeping through the night for the past 8 months so when she woke up screaming, we thought she was just having a night terror. She was incoherent and didn’t know what she wanted. She then conked out for good. We made it past St. George and since she was asleep I decided to head into Arizona. Suddenly, Abi woke up and threw up all over! It was scary for me because I was driving and didn’t know what to do!
We had gone far enough that we needed to make it to Las Vegas now. Abi’s breathing suddenly got worse and it wasn’t a fun drive. She hurled a couple more times before we got into town.
We checked in, and got ready for bed. In the meantime, Abi’s breathing was still shallow and her body was working on overload to get her oxygen. Abi laid down with me, started coughing, threw up and choked. She stopped breathing. I flung us out of bed and over to a garbage where I gave her the Heimlich. We then packed up our stuff and headed to the urgent care across town (3:30 am). The Dr. there helped us give Abi a nebulizer breathing treatment.
Abi finally fell asleep and we felt a big burden lift off our shoulders; however, her breathing and body didn’t get any better. Every time she would breath in it looked like someone was stepping on her chest and pushing everything into her tummy. That is how drastic the difference was. It was so scary for me and I cried lots that night. She kept asking for me to sing the temple song, the frowny face song, and popcorn.
We went back to the hotel with Abi still asleep (5:30 am). We laid her down and then got into bed. About 30 minutes later, she started crying again. In and out of sleep for the next 4 hours. I didn’t get any sleep… and Dan only got a little.
The next morning we headed back to the Urgent care because she just wasn’t herself. She wanted to do everything, but would get about five feet and lay down on the floor to catch her breath. It was just too scary for us. The Dr this time told us to head to the ER right away. And this was the next 24hours of our trip. It was scary, we were tired, and we just wanted Abi to get better.
I skipped my competition that night and we just tried to take care of Abi. Dan’s sister Jenny lives in Vegas and she came to help us. She allowed us to get some food and sleep which was a lifesaver. I don’t know what we would have done without her. We actually got some good rest that night. The hospital was wonderful. All the Drs and Nurses were so happy and nice. Abi got tons of stickers for completing tasks and some new animals too.
Then Cameron came in the next morning and saw us too. We celebrated Abigail’s second birthday in the hospital. The nurses even gave her some gifts which we were grateful for. Abi has to do breathing treatments every four hours still and it is tough. She hates them and fights every minute of them. We have tried bribes, treats, distractions… everything. She is going to have to get used to them though since she has been diagnosed with mild-intermittent asthma. We have some more Dr’s appointments this week.
Thank you for all your prayers and help. I am just so grateful for the promptings of the spirit in what we needed to do. I am also grateful for my friends who were down in Vegas competing too so the could come and give Abi blessings. I feel so lucky to still have a healthy child and that she is still with us and just as smart as ever. I hated seeing her so low and sick. It was hare to stay positive. So thank you for what you have all done for us. I know there were angels watching over us.
The last 24 hours of our trip were actually kind of nice, except that we were all so wiped out we really did take it easy. We swam, ate, and went to a discovery center. Abi was pretty much herself again (just a little ornery and tired). Dan is just awesome as a father and husband. He just took such good care of us. I went to one night of my competition, but look back and we realize that we shouldn’t have gone. It was kind of the last straw. It wasn’t good. Then I got sick because of the lack of sleep, not eating right, and too much stress.
I am *attempting* to take it easy for the next three days before we head off again. Today I am doing laundry, finances (especially after this week), unpack, clean, and grocery shop.Do you think my taking it easy is going to happen? HA!
After taking my last final for the term today (WAHOO!) I came home and sat… I don’t feel really productive, but it felt SO good! I have a whole ton of photos as a catch-up from what you have been missing here. But the photos I didn’t take are first-
First and foremost, the Bowdabra! Get ready all those moms that are going to have baby girls… this is coming your way! I am quite obsessed with making the most adorable bows in so little time. It makes me feel accomplished.
Because I have all this to get done. Tiff, these photos are for you. I couldn’t help but remember the photos you posted on your blog about your house, and I felt normal :) My mom called me today to ask if that was my laundry… yes mom, it was. I have to put it on the couch so it gets folded.
and a kitchen sink to go with it. I spared the toilets, carpets, garbage, windows, etc for you :)
Abi has insisted on dressing herself lately. Here she is sporting the swimsuit over pants, with a “dancing skirt” on too.
We have started letting Abi help in the kitchen so much. I have loved it too. It really allows her to feel accomplished and included.
Abi and mom at work over Memorial Day weekend. Um… my one day off from school happened to be the busiest weekend of the year for our store. So, I worked and got no recoup from it. But I did get paid and I am buying one of these….
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I happened to take a class on cooking steaks and realized this is a perfect addition to my kitchen. I can’t wait to try it this weekend for Father’s Day!
Abi at our pool. She begs every day, multiple times, to get in her Nemo diaper and floaty. I am so glad she loves the water! And now that my summer school schedule allows me to be home during the afternoon, you know where to find us!!!
Abi HATES when Dan leaves for work. She does everything to get him to stay.
Dan seems to hate work too :) Before he got sick he was able to go paintballing with some friends. When I found out he took MY camera, I knew what Father’s Day was going to bring him. But don’t tell him… :)
Just our cute Abi…
And here is my Ballroom team for the Spring. I have loved it so much! We worked so hard at 7 am every day of the week!
As you can see, this is when Abi was sick… and Dan was sick the next morning. Blah!
Abi feeling better, but Dan sick on the couch.
I took my sick children to Macey’s to get soft-serve Ice Cream and a Red box movie. Abi wanted to share her germs with you though… enjoy!
