Worst Week in Health

Our family was hit hard with the stomach bug this weekend. Raegan had it first, but a mild case. She threw up once, and I attributed it to the antibiotic she was taking for an ear infection. But, now that I think back, I think she had the "bug." She was clingy, whiny, and wouldn't eat the rest of the day. Diarrhea as well, which led to the WORST diaper rash I have seen in my 4 1/2 years of being a mom. Poor girl. She ran from us while she was having a dirty diaper, knowing the impending doom that was coming. It took 2 people to change her diaper and apply all the creams. She tried with all her force to keep us from doing it. So glad she's on the mend now.

So, that was Wednesday. On Thursday, I had an scope done of my esophagus and stomach. I have been having really annoying and painful acid reflux for the last week. I have had this before, but it hasn't occured in years. It's so painful to eat, sleep, lay down flat. I just feel overall miserable. I haven't been able to exercise either, which is frustrating. I have a constant feeling of a lump in my throat, it feels like I'm being strangled. I've been taking all kinds of medicines, antacids, nothing seems to help it. The scope turned up nothing really, although they did take a few biopsies of the esophagus. We'll see how those turn out. My esophagus was swollen (duh!) and the doctor said to keep doing what I'm doing and it will hopefully subside. Well, it's Day # 8 and I'm still suffering.

Thursday night, after the scoping, I woke up with horrible pains in my stomach and felt super nauseous. I was up all night with diarrhea and vomiting. I had to have my mom call off work to come watch the kids. I was in bed all day, maybe eating a few bites of dry cereal and a couple sips of Sprite. By Saturday, I was better, just weak. It eventually made it around to the whole family. Brody threw up on Saturday on the way to Great Wolf Lodge! He was supposed to go with us for his cousin's birthday party. Ryan immediately turned around and scrapped the trip. Brody was beyond sad that he couldn't go. Ryan was sick that day as well, so it's probably the best thing we didn't go.

That day, my mom ended up getting sick, as well as my neice and nephew who were here visiting this past week. So, the darn "bug" made it's rounds this weekend. I have never been so glad to have a week over with. I am still having reflux as I sit here and type. Heartburn, lump in throat. I'm praying this ends soon. It may be just what drives me over the edge!

It's STILL Winter....

We are soo ready for spring here at the West Household! I do enjoy the seasons, and I am always excited for winter to come. But, with all the snow and cold temperatures we've had this winter, I am sooo ready for it to move on! Brody has been out of school for 10 days! Bourbon County calls off if there's a dusting of snow, so of course, this season they've been out quite a lot! It really messes up my morning routine of exercising at the YMCA and morning chores with Raegan before going to pick up Brody. But, I think we're on the downside of it all. Come on spring!!

Here are some new pictures I've taken. I've been pretty bad about taking pictures since Christmas. I need to get back to it! Raegan is growing like a weed, getting cuter and cuter everyday! Her hair is really starting to grow out, I can almost get it in a ponytail! She's not that fond of hairstyling though! Our little girl is INTO EVERYTHING!!! She basically goes through the house like a tornado, tearing up whatever is in her path. I pretty much just leave things a mess until naptime/bedtime. There's no point in cleaning up, it will be disturbed again very soon!

I signed up Brody for soccer last week! Practice starts in March, with games soon after. He's really looking forward to getting back to soccer. He loves it! I'm also going to sign him up for t-ball. We'll see how he does. They play more closer to summer (May-June). I hear they have practice plus 2 games a week. That may be a little much, but we'll see!

Raegan got into Brody's markers. She came running to me saying "Pretty! Pretty!" I couldn't get it all off, so it annoys her now. She doesn't like to be messy for too long!

Raegan LOVES Hummus. I eat it sometimes as a snack/lunch with raw carrots. She gets so happy and excited when she knows she gets to have some. Yesterday, I took a picture of what she looks like as she is eating. Quite messy...