Special Treatment

"Hello Momma!!"

I tried so long to capture a smile, this was the best I could do.

Our poor, sweet baby had a terrible time Friday night. She had a trip to the ER.

She had blood in her stool and the Dr office was closed so we went to the hospital. The fear is that blood in the stool can be a symptom of very serious things. Better safe than sorry.

The whole experience was terrifying for all of us, but in the end Tim and I were the more damaged. Never again do I want to hold down my baby while they poke her with needles to draw blood. I have never prayed so much in 3 hours as I did Friday.

Ultimately what we know as of today, after seeing the Pediatrician, is that she had a tummy bug, and was just working through it. We also learned that "NewParentItis" is a very real condition and next time we will wait to see the Dr if she is not showing really severe signs of sickness, all the ER did was beat her up and stress us out. In the end they told us she was fine and to take her to her Dr. We didn't even get a diagnosis, short of them telling us she was not in mortal peril.

So, if you feel inclined to pray for our Noodle, please do. She is still healing from the 2 needle stabs and being catheterized to collect urine. She also is still working through her belly bug, and we just want her back to normal.

Grandma and Grandpa came over on Saturday night with frozen custard for the frazzled parents, and lot of hugs and kisses for the exhausted baby.

Grandpa and Daddy played bluegrass for Noodle while Grandma rocked her.

I was taking advantage of the opportunity to shower.

Afterwards Grandpa topped of her night by playing her some blues on the piano.

Noodle loves live music(has since she was in the belly).

But mostly she loves to be snuggled, especially after such a rough night.