So much happening!

I know, you all have been waiting patiently for a new blog post, well here it is and I'm going to try to get in as much as possible.
We've had a busy first three months.
In January, I celebrated my 31st birthday. We had a lot of fun as I went to two baby showers (Jen and Wendy) and then Ruel, Christina and I went to Evan's first birthday party.
February brought us to Valentine's Day and the decision to put our house on the market. Additionally my mom and dad retired! Both had retirement parties hosted by their companies. Oh, and the little other thing of them moving from Orlando to reside in Melbourne full-time. It's no wonder there was no time for a blog update!
March, oh March. It started off really well. Ruel and I had the opportunity to go to the Michael Buble concert. We had great seats and the show was excellent. Turns out it was his first concert of the tour. Orlando was the innagural location for the crazy love tour!

But then things got a little more difficult. We got an offer on the house and had a home inspection followed by an appraisal. The inspection was fairly clean and the buyer wanted to proceed, but the hitch came in the appraisal of the house, which was far lower than the contract price. So low that we could not go forward. We felt that the appraisal was unfair and our wonderful realtor did everything she could to make things right, but the buyer eventually backed out of the deal. So we had to start over with the process, putting the house back on the market and hoping for another buyer to be interested enough to put in an offer. Christina then came down with her first case of Strep Throat. No fun in an infant. She also gets asthma when she's sick, so it's exhausting for everyone with breathing treatments, antibiotics and late night doctor visits.
On March 21, we were able to attend Olivia's first birthday party and Christina had fun playing with all the other kids. Thanks to Michelle who threw a wonderful party and gave me some great ideas for Christina's upcoming first birthday!

I'm glad to see April come in actually. I'm praying for some good news on the house and a healthy baby girl.
I can't possibly cover all of the last three months, but I hope I've covered a little.
Oh, and we got a new DSLR, so I have a ton of pictures to post from that. I'll try to do that this weekend.
Kaycee

New Year's Resolutions and "We Love Bath Time!"

Along with everyone else, I've made my New Year's resolutions. Be more active, exercise a little more (Wii Fit!) etc. But the next one may seem a little odd. I resolve to go to the grocery stores only once a month! In between I will get veggies from the farmer's markets and milk from places like CVS and Walgreens.

Strange I know, but I have finally realized that I have no self-control in the grocery store and fall prey to those sales every time, even if I already have the items on hand. "It's such a good deal," "I had a coupon for that," have been my mantras, which wasn't a bad thing, except I had been going way too often and now our shelves overflow with food that needs to be eaten!

So between Ruel and I, we will come up with meals using ingredients we have available, supplementing with fresh fruits and veggies. I am proclaiming now that I will not shop for groceries again until at least 2/9/10 or later. It would be interesting to see how long I could really go...

But let me tell you about my couponing. I save a lot of money on basic staples, if only I could stick to just those items...I'll share some tips.
1) If you have a coupon for something that you always use, hold onto it and see if you can wait for a sale, otherwise, make sure to use it, don't let it expire even if you don't need the item right away, it's a savings! Especially true for baby items like diapers and baby wash. If you are worried that the tot will outgrow a size first,get the next size up!
2) Use baseball card holders to display your coupons in a 3 ring binder and organize the way your grocery store is laid out.
3) If the store will allow it, combine manufacturer coupons with store coupons. Make sure to check and see if your store will take competitor coupons (Publix will here in the south)
4) If you see a BOGO (Buy one get one free) remember that if you have a coupon that allows you to get X cents off when you get two, you are saving!

When I go once a month this year, I will have all of my coupons ready and probably shop Wal-Mart for utility stuff (paper goods, cleaning, non-perishable), shop Publix for those that I have coupons to combine, and then Winn Dixie for their meat section BOGO's. Today, I was able to get 2 boxes of Huggies diapers for the price of one, along with a host of other deals.

