DDA Chapter 17

[my3princes]

What an exhausting and stressful day. I was on my way to a meeting in the afternoon and stopped by my credit union to deposit a check. On my way back to my van I hear PPppppppsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. Dread is cast upon me like a heavy coat. My tire is going flat. Thank goodness it was in a parking lot, though, and not along side of the road. So I start getting everything out to change it (spare, jack, etc.) and while I'm in the midst of jacking it along comes a coworker, who happily assists. The downside is that my spare is very low on air. Another blessing is that he has a portable air compressor in his trunk, which gets the tire filled. So I'm 20 minutes late for my meeting, but that's okay due to my difficulties. After that I head home, pick up the kids, go home and change and then hightail it over to NTB to get new tires. I needed 4 new ones desperately, as well as an alignment, so I just got it all done instead of having the tire plugged. Alyssa wasn't too disappointed that she wouldn't make it to ballet. We hit the Taco Bell drive thru on the way to NTB, and got there at about 5:15. I set the kids up to eat their dinner in the waiting area and started filling out the paperwork. I called my girlfriend, Kristy, who is also my co-teacher at Religion. Tonight was Religion, at 6:30. She agrees to swing by NTB and pick up my kids and take them to Church for class, so they didn't get stuck hanging out all night waiting for the van to be done. So after they ate they finished their homework, just in time for Kristy to get them. I got out of there about 45 minutes and $535 later. I was only about a 1/2 hour late for class. I'm just glad it's all done, and now I have nice, new tires on a van that drives much smoother. But today sure wore me out!

That sounds emotionally and financially draining. Get some well deserved sleep girl

 

[my3princes]

My little girl is so sick.

All three kiddos seemed to be on the upswing, thanks to the Amoxicillin, though Alyssa did still have her lingering runny congestion and cough. We took it easy over the weekend, but we did venture out to a few places. At dinner last night, Alyssa said she was cold, and when I took her temp it was 104!

She went to bed at 6:30 p.m. and this morning her temp was 100.8. I had lost my voice last night, but thanks to some Mucinex, I woke up just hoarse (typical sinus issues). Kevin decided to stay home to take care of us, and good thing he did, because as I buckled Alyssa up for her doctor's appt., she threw up all over the van! Ugh!

Her temp was back up to 102 when we finally made it to the doctor's office. He prescribed a stronger antibiotic, since her ears are still raging. Her chest is clear and he did an oxygen test too, since there are some cases of whooping cough in the area. He suspects she has something viral on top of her double ear infection. I can hear her coughing as I'm typing. I just want her to feel better!!!

Please take care DDA!

I want her better too. That sounds rough

Did Kevin get a prize for AI?

 

[MrsHeg]

My little girl is so sick.

All three kiddos seemed to be on the upswing, thanks to the Amoxicillin, though Alyssa did still have her lingering runny congestion and cough. We took it easy over the weekend, but we did venture out to a few places. At dinner last night, Alyssa said she was cold, and when I took her temp it was 104!

She went to bed at 6:30 p.m. and this morning her temp was 100.8. I had lost my voice last night, but thanks to some Mucinex, I woke up just hoarse (typical sinus issues). Kevin decided to stay home to take care of us, and good thing he did, because as I buckled Alyssa up for her doctor's appt., she threw up all over the van! Ugh!

Her temp was back up to 102 when we finally made it to the doctor's office. He prescribed a stronger antibiotic, since her ears are still raging. Her chest is clear and he did an oxygen test too, since there are some cases of whooping cough in the area. He suspects she has something viral on top of her double ear infection. I can hear her coughing as I'm typing. I just want her to feel better!!!

Please take care DDA!

Poor Baby Hopefully this antibiotic will kick in quickly.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Tammi - I am glad you got the tires all taken care of!

Amy - Poor Alyssa! I hope she is on the mend soon!

I have the official word that the Uncles will be skipping WDW this year in favor of going somewhere on their wish list where they have not been before. I think that will be good for all of us!

 

[my3princes]

Tammi - I am glad you got the tires all taken care of!

Amy - Poor Alyssa! I hope she is on the mend soon!

I have the official word that the Uncles will be skipping WDW this year in favor of going somewhere on their wish list where they have not been before. I think that will be good for all of us!

That sounds like the best case scenerio

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

That sounds like the best case scenerio

I think so, too. I told them to look into doing an ABD excursion, so they might give that a try. Or they might do an international thing through AAA. They really have a lot of places they want to see, and since they have been to WDW 4 times (that I know of) it makes sense for them to do something different.

 

[UP Disney]

Chuck's mom got home from the hospital yesterday. She has to be on oxygen full time now. They are going to have to talk to her about her living arrangements. We are concerned she is not strong enough healthwise to live on her own. I sure hope she gains her strength back soon or comes to terms with moving out of her house.

