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Isaac is snoozing (while he eats), Chris is having a friend sleep over, and Eli is just trying to stay awake with the big boys!

Nothing much happened here today.  Although...I did take Isaac to the Eye center where we had his exam.  They didn't have any glasses in stock for him...but, I asked if they would take all the measurements so that I could order the glasses online.  Then, a lady came up and said that they had just gotten a packet in from an infant supplier and brought out a pair of those little, round, flexible glasses.  We put them on Isaac....and they were SO cute (they even had the head band in the back!).  So...they were SO excited too...that she told me they were going to place the order today for the starter kit.  So, if I would wait about a week...we could go back in and there would be 38 pairs of glasses (all shapes and colors) to try on!!! YIPPIE!!  We are going to have SO much fun!!!  (It's a sad day when buying glasses for your child brings you so much excitement)!

I hope that I don't delete this entire blog...

Wish me luck!

We have t-ball practice tomorrow...Chris has challenged Joe to a MILE race...and it's another sunny, day in Vegas!!!

and NOTICE the shorts!  It was 77 today!!!
Eli knocked his tooth out with the Wii controller!

I can't believe it's THURSDAY already!  Our only appointment today was to get the RSV shot!  Well...you know that he shed a few tears...but, it was quick and we just LOVE the nurse that gives him the shots!  (she's soo sweet to us!)

The internet is the ONLY place where I can find TINY glasses. 

I called the doctors office where we had the exam...and I'm going to bring him back in so that they can measure his little head.  (but, they don't think they have any that SMALL!)  But, maybe I can get their help in ordering the right ones on the internet!)

Tell me which ones you like!!

I like the BRIGHT RED ONES first!

I can't find any black ones.  AND...you know I'm going to get the transition lenses...so, he'll have cool sunglasses here!!!

BUT....we went to see the Opthamologist this morning.  GUESS WHAT....Isaac needs glasses!  He's VERY farsighted (can't see up close)...that's why the crazy eyes!  I have the prescription for the glasses...but, was going to wait and see if Joe wanted to help pick them out this weekend.  (But, after searching on the internet....doesn't look like there's much to choose from for infants.  No Chanel or Prada for infants:(

Oh well...I'm sure I'll get him some FUNKY COOL glasses and he'll be cuter than ever!!!

Nothing else going on around here.  He's sleeping really good, not TOO cranky with the prednisone...and doing remarkably well considering all that's going on.  

DID everone read yesterday.....HE HAS TWO TEETH IN HIS MOUTH NOW!!!  I'm SO excited.  

ELI got "Beatty's Best" at school today.  So, he gets to have breakfast with the principal on Friday.  He's SO excited.  (He said he got that award for working so hard at school!!)  GO ELI!

Chris....didn't put on deodorant today.

That's all I have to say about him!

One of our heart babies is having a rough time recovering from surgery.  If you have a chance, leave a quick note for Colin...we always like reading the comments...especially while we were in the hospital.

BUT...I forgot to tell you.  Isaac has ANOTHER bottom tooth coming in!!!  That's 2 down...how many to go???   YEAH ISAAC!! (poor thing...his chest hurts, his ears hurt, and his mouth hurts...he's such a trooper!!!)

We first saw the urologist this morning.  Isaac has fluid around his kidneys when he was little....now..the fluid is gone!!  We don't EVER have to see this doctor again!!!  YEAH!  (although...he was very nice. )  But, it's SO NICE to cross a specialist off  your list!

Now...onto the cardiologist appointment.  Dr. Mayman could look at the right ventricle and tell that it had gotten larger.  The valve is leaking too much.  He said on a 1-10 scale (10 being ready for a new valve)....we're at a 5.4.  So...he said looks like September.  He said that we should be able to get through the summer with no heart surgery (as long as nothing else pops up), but would suggest we get it replaced before RSV season starts up again (considering that if it's around...he's going to catch it).   He told me to go ahead and book our summer vacation...just book it early!  THAT's ONLY 7 MONTHS AWAY!!!  That means that stinkin' valve didn't even last a full year!!!  Well....doesn't that just stink!  But,  7 months with no surgery would be awesome!!!  OH WAIT...he needs his cleft palate repaired.  OK...we go to Stanford for a consult in March.  I'm sure they'll conference and let me know if we should get it repaired before his next heart surgery...or WAIT!  It's really not THAT important to fix it sooo soon....because he isn't speaking.  BUT, food and milk (or throw up) goes up his nose...and that just makes him SO mad.  So, if it's safe to get it fixed before heart surgery...I'd vote to go ahead and fix him up!