Now to Christina.
She's doing so well and has not been sick for almost a month now (knock on wood). Not quite sleeping through the night yet, but the time she gets up is creeping later and later. We went from 2:30 to 3:30 and this morning it was 4:30. I'm holding onto the hope that 12 hours straight is around the corner. She still goes down around 6:30 though, so it's going to mean early mornings!
Her hair is starting to fill in and is now just starting to grow over her ears. We don't think it's going to be raven black like Ruel's, but aren't sure yet what to expect.
Christina absolutely loves bath time. She has ever since the day she was born. I think it's because I really enjoy baths myself. At Christmas we bought her a small inflatable tub that looks like a giant rubber ducky. This transitioned her from the cradle type tub. She loves being able to kick the water and slap her hands down. I think we could leave her in the water all night! She just contentedly plays.
On January 21, she will be 6 months old. She continues to eat like a fiend and we are talking about when to introduce that 3rd meal (lunch). It's hard to get in dinner some nights because we pick her up aroun 5:00 and by the time we feed her at 5:30/6:00 she's getting really tired and can be fussy some days.
Life has reached a new normal here and Ruel and I love it. Christina is a shining light in our lives and each day there are new joys to behold.
We hope everyone is well and staying warm in this very cold winter.

Love, Kaycee

Christina's First Christmas!

What a wonderful holiday season. Christina was spoiled rotten by friends and family alike! We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas morning at my mom and dad's house and then had Christmas night at our home. On Christmas Eve morning Ruel spent some time on the phone talking to his family in the Philippines. It was nice to get to talk with them, we can't wait until they arrive in 2010!


We did make it to Epcot for our traditional Candlelight afternoon, but the park was packed (weekend before Christmas, not sure what we expected) and it was a bit cold, so we just strolled around, had some food and then headed home. Next year we are going to do the dinner package for sure!

I love this picture...I've received a lot of Christmas bears through the years (one each year from my dad) and I had this one from sometime in the past 5 years. Just for fun, I laid it down next to Christina one afternoon and it was hilarious for her to see a stuffed toy as big as she was! We had a lot of fun with that. Now dad (aka Grandpa) is giving Christina Christmas bears for her to start her collection. I mark the tags of each with the year and who gave it to her. Hopefully, when she's older she'll be able to look back with lots of fond memories.

Christmas is Coming...

It's been a few weeks and unfortunately I don't have any pictures to share right now.
Christina is in the throws of another bout of RSV and is having a hard time with chest congestion. She can't seem to get any sleep; coughs keep waking her up. So of course, there are two exhausted parents to go along with it.
In a recent appointment at the Dr's office, I put her on the exam table and let her just play...at which time she promptly rolled over from belly to back. It was the first time! I couldn't believe it. Of all places. Since then I haven't been able to get her to do it again, but we are constantly putting her on her tummy to see if she'll repeat the feat.
We are diligently getting ready for Christmas and have finished most of our shopping. I feel a little funny buying and wrapping her gifts knowing that either I or Ruel will be opening it, but I can't help it, I think it's all part of the Christmas magic.
I am looking forward to the holiday break and am thankful that Ruel is getting Christmas Eve and Christmas day off to spend with us for her first Christmas.
I wish the weather was a little cooler, but the forecast says some relief is around the corner.
That's all for now. I'll try to post pictures next week.
Kaycee

4 months old, Thanksgiving and Meeting Aunt Florence

Whew, I've been away for a while and the stories have piled up. I'll try to catch them all.

On Saturday, November 21, Christina turned 4 months old. The following Monday we had our 4 month well baby check-up and shots. She's 13lbs 4oz and in the 50th percentile for height and weight and 25th percentile for head size. I was going to take a picture of her pediatrician, but after the shots, I forgot. Dr. said she looked great and we could begin solid foods, which we'd done about 2 weeks earlier with cereal. She's loving it!
Thanksgiving was spent with my mom and dad since Ruel had to work (he worked Thanksgiving to get Christmas Eve and Christmas day off, a good deal I thought). Even though it was just three adults and Christina, mom and dad still pulled out all the stops and we had Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Caserole, Sweet Potatoes, Rolls, Cranberry Sauce and Pears with Cheese. We definitely stuffed ourselves and of course Ruel was the recipient of some fine leftovers!
I have a picture of Christina in her Thanksgiving outfit, but I will have to post tomorrow, since Mom took the picture and it's on her camera.
Yesterday (Saturday) we went to Walt Disney World with Ruel's sister Florence and her boyfriend Michael. It was the first time Florence had met her niece. Christina is the first granddaughter for Ruel's parents and Florence was the only girl out of 4, so she was glad to have another girl on the Manuel Team! We had a wonderful day park hopping and Christina was so good despite being carted around and it being a little nippy (around 65 degrees for a high). Oh yeah, and Christina held the bottle by herself for the first time yesterday while we were sitting in Frontier Land at the Magic Kingdom.



