It is an interesting beast; it's so amazing how in one day you can go through sooo many different emotions (worry, intense worry, angry on their behalf, pain, relief, joy, exhaustion) about the same people. It's quite the roller coaster...until you decide to get off. Every once in a while, I just jump off the coaster for my own sanity's sake...the stability of being in the middle emotionally is a blessing and it comes only by choice. Thankfully the crisis for our family seems to be subsiding, although Michael is revving things up at work so that will bring a whole new bucket of worms to sort through. But Jack's not running fever any more, he just didn't get there soon enough to go to school today...I'm hoping for Thursday.
FEVER
Fever is not a problem...it's a good thing. It indicates that your baby is fighting some bug or illness which is good: that's what we want. After a discussion with my pediatrician yesterday, I've boiled fever down to this: how does my baby feel when the fever comes down? If he's still lethargic and complaining of pain then we should see the doc, otherwise it's best to let the body do it's thang.
WOUNDS
I am brand new to the world of wound care. It seems as though if the sides of the wound are "approximate" (this apparently is the technical term for whether or not the skin is touching) and it stops bleeding then no sutures are necessary (maybe?). But if they are not approximate then sutures or Dermabond are needed.
We needed Dermabond yesterday for the first time: Jack fell of our bed and konked his melon on the corner of Michael's nightstand. I think the thing that got Jack most mad was that the wash rag fell over his face while I was stopping the blood.
SLEEP
Here's the ultimate question: why does my kid wake up and not go back to sleep? Dr. Ferber talks a lot about sleep associations and as MUCH as I try not to let Jack fall asleep on me I think he's still doing it and this maybe why he's having trouble. He's taking CRAZY short naps after having a hard night the night before. I also know that sleep begets sleep, so I've been trying to help him finish his nap so that the nights aren't so hard, but I think I maybe just throwing fuel on the fire.
For a while, I think I am going to try modify our routine and see if I can't help him fall asleep in his bed and not on me (or Michael).
Old routine: Lamp on for books, Light off for songs and rocking, then he used to say "I Ready" and we'd lay him down, but I think he's just falling asleep while rocking.
New routine: Lamp on for books, and songs. Little to no rocking. Hugs and kisses, then laying him in bed.
It really isn't that different, but if I can make a little change and get a big result I am all for that! :)
READING
"Mommy, what does that sign say?" I am hearing this more and more. I am pretty sure that in a month she'll pick up a simple book and starting reading (not memorizing books like she's done for four years) to herself. It's amazing to watch her work!!
Gotta run!
Jamie
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2 comments:
WAY TO GO, Samantha--we're NOT surprised--reading at '4'!!! And, we are still THANKING OUR GOD that Jack's bowel seems to be GOOD, now, and his head, too. We'll add to our prayers about his SLEEP--AND YA'LLs!!! THANKS for the LONG, updating blog!!! LOVE YOU!!!
Mom
It's always good to get an update on the Houston Wilsons. Hope things have calmed down quite a bit for you guys.
Is Jack sleeping any better these days? You know all about Adam's crazy sleep issues. Well we finally decided to let him sleep in our bed all night and I can't even tell you how great it's been. We are all sleeping better than ever. It's not a long term solution, but it's working for now. I know that's something you probably don't want to do, but don't give up on finding just the right thing that works. I wish we would have made this decision a year ago!
It seems Ozzie promised Samantha he'd send her a card sometime, so be on the lookout for that. ;)
xoxo
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