We took it easy over the weekend and didn't do much. James worked in the yard some. It was nice that everyone got to go to church since no one is currently ill!
We had a holiday Tuesday, Pioneer Day. To me it always feels like another 4th of July, and this one was no exception. We went to the Scout breakfast and thought about the parade, but James decided to take the kids "into the wild" to build a hideout while I went grocery shopping. One more trip till I turn things over to James! It's really hard to find the energy to trek through Walmart for an hour and a half. During the afternoon, they all went over to play games with the Boyles and Scows. Lewis and I took a nap.
I had an appointment yesterday and found out that my iron is a little low and I'll need to supplement. It's such a bummer because I was really faithful about taking my prenatal vitamins and had just finished what I thought would be the last of them. I looked at the bottle and realized that never had any iron in them. Oops. I have a lot working against me...
1. Having a baby last year and not faithfully taking prenatals during that pregnancy.
2. Getting pregnant again while nursing.
3. Not taking any iron this time around...oops.
4. Not eating a super healthy diet.
5. Taking an acid reducer 2x a day.
I guess I should be grateful that it hasn't happened sooner. There's nothing to worry about as long as I get my pills and take them. I hope they don't make me feel horrible. Iron has a bad reputation for that. Oh well. This will be over soon.
Last night I was in enough pain to actually take a bath. It really helped! I'm glad there are usually solutions to deal with all these annoying problems. I'm looking forward to when it doesn't take so much work to simply not hurt. Soon. I am seriously considering getting induced since my doctor will be going out of town from 40w3d until I am past 41w. Whether I go into labor on my own or not, I still end up on the maximum amount of Pitocin. But we shall see.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
So Tired, HFMD?
I'm at the point now where something always hurts. It's usually my back or feet. Yesterday I sat on ice packs for 3 hours to recover from mopping the kitchen floor. Sad day. These past 7 1/2 months have been incredibly difficult and are not getting any easier.
Saturday, we went to the library and checked out the craft fair. It's always too expensive to actually buy anything, but it's fun to look around.
Joseph started getting blisters on his hands and complaining about itchy feet. I think I finally came to the conclusion that everyone in the family (except for me) had HFMD over the past few weeks, since Lewis's fever. It's weird that they all had different symptoms and we never did have an official diagnosis, but it makes sense for everyone to have had the same virus, not three different ones.
James - the whole deal with fever; blisters on hands, feet, and face
Joseph - headache, blisters on hands, itchy feet
Kenny - one small sore near his nose/mouth, runny nose
Katie - several sores near her nose/mouth, runny nose
Lewis - fever that lasted a week
me - NOTHING!
I guess I'll never know for sure, but I'm glad it's all over.
Aside from getting over illness, it's been another routine week. Summer has been challenging for me because of my low energy, but I think the kids are still having fun and not totally rotting their brains. (They read every day!) It should be a pretty relaxing weekend - no real plans, but that's okay because we have a holiday on the 24th, reunion on the 28th, and another reunion from the 2nd - 9th of August. The rest of the summer is really going to fly by.
Saturday, we went to the library and checked out the craft fair. It's always too expensive to actually buy anything, but it's fun to look around.
Joseph started getting blisters on his hands and complaining about itchy feet. I think I finally came to the conclusion that everyone in the family (except for me) had HFMD over the past few weeks, since Lewis's fever. It's weird that they all had different symptoms and we never did have an official diagnosis, but it makes sense for everyone to have had the same virus, not three different ones.
James - the whole deal with fever; blisters on hands, feet, and face
Joseph - headache, blisters on hands, itchy feet
Kenny - one small sore near his nose/mouth, runny nose
Katie - several sores near her nose/mouth, runny nose
Lewis - fever that lasted a week
me - NOTHING!
I guess I'll never know for sure, but I'm glad it's all over.
Aside from getting over illness, it's been another routine week. Summer has been challenging for me because of my low energy, but I think the kids are still having fun and not totally rotting their brains. (They read every day!) It should be a pretty relaxing weekend - no real plans, but that's okay because we have a holiday on the 24th, reunion on the 28th, and another reunion from the 2nd - 9th of August. The rest of the summer is really going to fly by.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
A Calm(er) Week
So...James got sick on Friday. He left work early due to a fever and spent the rest of the day in bed or on the couch sleeping. He then got a terrible rash on his feet, hands, and a little on his face. It looked like the blisters from HFMD, but two doctors (his dad and internist) said they didn't think so. Who knows? It's getting better now.
