I spoke to the Nemours around 3 on Friday and at that time the blood culture had not grown any bacteria. We never received a call so when the clock struck 7pm we celebrated the no news as good news!
Daddy flew back in LATE Friday night and when I went into Addison's room Saturday morning to get her I was all of a sudden chop liver as she said "Where's my daddy?" I had told her when I put her to bed that daddy would be here in the morning. Our little girl NEVER forgets ANYTHING!
We had a great weekend of hanging out at Grammie & Pa's, playing with Caleb (those two are ADORABLE together) and just spending quality time together. We went to the Beach today (3rd day in a row) and I will post pictures soon! If there is one thing Addy is loving about being in Jacksonville it is all the fresh air she is getting by playing in the yard, the park at the front of the neighborhood and of course the BEACH!
We have an apt with Nemours on March 16th. We will be discussing removal of the port to take place ASAP. We will keep you posted with that update...until then we are just enjoying every minute with our bundle of love before we have two bundles of love!!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Visit to the ER
So much has happened since my last blog post. Charles accepted a new job with Healthpoint! We are very very excited about the new opportunity. We are staying with Adam & Charlotte in Jacksonville temporarily while we look for a new house to buy! Our house in Jax Beach is rented out until next summer. Very exciting but also a bit stressful with Ansley due to arrive in 7 weeks. Charles is in New Mexico all of this week and will be traveling the next 5 weeks for his new job. Pray that Ansley stays cookin until he gets home!
Last time Charles got on a plane, Addison was temporarily diagnosed with Leukemia....this time Charles gets on a plane Addison spikes her first fever EVER of 101.2. Because she has the port we have to take her to the Dr immediately due to the risk of the fever representing a bacterial infection in her port (blood infection). So Reva met me at the "Children's" hospital (which apparently shares the ER with adults). Addison got anxiety the second we walked in there knowing something was going to happen to her. She did not want to sit on the bed or have her vitals taken...pretty much she did NOT want to be touched. Every time someone walked in the room she would shove her finger in their face begging "How bout the finger?...Just my finger?...How bout this finger?" She is OK with blood draw from her finger but NOT her port and she knew that is what they were going to do. It broke my heart. I hate for her to go thru this crap, she doesn't deserve it. They drew blood from her port for a culture sample to see if it grows bacteria. Bacteria can grow over 3 days so we will not know for sure if it is a blood infection until Friday night around 7pm. Until then I am on pins and needles checking Addison's temp every few minutes and counting down the time to Friday evening (for two reasons: in the clear for bacteria and Charles comes home!)
I will keep you posted on Addison's condition. When this is over I think Charles and I have agreed we are getting that port taken out. It has been nothing but a headache and traumatic for Addison.
Here CBC at hospital was:
WBC 8.75 (Has been in high 5s low 6s)
HGB 10.6 (due to her only drinking liquids ALL day yesterday)
Platelets 33
ANC 5500 (usually around 1500...this represents some type of infection but at least her body is working!)
I go to my new OBGYN tomorrow to check on Ansley and schedule our C-Section. Oh and needless to say Charles is not allowed on another plane! :)
Last time Charles got on a plane, Addison was temporarily diagnosed with Leukemia....this time Charles gets on a plane Addison spikes her first fever EVER of 101.2. Because she has the port we have to take her to the Dr immediately due to the risk of the fever representing a bacterial infection in her port (blood infection). So Reva met me at the "Children's" hospital (which apparently shares the ER with adults). Addison got anxiety the second we walked in there knowing something was going to happen to her. She did not want to sit on the bed or have her vitals taken...pretty much she did NOT want to be touched. Every time someone walked in the room she would shove her finger in their face begging "How bout the finger?...Just my finger?...How bout this finger?" She is OK with blood draw from her finger but NOT her port and she knew that is what they were going to do. It broke my heart. I hate for her to go thru this crap, she doesn't deserve it. They drew blood from her port for a culture sample to see if it grows bacteria. Bacteria can grow over 3 days so we will not know for sure if it is a blood infection until Friday night around 7pm. Until then I am on pins and needles checking Addison's temp every few minutes and counting down the time to Friday evening (for two reasons: in the clear for bacteria and Charles comes home!)
I will keep you posted on Addison's condition. When this is over I think Charles and I have agreed we are getting that port taken out. It has been nothing but a headache and traumatic for Addison.
