Carli had not been feeling well yesterday morning, complaining of stomach pains. I figured she was really alright, so she got dressed and we headed out in plenty of time to catch the orbit to school/work.
Well, she threw up twice on the sidewalk! We turned around and came back home. I had her lay down on the couch and covered her up with her benny blanket and gave her her pillow. I let her watch kid shows for a little while and then when it was a given I was not going to work because I was unable to find a babysitter, I went into her bedroom, turned on her television and told her to lay down on her bed.
I felt bad about missing work, but my co-workers assured me it was alright and that I needed to stay home and take care of Carli. I let them know where they could find what they needed to cover my groups and I guess everything went ok because I never heard back from anyone.
I called Carli's pediatrician to schedule an appointment because she's been complaining of her stomach hurting for a few months now and after she threw up, I became quite concerned. Not that I haven't been concerned, its just that this time I was worried.
When we arrived at the doctor's, we sat in the waiting room for about 5 minutes and then Carli's name was called. The nurse took her temperature (normal) and weighed her (49 pounds) and we were taken immediately to an exam room. Normally we wait at least 15 - 20 minutes before the doctor comes in, but yesterday (I guess they're less busy on Fridays?) the doctor knocked on the door within just a couple of minutes. I was shocked that he'd gotten there so quickly.
He asked Carli how she was feeling and she said her stomach hurt and I told him that she has been complaining for a long time. I thought maybe she was lactose intolerant, he said we will eliminate all dairy for two weeks just to make sure, and the gross part? I have to collect a stool sample to take to the lab to check for h pylori. Oh great, a gut bug perhaps?
I looked on the internet when we got home to see what the cause might be. Well, come to find out, it could be almost anything from constipation to just wanting attention. It could be stress, adults get headaches, children get tummy aches. But nothing major has happened, James and I are getting along really well. SO...on to our friends who came to visit us.
Some of our dearest friends came to visit last night. They brought their dog Bear and a bottle of Glenlivet for James and a bottle of Disaronno for me and a Vegan Banana Cake for Carli (and for dessert). We ordered a Calzone from Oregeno's for dinner - it was delicious! We had red wine (Barefoot label) but we were enjoying the Glenlivet and Disaronno that it just seemed like too much with dinner.
After dinner, we sat and chatted for a couple of hours and somewhere in there we tried the vegan banana cake. Now let me tell you, I was sure it would be gross and grainy, but you know what? It is actually delicious! No, I'm not switching completely over to being a vegan/vegetarian, but there are some things I will definately eat that is vegan/vegetarian and drink things like soy milk (8th Contenient) and whole grains for sure. I know I certainly feel much better after eating something like that then a huge, greasy burger.
Ok, I've told you about all there is about yesterday. I will stop and go on to something else. Thanks for reading!
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Monday, January 19, 2009
One more post, sorry guys
One more post. I am so excited for tomorrow. History is being made and to know you (me) had a part (albeit very small) in it gives me chills. This means alot to millions of people knowing they chose this and made the right decision to change history.
So...blogger may just be my new best friend
And, if I can convince enough of my family and friends to join me, I just may switch over entirely. I'm tired of having myspace open multiple (and I mean multiple) windows of it on my new computer. I wonder if myspace has a virus on it? I can't imagine that my newly refurbished computer would have any bugs? Come on, seriously? Hmmmm...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Week 8 of online college Eng 101
I'm starting my next to last week of online college and doing good so far. I handed in two assignments days early which means I will have time to concentrate on housekeeping and my job. I peer reviewed a classmates essay and did a crossword puzzle that has to do with English 101.
I am enjoying my second go-round of English 101, doing much better at it then the first time I took it. Good thing too, because being able to continue my education depends on my passing this course.
Having a three day weekend was nice, but its almost over and time to head back to life outside the house.
I am enjoying my second go-round of English 101, doing much better at it then the first time I took it. Good thing too, because being able to continue my education depends on my passing this course.
Having a three day weekend was nice, but its almost over and time to head back to life outside the house.
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