Today we started on what I would call "real" food. Her first food: Pears. She loves them! It's so exciting to see her grow and change. We did pears for breakfast and dinner. So far so good, no breakouts that we can tell. We'll continue for three days to make sure there is no allergy before moving onto another fruit or veggie.



We are so blessed with friends and family. It has been a wonderful 4 months despite all the learning we've done in being first-time parents. We look forward to each of the firsts that are still to come.

With the holiday season approaching there are many joys in store. Next weekend Ruel and I are going with my mom and dad to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra. If you've never heard of them, Google them and take a listen, you'll recognize them.

Ruel is still working some interviews for an IT job in the medical field. We keep praying and know that an opportunity will come through, when the time is right.

That's all for now, I'll try to post more regularly in the future!
Kaycee

Christina's first trip to Walt Disney World

On November 7th, we went for our annual trip to Epcot for the food and wine festival. This is something we look forward to each year. I was worried about taking Christina out on such a long trip, but she did wonderfully.
We move around World Showcase from the right to left and enjoy foods and drinks from around the world.
My dad always loves to stop and look at the hobby trains near Germany. So we took the opportunity to get a photo of Christina and her Grandpa enjoying the train display.

And no post would be complete without a picture of Christina and my mom (Grandma), even though it's obvious that Christina wasn't into a photo op at the time.

In other news, Ruel is working really hard to help his parents come over from the Philippines. There are so many details, but we take them one at a time and work through it. We are hoping they will be able to come over sometime next year around summer. It will be great for Christina to finally meet her Grandma and Grandpa Manuel.
That's all for this week. Christina is thriving and about 3 1/2 months old. She'll be 4 months (oh my goodness!) on November 21.
Kaycee

Where did October go?

I can't believe it's October 27th already!!
We have had our 3 month (or as I said, our quarter year) birthday, taken our first road trip and continue to have so many new moments. The biggest event of course, was our road trip to VA. Fourteen hours each way and we did it in 5 days. Christina did amazinginly well. We made several stops along the way, but for being confined in a seat, facing backward for such a long time, she was a doll!

It was wonderful to see the Sandridge family. Christina got to meet cousins, 2nd cousins, aunts and uncles, great aunts and uncles and most importantly, she got to meet her Great Grandparents.

Christina and her cousin Levi. Christina is 3 months and Levi is 6 months!

It was cold up there! Even the locals mentioned it was a little unseasonable.
We traveled to Carter Mountain which is a pick-your-own orchard. It was very busy, but we took time to sample the apples (and the wine) and walk among the trees. Ruel and I discovered how difficult it was to manuever a full sized stroller among the apple tree rows on a mountain top. Christina didn't really like the cold, but we tried to keep her bundled up.

Saturday, a friend, Kellee and I are going to Winter Park for a Fall Family Festival and then Christina and I will sit out on the front porch to greet the many trick-or-treaters.
Happy Halloween Everyone!
Kaycee

I thought October was COOL?!?

It was 94 degrees today with a heat index of 102. It's October 7th, when do we get some relief?!?
As promised, here are some pictures of her day care.
Miss Lizette has primary care of Christina throughout the week. She is a very nice lady and Christina loves her.


Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit our friends Jen and Greg while Ruel worked on Saturday. Jen was having a fall open house for her Premier Jewelry. I just love that stuff and am having my own Bunco and catalog party at her house in November. Come one, come all!

I'm getting the impression that Christina really does like men. She was as good as gold for almost 3 hours while we were at the Norton household and I think a lot had to do with Greg holding her for the majority of the time. Ruel is already worried about when she'll start dating...

From Christina Imee Baby Pictures

I've been in the offices all week for a face to face program meeting and it has been a real eye-opener as to how hard it is to get yourself and a baby ready in the morning. Monday it took me almost 2 hours! We're learning to prepare as much as possible the night before and get into a routine. Thankfully, my company is very progressive and I'm able to work from home most of the time.
Tuesday, Ruel called while I was at dinner and said, "we reached another milestone!" He was very excited that Christina had reached up and pulled a toy on her activity gym hard enough to make it sing. Yes, dads can be just as cute as the baby!

