For possibly the first time in my life, I'm grateful it's Monday. Mondays mean time to get stuff done, get back in a routine and Madeline is back to normal which is so needed in this household.
We had a bad week last week. Madeline was not herself but more like a cranky newborn baby.
She was awake and crying through most nights and required much holding during the day. Thus, I got zip done and felt like I was back to June 2007 without a tiny baby as proof of my exhaustion.
When I took her to the doctor, he wanted a urine sample and asked if she would pee in a cup. To which I promptly responded, "If you can get her to pee in a cup, I'm taking you home with me."
Instead we used a pee-in-a-bag-yet-in-the-diaper contraption which was horrific for her and me. Many tears were shed between both of us before leaving with the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection and a prescription for bubblegum-flavored amoxicillin.
That stuff is amazing. It made her act normal within a few days and she loves it.
This little girl takes me by the hand, leads me to the fridge and asks for "Bubblegum, bubblegum!" about 50 times a day. I have no idea how I'm going to handle her sadness once it's all gone. I'm guessing that will be yet another bad day but we'll cross that lack of medicinal bridge when we come to it.
Thankfully, she's feeling much better and we both slept a lot this weekend. And when I say a lot, I mean tons. Gobs. We were more comatose than awake and it felt good.
Now we're back to normal which means the house needs cleaning, laundry needs washing and a million other things that were ignored last week.
I really enjoy normal. Especially normal Madeline.
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I feel for you...my younger sister spent the first 5 years of her life in the hospital due to bladder infections...it was not a pleasant experience for anyone in our family, but especially my sister. She was ALWAYS miserable. Give her lots of hugs and kisses for me, hopefully she'll be back to her adorable self soon!
I'm so glad to hear that she's feeling better! We can't wait to see y'all in a couple days!!
It amazes me that the doctor even asked about a toddler peeing in a cup. Seriously? I know adults that aren't that good at it, and I don't think I know anyone that ever really wants to, but especially not a toddler. I'm glad she's doing better though.
Poor little gal! Yes, the peeing in the bag thing has to be the worst! At least she got the bubblegum medicine out of it all :-) Glad things are back to normal! I love that you use the word "Gobs" :-)
Oh Katie, I'm so sorry. Urinary tract infections are awful for adults, I can't even imagine poor little Madeline. Please give me a call if you girls need anything.
Oh, poor baby girl!
That doctor, well, he probably didn't have any kids. I have found that the doctors that have children are WAY more relaxed, reasonable and don't ask the wierd questions.
Three cheers for amoxicillin! :) Nellianne was on it for the first two weeks of her life -- we always gave it to her when she was fussy. The sweet taste calmed her right down! Glad to hear Madeline is doing better!
Oh, I feel for you! One time my oldest needed to give a urine sample. It is horrific. It took three adults to hold her down. Our worst doctor memory ever. But she was older than M.
Hi Katie! Just wanted to let you know that I discovered your blog from Facebook, and absolutely love it! I now check it regularly so I can see what I have to look forward to with our newborn:) and I've read all your posts about madeline for the funny stories and cute pictures;) you are hilarious!!!!
I know it wasn't under the best circumstances but it was soo nice to see you today!! And I am so thrilled that you felt comfortable to call me
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