Got Antibiotics?

We are finally finished with what seemed like a never-ending dose of antibiotics for ear infections! Zoey has become so used to taking medicine, sometimes up to four times a day, that she sees the syringe come out and like magic, she will lay on her back and open her mouth, even if it's on the cold kitchen tile floor! Here she is taking her last dose (the syringe is in my left hand) for what I hope is a looooong time and she even got a little sympathy from her brother who is happily pretending to get meds too!

Happy Valentine's Day/Lunar New Year!

This was the best shot of them I could get as we headed out the door for church! The shot of the two of them looking at the camera and one not crying or running away was not happening! By the time I decided to just take individual shots, Braedan had had enough and you can tell by the fake smile he's giving me with a tear rolling down his eye! What a mean mommy I am!

Feeling Better...

Well, I've been sick this week but finally feeling well enough to get off the couch and now I'm playing catch up because of it! Moms don't have time to be sick...EVER! There's just too much to do! Fortunately, I have the best husband who helps around the house and takes good care of me and the kids! Thank goodness for that!

Well, it's been absolutely amazing the difference Zoey's surgery has made! She is repeating everything and talking so much more!! I didn't think it would be this noticable, but it has! I wouldn't doubt she'll be talking in sentences soon! It just makes me feel that much more sad for her knowing that she was in so much pain and discomfort. She's been a trooper though and now I'm not so convinced that her ear troubles are to blame for a lot of the sleeping trouble she's had in the past. She is still the busy toddler, really only slowing down the day of surgery for a short time and back to her normal crazy self getting into everything and teasing her brother!

Here she is just a few days after surgery before church...

Surgery Day Pics

The many moods of a toddler recovering from anesthesia!

Back to normal...

Happy to report Miss Zoey is doing great and back to her old self! We did enjoy the more mellow, laid back Zoey for a day! She is very busy and into everything at this age, so it was nice to have her "calm" for a little while! She's on some antibiotics (hopefully her last for a while) and first bath with her ear plugs went okay, though she's not too keen on anyone touching her ears. She did quite well with the anesthesia, though she never really "woke up" before she was given a dose of Lortab and konked out for about 5 more hours after the surgery! The best moment was when the Versed kicked in...she's very nervous around any kind of doctor settings and usually screams if nurses or doctors are anywhere near her. It was no exception the morning of her surgery, but once the Versed kicked in, she was literally waving and laughing at every nurse that came by! She didn't even make a peep when the nurse took her from my arms to take her to the OR. Just happy as could be! We've decided we could use some of that "mellowing" drug here at the house every once in a while! I have a few pictures the day of surgery I'll post another time...thanks for all the well wishes and prayers for our little one, hopefully she will feel so much better after this much needed procedure!

Sigh...

It's tomorrow. Zoey has to report to surgery at 6:30am about an hour from our house. She will have ear tubes put in and her adenoids taken out. I can't say I'm not relieved that she will hopefully be clear of these ear infections, which is causing a lot of pressure and fluid build up and she's really been unable to hear well and dealing with a lot of ear pain. But I can't say I'm not totally freaking out! Neither of my kids have ever been under anesthesia or had surgery, so this is a bit of a shake up for me, but I know she will be fine and in the long run, much healthier. And to add to a day of "firsts", Braedan is having his first sleepover at my parent's house as we have to leave pretty early in the morning and will hang out with his papa till we get home. We don't often leave him (going to Korea was the first time I'd ever even been away for him for longer than a few hours!) and he NEVER spends the night anywhere! But he's right next door and in good hands, so nothing to fear. (We'll see how I sleep tonight!) In any case, prayers are appreciated (mostly for me!) though we know this a fairly routine procedure. Hopefully we'll be in and out and Zoey will get the rest she needs and have a quick recovery. Sigh. Everything will be okay, everything will be okay....:)

And I'm loving the new Clustrmap I added to our blog recently to check out who's viewing our blog and from where! I am super excited to see that there have been several hits from South Korea and I'm hoping it is one or both of Zoey's foster families! My blogging has been kind of lame since opening the Etsy store, but now I'm determined to keep up with it in the event it's them! So if they are reading this now, WELCOME! And thank you again for taking such excellent care of our beautiful girl for her first nine months of life! I hope this blog will be able to give you a chance to watch her thrive and grow! Letter and pictures coming to you soon in the mail! :)

In the meantime, if you haven't signed up for the giveaway going on at my Etsy shop, head on over and check it out! Winner will be announced tomorrow once I get home! I made the cutest dress today that will hopefully be listed by this weekend, so stop back by!

Wordless Wednesday

Guess who can write their own name?!