Today though, has been long. Christina has been fighting a cold for the past several days and her runny nose has progressed to a congested chest. The daycare finally called today and recommended we get her to the pediatrician. Diagnosis: ear infection. Ugh! So, Christina is now on Amoxicillan and I'm learning the hard way that the pink stuff goes everywhere!
One last picture of my mom (grandma) and Christina in the rocking chair.

That's all for this week, more next week.

10 weeks, time is flying!

First off, I need to be better about taking pictures. Susie, I'm looking to you for inspiration!
Second, yes, I missed last week, sorry! It was my first day back at work and I just couldn't find time to squeeze it in.
Third, no one said anything about my inability to count in the last post! "8 weeks and 1 month"? I, of course, meant 2 months! (I'll fix that)
We've done a lot in two weeks.
On Tuesday, September 22nd Christina started her first day of day care and I went back to work after 9 weeks of leave/vacation. Yes, I cried.
I need to take pictures (will try tomorrow), but Ruel and I really like Christina's day care. It is called "The First School." They've been in business for over twenty years, only take 4 infants at a time, and the owner is there every day -- I'm convinced they are spoiling our daughter. Lori, the owner, e-mails me with little notes on how Christina is doing and how much they enjoy her.
Christina still hasn't rolled over yet, but her doctor says before she is 4 months she'll be rolling like crazy. She sits up very well and we've already put her in the forward facing stroller. She's tiny, but likes to be able to see the world.
Work is like I never left it, but I do feel a renewed sense of purpose. It was nice to be away for a while and come back ready to tackle the days' challenges.
October is going to be so busy! We are going to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and also taking a road trip to Virginia to see the Sandridge side of the family.
Just one picture this week, but I promise to keep the camera out!

8 weeks old today and 2 months on Monday

First, I don't have any pictures to post this week, sorry!

We've had a pretty good week, time just continues to fly by. I'm still working on her sleep schedule, but it's a daily thing. Most of the time she does very well, but we have our slips, most of them mom and dad's fault (ours) because we take her our or disrupt her routine. All in all, she's a good sleeper.
For new mommies or expecting mommies, I tried the Johnson and Johnson bedtime bath on Sunday; got right in the tub with her since she was so fussy. It worked very well and Christina loved it. I highly recommend having this on hand. If your baby doesn't like baths, use often. If he/she does like baths, use on special occasions or when baby is especially cranky.
I've also discovered that I like Pampers diapers much better than Huggies. Huggies don't fit right in the legs and we end up with several outfit changes a day (sometimes that includes mommy or daddy). So for now, we are a Pampers household.
Since I'm full of reviews today, I'll keep going. We have two swings for Christina. One is a take along swing and is more of a recliner. Great for when she's sleepy, but needs motion. The other is a swing that keeps her upright. She loves this when she is awake and alert since it lets her look around (she also likes the mobile on this one). Though our living room is full of toys and items, it gives us resources to help her be happy (and keep mom and dad sane).
Tomorrow night, Ruel and I are going out for our first Mommy and Daddy Date since Christina was bored. I'm excited and anxious. Excited to get away with my hubby for a few hours of baby-free time and anxious that Christina will get fussy with my mom and dad watching her. Guess it's every new parent's fear. We will just have to see.
That's all for this week!

7 weeks and lots of firsts!

This week had a ton of firsts.
First social smile.

From Christina Imee Baby Pictures

First Gator Game.

From Christina Imee Baby Pictures

First Labor Day and first dip in our little inflatable pool.

From Christina Imee Baby Pictures

In all a wonderful week.
I only have 2 weeks of leave left, and it will be hard to go back to work, but I'll be sure to keep the camera ready and the updates flowing.

Kaycee

Hello September!

I can't believe how time flies. It's September already. Can it be that Christina is 6 weeks old? Had I not saved vacation, today would be my 2nd day back in the office. I can't imagine leaving her yet. I'm sure it won't be any easier in three weeks when I do go back.
We are still working on a routine and I've decided to try to keep a journal of her activities, feedings and naps. Hoping this will help me incorporate more active time as necessary, or build a schedule that we can all get along with. She has some good sleep stretches now. Usually the first time she goes down at night she'll sleep for 4-6 hours at a stretch, then we are back to every 3 hours. For example, last night, she slept from 8 til 1:30, then was up again at 4:00 for another feeding. But, I'm getting used to it and Ruel still takes a feeding or two when he's not working the next day.