He's still really congested, coughing a lot, and feverish....but, he doesn't have the steroid attitude YET!  He slept pretty good last night.  I can't even believe it!!!  He doesn't seem to be any better, but certainly no worse.  So...maybe this is as bad as he'll get it. 

We go in tomorrow morning to see the Opthamologist about the crazy eyes!  (Can't wait!) and he'll get his RSV shot on Thursday (she might try to draw blood again for that immunology panel that we NEED).  and Friday...I've got NOTHING on the schedule!!!  I'm going to stay in my jamies all day!  Thanks for checking on us.  

Gosh....what a busy day.  

**I took Eli to school...(I just love watching him play on the playground before school starts).

**I called the hospital and requested a copy of Isaac's xrays to take to the pulmonologist.

**I called the billing department of the hospital to remind them that I had to pay for that cat scan up front...and make sure that they billed insurance (and she said they had indeed already billed insurance...and were just waiting for payment!)

**I called and made an appointment to see the pulmonologist (today at 2:15).

**Gosh..now that I have the appointment at 2:15...I can't pick up the big boys after school (and the kids in the carpool)....so, I call Chris at school...he calls me back...and I tell him to tell the other kids that they'll have to walk home today.  (poor boys!)

**I called and made an appointment to see the cardiologist (that's tomorrow at 2:30)...gosh, I can't get the boys again tomorrow.  (I'll have to get them ice cream or something!)

**I pick up Eli from school and shoot over to the hospital and get the copy of the xrays.

**We RUSH home to eat a quick lunch and head to the pulmonologist's office.  He said that Isaac's lungs actually look clearer....but, his sats off the O2 today were in the 70s!  So...he'll stay on the O2 for a little while.  We did get a prescription for prednisone.  urrgghh.  (that just makes him cranky..but, it will help him breathe easier).  And...we just keep giving the breathing treatments every 4-6 hours.  All in all...he can't believe how good he's doing CONSIDERING this is a heart kid, just had surgery 3 months ago...and was on the vent for so long.  He said that he's surprised that he's not in the hospital on the vent again!!! (YEAH ISAAC!!!)  I'll keep doing what I'm doing...and he'll be better in no time (well...I guess it could take a month or longer to get him off the oxygen...but, he'll be off when he's ready!)

**So...now we drop off that prescription for prednisone.

**Get home and make the boys a quick dinner because ELI has T-BALL practice....(WHY!!!)  (We signed him up so that the big boys could live a somewhat "normal" life...but, I don't really have time for that!  And now...Joe has a stinkin' job...so, It's all ME!)

**We leave Chris home because the groceries are suppose to be delivered between 6-8 (that's a treat to have them delivered...but, I can't go to the grocery store with Isaac and his oxygen tank.  So...this isn't because I'm a spoiled, pampered princess.....just can't physically get in there and load the cart up with groceries and all Isaac's supplies!)

**Eli, Isaac, and I are off to t-ball practice.  Thank GOODNESS it's BEAUTIFUL here and warm.  It was about 70 when we got there.  Isaac and I walked around the park while Eli practiced.  Just one lap around the park and Isaac was OUT!  So...I was able to sit on the bleachers and watch Eli.  It's amazing how "abnormal" our morning started out...and we ended it just chillin' at the park watching the kids play t-ball.

**T-ball was only an hour long...so, we made it home by 6:00!! YES!!  Sweet Chris took the trash out to the road for me.  (Even though trash day isn't for TWO more days...it was still sweet).  Eli is EXHAUSTED...he looks like he could break out and cry if you just touch him!  

