Kate's Visit

Kate and I met years ago.  She was a bridesmaid in my wedding and has been a great friend.  She moved home to Minnesota several years ago, so our visits have been few and far between.  She had a work meeting in Dallas and when it was over, she rented a car and drove to Tulsa to see us!  How sweet!  It was a short trip, Friday night to Sunday morning, so we just hung out with the kids Friday night and had Hideaway. Saturday we just hung out and went for bike rides and then she went to visit another friend that had just had a baby for a few hours.  That night we went to In the Raw.  We always have so much fun when we eat sushi together.  After dinner, we went to a paint and sip studio.  I'm not going to say which one, but it wasn't Pinot's Palette like we wanted!  They were all sold out for both the Friday and Saturday at both locations the weekend she was here.  Bummer!!!!  So we tried a different one.  Our paintings turned out good, but it just was a very different experience from Pinot's.  So my tip is this: If you can reserve a spot in time at Pinot's-DO IT!  ha!!! 

Of course Abby needed a selfie!

Her visit was short, but wonderful.  Miss you so much Kate!

RSV

Aubrey has her first illness.  RSV.  I feel like we caught it really early, which is good.  I took her to her 4 month check up just 3 days ago and she had a runny nose, but it was all clear and only had to be suctioned a few times a day.  Now, 3 days later, I am suctioning her nose every 15 minutes and she has developed a little cough.  I'm not taking any chances with her since she's so young, so I called the doctor, even though she's never run a fever.  We were seen within 2 hours and she tested positive for RSV.  Her lungs weren't too congested and there wasn't a lot of wheezing, and her ears were not infected, so all good news.  The treatment was easy.  I just needed to feed her more often to make sure she didn't get dehydrated, and I had to give her breathing treatments every 4 hours, even when she was sleeping.

I've said it a million times, but she really is the best baby.  She is so easy going and doesn't mind when I have to do uncomfortable things.  She just lies there while I suction her nose.  It's almost funny how still she is while I do it!  She is also really good when she gets her breathing treatment.  She just kind of hangs out while I hold it in front of her face.  

Kim also gave me an oil to try on her chest.  So I believe the combo of the breathing treatments and oil, plus catching it so early, really put her on the fast track to getting well!