Hiccups

I spoke too soon!  We had a few hiccups throughout the past couple weeks.  I'm sure there will be many more as we learn our way around here.

high fever for days=1 trip to urgent care+1 ear infection+10 days of amoxicillin
low grade fever=1 trip to the ER+2 overprotective parents

With all the travel, my biggest prayer was that we would not get sick.  Well, while we were at the beach for the last two weeks with family, we made one trip to the urgent care after 4 days of a high fever only to find out that Madison had her first ear infection.  The doctor guessed that it was from a bad cold/virus that turned into an inner ear infection.  Poor thing wasn't sleeping well at all and had horrible congestion most of the trip.

Then a few days later, Carter started sounding congested and had a consistent 99.6 fever (or right around there).  Once it had been about 3 days with the low grade fever, we got worried and called our pediatrician in Oregon.  They suggested an urgent care ASAP or ER, although they didn't sound super worried.  Since it was 8pm and he still had the fever, we just got in the car and went to the ER to get checked.  It turns out that the fever wasn't even there when they checked it in triage.  For an infant, it's not a fever until 100.4.  We knew that, but still felt worried.  It was a relief to know it wasn't a big deal. I think being out at the beach and in the humidity for multiple days must have affected him.  Regardless, we were thankful.  My niece actually had roseola and we kept thinking maybe Madison or Carter would get it.  We didn't see a rash on either of them, but who knows.

The kids seem better now but everyone's sleep is off right now with the 6 hour time change, so we have been waking up 4+ times each night.  Bryce has been on Maddie-duty and I've been on Carter-duty.

Another major hiccup: Madison decided to really start crawling out of her bed.  She knew how to climb out of her crib, but stopped after a couple times.  I kept trying to use some sort of reverse psychology persuading her to believe she needed my help to get in and out of the crib.  Apparently it worked.

Once we moved, she started sleeping in a Baby Bjorn travel crib.  It's awesome.  She didn't crawl out for 4 nights.  One night into our trip at the beach, she started climbing out.  We literally can't put her down for bed or a nap without her being fully asleep or she will just walk right out of the room after us.  We have tried nearly everything.  Multiple times it's been a battle of the will and we have put her back in 20+ times for over an hour.  Frustrating is an understatement.  I'll tell you one thing, it is a weird concept to be woken up by your toddler standing next to your bed instead of going in to get them when you hear them talk or cry.  We are still holding fast to the idea of a crib.  I will not let go of the hope that once we move in to our permanent apartment and buy a standard crib, she will go back to not climbing out and going to bed awake.  I miss the days when we decided when to go get her out instead of her deciding.  She is one stubborn, strong willed, and very smart little girl.  We are challenged every day, especially lately as we have been in transition, new places every few nights, new people, long plane rides, new cars, new time zones, and literally a new way of life.  We pray fervently that our discipline and our love will help her to grow up with a healthy respect for authority.  I am having to remind myself daily to have grace and understanding for Madison and myself with all that's going on.

Now that she's finally in bed (asleep), I'm going to put my feet up and watch a show with Bryce before we go to bed too!