So....Chris is playing video games (he gets 30 mins a day) and Eli is in my bathtub, swimming around and watching television.

**Now...it's 6:30 and the groceries just got delivered.  (I took a minute to get them..now, I'm back to you!)

**So....what's for dinner?  Well, I started beef stew in the crock pot and it smells GREAT!

I forgot to stop by the pharmacy and pick up the prednisone.  (maybe Joe will get it for me or I'll just swing by in the morning...)

Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP for all that??!!  And tomorrow is scheduled to be just as busy.  

My little Isaac is asleep...on his fluffy blanket, on the floor, in front of the tv (that's where he lives).  I think he's going to be just fine.  His fever came back today also...but, I've got all the supplies here to take care of everything!  Forgive me for not posting a picture....but, I had NO time to take one today.  Maybe you'll get lucky tomorrow!!!  It's amazing how beautiful it is now.  The weather is PERFECT.  It helps put that extra pep in my step when the days are like this.  How can you NOT be happy with days like this!!!??

on his head.  This was taken yesterday.
He just feels SO bad.  He just lays around and watches

tv. (I know...that's what he does anyway...but, he's

not smiling).
This is the painting Eli painted for me last week while

I was at his school.  (that's me and a dog)
This is where Eli gets his talent from....that's a 

painting that Joe did.
Here's Eli cheesing it up with Isaac on Friday...

right before Isaac started feeling really bad.
Happy birthday Joe!!!  (that's my Joe, sister Mandy, 

her Seth, and my boys!--Meghan is behind Chris)

Isaac's starting to not feel good.  ohhh...but it is

a cute picture~!

Isaac's had an up and down day.  He's got that YUCKY cough, but his fever did FINALLY break!  He's tolerating his feeds better today (no throwing up today--he did throw up 3 times yesterday).  I've got a million calls to make tomorrow...but, my goal is to try to see the pulmonologist and card this week.  (Along with all the other appointments that we already have).  Joe was able to take the big boys to church today...which was good for them to go and good for me to have the house quiet for a bit.  Thanks for all the RSV info you guys are telling me...keep it coming.  He just sounds SO junky...and today he started wheezing.  His sats are (for the most part) ok with the oxygen.  So...I would imagine if his numbers can stay up with the O2...then, we should be able to stay out of the hospital!!

Wow...not much else going on around here.  I am noticing that I still have our xmas garland on the stairs (maybe I'll just leave it up until next year!).

Ok...you need your funny story.  This one is about Christopher (our 13 year old).

Joe took him and his friend out last night to run errands.  They ended up at Walgreens to pick up meds for Isaac.  While Joe was waiting for the meds...he heard the manager telling one of the girls that there were two boys playing in the aisles...so, she should go and find their parents.  Well....Joe, being the intuitive parent that he is...started walking around looking for the boys.  He walked past one aisle and saw Chris' friend and walked to the next aisle and saw Chris holding a ball getting ready to throw it OVER the aisle to his friend.  I'm sure that Joe gave Chris his "death ray" look and gave them his keys and told them to go and wait in the car.  

So...Joe's back in the pharmacy waiting for the meds.  (oh...and the boys said that they weren't going to throw the ball over the aisle...they were practicing their juggling.  on different aisles??)  Then, he over hears the manager say again...I have to go into the parking lot...those 2 boys are out there setting off car alarms.  So...Joe heads outside to check on the boys.  He said that he walked outside and could see the boys in the car...and then all of a sudden see them bouncing around and waving their arms...thus, setting off the car alarm.  Then, they'd turn the alarm off...and do it again.

(now....Joe's trying NOT to yell at Chris is front of his friend....and I don't know how he did it...because I yelled at Chris and another friend that time they lost the key to the bike chain).  

So...Joe goes to the car and talks to the boys...and their excuse is that they didn't know how to turn the alarm off.  (hmmm...UNlikely story!)  So...poor Joe has to bring those crazy boys home...he was SO exhausted by the time he got home!!!

There you have it.  Looks like Chris is the one that fills my "funny stories" lately.  He puts the gray in my hair!!!