Saturday, James had to work in the morning. We went to dinner during the evening after I went bra shopping. Yeah, a necessary evil when the others are too small or have underwires poking through.
We were all well enough for church Sunday, which was nice. Lewis has been going to nursery a little early. Technically, he doesn't turn 18 months until the first week in August.
We had FHE with Cherissa and Tayson on Monday.
The rest of the week has been pretty routine, which is nice. Lewis threw up the other night but has apparently made a full recovery. I'm really crossing my fingers that everyone stays well. I think we've had one 3-week streak with no sickness this year, and that's it! The rest of the time we've been alternating colds, tummy bugs, and then Lewis's strange virus. I'm ready for it to be over!
Saturday, James had to work in the morning. We went to dinner during the evening after I went bra shopping. Yeah, a necessary evil when the others are too small or have underwires poking through.
We were all well enough for church Sunday, which was nice. Lewis has been going to nursery a little early. Technically, he doesn't turn 18 months until the first week in August.
We had FHE with Cherissa and Tayson on Monday.
The rest of the week has been pretty routine, which is nice. Lewis threw up the other night but has apparently made a full recovery. I'm really crossing my fingers that everyone stays well. I think we've had one 3-week streak with no sickness this year, and that's it! The rest of the time we've been alternating colds, tummy bugs, and then Lewis's strange virus. I'm ready for it to be over!
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Joseph's Baptism, Visitors
We had quite the busy week! I have notes this time so I can remember it all.
Thu.: Heads arrived, pizza for dinner, games.
Fri.: Doctor's appointment, prepped food for the baptism, Phenix parents arrived in afternoon, kids swam at hotel pool with the Heads, family dinner, games at the hotel (James), Phenix siblings arrived.
Sat.: The baptism! family lunch afterward, naps and games, dinner, hanging out and talking.
Sun.: Church with the family, lunch, naps and hanging out, dinner, Phenix siblings left, episode of When Calls the Heart.
Mon.: Weekly deep cleaning, lunch with parents, naps and hanging out, anniversary dinner with James while Phenix grandparents babysat, ice cream at Coldstone with surprise song and a dozen roses, episodes of When Calls the Heart.
Tue.: Dad replaced 6 outlets while we were at the park, stopped at neighbor's house and parents bought us some beef, lunch, naps, dinner, temple with Mom, no Internet.
Wed.: James and kids went to the parade, Dad replaced 2 doorknobs and checked out the Highlander for problems, lunch, naps, big 4th of July dinner with all the good stuff, parents left for Salt Lake, put the house back together, still no Internet.
Thu.: Back to the usual.
Two things I am especially grateful for:
1. All the events leading up to, during, and after the baptism went very smoothly. Joseph looked very peaceful when he came out of the water. It was perfect in so many ways.
2. Lewis finally recovered from his nasty virus. He was sick for a whole week! I really love that little boy and am so glad to have him back even though it means huge messes and lots of mischief.
I think the next week will be a little calmer.
Thu.: Heads arrived, pizza for dinner, games.
Fri.: Doctor's appointment, prepped food for the baptism, Phenix parents arrived in afternoon, kids swam at hotel pool with the Heads, family dinner, games at the hotel (James), Phenix siblings arrived.
Sat.: The baptism! family lunch afterward, naps and games, dinner, hanging out and talking.
Sun.: Church with the family, lunch, naps and hanging out, dinner, Phenix siblings left, episode of When Calls the Heart.
Mon.: Weekly deep cleaning, lunch with parents, naps and hanging out, anniversary dinner with James while Phenix grandparents babysat, ice cream at Coldstone with surprise song and a dozen roses, episodes of When Calls the Heart.
Tue.: Dad replaced 6 outlets while we were at the park, stopped at neighbor's house and parents bought us some beef, lunch, naps, dinner, temple with Mom, no Internet.
Wed.: James and kids went to the parade, Dad replaced 2 doorknobs and checked out the Highlander for problems, lunch, naps, big 4th of July dinner with all the good stuff, parents left for Salt Lake, put the house back together, still no Internet.
Thu.: Back to the usual.
Two things I am especially grateful for:
1. All the events leading up to, during, and after the baptism went very smoothly. Joseph looked very peaceful when he came out of the water. It was perfect in so many ways.
2. Lewis finally recovered from his nasty virus. He was sick for a whole week! I really love that little boy and am so glad to have him back even though it means huge messes and lots of mischief.
I think the next week will be a little calmer.
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