A trip to the ED

Yesterday I couldn't deny that Bridger needed to be seen at PCMC emergency department. After 5 days of fevers with a temperature hitting at a scorching high of 102.7. I took him in. Blood, urine, boogers and a chest x-ray were taken. He was given a bolus of IV fluids. He began to perk up a little but then he spiked another temperature. We were then transfered to the rapid treatment unit for observation. They didn't want to send him home until the temperatures were under control and he began to drink better. Evenutally some of the lab work came back. He has Adenovirus. A common virus that invades the respiratory tract and the GI tract. It causes babies to have fevers, to be congested and have diarrhea. Because of the congestion Bridger was not drinking and became dehydrated, so that is why he got the fluid bolus. After 12 hours of sitting, sucking out boogers and him getting IV fluids he started to drink a little. He was not drinking enough to go home, he only drank 4 oz the whole day, but the doctor knows me and knows that I know what to do for a sick baby so she sent us home. I am so thankful for my knowledge and experience but it is so different when it is your own baby. I was sad, stressed and scared, but once we got to the hospital all my fevers went away and the nurse in me came out. I was composed.

Now we are home and Bridger is getting better. John gave him a blessing. He has had a low grade temp but nothing bad. He is drinking but it needs to be in a bottle. So I am pumping and feeding. Not the most convenient but anything to keep him hydrated. Hopefully soon he and Canyon will be 100% again. (Canyon has it too but not as bad).

September Randomness

Cute matchy matchy boys. John doesn't like it when we are matchy matchy but when it comes to our boys it is all good.

A friend in the neighbors backyard. Canyon called it a COW. We had a little lesson on animals and this was a deer not a cow.

My sister-in-law Jen got married September 22nd. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful bride. John and his mom

My sister-in-laws: Me, Lilly, Cindy, Megan, Brett, and Catherine

Oh my what amazing eyelashes. He gets those from John.A picnic in the back of the car. Canyon loves our new car.John and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary last night. October 8th. We had a wonderful dinner at our favorite restaurant, Citrus Grill. Then we came home and watched a movie. The sad news of this week is that I lost my wedding ring. I have looked everywhere for it and it is gone. So maybe by next year I will have found it or have gotten a new one.

This picture we took and I asked John to smile.

This is what I got... A CRAZY SMILE.

I told him to smile for real. Oh what a nice smile it is, Right?!?

Smiles and Frowns

I have had a great summer. I have gotten to spend quality time with my sister and her little gypsy daughter. I have enjoyed going to the pool and sunbathing. I have eaten a lot of not so nutritious food. I spent everyday with my boys. And I have even formed a very healthy habit... going to the gym for some zumba or body combat. It makes me sad to know that this must end as everything must come to an end. I return to work tomorrow and I am sad to say goodbye to summer. I am sad to say goodbye to going to the gym everyday. I am sad to stop spending 5 out of 7 days with my sister. But most of all I am sad to say goodbye to my boys. I knew this day was coming but it came too fast. I hope John can handle both kids. It is a lot more work that just one. But I am blessed to know that my kiddos are with their dad and not at a daycare.

So that is my frown but here are some smiles.

Bridger channeling his inner Micheal Jackson OOOH!

One of Bridgers first smiles caught on camera.

Peach days up in Brigham City. It was supposed to be our last Hoorah before I went back to work, but Canyon was not so happy. This was rare moment that day.

My sissy Alicia visiting from Hawaii

yum yum yum...

...2 minutes later

I was doing laundry and the house became very quite. Quite usually means Canyon is doing something naughty. I came up the stairs and found that he was enjoying Bridgers swing.

Back to frowns
Last dinner before my dreaded day of going back to work.

Luckily my critters don't know what is coming.

Getting Big

Canyon 2 year
Weight: 29 lbs 50%
Height 34 in 50%
Head: 51.5 cm 95% Yeah it's back on the chart. :)

Bridger 2 month
Weight: 11 lbs 2 oz 25%
Height: 22 in 25%
Head: 39.5cm 25%

We are on a good track for Bridger's head to stay on the chart.

Fun at the Pool

Yesterday my sister and I decided to brave taking three kids to the pool again. I put Bridger in Canyon's bed while I got our things put together. Man I love how much Canyon loves his baby brother.Canyon not cooperating, which has become more normal than I would like.

My sister and her daughter Kalinka aka Inka. Canyon can't say her whole name.

Blessed

This last week we were blessed to have two baby blessings in our family. John gave Bridger his blessing which was beautiful and sweet. Afterwards we went to my brothers house to bless my little niece that was adopted from Bulgaria. My dad blessed her. It was such a magical day. We then had a great lunch with family. I am blessed to have a husband that is worthy to bless my babies, I am blessed to hear my dad give a incredibly sweet blessing to my niece, and I am blessed to have family that supports me and my family.



On the 13th was my 30th birthday. I was blessed to have a great bike ride with my husband. No competition just a great ride. Then we had a great lunch and just enjoyed the day. I thought I would have been sad about the big 3 0. But I wasn't. I am thirty but I am also a mom, a wife, a home owner, and a nurse. So what is 30 when I am so much more than that?
The other day I as cleaning my house and when I went into my room this is what I saw. My two boys chillin together. Canyon wants to be around Bridger all the time.

My two boys

Canyon's newborn picture

Bridger's newborn picture

Who is Bridger going to look like??