He was up ALL night long.  SCREAMING, crying, coughing, and having a hard time breathing.  AND...he got a fever of 101.5 (while on Tylenoyl)...so, our good ped isn't open on Saturdays, but the one that is scared of us is.  SO..I call him and he meets us in the office.  He doesn't want to give Isaac any meds...he wants us to go to the ER (of course he does).  So, off we go.  And it wasn't crowded and the nurses were sweet (how delightful!).  

Bottomline...Isaac has double ear infections (probably the cause of the sudden fever and cranky-pants) and he has RSV!  Just slap that scarlet letter on us now!  PLEASE!  So...we have antibiotics for the ears and drops and he wants us to follow up with the pulmonologist and card this week.  But, he's not sure if this is the start of his RSV or if he's had it for a few weeks (like when we had to put him on O2...no one tested for RSV).  Thankfully, they let us come home already.  But, if his breathing gets any worse, we have to go back!  

They tried to draw blood from Isaac (I tried to tell them).  Thank goodness the best lab tech came up and she remembered me and Isaac...so, she tried once and told them that he was impossible.  So, they gave up on trying to get any.  (They NEVER believe me.  They say, "So...do they have to use the light to try to find the veins?"  I say, "the light..are you kidding me.  They have to use the ultrasound machine!"  They are shocked that I even know of it's existence and then they are believers!!

Hopefully, Mr. Isaac will feel better tonight with him new drugs on board...and we can ALL get some sleep.  Looks like I'm on lock down again.  Just when it's warming up...grrhhh!

Eli had his first t-ball practice today.  I missed it.  But, at least Joe and Chris were there to cheer him on.  And Chris...well, I saw him for a second...now, he's off to GameStop with a friend.

(even ALL of you that don't post...but, I know that you follow Mr. Isaac and pray for us often)

Although my hormones are still a wreck....today was a MUCH better day!  (maybe it's premenapause!)

FIRST...let me be the first to tell everyone that Chris remembered to bring home his gym

clothes!

Second...Eli is my little sweetie pie.  He starts t-ball practice tomorrow!!  Although, I'm not sure WHY they have scheduled a TWO hour practice for a bunch of 5 year-olds who don't have an attention span over 15 minutes?!?!  Go figure!!

Third...I'm a little worried about Isaac today.  We know from his chest x-ray that he has a little fluid in his lungs.   That's why we increased his lasix (to help dry them up!).  Well, today he sounds SUPER JUNKY and is breathing very noisy.  (Like you sound when you are congested..but, cough, and it clears your throat.  But, he coughs...and still sounds horrible).  I checked his sats today, and they are no lower than they have been.  I'm giving him breathing treatments every 4 hours (and it looks like I'll need to wake up all night to keep giving them).  I did call the pulmonologist's office and I am doing everything I can for him.  If he gets any worse, we'll have to take him in...TO THE HOSPITAL!  urghhh.   So...my plan is to call our ped in the morning (the one that's scared of us) and see if he can see us and give Isaac some antibiotics and maybe he needs steroids.  I just DON"T WANT TO GO TO T HE HOSPITAL.  They're just going to do a chest xray and tell me that the fluid has turned into pnemonia.  He's not struggling to breathe...he just sounds horrible.  My poor little angel!  I just hope we can make it through the night...I can't stand the ER in Vegas on a FRIDAY NIGHT!  (It's a freak show in there!)

Fourth...It's Joe's birthday.  My sister watched Isaac for a few hours so that we could sneak away for dinner.  It was GREAT!  Thanks again Mandy!  I'm not going to get all mushy about Joe (because he reads my blog for quality assurance...and I'll get in trouble...)but, he is my best friend, my biggest supporter, the best dad, the best husband....and is a great example for all of our boys.  I can't wait to grow old with you....and push you in your wheelchair when you get old (because your hip is bad and your knees gave out a LONG time ago)!!  Happy Birthday sweetie!

