Update...

Oh boy Oh boy... it's been fun. The rest of the day was lazy yesterday and I got her down before 9 pm. I got myself to bed early too (right after the Super Bowl - GO GIANTS!!!! - sorry Mer had to put that in).
About 12:30 am I heard Ryleigh crying. I went in.... and was hit with the smell and her coughing. I realized she got sick so I grabbed her to throw her over the toilet. I got her cleaned up and changed and into my bed while I assessed the situation in her crib. OH MY that was gross and we're down a feather pillow (unless someone has thoughts on how I can get that clean).
The cleanup took some time (Glenn left yesterday morning so no reinforcements). Before it was complete she started again... nothing got on my bed (the very important thing!). I cleaned her up and then slipped her into her crib after she calmed down. Then we had one small dry heave. Got that taken care of, her relaxed again and back in the crib. All was done by 2:45. Afterward I laid and prayed. I prayed that the smell of strawberry yogurt wouldn't make me sick, the Ry wouldn't get sick again so I could get some sleep... you know selfish things that God would surely respond to ASAP. I would like to report he did. Ryleigh slept through the night and I didn't get sick and actually slept till 7:30!
Made a doc appointment for all of those wondering. Won't be till this afternoon during her nap (yup, get to get her up). I stretched the truth to get her in... I said she was poking her ears so I was concerned about an ear infection (which she has done a little but I am not all that worried about it). Girls got to do what a girls got to do though. Whatever little bug Ry has she is having a hard time fighting it. I am a very pregnant woman who needs some reassurance since the DH is out of town (big shock!). Hopefully it's nothing much. My mom is on her way this morning to help me. At least I can shower and attempt to clean some more. Okay rambling...

Rant #1056

Okay, I haven't had that many rants on this blog but it feels like it at times. The latest and greatest... Ryleigh's sleeping (or lack there of). Glenn and I went out to dinner last night, had a nice time (wife's name is Carly - see entry below). Went to bed just before midnight. I woke up at 1 am to pee (love pregnancy) and woke up again at 2:20 am to Ryleigh SCREAMING!!!
She's been doing this lately so I just bring her to bed with me and go back to sleep. Well, not last night. Needless to say she and I were downstairs at about 4:30 am watching a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse video. I feel asleep at some point and so did she. I woke up at 7:30 and traded with Glenn (I needed to sleep in a bed). I hope tonight isn't the same. I can't take her getting up anymore. I am expecting this from the new one in 4 weeks but not now.

UPDATE (posted 9:13 am Sunday): I was awake from 2:20 am till 5 am.

It's been a week

I just realized that I haven't posted a thing in a week so I thought I should. If for nothing else to update you on the 'stake-out'. There has been no activity since the stake-out so I suspect my thought of being a paranoid pregnant lady are true. At least it added some interest to my life for that day...

I went to the doctor's on Monday. I start my internal exams on February 11th and I chatted with the doc about inducing me early. Glenn's last day of work is March 1st so rather than try to wait it out we are hoping to have baby some time the first week of March. The doc said he would as long as there are no medical reasons to prevent it from happening. I am sooooo ready to get this baby out. I know I shouldn't be anxious but it has been difficult running after a 2 year old and having this bulging belly. I am having a heck of a time just going up and down stairs. The baby is sitting really high and is smashing my lungs so I get winded very easy. Fun fun!!!

The only other news is that I had my paint team (my mom and Glenn) repaint Ryleigh's room. After the initial paint color went up I wasn't thrilled with it. It was too goldy yellow for my taste. I felt it made the room look small. So on Wednesday I chatted with them both and they agreed to repaint it. They painted yesterday and I really am pleased. It is much lighter and I think cheerier. We are ordering her mattress/box spring tonight before we meet some folks for dinner.

Yup, I have a date night! It will be probably the last one before we have baby so it better count for something! We're off to Buca di Beppo with 5 other folks. Now, the kicker, I don't know any of them! One of the guys Glenn flies with invited us. It's his wife's birthday. Sad thing, we don't even know her name! I feel really bad because I want to get her a card but I don't even know how to address it. I don't think I should put, Hey What's Your Name on the front... although that would give insight to my personality if I did. So wish me luck. I sometimes go silent when meeting new folks so here's hoping I won't be too uncomfortable and can try to enjoy an evening of food.

