Oh, what a month!

Let's just say that this has been a very, very challenging month! Starting Aug. 1 Claire got sick. She ended up puking for 7 straight days. Once she was over it, Link got it. They were both starting to feel better when I got news that all of my freelance work was being pulled in-house, thus leaving me jobless. Oh, the stress! I'm still waiting to hear on a job so keep your fingers crossed for me! Well, the next day...yup, one day later, Claire developed a horrible, croup-like cough. It went on for a week and she was finally diagnosed with a sinus infection (she also has some kind of bad rash on her right thigh that is driving her nuts). The dr. put her on Amoxicillin, which she HATES! On top of all of that, on Tuesday night she decided that it was time to get up for good at 12:30 am. She did NOT go back to sleep until 8:00 am. And neither did I. Oh, and our credit card number was stolen AND Sweet Pea still refuses to poop in her litter box so we have to get rid of her. I CANNOT WAIT for September! To make matters worse, our first football game is in August. Let's hope our black cloud stays out of Virginia!

So on a happier...or more fun note, Claire had two milestones yesterday. First, she took her very first shower with me and LOVED it! I got it on video (her, not me). I also converted her crib into a toddler bed. She climbed out twice on Tuesday night and I'm too worried about her hurting herself. Last night was bumpy, but she made it through and did not fall out. :)

Stay tuned for happier posts. My next doctor appointment is next Thursday. :)

I heard the heartbeat!

Let me just stay, this last week has been ROUGH! Claire ended up puking from Saturday, Aug. 2-Friday, Aug. 8. She's been crabby because she doesn't feel well and I haven't slept because I worry about her. On top of that, Link got the flu on Saturday, Aug. 9 and he's even crabbier than Claire when he's sick. UGH! I think I'll move to Australia! But, there was a ray of sunshine in this week that was constantly cloud-covered. I heard the baby's heartbeat!

I went to the doctor on Thursday. I told her that Claire had been sick and that I'd probably lose it if I didn't hear the heartbeat. This kind woman (it was the nurse practitioner) was AWESOME! She started off by saying that in the 15 years that she's been doing this, she's only heard a heartbeat at 8 1/2 weeks with the doppler about 5-10 times. But she was determined. It took two tries and a trip to the bathroom but we finally heard it. It was amazing and instantly put my mind to rest. This baby is a keeper!

On a Claire note, these Baby Einstein videos are leaving a lasting impression! First she started saying "outback" and now she's trying to say goodbye in different languages! I've posted a video for your entertainment! :) ***Note: Claire is obsessed w/the camera so she freaks out when she sees me with it, hence the end of the video.

My poor baby!

Claire has been so sick these past few days! She started throwing up on Saturday around 8:00 pm. It lasted until Monday night/Tuesday morning at 12:30 am. She just isn't herself and is so lethargic. Mommy & Daddy aren't getting any sleep, either, so we are all pretty worn down. Hopefully she'll feel better tomorrow. I'm posting a pic of her right after she threw up yesterday morning. Poor thing!