It looks like we are going to be spending a lot more time in doctors' offices. Over the weekend we noticed Emerson had started eating the dry wall again. Jamie and I had suspected her iron levels were dropping again because Emerson was starting to have erratic sleeping patterns and irritable behavior even before this last weekend. I took her in to see our pediatrician this morning to have her blood drawn and the test confirmed our suspicions. Her hemoglobin and hematocrit levels have both dropped to unhealthy levels. After her series of tests in December and January failed to give us any answers, Jamie and I decided to give Emerson a break from all the doctors unless her levels dropped again. I knew we would eventually have to revisit and address her medical concerns but I had hoped it wouldn't be this soon. So, after a long visit today we have a new game plan. I told our pediatrician I wanted a new pediatric gastroenterologist to give us a fresh perspective. She suggested that we go to Cook's Childrens in Fort Worth. She is going to be making some calls this week and talking to several specialists to hopefully put us in contact with the best of the best in the area. We could go to Childrens here in Dallas but she warned me that it is a teaching hospital and it may be a longer process. Obviously I didn't want to go that route. I think Emerson has suffered long enough. Poor thing has been having these issues (followed by lots of traumatic testing, procedures, hospital stays, etc.) since October of 2008. Emerson is only 4, so that is a large chunk of her life spent in doctor's offices. I am more than willing to drive the extra mileage to Fort Worth to get Emerson the best treatment. Heck, we will take her across the country if we know we will get answers.
We have taken her out of MDO this year because her immune system was unable to fight off any bacterial or viral infections. My goal is to have this "medical mystery", as they call it, solved and fixed before September so she can start back school in the fall. I also have Reagan enrolled, so I am really excited about having 2 days a week with only Pierce. Poor little guy rarely gets my undivided attention. Speaking of Pierce, we can't believe he is 8 months old today. Even more so, I am in shock that it is already March. And, that means that Reagan is turning 2 this month. Seriously!?!?!? My babies are growing up way to quickly! At the end of the month I will be taking Reagan in for her 2 year check-up and Pierce's 9 month, so I will give you updates on what they have been up to lately then. Let's just say for now that life in the Luna house is getting pretty loud, hectic, busy, chaotic.....you get the idea.
Want to know what I've been up to lately? Well, I'll tell you even if you aren't interested. Aside from the usual: fixing meals, cleaning up after meals, changing diapers, loads upon loads of laundry, giving baths, picking up a gazillion toys, etc. You might wonder if I really have any time after all of that. I have found the key is making time even if that means a little less sleep. If I don't do something for myself that I enjoy or take a few hours every now and then to do grocery shopping sans kids, I will be doing my kids an injustice. If I just go,go,go....all about the kids all the time, then I will go mentally insane. When I find my voice raising at levels close to yelling more frequently, than I know I need some breathing room and a time-out away from the kids. So, all that to say, I have found a new hobby. Who knew, but I love working on the interior of our house. In the last few weeks I have finished the kids rooms, refinished several pieces of furniture, shopped and bought new furniture for the living room, painted the master bed and living room (Jamie helped with the living room). Our house looks completely different and I love it. We moved right before Pierce was born so I really didn't have time to decorate and I am just now getting around to it. Kind of pathetic I know. Nonetheless, I am so happy with the results. I now feel like I am living in my HOME. The people at Lowe's know us pretty well now. They probably refer to me behind my back as "the crazy lady who brings her 3 young kids to Lowe's every other day". I'm sure they run for the hills if they see me drive up in my white minivan. I have also fell in love with Hobby Lobby. Oh my goodness. I should alert the bank to decline my credit card if I try to make a purchase with it there. I love everything in that store and I easily lose track of time while shopping. In fact, I just found the BEST BARGAIN EVER there today. LOVE IT!!!!
Jamie and I had a FABULOUS couple of days last week. We got to take a pseudo vacation to a hotel downtown for 2 nights and enjoyed every second of it. I did spend a good majority of time sleeping, but well worth it. We started our early weekend off on Wednesday with great seats to the MAVS vs Lakers game. Great game! I'd like to think Dirk dedicated this game for my birthday, since it was the next day. A girl can dream, right!?! On Thursday I had the most relaxing (and much needed) hot stone massage. If I were rich, I would get one EVERY day. And, almost just as good, I took a nap! A long nap! No interruptions! AWESOME!!! When our 2 nights were over, we quickly realized that our 'staycay' was not long enough. Maybe sometime soon we can get away somewhere with sand and ocean for a week. That would be heaven.
But, back to reality. We were quickly reminded today that we have important pressing issues here a home that need our attention. Maybe as celebration once we have Emerson ALL better, we can take that REAL vacation. For now, I am just going to do my best to make this next round of testing as easy for Emerson as possible. Wish me luck!
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