For my own personal record - Addy's stomach pain

About four months ago, Addy went into the doctor for some insane constipation.  Screaming in pain for hours on end, pushing with absolutely no relief for well over two days.  She was put on Miralax once a day after her X-ray showed TONS of stool as the doc said.  Ridiculous amounts.  Two months go by and I took Addy in for her random rash, and after a bunch of tests we leave with a diagnosis of a virus and her X-ray showed more constipation. 

Last week the day before her birthday she cried hysterically for two straight hours in pain not able to go, even after sitting with her every few minutes trying.  I dug out a nasty laxative that "should" cause someone to go immediately, but it still took another 30+ minutes, but we skipped an ER visit and finally got her some minor relief. 

Yesterday I had a scheduled follow up for this issue and the doc again confirmed that she is still massively constipated (the child goes at least once a day, so I assumed it was getting better).  Her normal once a day Miralax is now bumped to THREE times a day along with some Colace for one week straight, then down to two times a day, and finally back to taking the Miralax once day along with a follow up appointment. 

Even when your kiddos are out of diapers you still have to worry about shit.  Is it too small, is it large, is it runny, hard, etc?  The only reason I even started inquiring about all of this was her pain a few months back, but obviously it has been going on for much longer for her to get this stopped up.  Mom failure #31

Friday Night Leftovers - ache

• I swear medical issues are a constant topic in my life.  
• I went in for my annoying back pain this week and left with some meds (not working at all) and a referral to the physical therapist which is another week+ away.  Sleeping hurts and I wake up with my arm/hand completely numb or tingling, but once awake and moving again that part goes away.  Solution - never go to sleep.  What do you think?
• I have been pricing and getting ready for a yard sale and really hope we get some traffic as I have TONS of stuff (especially kid toys) to get rid of. 
• Cody needs to replace pretty much everything inside the grill, so we went to price everything out and then debated buying a whole new grill since it was pretty much the same cost.  But, then, since I'm a woman I did some research and called the company directly and got some of the products completely free and also saved TONS buying directly from them vs. a store.  Men, they don't know squat. 
• The kids missed Paws terribly when we returned from our overnight water park adventure Sunday.  I teased the twins by picking him up after we dropped Addy off at school just so we could drive a mile to get him groomed.  I didn't want to bring him home all nasty.  He's home, clean, and well loved.  
• A side note to my neighbor.  It's 9 pm, your one year old is crying non-stop, hello----it's way past her bed time.  PUT HER TO BED and let the poor thing sleep!
• I want a baby.  
• I won't have another.  
• I'm aching.  

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A little update

I don't want to talk about it.  It's just too much to wrap my head around.  Too much.  

Instead, let me talk about my vein issue. 

About two months ago, I finally asked my doctor about my never-disappearing, painful bruise on my leg.  First look, varicose veins and a referral to a vascular specialist.  The specialist I was referred to is only 25 minutes away, but is only available one day a month.  But, I got even luckier and he wasn't available for two months.  So I waited. 

About a month ago they sent me for pre-testing.  Which involved wearing my upper body clothing and a pair of panties (good thing I wore the full coverage kind that day) and 1.5 hours of ultrasounds from the top of my thighs to the tops of my feet.  I simply left knowing that something was going on with my veins, even though you can't actually see anything from the outside of my legs.  I guess I have deep tissue veins. Again, I waited. 

Two weeks ago, I finally got to meet the vascular specialist.  He read the results, checked out my legs and told me that I have reflux in my one leg, which can lead to blood clots, but at this time I don't have blood clots.  The only way to treat this problem is by a procedure which essentially burns and removes the problem vein to help reroute my blood flow.  BUT, insurance companies require that patients try out the sexy compression stockings.  The stockings will not do ANYthing to fix my problem or anyone else with a similar problem, but it is required for three months.  So again, I wait....

Talking Tuesday - mommy edition

Mommy:  "What do you think about having a fourth child?"

What the fricketyfrack is wrong with me?  I have baby fever something serious and hubby is less than four weeks away from his snip snip surgery. 

PIcture Showdown Part 2 - Easter

I mentioned last week you would be bombarded with pictures, and so it continues.  These are my favorites from Easter.

Muffin tin Easter egg coloring

He was super excited when he saw the eggs change color 

Don't worry it is kool-aid 

Finished eggs

Found her basket 

Very excited 

The favorite gift 

Loves these gloves

Finding eggs

Jumping 

LOVE THIS

Friday Night Leftovers - Addy's birthday week

• Easter was great and we really enjoyed having the extra guests over.  
• We got a new couch and ottoman this week and switched our toy room and living rooms.  Kids now have a massive toy room and the living room is now much smaller and feels more grown up.  
• I still can't put my head around having a now FIVE year old.  How did this happen?
• Her cake tasted even better than it looked - for serious.  
• I sold the old sectional and it is now out of the house.  Phew.  
• I went to the store too many time this week.  
• One of those trips involved buying new curtains and now I have to take them all back, because I hate them.  Oh, and this is after I ironed them and hung them up already.  
• I have also learned that Kinsley cannot and will not play by herself.
• This week has been so busy with Easter, Easter clean up, Addy's birthday, and our trip away tomorrow.  Yet, I didn't find any time to get to the gym at all this week.  Not good at all.  
• I cannot wait until tomorrow.  The kids are jumping out of their skin with excitement, too.  

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Picture show down

Loads of picture posts will be coming soon.  Easter pictures, birthday pictures, and this weekend we'll be heading to an indoor water park which will bring even more pictures.  

We'll start with Addy's birthday, because I have to share the pictures of her AMAZING CAKE!  Aaaafreakinmazing!

Ready?  

Ok

Worms in Dirt for school 

Close up 

Toothless from "How to Train a Dragon"

Attention to detail 

Isn't he cute?

Stinker

Sisters

The crew