Visiting Grandma

Grandma Margie has not been doing well at all. She was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday and has been in the ICU since Thursday with incredibly high fevers that are not responding to Tylenol. Lexi and I went up to visit her today. We stopped at the airport to pick up Aunt Paige and Uncle Clayton. She has had lots of scary episodes and close calls. 

After several days of not eating or drinking anything, she was able to take a moment to thoroughly enjoy this popsicle. 

Protective Big Sister

On Monday, I had to take Jordan in for a blood test. Nothing special, it is mandatory in Texas. I hauled Lexi and Jordan into the hospital. I filled out papers and did my best to keep Lexi entertained (without touching the colorful vials) while we waited for the lab tech to set up.

When the tech asked me to sit in the chair with Jordan, Lexi realized that something was going on that she wasn't a part of. She started whining and begging me to let her sit in the chair. The tech told Lexi that people who sit in the chair get poked and that it wasn't fun. Then, she proceeded to poke Jordan's heel. As you would expect, he started crying. Lexi gave the tech a really dirty look and said, "Don't do it." The tech told her that she has to, but Lexi kept repeating herself. I told Lexi that Jordan would be fine in a minute.

When it was over, I called Steve to tell him the story. Since then, Lexi has been saying "Lexi said don't do it." The funny thing is that I was the same way about my brothers.

At the Hospital

Lexi has a new little brother who fascinates her at times and she wants to ignore at other times. While I was in the hospital, she got to spend lots of time with her idol (dad). I swear that taking of him made her grow up quickly. From being more independent to increased language skills, I was just amazed.

Here are some pictures taken at the hospital. Just pretend I am sticking to their advice about not picking up more than 10 pounds. She needs a little more love from Momma.

Trip to the ER

We have learned something new about Lexi. She is allergic to Augmentin. In fact, I wish this medicine had never been prescribed. Looking back, it was not meant to be. When we went to pick it up, all of the pharmacies on the Beach were out. When we finally got it, she hated the taste (she is now protesting all medicine). Then, it made her nauseous to the point of volcanic vomiting. When I finally figured out how to keep it down (still no appetite), she broke out in a rash. New Nick Name: Miss Spot. I called her doctor. Being the very helpful take her to the ER for everything kind of doctor that he is, you can guess his recommendation. This time, I said fine because it is much closer than Urgent Care. All she needed was a dose of Benadryl and a new prescription. I will definitely be looking for a new doctor. I also happen to be looking forward to the appointment with the ENT on Monday.