Still trying to recover

Ted left for a convention in Orlando on Sunday. Unfortunately, he caught the kids' virus before he left.
Monday was a follow-up for my arm; my doctor was concerned about a blood clot, so I had a doppler. Thankfully, it was negative. Never would have guessed inflammation/infection from a blood draw could be so painful. I'm happy to be on my last day of the antibiotic as my stomach is feeling the effects of it. My arm is still hurting, but it has definitely improved.
Tuesday was a visit to the pediatrician. Thought Mitchell should be checked, since it had been 10 days of the virus and he was starting to seem more fussy. Glad we went- caught the beginning of an ear infection. I was pleased with his weight especially since he has been spitting up quite a bit from the congestion. He was 16 lbs. 2 oz. The girls were 17 and 18 lbs at a year. Hoping we can match the 17 by his birthday next month.
We were happy to have Ted home from his trip last night- just wish he was feeling better! Hoping it doesn't last as long for him. He is due back in Orlando on Monday.
I don't know if it's the infection/antibiotic/lack of sleep or if I'm getting the virus, too; but I'm not feeling well. Thanks to mom for coming over with dinner last night & for helping with the kids.
And thank you to everyone who has been praying for us!

Fighting off germs

We don't have a lot to report, but figured we were due for an update:
I didn't take Mitchell for his weigh-in or therapy this week due to a virus. Mackenzie started first, then Mitchell- nothing too bad- runny noses, cough, & a short-lived fever. Madison has fared the best with a hoarse voice & minimal coughing. It doesn't seem to slow Mackenzie down too much; Mitchell, however, doesn't do to well with the congestion. It is contributing to more spitting up, not sleeping well & just general fussiness. Hoping we're getting to the end of it.
Now I (Jodi) am praying that an infection I have quickly resolves. After a routine blood draw, I now have a nice red, tender & bruised line down my right arm. I started on an antibiotic last night & saw the doctor today. He said he'd give me a couple of days to see if it helps, but if it gets worse over the weekend or is not better by Monday, I was instructed that I will need to go to the hospital for further tests and IV antibiotics. This would be less than ideal given my responsibilities, so I'm hopeful that the antibiotic is just the right thing. I was also instruced to take aspirin just in case there is a clot contributing to the problem.
Mitchell's next cardiology appointment is Tuesday, April 26th. Once we're passed the virus, we'll drop in for his weight check.
It's hard to believe that we are approaching 11 months next week!
Thank you all for following Mitchell's progress & for praying for our family.

Happy Easter!