Owen's 2-Week Doctor's AppointmentYou would think something so benign would be uneventful, right? Well, not around here.
Of course we were still worried about Owen's biliruben levels, so Joe planned to meet us at home and we'd take our little family on up to Las Colinas MC for the 6th time since his discharge the Friday before.
I started gathering Mr. Owen's things and got a call from Joe. The truck was dead. It was raining, and Daddy Joe was not a happy camper. Knowing he could do nothing to prevent the situation, I said no worries and would get our little boy there.
I proceeded to get the pupster outside when I noticed that the world was preparing to end!!! The sky was black, thunder was rolling in and bolts of lightening could be seen in the distance. WHAT!!!
This was the first time I have driven in like three weeks, with MY BABY, IN A STORM, and I have to leave my fuzz-butt puppy outside. THEN, I would have to go rescue my husband.
HOLD IT TOGETHER!!
I was totally nervous driving, but we made it right as the first big drops were beginning to fall. We rushed in, signed in and sat down.
Then the power goes out. WHAT???
However, it was just a flicker, but really, my nerves did not need this.
We then got to see our awesome pedi, Dr. Conoley. Said Owen was looking good, she wasn't worried about his levels as much any more, just to keep an eye on them. Little dude was back up to 9 lbs 2 oz, almost his birth weight and had grown 3/4 of an inch! We are in the 50% for everything right now. And I couldn't be happier with my 'average joe' after a bit of a scary start!
We then decided to nurse at the dr's office since it was still monsooning and little dude was screaming bloody murder. By the time we were done, almost all the lights were off in the office and the nurse had kinda forgotten us. We had to have the doors unlocked to leave. Wouldn't that have been neat!
So, (big deep breath), we made it. Our first official check-up was a success. Joe got a jump from work, made it home to rescue the pupster and all was well.
Now all I ask is that this is not a theme for this child. I am not a fan of the dramatic in real life. Next time, let's just saunter out into the sunshine for a wonderful check-up and get an ice cream on the way home! =)
4 comments:
yay for new posts! Ive been checking all the time. You have yourselves one CUTE boy. I will be asking Dad that things are not quite so dramatic in the future. Thinking of yall. Luv you!
Driving with a newborn is a little scary anyway, and adding in a storm! I remember driving home from Waco one day in an awful storm. I was sleep-deprived and scared, but Caleb did pretty well if I remember.
Glad to hear Owen is right on track, though! I'm sure things will even out, but things are definitely not as uneventful as they used to be, that's for sure! Makes for more interesting blog posts; just keep that in mind. ;)
Oh man, you'll REALLY want to go out for ice cream after the 2-month visit. The kid has to get shots, and the mom needs a treat afterward for sure! (mine was a cinnabon, in fact)
Remember...you are a WOMAN, you can DO THIS! haha Isn't that what the pioneer women did...forged ahead? Nothing like being a mom to foster courage in the face of storms, auto troubles, bugs, illnesses, cuts, scrapes, etc. etc. :)
You should be proud of yourself for doing well, Owen is doing great, and I'm sure Joe appreciates both of you.
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