I am exhausted. The past 48 hours have been rough. I noticed Sidney walking funny at the zoo on Sunday afternoon but didn’t think anything of it until i changed her diaper and noticed a sore on her “freckle muffin” (thanks to Blue Man group for that terminology) that bled a little. Fast forward to Monday morning and the poor babe was totally swollen back there and in visible pain. Our pediatrician’s office got us right in (why don’t they offer frequent visitor discounts, we’d be VIP by now) and long story short: my little girlfriend has an abscess that needs constant warm compresses, a topical antibiotic and requires Sidney to take an oral antibiotic twice a day (for 10 days, yikes). My little warrior is very tough but is in so much pain, especially when she has to sit– making car rides nothing short of miserable.
To keep our doctor-visiting-stretch going as long as possible, we went to our regularly scheduled ENT appointment with Dr G for a hearing test and 3 month follow up. We had the hearing test immediately and the results were good news- she has great hearing! Then came the hard part, waiting for an hour to be seen with a toddler in pain who can’t sit on her bottom.
We finally saw Dr G and he was disappointed that Sidney has experienced the same mystery airway narrowing again. We don’t have any answers but are going to explore some different possible reasons for her health issues, including allergies. I’ve decided it is time to let Dr M (Sidney’s regular pediatrician) recommend Sidney to the Hasbro Feeding Team and try to look deeper. I don’t know what it is that causes my kid’s weight to plummet after they wean, but I hate having to deal with a failure to thrive diagnosis twice. Two years later, it still feels like failing as a mother. It’s only 7:30 pm but I’m going to head to bed– it’s been one of those days.
Tomorrow is our follow up appointment with our regular pediatrician for a follow up on the abscess- please pray there is improvement and she don’t need to have it lanced and drained at the hospital, thank you!
oh joanna… big hugs girl. sorry things have been so rough. they so should give you some kind of vip discount LOL frankie used to be at hasbro and the pedi so much i constantly joked that i needed a wing named after us because we had spent enough there. let me know if there is anything i can help with. xo
Ugh, poor SIdney and poor you! What a horrible winter it’s been for you. I’m saying a prayer for you guys that good health hits your house soon!!! Get some rest. xoxo
Megan recently wrote Sick Days…
Oh big hugs, Joanna!! I can’t even how awful it but be for Sid to not be able to sit down comfortably, poor baby!! Things will get better! Thinking of you and wishing you all well.
Poor Sid, and poor you! You’re amazing for getting through all of this and still managing to have a smile on your face. Hope everything turns around for you guys soon – sending healing and thriving thoughts to Sidney.
Sarah {Soxys Diamond} recently wrote How Did You Get Your Name?
Hi Joanna!
I don’t know you personally, but found your blog through a mutual friend/ fellow Gator fan, and have loved reading your posts. So sorry y’all are having a tough time, but remember: bad moms never worry about whether they’re bad moms… It’s the good mamas who worry! Things happen, but you’re getting Sidney the help she needs. That’s what matters. Sending prayers and virtual hugs your way from the sunshine state!
oh man, that is just too much for that poor little girl to deal with – and you!!!!! I really hope you get answers for her, and that her little bottom is all healed soon. ((hugs))
Michele C. recently wrote Well-Being Wednesday ~ Why Am I Stuck?
Poor baby – that’s awful! I can’t imagine not sitting down. (It’s how I spend my days!) Hope everything goes well today and there’s no lancing involved. Fingers crossed – keep us posted!
Kirsten recently wrote I’m Constipated!
Oh the poor little thing and poor mommy. I hope she’s feeling better and more comfortable soon.
Oh the poor thing and poor you, it’s awful when one of your kids isn’t feeling well. I hope they figure out what’s wrong with her. Hope she gets better soon.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom recently wrote Not Quite Wordless Wednesday…Bruin Edition
I hope your little lady makes a speedy recovery.
Katherine G recently wrote Ripley’s Aquarium Of The Smokies
Oh mama! I’m glad that her hearing is great, but everything else(!) I wish I could take away for you. We see Dr. G Friday… I HATE the wait to see him, but it’s always worth it.
Hug that baby for me. I will be crossing my fingers that your pedi appointment goes well <3
Chelley / AisForAdelaide recently wrote Sleep, my angel
Hugs to you and Sidney!! Hope she is improving even more!! xo
melissa at filling our bucket recently wrote Well-Being Wednesday
Oh dear. That poor mini muffin. Sore bums are no party. I hope everything goes well and she is already on the mend to a speedy recovery.
candice recently wrote My First Ipsy Bag!
LOVE the freckle muffin term (and all the others they used too)! Sorry for the sore bum! She looks super cute in the pics though!
Poor baby girl and poor mama!!
I like the helpful information you supply on your articles.
I will bookmark your weblog and test again here regularly.
I am reasonably certain I will be informed many new stuff proper here!
Good luck for the next!