Tuesday, July 6, 2010
22 months
We entered into the 22nd month with sickness wearing us down. Josh and Saray caught a nasty flu like bug nearly 2 weeks ago, and it has yet to leave our house completely. Joshua has been hit the hardest; he has been sick just over two weeks. He spent a 24 hour period in the hospital for dehydration and also for his electrolytes being a bit off. That was only the 3rd day into the sickness. He has lost so much weight that it makes me sick. Before getting sick, he weighed 19lbs 10oz, and on the 30th of June he weighed in at 18lbs. And I am sure he's still losing weight has he has very little desire to eat or drink much of anything. We have seen our share of doctors (mostly due to the fact that our normal doctor has been out of town for most of this spell of sickness), we have also been into the ER, mostly cause we're worried that he's getting dehydrated, etc. He really has little or no energy; even walking looks like its a big chore for him. He'd rather be held or lay on the couch.
I tell you what, I am so ready for this sickness to be gone (in Jesus' name!). I am so over cleaning up puke, nasty poo diapers, poo covered crib sheets and floors (sorry for the gross details, but it's currently my life).
It's been two weeks and 3 days since this sickness crap all started. Joshua still has no real energy or strength to even hardly walk. We did finally visit with our own doctor this morning. She didn't want to run anymore lab tests (other than the tests that have already been done, example: test for rota-virus, c-viv and bacterial bugs). She did put him on some anti-acid medication that Josh will be on for the next two weeks. Hopefully we can get his tummy back to a normal state so he has the desire to eat and drink more than what he has been.
The twins are keeping me extra busy these days (especially with Josh wanting to be held all the time and needing extra measures of love). Saray is really beginning to use her imagination these past few weeks. She cares for her dolls. Elmo and bears with such tender care. She says "Oh, I hold you, (insert name)." Then she proceeds to bounce her baby or bear and say, "Shh, shh, shh, shh..." Then today she was even offering her baby (which used to be my baby doll) some cheese..."Here baby, eat cheese." She is becoming such a constant talker. Oh then this morning she stood at the door and started to knock (inside the house) and said, "Come in, Kitty, come in! Ooooh, good morning, Kitty!" (Even though the new little Kitty was still outside." She is so full of energy and character.
Josh is starting to talk a little more, still using mostly one word sentences but he has a few two word sentences like "Hold you" and "All done." He is a bit more reserved when it comes to using words. Although, he does absorb everything that goes on around him. Soon enough, he'll be a talking machine like Saray. He does use some signs, which helps me understand what he is needing or saying. Although, his signs aren't always super clear so I have to guess or watch him very closely while we watch the "Signing Time" videos.
What a joy it is to watch them grow into more independent little toddlers. Both kids have become more interested in trying to dress themselves. Saray says, "Try it" and then takes her pants or shorts and tries with all her might to get them on. Josh just grabs the pants or shorts from me and tries to put them on.
Once we get beyond these nasty diapers, we plan on trying to potty train the twins. We'll see how that goes.
I'll post another blog with just pictures of the twins. Hope you had a safe and fun 4th of July.
I tell you what, I am so ready for this sickness to be gone (in Jesus' name!). I am so over cleaning up puke, nasty poo diapers, poo covered crib sheets and floors (sorry for the gross details, but it's currently my life).
It's been two weeks and 3 days since this sickness crap all started. Joshua still has no real energy or strength to even hardly walk. We did finally visit with our own doctor this morning. She didn't want to run anymore lab tests (other than the tests that have already been done, example: test for rota-virus, c-viv and bacterial bugs). She did put him on some anti-acid medication that Josh will be on for the next two weeks. Hopefully we can get his tummy back to a normal state so he has the desire to eat and drink more than what he has been.
The twins are keeping me extra busy these days (especially with Josh wanting to be held all the time and needing extra measures of love). Saray is really beginning to use her imagination these past few weeks. She cares for her dolls. Elmo and bears with such tender care. She says "Oh, I hold you, (insert name)." Then she proceeds to bounce her baby or bear and say, "Shh, shh, shh, shh..." Then today she was even offering her baby (which used to be my baby doll) some cheese..."Here baby, eat cheese." She is becoming such a constant talker. Oh then this morning she stood at the door and started to knock (inside the house) and said, "Come in, Kitty, come in! Ooooh, good morning, Kitty!" (Even though the new little Kitty was still outside." She is so full of energy and character.
Josh is starting to talk a little more, still using mostly one word sentences but he has a few two word sentences like "Hold you" and "All done." He is a bit more reserved when it comes to using words. Although, he does absorb everything that goes on around him. Soon enough, he'll be a talking machine like Saray. He does use some signs, which helps me understand what he is needing or saying. Although, his signs aren't always super clear so I have to guess or watch him very closely while we watch the "Signing Time" videos.
What a joy it is to watch them grow into more independent little toddlers. Both kids have become more interested in trying to dress themselves. Saray says, "Try it" and then takes her pants or shorts and tries with all her might to get them on. Josh just grabs the pants or shorts from me and tries to put them on.
Once we get beyond these nasty diapers, we plan on trying to potty train the twins. We'll see how that goes.
I'll post another blog with just pictures of the twins. Hope you had a safe and fun 4th of July.
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