I'm learning to cram the day's activities into her naps so that I can say I got something accomplished - - It's still not easy!

Ruel and I are working on the office trying to get it organized so I can scrapbook again. I'm excited, but not sure how to find the time to get it done. Again, I think naps is the time.
Here are some pics for this week!

5 weeks old - lots happened last week

From Christina Imee Baby Pictures

We had a busy week from last Tuesday until today.
Wednesday, August 19th, she had a very fussy afternoon and was not really herself. So Ruel took her temperature and she had a slight fever. Unfortunately, fevers, however slight, newborns are nothing to brush off. We went immediately to the pediatrician who then sent us to Arnold Palmer (again). We had another 24 hour stay. This was really traumatic for all of us. Christina had to have blood drawn, and IV and a Spinal Tap. I hope I don't have to see them do that to my baby again for a long, long time (never again would be just fine with me). We were released, exhausted on Thursday, August 20.
On Friday, Christina celebrated her 1 month birthday. I can't believe a month has flown by. All the things I said I was going to get done on Maternity Leave have not even been started. Hats off to all the single moms and dads who are able to keep things running, I don't know how they do it! My days consist of feeding, playing, and trying to get some laundry done or a meal cooked. In the next few weeks, I want to really work on getting Christina into a schedule. Afterall, I go back to work in late September, so we'll need a schedule sooner or later.
Thanks to Auntie Daphne and Uncle Matt for the swing, we really like it. It's going to take a little longer for Christina to hold her head up though....

From Christina Imee Baby Pictures

Couldn't resist this picture of her lounging in her nursery...

From Christina Imee Baby Pictures

Talk to everyone next week!
Kaycee

4 weeks old and 1 month old on Friday!

I can't believe that she is 4 weeks old, the time is flying by. I don't even feel like I've been away from the office for that long. Days are filled with diaper changes and sometimes outfit changes, assessing her needs and trying to get some additional sleep. We are still working on some pictures too!

I want to say "Thank you" to everyone who has sent well wishes and gifts. We are truly a blessed family with so many friends and relatives to welcome Christina into the world.

Ruel celebrated his 39th birthday on Saturday, August 15th. Mom and Dad Sandridge marked the occasion by taking us out to Joe's Crab Shack, a popular seafood restaurant that is close by. We forgot how loud the music can be in there.

Christina is blooming with health, for which we are both very grateful (and yes, those lungs work just fine!). For the most part she is good baby with only occasional bouts of temper. We noticed today for the first time that she is starting to track sounds and lights. I'm excited b/c that means we are going to have some fun with toys this Christmas.

Here are some pictures from the last week.




P.S. An early wish for a happy birthday to Pa Manuel whose birthday is on August 20th.

3 Weeks old and getting bigger

Today, Christina is 3 weeks old and seems to be flourishing.
At her last pediatric appointment she weighed in at 7lbs, 7oz. Dr. said everything looked great.
We had some wonderful visitors today, her Great Aunts Ima Jean and Ann, my mother's sisters. Christina was on her best behavior and charmed them both. I think my mom will have competition when we go over to Melbourne to visit. Everyone loves to hold and cuddle with her since she's so cooperative to being the center of attention.

Nights are still long, but I think she's starting to get the hang of it. Last night she was very good and slept most of the night, but she was up most of yesterday and I'm not seeing that as much today. I'm thinking tonight may not be as productive. We'll have to wake her up a bit, I think.
Saturday is Ruel's 39th birthday and though we don't have big plans, we do hope to get out to dinner for the night. As small as she is, it isn't too difficult yet.
That's all for this week. More to come next week.
Kaycee

Christina is Two-weeks old today

From Christina Imee Manuel Birth Pictures

I can't believe it's been two weeks since she arrived in our world. At once it seems like yesterday and also that she's been with us always. Last night, for the first time she slept during the evening hours, just waking for feedings, it was such a blessing for me.
Ruel continues to be very supportive and is loving being a daddy.