Ok...that's all I've got.  I took tons of pics today...but, Isaac is keeping me a little busy....so, I'll try to post them tomorrow.  Thanks again for all your sweet words....If you even read this blog...then, maybe you "kind of" like us...and that means the world to me!!!  Hugs and kisses to everyone!!!  Have a good night!  (and to Krista....the spell check was working tonight!)

in my ear!
I think that someone's behind me!
I think there's something on this spoon!
Uhhh...if you're going to make me eat...I need

to watch the tv at the same time!

Gosh....we had a BUSY day!  My sister watched Isaac for me this morning so that I could volunteer at Eli's school.  I LOVED IT!  I feel SO BAD because I haven't been able to give Eli the attention that he deserves.  I haven't been so happy before...just making copies...helping kids count by 10...and watching my little man interact with his classmates!  I was IN HEAVEN!  Thanks Mandy!

Then...we went to the GI doctor.  Isaac GAINED weight!  He weighs..ahh....I forget exactly...but, almost 17 pounds!  He's still not on the growth charts for weight...but, he's 27 1/2 inches tall...that's about 25th percentile.  (My man will be on the charts one day!!!)  Dr. Baron was so happy with Isaac's progress this month.  We're currently feeding Isaac 6ozs. every 4 hours.  We're working on a new goal....maybe 6 1/2 ozs every 4 hours.  (we'll slowly work on getting there!)

After that....Mark (speech) came over.  Isaac ate a little (like 4 baby spoons) of mac n cheese.  He showed me a lot of new techniques to try and gave me a ton of new foods to try with him.  AND he told me I need to try to feed him by mouth at least THREE times a day.  (So...we're going to tube feed him 5 times a day and try mouth feeding 3 times a day)....I can see how my days are going now.  (why can't I just give him a french fry and let me feed himself...WHY!?!?)

I LOVE Mark...he's our friend...and he's helping so much with Isaac.  When I start thinking about how long we could have this feeding tube....he helps me see all the positive things that Isaac IS doing...and reassures me that HE WILL EAT ONE DAY!  

FINALLY...no more appoiontments!!!  Ok...here's the thing.  Our life is CRAZY BUSY!  I try to be as happy and positive about it all...but, it just stinks.  There's a lot that goes into taking care of this little man.  It's giving him breathing treatments 4 times a day, meds in his g-tube 12 times a day, changing his g-tube dressing 3 times a day, filling the feeding pump 6 times a day, flushing the feeding pump 6 times a day, flushing his g-tube 18 times a day (meds plus the feeds), checking his O2 levels at least once a day, checking his blood sugar levels at least once a day, re-taping his oxygen canula every other day....oh...and that doesn't include all the normal "baby"things like diapers, talking to them, playing with them.....I wish that I got paid by the hour!  Then...Joe could stay home with us!  Not trying to be pessimistic....just realistic.  I (we) have learned to not complain about silly, little things that the kids do now.  (or anything for that matter).  We've learned so much more about being patient and understanding...about when to ask each other for help....and about not taking one single day for granted.  So....this paragraph was so that everyone will 1.  know that I haven't lost my baby weight because I'm too busy to exercise, 2.  know that I'm not always Miss Sunshine, 3.  That my house is CRAZY....that's why you're never invited over, 4.  I am one busy mama....but, there's no where else that I'd rather be.  

I'm a hormonal wreck!  Poor Joe!  Poor kids!  I hope that I don't forget anything important with them this weekend!

OK...for your funny story.  Chris (our 13 year old) has gym this semester (he had health last semester).  So...he has gym uniforms that he keeps at school.  Well, my mom told me today, "remind Chris to bring home his gym clothes tomorrow so that you can wash them."  I said, "Oh my gosh!  I HAVE NEVER WASHED THEM!"  "CHRIS...WHERE ARE YOUR GYM CLOTHES!!!"  I'm yelling.  "At school"...he says.  "Chris...you've been in gym class for 2 months now...and haven't brought home your clothes for me to wash??", I ask.  "No"....he says.

WELL....what kind of mom am I if I NEVER EVEN THOUGHT to remind my absent minded teenager to bring home his stinky gym clothes every week for me to wash???  (Now you know where he gets it from!)  The kids at school are going to call him STINKY!  Oh....my nerves are shot!  

