One Really Bad Week

Well this has been one crazy week. I wish I would have posted on a daily basis but I was too exhausted to worry about it. Caitlin got sick on Monday. We woke up to one really messy, messy diaper. Monday just didn't get better for her and neither did the week. Talk about one really bad week. Anyway, So she got sick on Monday and David picked her up early. Tuesday, David stayed with her at home since she wasn't doing so well keeping her food down. I called he Doctor's office on Monday to find out what we should do. I was told just to keep her on Pedialyte and if it didn't stop within 5 days then we could schedule an appointment. Of course I didn't talk to the actual Doctor but I thought that was the next best thing. Anyway, I thought it couldn't hurt to give it a few days and it didn't seem it was something to worry about all that much. Just a little bug. Anyway, on Wednesday David took her to Daycare since I needed to be to the office early. Mr. Leo was already calling me by 9 am letting me know that Cailtin was not keeping her breakfast down. I couldn't wait the 5 days so I called the Doctor's office for an appointment. David was able to leave work and take her to the Doctor. Talk about not feeling like a good mother. Wednesday is my busiest day normally but add the 12 properties getting ready to close their books for the month the following day and my boss not being in town. I just could not leave. I stressed all day but managed to get my work done too and get the next two days off. I know I put alot of stress on David but he was such a great trooper. He watched Cailtin on Wednesday and kept me informed as much as he could since he had his hands full. Thurday, I stayed home with Cailtin. She seemed to be doing better but hadn't really eaten much. So not wanting her to be totally weak I thought, I would try to give her some food and if she wants her milk I would try that too. I made some chicken rice and she seemed to like that on wednesday and thursday she had cherios for breakfast. Between phone calls from the properties i played with Caitlin and tried to keep her smiling. I just hate to see her not feeling good. Thursday night Caitlin was playing with some glass coasters in the livingroom and even though her Dada had said to stop playing with them, Mama said, "Oh she'll be fine and she seems happy and entertained. Don't worry." Caitlin broke one of the coasters and cut herself. Once again, I felt like the worst mother ever. Needless to say we will always listen to Dada. I was so exhausted by the end of the day on Thurday that I think I went to bed at 9 and didn't wake up until 7:30 when David was leaving. This week just doesn't seem to be getting any better for Caitlin. On Friday things were looking alot better. I woke up early 7:30 and gave her breakfast. I took her out for a walk in the neighborhood so she would get some fresh air and some sun. She always goes for a wagon ride at school and this week she hadn't so I thought i would get her back to her usual schedule. Everything seemed to be going so good that we joined David for lunch and did some shopping afterwards. Nothing extreme just a couple of things at Babiesrus but I think Caitlin enjoyed herself. She pointed at everything. I wonder if she thought, why is Mama not putting stuff in the cart? Anyway, after walking around the complete store I thought we should go home since we really weren't buying much and should really be staying home. I mean I don't want to start setting a bad foundation. Whenever we are sick and don't go to school we stay at home to get better, right? Once at home, I put Caitlin in her crib since she seemed tired and again got hurt. She bonked her face on the crib and bruised her right cheek right under her eye. I just can't believe the week she has been having. You could say this is the worst week ever!! (aside from the delivery) Today, Saturday, was a thousand times better. She wasn't so fussy but when I gave her a bath I noticed a rash around her mid sections so I'm keeping an eye on that. Doesn't seem like a big deal but since she's been having such a rough week, I'm not taking any chances. We did our usual Walmart run and we got Caitlin a little sofa so she can sit and watch tv too. She really liked it and that is the picture I decided to post for today. Hopefully tomorrow will be the beginning to a great new week for Caitlin. I will say my prayer everyday so God will keep her save and healthy.