Paranoid Pregnant Lady

Either I watch too many Law & Orders or there is something seriously up in my neighborhood. Here are the facts:

• Ry and I went out yesterday to grab a video. As I was driving down the street that enters our neighborhood there was a white SUV pulled over to the side. A woman had her window down. Just as I drove past she whipped out a camera (it appeared she was taking pictures up towards some one's home... (PI, photographer who saw an exotic bird while driving???)
• This morning, as I am talking to Lundy, I notice a cop car in our circle. He is parked in front of a driveway/mailbox 3 doors down from my own. I can't see anyone in the car so I assume Mr. Police Officer is inside the house that he is in front of...
• Prior to getting dressed the cop car has now changed positions. He is almost 4 houses (directly across the street of my own) down. Still facing the same direction.
• Ryleigh pile in the car (this is about an hour after I first saw the cop car) and the cop car is now facing the opposite direction as if he is going to leave our circle. I check our mail from the day before and Mr. Police Officer is in the car.
• When I pull out of our driveway and I am parallel with the cop car I notice Mr. Police Officer pulling out a pair of binoculars just as I am moving forward (Possible Sting Operation??)
• When I am on the road that enters my neighborhood I notice a black van, running, man inside... (uhmmm, probably nothing but just something to note).

So here is my thoughts:

• I've completely lost it AGAIN. When I was pregnant with Ryleigh, Glenn had a "meeting" about his new contract. I was so paranoid that I drove to the meeting and drove around the parking lot, couldn't find his car, so I thought he was cheating on me! He wasn't, I was just grossly paranoid.
• Some thing's going down in the neighborhood for real, like a drug bust, white collar crime, porn??? Maybe MSNBC will be here to film, "How to Catch a Criminal"???
• Probably nothing much... just an overactive imagination who is so bored being a stay-at-home mom.

I vote for the 3rd option.... how boring!!!

Seeing Spots

Ryleigh sitting in her newly painted big girl room. We must visit it everyday!

Why oh why can't pink eye be simpler in my household??? Monday afternoon Ry awoke from her nap and I was alarmed because she had these patches of red with bumps (looked like bug bites) in them. I called and spoke to the nurse and was told it was probably viral, just the bug running it's course after the pink eye episode. Okay, I thought. I was told to call back only if they were on her face because then it could be a more serious problem.

Now don't get me wrong, I understand the whole gatekeeper role the nurses play but I don't call them weekly or even monthly. I call when there is a problem or I have the gut feeling something isn't quite right. But hey, it's just a rash and they're telling me no biggie. So we gave her Benadryl like we were told and they disappeared.

They reappeared Tuesday morning but once again, nothing on her face so Glenn and I took her to gymnastics and did our normal routine. Ryleigh didn't seem any worse for the wear. Tuesday after her nap she had a spot on her face so I called the nurse. Well, it's only one spot so there is no need for alarm. Okay, I thought and went on my merry way of being shut out of seeing a doctor.

Wednesday morning, Ryleigh had no rash so I got her ready and took her to Mom's Day Out. My much needed break from Ryleigh and all things Elmo. I ran a couple of errands (mainly paying off Ryleigh's big girl furniture and getting the lead time... should be here around Valentine's Day!!). I go to pick her up at 1.

She broke out in her rash while at 'school'. Her 2 teachers pointed it out to me and I confessed that I knew but I thought she was fine since she didn't have any when she woke up this morning. I then had to confess she had pink eye over the weekend (but the nurse told me she was ALL CLEAR after 24 hours of taking meds) because I needed one of them to hold her down while I gave her drops. I got a very sour look from one of the teachers but I swear I did nothing wrong. If I thought my child was going to contaminate a room I wouldn't bring her in, trust that!

When I strap Ryleigh in (after I ran out of the hostile environment of 'school') to her car seat I notice the rash... ALL OVER HER FACE!!!! So I feverishly call the doctor's office. They are closed till 1 pm for lunch. It is 1:18 pm - what gives?!?! I am now freaked out and I am driving towards home. I keep calling till they turn off their out to lunch message. I get a hold of the receptionist and explained that I needed Ry to see a doctor that I was told if the rash spread to her face to have her come in (I am tired of dealing with the nurses by now). They are able to see her right away so we swing by the doctors.

Once we arrive the rash disappears from her face (figures). I start looking for other places it maybe and find a small patch on her belly. I now pray that some medical professional will see it before it disappears on me again.

Anyway, she gets in, doc see it, examines her nose, ears (had to get an ear cleaned out while we were there due to wax build up) and throat. Holy cow, her tonsils are covered in white dots and swollen. The doc lets me take a look... yucky!!! They do a strep test and it is negative.

Very long story short... my daughter has a viral infection (with a name I don't remember) that has pink eye, hive like spots and sore throat all associated with it. So now Ryleigh is out of activities for a few days. Although I suspect it's too late and won't make a hill beans difference.

Sneak Peek...

Here is the bed we ordered for Ryleigh's room (twin size in white):

Autism

If you notice there is a new link on the right... I am begging/asking you to click on the link. I found this link through my friend Alisa's blog and she asked that I put it on mine.

"Please visit the link below to watch a heartwarming video of a girl named Claudia who is affected by autism. The band Five for Fighting is donating .49 cents to Autism Speaks each time it is viewed and the lyrics by them throughout the video are inspiring. Please pass along to your friends and family!http://www.whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com/videos/view/id/408214"

So click on the link, add to your blog, let your friends know. It's a great cause!