Friday, April 20, 2012

Normal?

Things are back to normal around here... I guess. Kellsey had an appointment with her pediatrician yesterday that was set up by the hospital before she was discharged. My mom went with me, and on the way there we kind of wondered out loud what the purpose of the appointment was. When we got there, her pediatrician walked in and said, "So glad you're out of the hospital... soooo.... why are you here?!" LOL It was a little funny. He checked her out though and I did get to have him check out her poor arms. They look pretty rough from where her IVs were. Her skin is just so sensitive to everything! I'm a little concerned about infection where her skin is torn from the wrapping they used. They tried to be careful and use the most gentle adhesives possible but when it's there for over 2 weeks, there's not much that can be done to avoid damage. :( Her ped said to start with Neosporin and bring her back if she gets a fever or it really starts to look infected. She's been on SO many different antibiotics lately that hopefully her system will fight it off. Sounds good to me! She seems to have fallen back into her routine at home quite well... though it took her a bit to remember where everything was in the house... we had to guide her to her bedroom, the bathroom etc. This seems to happen any time she is away from home for more than a couple days. So interesting!

Today all the kids are off school for a teacher development day. We are hanging out and being lazy which is much needed!! Kennedy has dance later today to make up for a couple privates she's missed over the last 2 weeks. Then of course Chimpanzee is out today which Keeghan has been counting down to FOREVER! I don't know if we'll make it today or not, but we WILL go see it. He's been checking days off his calendar for almost a month! haha Kassidy has soccer practice tonight and a game tomorrow... it looks like it will be nice weather and I look forward to seeing her play. I haven't been to one of her games yet this Spring due to being in Philly and then driving to the hospital so tomorrow is the day!! I still need to go through the pictures I took of Kameron's play last week and get some posted. It was so, so good! I have never seen a production from an elementary school like this before. I was SO impressed! Kameron has been bitten by the drama bug and wants to do more more more! He's GOOD too! (Not that I'm biased or anything!) ;o)

Anyway, I just wanted to do a quick update from here... there's lots going on here, but when isn't there? My mom is here until the 29th and I'm SO thankful for that!! More later!

5 comments:

Monicas Mom Musings said...

Glad everything is going so well. Enjoy your weekend. I would be such a nervous wreck being away from the hospital, but at the same time relieved to be home ;). Will Kellsey be getting regular MRIs to check on things? How often?

my family said...

i know you are so relieved your mom was able to stay longer (didnt you say she was going to have to go back?)
I know you all will sure miss her being around.
Dont you think she should just look for a house near you? I mean it would be closer and in HER best interest, right? LOL

so glad you all are home arent routines nice?

Anne B. said...

Thank goodness for Mom!!!! Congrats to Kameron on his newfound talent! Good luck to Kassidy with her game tomorrow! Keeghan must be about crazy waiting to see his movie! Kennedy will catch up on her dance in no time and still praying here for Kellsey to be completely healed! Hope your weekend is uneventful but full of fun family time!
(((HUGS)))!!

Notsopc said...

glad things are getting back to normal as normal can be.. Relax at least for a little while...

Katrina said...

So glad she is home and doing better. I was so frightened for your family. Thank you again about your post about the dangers of those round batteries. We have been checking our house for them and throwing things away that use them.

Just so sorry for your sweet little girl. Praying she will bounce back quickly.

Katrina
Carlene's soon to be momma :)
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