 

[UP Disney]

Prayers & for Becky as she deals with the breakup of her engagement. I don't know if it will last but they have had some serious arguments over the last day or two. As of yesterday morning, the wedding was still on and all was fine. Things blew up last night. She has called her Grandma to tell her the engagement is off. I don't want her hurting but can't cover the relief I'm feeling.

 

[my3princes]

Chuck's mom got home from the hospital yesterday. She has to be on oxygen full time now. They are going to have to talk to her about her living arrangements. We are concerned she is not strong enough healthwise to live on her own. I sure hope she gains her strength back soon or comes to terms with moving out of her house.

Can she move in with family for awhile?

Prayers & for Becky as she deals with the breakup of her engagement. I don't know if it will last but they have had some serious arguments over the last day or two. As of yesterday morning, the wedding was still on and all was fine. Things blew up last night. She has called her Grandma to tell her the engagement is off. I don't want her hurting but can't cover the relief I'm feeling.

I'm sorry for her, but it is the best news I've heard in a while

 

[Tammi67]

My little girl is so sick.

All three kiddos seemed to be on the upswing, thanks to the Amoxicillin, though Alyssa did still have her lingering runny congestion and cough. We took it easy over the weekend, but we did venture out to a few places. At dinner last night, Alyssa said she was cold, and when I took her temp it was 104!

She went to bed at 6:30 p.m. and this morning her temp was 100.8. I had lost my voice last night, but thanks to some Mucinex, I woke up just hoarse (typical sinus issues). Kevin decided to stay home to take care of us, and good thing he did, because as I buckled Alyssa up for her doctor's appt., she threw up all over the van! Ugh!

Her temp was back up to 102 when we finally made it to the doctor's office. He prescribed a stronger antibiotic, since her ears are still raging. Her chest is clear and he did an oxygen test too, since there are some cases of whooping cough in the area. He suspects she has something viral on top of her double ear infection. I can hear her coughing as I'm typing. I just want her to feel better!!!

Please take care DDA!

that today is better for her, and you!

 

[Tammi67]

Her name is Aubrey Marie

I like it! Alyssa's middle name is Marie.

 

[Tammi67]

I have the official word that the Uncles will be skipping WDW this year in favor of going somewhere on their wish list where they have not been before. I think that will be good for all of us!

I agree!

 

[Tammi67]

Chuck's mom got home from the hospital yesterday. She has to be on oxygen full time now. They are going to have to talk to her about her living arrangements. We are concerned she is not strong enough healthwise to live on her own. I sure hope she gains her strength back soon or comes to terms with moving out of her house.

for all of this, Vicki. I know it is going to be hard for her. I watched my mom do it with my grandmother. She (grandma) cried all the time about not wanting to leave home, and then she cried all the time about wanting to GO back home. We kept telling her "this is your home now." But she just didn't get it. You know it's the best thing for her, so don't let her put the guilt trip on you.

 

[Tammi67]

Prayers & for Becky as she deals with the breakup of her engagement. I don't know if it will last but they have had some serious arguments over the last day or two. As of yesterday morning, the wedding was still on and all was fine. Things blew up last night. She has called her Grandma to tell her the engagement is off. I don't want her hurting but can't cover the relief I'm feeling.

Boy, you're getting it on all sides, aren't you?

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning.

We are getting a wet snow, and school here is on a 2 hr. delay. Unfortunately up at work, things are on schedule. Since I don't have anything pressing until 10, I'll let the kids sleep in a bit and go in a little late.

 

[mommykds]

Amy,
for Alyssa. My kids were always in the Dr's office at the age your kids are. I know how you feel.

Debbie,
Hope Aubrey stays put for awhile.

Tammi,
What a draining day!!!!

Vicki,
You are being given so much to deal with right now. Sending you good thoughts.

Elizabeth,
Thats probably for the best that the uncles do their own thing. I feel your pain on the adrs. I am (almost ready) & wouldn't mind if they kept the 180 days.

Deb,
Feel better.

 

[mommykds]

Good morning,

No snow here yet.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Good Morning DDA!

I printed our boarding passes. Our "lucky" numbers are A41 - A43. Hopefully we will all still be able to sit together on the plane.

Tammi, I had to get new tires about a year ago. The car drove so nice after that.

Amy, I hope Alyssa is feeling better today. I have been stressing hand washing and sanitizing all last week. We can't get sick now!
Nice to hear about AI. I am not sure if we will check it out or not. I know that I will not be auditioning! I would be a good candidate for the blooper real!
Deb, feel better!

 

[Pooh67_68]

Amy hope Alyssa feels better soon.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Elizabeth glad to hear the uncles are skipping WDW this trip.
Now you will have a much more relaxed vacation.

I have the official word that the Uncles will be skipping WDW this year in favor of going somewhere on their wish list where they have not been before. I think that will be good for all of us!