Here CBC at hospital was:
WBC 8.75 (Has been in high 5s low 6s)
HGB 10.6 (due to her only drinking liquids ALL day yesterday)
Platelets 33
ANC 5500 (usually around 1500...this represents some type of infection but at least her body is working!)
I go to my new OBGYN tomorrow to check on Ansley and schedule our C-Section. Oh and needless to say Charles is not allowed on another plane! :)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Tennessee Trip
All I have to say is the 22 hours round trip in the car was totally worth it and the pictures in the slide show are proof! We all had a wonderful time. I know it means so much to Charles to watch his daughter enjoy the same things/family he did growing up. If it was up to Charles we would pack up and move to TN and live off the land.
Addison just wanted to be outside ALL the time. Must be kid rule number 53...they have no concept of weather or temperature??? She was not phased at all by the snow or frigid temperatures. Once I was pretty much frozen solid I would force her back inside which was never a happy time.
Addison loved being with Mama Jo, Daddy John and Aunt Merc. She got a special treat when Ross came to stay the night. They were adorable together and enjoyed all the fun things kids do at their great grandparent's house...like sprinting down the long hallway while holding hands, sitting in the rocking recliner that spins, hugging out in the snow and of course rocking in their miniature wooden rocking chairs next to each other! Then another special treat was Baby Sarah's visit (it was exciting to see the parents, Charles's cousin Erin and Nick too) :) on Sunday. It gave us a sneak peak to what will come. Charles proved to be a great napper while holding Sarah and Addison was such a big helper with feeding!
I not only enjoyed all the great company but all the wonderful deserts too. Mama Jo baked an amazing chocolate cake (I think I had at least 2 pieces EVERY day we were there) a vanilla cream layer cake and banana pudding...YUM YUM YUM! I think I doubled my pregnancy weight gain in the 5 days we were there....yum yum yum!
Addison just wanted to be outside ALL the time. Must be kid rule number 53...they have no concept of weather or temperature??? She was not phased at all by the snow or frigid temperatures. Once I was pretty much frozen solid I would force her back inside which was never a happy time.
Addison loved being with Mama Jo, Daddy John and Aunt Merc. She got a special treat when Ross came to stay the night. They were adorable together and enjoyed all the fun things kids do at their great grandparent's house...like sprinting down the long hallway while holding hands, sitting in the rocking recliner that spins, hugging out in the snow and of course rocking in their miniature wooden rocking chairs next to each other! Then another special treat was Baby Sarah's visit (it was exciting to see the parents, Charles's cousin Erin and Nick too) :) on Sunday. It gave us a sneak peak to what will come. Charles proved to be a great napper while holding Sarah and Addison was such a big helper with feeding!
I not only enjoyed all the great company but all the wonderful deserts too. Mama Jo baked an amazing chocolate cake (I think I had at least 2 pieces EVERY day we were there) a vanilla cream layer cake and banana pudding...YUM YUM YUM! I think I doubled my pregnancy weight gain in the 5 days we were there....yum yum yum!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
We have a name.....
While in Tennessee these past few days we finally decided on a name...Addison helped pick it too! Baby Bond Girl 2 will now be known as:
ANSLEY LOTTIE BOND!
We just like Ansley (not as common as Avery) and Lottie was Charles's mother's name.
YAY! Glad that is marked off our to-do list!
ANSLEY LOTTIE BOND!
We just like Ansley (not as common as Avery) and Lottie was Charles's mother's name.
YAY! Glad that is marked off our to-do list!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Baby 2 Update!
As my second trimester comes to a close and we begin the 3rd and last trimester we ordered her bedding this weekend! It makes it feel a little more real; however, still NO NAME! We will keep you posted on that as soon as WE figure it out! It is our goal for the week. Here are the links for her furniture and bedding...we know she will have a cozy beautiful room filled with love!
http://bonavita.com/products/cribs/lifestyle/francais-lifestyle-crib_1.html
http://www.babybedding.com/love-birds-crib-bedding
I went to Coral Gables with my sister on Saturday and she found THE DRESS!!! It is beautiful...she will be a stunning bride! Can't wait for the wedding 11-11-11!
http://bonavita.com/products/cribs/lifestyle/francais-lifestyle-crib_1.html
http://www.babybedding.com/love-birds-crib-bedding
I went to Coral Gables with my sister on Saturday and she found THE DRESS!!! It is beautiful...she will be a stunning bride! Can't wait for the wedding 11-11-11!
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