Now what?

I asked and it happened! Kourtney and I spent the weekend in the hospital. She was sick on Friday and I decided Saturday to take her to the doctor. When we got there she was running a fever of 100.6 and the doctor said because she was not even 30 days old they would admit her to the hospital to find out what is causing the fever. They would watch her for 48 hours. They did a blood work up, urine sample, and a spinal tap, to rule out anything they could. Turns out she had a urinary tract infection, which the doctor informed me can kill an infant. So they gave her two antibiotics over the 48 hour period and Monday they said everything looked normal and sent us home. So don't ever ask how much more drama you can have in your life, you just might get it.

As if.....

As if my life is not a mess already! Trying to get into a routine with a new baby, Kamrie going to summer school for three hours a day, and next swimming lessons. Yesterday, Karly decided to jump off my bed and somehow hit her ankle on the bed frame and now she can't walk. I took her to the doctor because she would not walk on it and they x-rayed the top of her foot, that is where she said it hurt, and there was no break. Well, later that night after she had calmed down enough to let me really get a look at it, I noticed a red mark on her ankle and the swelling was up there as well. So today, she still will not walk on it and her ankle is swollen and bruised, I am thinking it is probably sprained, but the doctor didn't x-ray up that high so I will have to go back to have it redone. So in the mean time, I have to carry her every where. She is my tough child, so it must really be hurting. Wish me luck.

Kourtney Ann

Here is a picture of Kourtney! This picture was taken with a phone, so it's not the best. I took her in for her two week appointment and she weighs 7lbs 6ozs. They grow so fast!

She's Here!

Kourtney Ann weighed 6lbs 15ozs and was 18 1/2 inches long. She was born June 15, 2009 at
6:52 am. She is healthy and so far such a good baby! (Keeping my fingers crossed that she continues to stay that way) Her brother and sisters love her, they can not stay away from her!
I am still waiting for my camera to work, so pictures will have to come later! Thanks to everyone for the help we have been given. It has been such a blessing!!

I am so behind!

I cannot believe May has come and gone. We only have two weeks to the day that the baby will be here. Unless, I go into labor early, not getting my hopes up. We are almost ready. I made Dan climb through the mess and get the baby clothes and blankets that I need. I still don't have the crib out so hopefully we can get it out soon.
The kids got out of school for the summer. Jackson started swimming lessons today. He told me he already knows how to swim. I said "the teacher will help you swim better." His response, "I am already the best." I had to laugh, he can't swim without a life jacket and it has only been the last year that he doesn't insist on having someone hold him up in the water. Some day it will be me reassuring him that he is good at something not the other way around. I had to think to myself, if only we could keep some of that childhood confidence and not have that wavering fear that keeps us from doing things because we might be embarrassed.
Kamrie starts summer school June 16 and I am sure she will be more than excited. She loves school and loves to be able to get out to do things. It is only for a half day. If only the other two could go with her. They would love it as well.
Well, Summer is here, hopefully we can do some fun things.

April!!

Where did it go! I haven't posted for awhile, I keep waiting for my camera to let me upload pictures, but unfortunately it isn't going to happen. Easter was a busy day for us, not only was it Easter, but it was Karly's 3rd birthday. So we decided to celebrate the night before. She wanted a princess cake. She had a blast. She got her very own pink and purple baseball bat and ball. She thought that was wonderful. She also got a baby, a baby seat, and little mermaid goggles. For some reason she loves to run around the house in swim goggles, so when Dan saw the Little Mermaid goggles he had to get them for her. She was in heaven.
We also set the date for the baby to come, June 15th, unless I am lucky enough to go sooner! We have been working on our basement to get more room for when the baby gets here. I am stressed out!! My crib, clothes, and blankets are all stuffed in the very back of the storage room and I cannot get to them. I asked Dan why he did this and he said, "Don't worry it will be done before the baby comes." Well, I would like it before the night before, so I may have to squeeze my way in and find them. I need to be prepared, he thinks I'm crazy! He says we have plenty of time, I am not so sure! Here we are in the first week of May and we are only on the texture!!
Wish me luck and hope I don't drive him crazy with my nagging!

Update!

Last Saturday we went to Disney on Ice! The kids loved it. We didn't tell them where we were going until we were in our seats waiting for the show to start. Jackson could hardly stand the suspense. He kept saying "Please, tell me our surprise." Karly loved the Little Mermaid and Tinkerbell. Kamrie loved Lilo and Stitch. I was very unsure of how Kamrie was going to react to the whole thing, but she really seemed to like it. She laughed and giggled through most of the show. I think she loved the loud music and all the lights. Jackson's favorite part was the cotton candy and the pirate ship from Peter Pan. He loved when the crocodile ate Captain Hook, such a boy!
After the show we went to the Mayan to have lunch. The kids thought they got to swim. Jackson said "Did you bring our swim suits?" I laughed and told him he didn't want to swim here because they jump off cliffs and there is not enough room to just swim around. Once we got inside, he was excited, but glad we forgot our swim suits! Karly loved the girls jumping and the boy climbing like a monkey. All in all we had a great time. I will post pictures later, as soon as I can get my camera working!