Valentine's Day and Birthday Party

It was a special day for Evelyn and Daddy! They had their first Daddy/Daughter breakfast. It was so sweet! They went out to Tony's West for breakfast together--just the two of them! Rob is hopeful that this will become a special tradition for them. After breakfast, they zoomed home to pick up Mommy for a birthday party. Our dear friend Jacob turned 2 and we celebrated Mickey Mouse Clubhouse style! Of course, it was great to get out and visit with our friends, but it was even more fun to watch the kids run around and play. Of course, Evelyn had a wonderful time and wore herself out. She was fast asleep within 10 minutes of us returning home!

Mommy On The Edge

Will this roller coaster ride ever end? Since December, our little one has been so sick and not with just a typical cold here and there. It has been an ear infection, pneumonia, influenze A,sinus infections, and RSV. Not to mention the occasional seizure due to fevers. Honestly, Mommy is feeling like I can't take much more of it. It is absolutely wearing me thin to see my baby so ill constantly and not be able to somehow prevent it. I mean, that is my job, right? As her Mommy, I am suppose to shield her from all of this and more. I really feel like I am failing my daughter. It is killing me. Every time we are ready to do the sedated MRI, she gets sick and we have to postpone it. I know God has His plan, but I am desperately seeking it right now. All the prayers that people are saying for her are such a comfort, but I am really struggling to stay upbeat and positive. I didn't realize just how bad I was getting until an acquaintance from church saw me and the first words he spoke to me were "Are you okay?" Yes, I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve, but I try hard not to be that expressionate with my face. My mind is constantly in a whirlwind and every time she gets ill, it is crushing me. Her MRI has been rescheduled for the 18th--pray that we make it and that this chapter of our lives will close soon. I am sorry to have vented, but I am looking forward to spring and the return to health for Evelyn. Please keep praying for her--she needs them so much.

Pics from Hospital

Here are some pics that Daddy took on his cell phone during our sleepover at the hospital last week. After this experience, we think Evelyn may go into the medical field--ha ha!

Hospital

On Thursday afternoon, I (Kristina) took Evelyn to the pediatrician as she had been suffering with congestion, cough, and fever that wouldn't break. The dr. ordered chest x-rays and we went across the hall. While registering, Evelyn suddenly went limp in my arms and her eyes fixated. I knew immediately she was going into a seizure. They rushed us back across the hall to the dr. Luckily, she pulled right out of it and never convulsed. After checking her temp. again, it had spiked 3 degress in less than one minute, which is why she went limp. They gave us Motrin and told us to head immediately to the hospital emergency room. Rob met us there and the dr.'s ordered various tests. Evelyn had RSV and her oxygen levels were not bad, but not good either. They decided to keep us overnight to monitor her oxygen levels. Unfortunately, the levels didn't improve so they put her on oxygen and we stayed for two nights. While there, they did an EEG on Evelyn to check her brain waves. We are still waiting to hear those results--hopefully they will come on Monday. We will post some pics later from our adventure. For now, we are home and grateful that our little one is up and running around the house!

Time Has Flown By

Hard to believe that we haven't posted since December. So much has been happening with Evelyn lately that keeping up with the blog has not been on the forefront of our minds. Evelyn attended a farewell party for our neighbor who is going off to college this semester. She had a blast at the skating rink! Looks like someone will be getting her first set of roller skates for her birthday next month! We have seen a neurologist (who Mommy is not very fond of right now) and we will be having some tests on the 23rd of January. Since meeting with the neurologist, Evelyn has been to a birthday party for our friend, Avery, to celebrate her 2nd birthday. It was a fun time! As of late, we have battled a stomach bug and fever. We are praying that this all subsides before the tests on the 23rd or we will have to reschedule. We ask that everyone pray for her on the 23rd--it will be a long and difficult morning for our little sunshine.

Bootheel Holiday

We hit the highways once again on Christmas Eve to visit family for the holiday season. Evelyn was completely spoiled by Grandma and Pop and delighted in all the attention showered upon her. She was allowed to open a present or two on Christmas Eve, which came from her Great Aunt Gwindel, Grandma and Pop. Then, on Christmas morning, she awoke to presents under the tree from Santa. Her favorite items seemed to be the purse (which Pop quickly filled with dollar bills--she is so spoiled) and a pink cell phone. She carried both around for the entire time we were there. Later that morning, we headed to Aunt Kathy's for lunch and of course, more presents! It was so good to be with all of our family. Though we were glad to head for home on Saturday, a big part of us hated to say good-bye to them.

Christmas at Home

This morning we celebrated Christmas at home before heading out to visit family this holiday season. We began with Mindy opening her stocking from Santa Dog. Next, it was Evelyn's turn to see what was in her stocking. Then, it was time for presents! Evelyn gleefully opened her presents from Santa, family, and friends. Santa brought her some snow suit clothing, books, and Little People Learn About Town. One of Mommy's students, Jack, gave her a present--a Princess tea set for four. Evelyn LOVED it! Once her presents were opened, she began to help Mommy and Daddy open theirs. It was such fun! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!