From Christina Imee Manuel Birth Pictures

Grandma and Grandpa Sandridge are spoiling her like crazy too. They went to Melbourne for the weekend and are already missing her.
Yesterday, I ventured out with her alone. I was a little hesitant, but once we got out, it was fine. She did wonderful and doesn't mind her car seat at all. We went to Target to get more diapers and some accessories.
Last night, our good friends, Jen and Greg Norton came by with a huge, scrumptious tray of lasagna with salad, bread and brownies. It was so nice of them to provide dinner and some adult time. Thanks again Norton Family!

From Christina Imee Manuel Birth Pictures

First Stroller ride

I really want to get Christina into the habit of taking walks, so we decided that Monday, July 27th was as good as any day to start.
We put her in the car seat and that into the frame and headed off for a short walk around the block. That's about all mommy could take and plus it's still really hot.
Well, we figured she didn't dislike it, because she snoozed through the whole ride. Apparently the motion is soothing. As the weather improves, we'll continue to take our walks so mommy can get back into shape.

From Christina Imee Manuel Birth Pictures

From Christina Imee Manuel Birth Pictures

First Bath

Monday, July 27, 2009
Christina had her first bath on Monday July 27, prior to her pediatrician visit. Ruel gave her this bath and we now have at least one picture of daddy with baby girl. She fussed a little, but loved having her head/hair washed.
Enjoy!

From Christina Imee Manuel Birth Pictures

From Christina Imee Manuel Birth Pictures

I'm One Week Old

From Christina Imee Manuel Birth Pictures

Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Christina - Today is my one-week birthday, and it's super special. Today, I share my little birthday with Grandpa's big birthday. Even though I'm only a week old today, Grandpa's a whole year older. We went to Grandma and Grandpa's house for dinnr and the adults had pizza and ice cream to celebrate.

I'm still really mixed up with my days and nights, but mom and dad are trying to be patient with me. They've been getting good advice from friends and family and I should be straight soon.

I'm a really good eater (especially at night when I'm up constantly). At the pediatrician's office on Monday, I had almost gotten back to my birth weight (I was 6lbs 10oz at birth and 6lbs 8oz at the Dr. on Monday).

Mom likes to dress me up, but daddy is practical and prefers things that are easy to get on and off for diaper changes.
I've tried tummy time twice and well, I can't move much, so it's not all that exciting.

I'm still getting the hang of things, but I'm sure to have a lot to talk about in the coming weeks, months and years.

I can't wait to meet a bunch of you, but Dr. says that until I'm 6 weeks old, I should stay with mommy and daddy for the most part; something about germs and yucky stuff.

Talk to everyone again soon.
Christina

P.S. My umbilical cord stump fell off today. Mommy and daddy can't believe it. It seems to have happened so fast to them.

A trip to Arnold Palmer Hospital

Friday, July 24
After being discharged on Thursday, July 23, we had a long night at home. She seems to have days and nights mixed up.
On Friday, we had an 11:30 pediatrician appointment. My milk was still coming in and so Christina wasn't getting much food and we were lightly supplementing b/c I really wanted breast feeding to work. At the pediatrician's office the Dr. checked out Christina and then wanted to evaluate her sucking reflex. He gave her a bottle of formula, which she promptly sucked down 2 oz in less than 5 minutes. The Dr. observed a "dusky spell" along with a slight variation in pulses between her upper and lower extremeties. Between these two things, he decided to err on the side of caution and have Christina admitted for the night at Arnold Palmer hospital for babies and children. Needless to say this really upset me. I was 3 days post partum and I was being told that our daughter needed to go back into the hospital. I was a crying mess! We got to the hospital at around 3:30 and the resident doctor evaluated her and observed a feeding session. He said, by all accounts on observation, she seemed fine; I was still crying. They hooked her up to a pulse oximetry machine which is just a probe that is taped to her foot, and scheduled an echocardiogram for the next day. It was the longest 24 hours (longer than the labor). Ruel and I got to stay with her, but we slept on a double size fold out cot that was very uncomfortable. The next day they did the echo for which she was very cooperative thankfully and we waited for results.
Around 2:30 on Saturday afternoon, the nurse came in and said the Dr. review of the echo showed no abnormalities and we were free to go home! I was so relieved. And still exhausted.
Since then, we have gone back to the pediatrician (on Monday) and had an all clear. I told the Dr. "with this good visit mommy is no longer scared of the pediatrician." He laughed, but I was so serious. I told Ruel that I was so dreading going back for fear they would find another reason to send her to the hospital again.
We've had good times since though...