Sick week with Nana

[Written by Mommy]
Today was Taylor's first day back to daycare after 10 days. On Monday of last week we were called from Taylor's daycare to pick her up early due to a fever (101). I picked her up and when I got there she was laying on a comfy diaper changing pad with her blanket in the back office with one of the directors. She was not complaining, just laying there quietly. This is NOT my Taylor. she looked at me, smiled, and said "up" and "bye-bye" to the director. I took her home, took her temperature and it was actually 103. I called the doctor that night and she said to give her tylenol and motrin every 3 hours and then bring her in in the morning.

The next day the doctor told us she had the "hand, foot and mouth disease" virus. She had no symptoms except for a very high fever and blisters in her mouth (which I never saw). So, she was prescribed lots of sleep, TLC, and tylenol and motrin every 3 hours. The doctor said it could last up to 4 days and her temperature can even raise to 105. Well, it did just that, and got higher (105.5 when Taylor started to urinate so I had to take the thermometer out). Nana (previously known as "Grammy") came to visit on Wednesday night so she was able to watch Taylor and give her lots of TLC until the next Thursday (7 full days!). Taylor showed no signs of getting better after 4 days and we could not go without giving her the medication. The following Tuesday we made another appointment (8 days later) and the doctor was concerned about the fever lasting so long and not being able to fade the motrin and tylenol. We got blood work done, a catheter put in for a urine test (which did not even work because her bladder was so dry), and then a bag put in her diaper for a second urine test (which we had to do twice because the first bag didn't work). I had a tough day watching my little girl go through all of this but she was a trooper. She was very lethargic in the morning but after getting some motrin she had a little more energy to play and get through all the doctor visits. All tests came back clear the following day although we found that a shot of antibiotics helped bring her back to normal for a full 24 hours! She was eating again, playing again, and staying up late wanting to hang out and play (she was going to bed at 5:00 when she was sick). So, the doctor prescribed her some antibiotics for 5 days hoping that she would continue to react positively to them.

Nana went home today and Taylor went back to daycare. She, of course had a tough time being dropped off although we're keeping our fingers crossed that she improves throughout the day and enjoys all of her friends and play time. Let's hope the antibiotics work!

Oh, through the blood tests we also found out that she was anemic so she is going to be put on iron supplements. At least one piece of conclusive information came out of all these tests that she had to go through!

Naked car washing

Today after daddy's bike crit we came home and it was a beautiful day! Mommy decided to wash her car and I wanted to join in. Mommy let me get down to my birthday suit and I had so much fun putting bubbles all over me (just in the right places!), running around giggling, and helping mommy to wash the car. Below are some of the cutest pictures you will ever see!

Barbeque at the Herdmans

This weekend we went down to Aunt Bridget's house for a casual BBQ. Aunt Lisa and Cadin came, Aunt Amanda and her family came, so I was able to spend time with all my friends (Cadin, Aren, and Sienna). Armen (Aren's little brother) made an appearance and has grown so much already!!! Below are some pictures of our fun day. Just click on the "play" arrow and sit back to watch some cute pictures.

Mommy's Day Weekend

[Written by Mommy]
This weekend we went to Palm Desert as daddy had a charity golf tournament on Friday for his work and it just happened to fall on my special weekend, Mother's Day. Taylor and I checked into the hotel on Friday and the three of us spent most of the days through Sunday at the pool enjoying the resort lifestyle. With our floaties and our hats on we lounged in the pool and had fun watching our little girl enjoy the water. The pool was a beach entrance pool so there was a sand area for the kids to play in and right beside that was a pool that gradually got deeper. Taylor loved running from the sand into the shallow water, and back out to the sand again. She did this over and over again as BJ and I just lounged in the shallow area, watching our beautiful girl. On Saturday night we went out to dinner and Taylor of course loved her rice and beans that she always does at Mexican restaurants. Back in our room we watched ET and as Taylor got sleepy she asked to be picked up to the bed where I was laying and before I knew it she was fast asleep in my arms on the bed...the best feeling ever. Taylor is not one to sleep in our arms and so it was such a special time for me. On Sunday we went to a Mother's Day breakfast at the Daily Grill and then headed back to the pool for a little more enjoyment until we had to head home. It was a very relaxing, enjoyable few days with my family.

P.S. No pictures...just very good memories (even though our girl was soooo cute in her bathing suit and hat!)

Wildflower Triathlon

This past weekend we went up to Lake San Antonio for Wildflower...another 1/2 Ironman triathlon for daddy and his friend Jason. Sarah, Jason's girlfriend came and we all camped Friday through Sunday. I had so much fun playing with Sarah, I found a new friend! I was a really good camper, going to sleep without a face both nights and sleeping completely through the night (probably b/c mommy and daddy kept me up until 9:00 both nights...on purpose!). Mommy took no pictures of daddy as she was busy with Sarah cheering EVERY single racer on as they came by, with the cowbell and all. I was kept busy by yelling "yay!" shaking the cowbell, trying to walk into the road (i.e., the bike and running course!) and eating my food on my blankey. Below are a few pictures.

The only pictures mommy got of daddy racing (the swim):



Content with my feast watching the racers:


Now I'm really getting comfy:


Andy Potter (First Pro racer):


Playing Donkey Balls after the race: