First Snow

Oliver saw his first snow tonight. This is a photo of Alexi's snowman. The photo is grainy because it was taken on a camera phone at 9:30 p.m. Most parents have their children in bed by now...but not us!

Oliver actually is in bed. He did better today. Yesterday he ran a fever and vomited all day long. Hopefully the bug has passed through his immune system.

This Can't Be My Child...

Oliver had a check up today. He's been out of the hospital for a week and hasn't gained any weight. At Swedish he gained 2 ounces a day. I am frustrated. Ollie is throwing up several times a day. Besides this problem, however, he is sounding and looking great.

I am drafting my letter of resignation. If anyone would like three cute kids...

Back to Normal

Today we paid IKEA a visit. I promised Isaac that when he was potty-trained, he could finally play in the ball pit at the kid's area. There wasn't a happier kid in Seattle today!

Meanwhile Oliver and I wandered the store. In the cafeteria I met a young man with Down syndrome. He was charming and articulate. Our conversation encouraged me greatly.

We are looking forward to a visit with Lo Lo this weekend.

The Artists in Action

Gingerbread House

Last night was absolutely wonderful. We had yummy Thai food (thanks Sundee!), and then Alex and Isaac decorated a gingerbread house. They are such talented children, and it turned out just like the one in this picture! If I can get my act together, I'll post the video later. Right now I'm de-stick-ifying everything.

There is No Place Like Home...

We made it out of baby jail! I know I threatened fictitious posts, but this is true. Yippee! Thanks for your prayers.

The 12 Days of Swedish (Hospital)

On the first day of Swedish my True Love said to me, "I'll see you in a day, or two, or three." Little did we know that we'd be here 12 1/2 days later!

The doctor just updated me on the sleep study results. Oliver doesn't appear to have apnea. She thinks he still needs oxygen because his lungs are still recovering from the RSV. It is, however, rather discouraging to keep posting, "Oliver is doing great, but we are still here," so tomorrow I'm going to write absurd fictional posts.

I did have a great day today! Susan, my roommate from Children's Hospital, and I chatted about the joys of G-tubes over breakfast. Our conversation about suctioning traechs and stomach surgery probably grossed out the other diners, but it was entertaining for me!

Alex, Isaac and I had dinner together and then saw the Gingerbread House display at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel. Meanwhile Eric and his World Vision team served dinner to the Seattle street kids at New Horizons. (Eric and I met 7 1/2 years ago at New Horizons!)

It is nearly 11 p.m. and I'm off to sleep in my cot. Visions of my pillow top mattress and down pillows dance in my head.