(notice...I still have the crazy eyes!)
Look at how long I'm getting!
Hey Ladies....
This is my CRAZY cousin Megan!
and my CRAZY cousin Seth!
I LOVE red-heads!
I don't eat food....I eat shoes!
I can't fit it in my mouth!  urrgghh!

FINALLY...my computer is working.  I'm not sure what the problem was yesterday.  Isaac had a stinky day yesterday with the throwing up.  You never know if it's a gi problem, a virus, the heart...gosh...it could just be a million things.  But, today he did great.  I'm not fortifying his feeds today....so, maybe that's it (but, maybe not!).  He coughed a little last night while he was sleeping...but, I'm not sure if it's a "cold" or all the saliva from that NEW TOOTH!!!  I checked his O2 today...still in the 70s and 80s...so, the canula stays up his nose for a while.  I'm getting pretty fast taking the tank in and out of the van and putting it in the stroller.  BUT....do you know what I did today??  We loaded up Isaac to go to school to pick up Eli.  I put Isaac in the car, hook him up to the O2 tank...and we're off.  It just takes 5 minutes to get there...and we're sitting in the car waiting for the kids to get out.  Isaac just starts fussing (and he's usually quiet).  So, I get in the back and I'm talking to him...trying to figure out what's buggin' him.  WELL...I look at that oxygen tank...and SOMEONE forgot to TURN IT ON!!!  (so...that someone would be me...)  So...evidently he can tell when his O2 is low...so, I immediately turned it on.  So...NOW I PROMISE AGAIN...not to deprive my children of oxygen!!!  

He's snoozing right now through American Idol.  We worked hard this afternoon.  He ate about 1/3 of a jar of Macaroni and Cheese (stage 2)...yippie!!!  Chris and Eli are both feeling better and coughing much less.  So far...Joe and I are healthy...so, let's hope it stays that way!!

**I almost forgot to tell you...tomorrow I volunteer in Eli's class (just for an hour or two), then, we have our GI appointment....then, Mark (speech) comes over.  (Aunt Mandy's taking the big boys to build a bear and chuck e cheese)

I'm late starting his last feeding for the night...so, I guess I'll feed him (he's sleeping and could care less if he eats or not--what's the deal with our babies).  Most moms are driven crazy by the constant crying of hungry babies...but, our babies...could really care less if they eat.  They'd rather not be bothered by such a tedious task!

But...just to give you the important info (without pics...sorry)...Chris stayed home today from school.  We're off to pick up his antibiotics.  Eli made it back to school and we're busy doing homework.  Isaac THREW UP three times today!  urrghhh!  AND his blood sugar was back in the 200 range!  So, I decided not to fortify his next feeding...we'll see if that helps (we were making it 24cal instead of the normal 20cal--for you non-heart mamas...it means we have to add extra formula in the bottles to make it more caloric and to fatten our little guys UP!).  I gave him a bath today...so, he smells SO NICE!  He's still on his oxygen...I'm sure he'll need it for a while.  His eyes just look sick...poor little thing.  He sneezed a few times yesterday...but, he just doesn't look like he has a "typical" cold...still no coughing or runny nose....but, Isaac is anything BUT typical....so, I never know what to expect!!!  

My sister, Mandy, drove up to see our other sister in Utah today.  Boy...I bet it's COLD up there.  We tried to talk her into visiting our other sister, Cindy, in South Dakota...but, that's TOO COLD for any of us!!  We wouldn't know what to do in that weather!!!

I'll keep working on this silly computer and try to get it to move a little faster for me and to upload my pics.  Hope everyone had a good weekend!  It's Tuesday...and the kids are back in school...NOTHING COULD BE BETTER!!!

What a BEAUTIFUL Sunday!!!  I'm not sure how warm it was today...but, I bet it was in the mid 70's and that was awesome!!!  Eli and Chris were still coughing up their lungs...so, we didn't make it to church today.  But, this afternoon...I took Isaac on a walk in the stroller.  This is a BIG deal because Isaac is still like a newborn...the sun makes him cry and the wind blowing takes his breath away.  So...we put on the sun hat and just sat in the stroller like a big boy (not in the infant car seat with the sun-shade pulled over his head).   It was GREAT walking around!!!  

