Tuesday, June 3, 2008


Finally a light at the end of the tunnel.. *
For the last 2 weeks, Oaklee just hasn't been acting the same. She would bug her ears, throw up, have a constant running nose, and other attributes of the "common cold." These symptoms went on for a couple of days, with no fever. It is when the fever came along that I got worried. After going to the doctor, Oaklee's diagnosis was an ear infection and possible sinus infection, and a prescription for Augmentin. I thought that in a few days we would be back to normal... (whatever normal means) So I gave Oaklee the Augmentin... If she was not throwing it up, it was coming out the other end and I mean bad. Along with the nasty symptoms of a cold, she now had what was like the flu. I called the nurses concerned about her bleeding, painful diaper rash, and each time they would tell me to just finish the prescription and get her acidopholus for her diarrhea. After about the 4th day of constant morning and night diarrhea, I called back the nurses. It seemed as though Oaklee was getting worse, and not better! They gave us a new prescription and told me that obviously Augmentin is too harsh for Oaklee stomach... At least we learned that in all this!! After the old antibiotic cleared her system, and the new one kicked in, I started to see improvements! Thanks to Amie and Josh's Nebulizer, we made it through lots of long nights. Also thanks to Grandma for letting Oaklee sleep over while her mom and dad got much needed sleep, and thanks to Amie and her witch doctor methods, (garlic oil??) I think Oaklee is finally feeling better! YES!

Colt giving Oak her Nebulizer Treatment ....

and playing with her to make her forget she's sick
and having some much needed relaxation time on the bean bag together.. (nice farmers tan...sexy)

and most importantly, making her smile... Thanks colt for all your help, your such a great dad!
P.S. Just a reminder to give me your e-mail address's so when I go private, we can still keep in touch!

9 comments:

Bobbilynn said...

Oh my gosh Stacie, I'm so sorry. It is so hard to have a sick baby and keep your spirits up, hoping that the next day she'll hit the turning point and start to get better but not. We've all been there and know how you feel. I wish you didn't have to go through that. I'm glad she's feeling better.

Whitney Bennett said...

georgeduhbya@gmail.com

Bobbilynn said...

Stacie, Have you gotten an email from the Kindermusik lady? I haven't gotten anything. Can I have her number so I can double check and make sure we're registered. I thought I got a confirmation email but I can't find it in my inbox. I'll be so sad if I'm not signed up and can't go. :(

Harries Family said...

I hate it when there sick, all you want to do is trade places with them so they don't have to go through it. Your such a good mommy and have a wonderful family to help to out. By the way Oaklee is too cute. My email is mfharries@gmail.com.

Angie said...

angiegirl62@gmail.com add me! I love your blog. And I love how cute Colton is with Oaklee.

CAMI said...

Stacie, your blog is so cute! I am so sorry to hear how sick Oaklee was! Your heart just aches for them and them feeling better can't come soon enough. You are such a good mom, you have always amazed me. You are just like your mom and sister- you all have such big hearts and are such good people! Thank you for letting me be a part of you life. Oh yea, what a cute idea about the $ tree for a day. I bet Colton loved it- who wouldn't or couldn't use a $ tree.......I guess I can think of a few. Anyways thanks for the fun in the sun today. Love, Cami oh my e-mail is talmagedad@hotmail.com

Meagan Marie said...

here is my e-mail if I didn't already give it to you lizzy'smom@hotmail.com

I am so glad that she is getting better! And I love the pictures of her and her daddy! So cute!

julie said...

tallandsmall05@gmail.com... ummmm can't believe it's been too long!! i'm glad to hear she got better. diaper rashes are the worst, poor thing. it's nice to have all that help around though... as i have found out since we have been home. russell & i actually get to go out together sometimes now... it's amazing!! xo

The Curtis Family said...

brellis_7@yahoo.com