Monday, April 23, 2007

Fun, Fever and Rosacea?




Had an interesting weekend. I watched two brothers age 7 and 2 1/2 all day Saturday and Sunday. Saturday went very well.. the kids kept busy playing with a water table, water guns, magnetic fishing rod, playdough, leggos, and trains. It was nice seeing Emily have fun with the boys. At the end of the day she called them her brothers. She even hugged the youngest more than once. She ask if the little boy was her brother. (Ignore the date on the photos.. haven't updated it)
I took the kids to church Saturday for the 5 pm Healing Place church. They seemed to have a great time. The youngest child wasn't too happy to be in an unfamiliar place but that didn't last too long. He spotted(with my suggestion) some cars on a table and large trucks to play with.. he was soon off ready to explore. I then took the oldest child to his class. I had the pleasure of visiting the up stairs where the older kids hang out. I had never been up there before. It is set up much like a theather. You have to check in at the ticket booth, they give you a ticket-like paper to keep and bring back when you pick up your child after church. I peeked in the theater area and the set up was awesome. The children looked like they were having fun... almost wanted to stay myself.
I missed most of the praise and worship but found a great seat next to the babies being dedicated that night. Seeing the babies reminded me once again how much I wanted to hold a little one in my arms and how much Emily wants a little brother.
We ended the day eating chinese at the HPC church playground.
Sunday was not as exciting, the boys were not in the best of moods when dropped off but that didn't last too long. They did manage to play a bit outdoors with chalk, a tunnel I bought Emily for Christmas and some ball play. After a half hour, everyone seemed a bit tired including my daughter. No one wanted much lunch and were ready for nap early. The oldest even wanted to rest on the floor cushions. He watched some old disney movies. After putting the youngest down for nap, I heard Emily moaning and crying a bit. I felt her neck and it was very hot. Seems she started running a 102.5 temp. She couldn't sleep and just tossed and turned. I gave her a bath, water and tried to keep her comfortable. It brought her temp down for a few hours. Later that afternoon she found energy to play with the boys but that soon wore off when they left at 6:20. Her temp went as high as 103.2 around 6:30 that night.
Today was spent taking temps, folding laundry, holding and comforting Emily. Her temp went as high as 103.5 today. I didn't give her any tylenol till it the temp reached 103. I believe in letting her body fight off what is causing the fever before giving her anything. Emily ate very little today. She found energy to play a little bit with her water table and playdough. Most of the time she rested, watched her shows, and colored in her no mess coloring book. She came up to me more than ever for hugs, kisses and to tell me she needed to rest. What a sweet girl she has become. I will post a few pictures I took of the children at play tomorrow.

Now to change the subject....
I have become very sensitive to the sun especially during the winter and hot summer days. I have been battling rosacea for more than a few years now. When it acts up I have to stay out of the sun and heat. I know there could be worse things to complain about but it does make it hard to get out and enjoy a walk or time at the park with out suffering consequences afterwards. One day out in the sun last week left me with bumps and never ending itchiness to my face this week. Oh the rosey red, slapped in the face cheeks make you feeling like your face is on fire! I have done some reading on the matter and pretty much everything can irritate my face or trigger a break out..even foods. I have seen the dermatologist more than once but they just prescribe something that makes my face more sensitive and could cause defects if trying to get pregnant... so they are a no no. Anyhow, I am rambling once again and complaining too much for my own good. If anyone out there knows a good remedy for rosacea, send me an e-mail. I will close for now. Happy Birthday to my mother-in-law Sande! Have a too Blessed to be stressed week! I will try to do the same.

Tiffany Nicole