Poor baby!

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later... I was just hoping for later... Carson got sick. Poor little guy started with a big, adult-like cough. He had a few more coughing spells throughout the weekend and by day three seemed really uncomfortable. Since it was Sunday and I didn't think it warranted an Emergency room visit we treated him with Tylenol and some time in the steamed up bathroom. Monday morning he seemed better but I called the pediatrician's office anyway. Carson happened to have his two-month well baby visit the next day and he did seem to be better so they suggested we have him checked when we came in for the regular visit. By one in the morning he had gone downhill and was really uncomfortable. He finally fell asleep around two and slept the rest of the night. At his Dr. visit the nurse took one look at him and told us she didn't think he would be getting any vaccinations. They checked his oxygen levels and gave him a breathing treatment. The Dr. evaluated him then admitted him to the hospital. At the hospital he was put on oxygen and an IV. His RSV test came back positive... Poor baby had RSV and pneumonia! I felt like such a terrible mom for waiting as long as I did! He ended up staying for four days. The pediatric unit was full and we had a shared room with another little baby who had RSV. Just like Carson she was two-months old and was also born at 35 weeks. The room was cramped, especially in the evenings when we squeezed two cots into the room on top of the two hospital cribs. By day two he was better and day three really well. The Dr. reduced his oxygen and took him off the IV. If all went well that night he would go home the next day. He did well that night and the next day was given the OK to go home.

Poor Carson went into the hospital sick and pathetic and he came out a brand new guy! Friday evening during some quality time with Dad he was in a good mood and smiled a lot. Since then he's been smiley and coos a lot. He's still a bit wheezy at times and gets breathing treatments, but he's so much better.


We are so blessed to have family and friends who kept Carson in their prayers, our Home Teachers who made a trip to the hospital on a very cold night to give him a blessing and the McBride's for keeping Averie through it all.

Disney on Ice

A few weeks ago I bought tickets to Disney on Ice, Princess Wishes. I knew Averie would love it and thought it would be a good family activity. The day of the show was the day Carson got out of the hospital. I was exhausted and frazzled from the week's hospital adventures and not really in the mood for an ice show. Since Carson was sick Justin stayed home with him and we invited Molly to go with us. (Truthfully I think Justin was relieved... Disney Princess' aren't really his cup of tea! I still give him credit since he agreed to go in the first place.)



In true Vivian form I was late and had to rush through the parking lot and to our seats, with two princesses in tow, Molly as Ariel and Averie as Aurora. The usher at the door directed us to the wrong section and we walked quite a distance before realizing the mistake and trekking (yes, it felt like a trek) back to our section... Not a good start. Meanwhile, the show started and we were still rushing to our seats. To top it off our seats were in the middle of a row and we had to disrupt a family to get to them. My mood was terrible and I just prayed time would pass quickly... I was already anticipating the 30 minute drive home and finally crashing into my own bed.

...Once we got settled my mood changed. Averie and Molly's faces were priceless - they were captivated. The show was really cool! It was amazing what talent the skaters had, especially those who had to navigate on iceskates in bulky costumes. I can only imagine the hours spent training. I could even see Jasmine's six-pack abs from our seats - wow! Suddenly, I didn't feel so tired, I enjoyed the show almost as much as Averie and Molly. During intermission we stepped out for a bathroom break. Lots of girls were dressed up as princesses, but I didn't see any Ariels and I only saw one other Aurora. Needless to say Averie and Molly thought they were pretty cool. We ended up having a great time even though Averie had a melt down at the end (she was tired from the rough week too), but nothing a couple Disney theme songs couldn't calm.

I'm really glad we went and will even consider another Disney on Ice show next time they come to town.