My sister, Mandy, and her little ones came into town tonight...and we'll get to play with them all week!  YIPPIE...she's got my little red-headed niece that I'm in LOVE with!  Isaac already does not like girlie shrills...but, maybe he'll get use to it!  We have BIG plans for tomorrow...SHOPPING!!!  (maybe...depending on the kids)...but, I would LOVE to get in on some of the sales!!!

Not much to report...so, I'll just show you some pics that we took today!

these crazy glasses on!

And NOW to the sweetest heart mama....Krista...(Kate's mom)...we LOVED the book and goodies that you sent!  Of course it made me cry (you always have that way with me!).  We love you Krista and are SO glad that we're friends!
Here's Isaac with his new book and candy stash!!!
Look at the title...and go get it...it'll make you cry!

And he LOVED the music too!
Hugs and Kisses back at ya' Krista!!!

Well...that about does it for our day!  

Christopher is getting sick...Eli is still sick...but, Isaac is doing the same.  Still on the O2....but, I'm not complaining! (Well...about Isaac....the other boys are ANOTHER story)...and JOE...I'm moving his bed to the garage...he lives in there!

After I snapped these pics...Isaac started choking on the cracker.  He chokes with the tiniest piece in his mouth.  So, I put my finger in his mouth to get it out...and guess what??  THERE'S A TOOTH IN THERE!!!  FINALLY...he's getting a little tooth on the bottom.  I'm so PROUD!  I didn't think he had any teeth in his head....so, of course he's slobbering MORE than normal!

Then, we went to the pulmonologist's office.  He reviewed the chest xrays with me and there is some fluid in his lungs...but, not enough to worry about.  We're going to keep him on the lasix twice a day and on the breathing treatments.  He should stay on the O2 until his sats are above 92.  So....he's going to be JUST FINE!  Dr. Nakamura said that this was probably his first cold...and this is how he manifests a cold.  CRAZY!  Only in our "heart world" huh??  I gave him a bath this morning and took off the canula to really wash his head.  By the time I got his dressed and retaped to his head...his sats were in the low 70s!   Thank goodness that we have everything at home to take care of him.

**Funny Story**

On Wednesday...when coming back home from the doctors for Eli....We pull into the garage.  I keep a canister of O2 in the van for Isaac and I just unhook him when we get home and walk in the house, and plug him up to the o2 machine in the house.  WELL, we get inside the house...I set Isaac down (he's in his carseat--because he's still small enough to fit in it)...ANYWAY....I'm getting ready to plug up Isaac's O2 and Eli starts screaming, "MOM...it hurts to breathe...I can't breathe!!  MOM...I need my breathing treatment!!!"  So...I run over to Eli (because this happened last year and I had to take him to the hospital)...and start putting the albuterol in his nebulizer to get it going and then Isaac starts crying and I look over at him and his turning blue....OH MY GOSH..I forgot to plug his O2 in...BOTH KIDS ARE SCREAMING BECAUSE THEY CAN'T BREATHE...   Lucky for the kids...I've grown 4 sets of arms...and somehow I was able to plug in Isaac AND get Eli's breathing treatment started so that they BOTH could settle down and BREATHE!

Don't tell social services on me...I promise to NEVER, EVER, AGAIN to deprive my children of the oxygen that they need....cross my heart!

AND...I'm not going to tell you the whole story...but, my knuckle-head CHRISTOPHER and his friend rode their bikes to blockbuster, chained their bikes to the tree...and then LOST the key. I had to take my two sick babies out to pick them up and leave their bikes chained to the tree until Joe could come home and get them.  

REALLY...if a television crew would follow us each day...we're BETTER than Big Brother and Survivor combined!!!  You could just call us SURVIVING WITH MY BIG BROTHER'S!!!

I hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day....and has a great weekend!!!