Three children under four... What were we thinking? Many have asked how it's going and all of you have received different responses--depending on when you called. The lucky few were told it was not so bad, and it was left at that. Others got long, nearly tearful accounts of how it all falls apart everytime I need to get somewhere or do something. The truth lies somewhere in between. Isabelle is an angel. The easiest baby I've had yet (I hope I don't jinx this). Never cries, sleeps 2 out of every 3 hours in the day, and is beginning to average 6-7 hour stretches at night. The other two are a different story....
Here are some snippets from our last few weeks:
- After ignoring Rylee telling me her ear hurt for 3 days, I finally took her in to the doctor where she was diagnosed with a double ear infection
- 3 hours later after ignoring Rylee crying and telling me she itches (to which I responded, "Well, you shouldn't have played in the bushes last night!") I finally take a good look at her and realize that she is breaking out in hives and having an allergic reaction to her ear medicine
- 30 minutes later we arrive in the ER feeling foolish because her reaction has subsided and there are people in the waiting room screaming that they are bleeding to death and need immediate care (NOTE: screaming this will not get you seen by a doctor sooner, instead security people come and tell you that you are acting inappropriately and you'd better stop). However, I am determined not to ignore Rylee any longer and we stick around to get the doctor's okay and some Benadryl
- While watching me nurse Isabelle, Avery points to me and repeats, "Me. Me. Bite. Too."
- At Izzy's three-week mark I attempt to attend church. After getting the children fed, dressed and ready I only have 15 minutes to shower and get myself dressed and ready. With so little time I wasn't able to find a non-maternity dress that I felt comfortable in and end up wearing the dreaded green polka dot dress. I stay home this week.
- We agree to meet some friends at a park for FHE Monday night and spend the evening wondering where they are... Due to screaming children and a sleep-deprived brain I misunderstand which park we are meeting at
On a side note, one of my very best friends from Maryland, Jennifer, came down to visit me. Our kids are the same ages and used to spend every day together. (Although Avery obviously doesn't remember because she called Emma "Elmo" for the first little while...). It only took a minute for them to pick up right where they left off:
Rylee and Alyssa
Avery and her much needed future dental work...
Jennifer and the girls sans Avery (who refused to be in the picture)
The only picture we could get of all the kids together holding still. Because they're watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse....
Additional side note: Izzy turned one month today!
This concludes the most random post ever. I'm going to bed now.
9 comments:
Ah man, Kate. What a rough time. I'm so sorry. It'll get better. It will. You are a good, good mom. Just cut yourself some slack, ok? Your adjustment period will be a little longer this time. And that's ok. You've got all the time in the world.
That's awesome that Izzy is such a good baby. I can't wait to see her!
I'll call you later in the next couple of days.
Oh Kate - I feel for you! I shouldn't have pressured you to update your blog... shame on me. Hang in there, you know you'll get the swing of things. I'm still trying to mentally gear up for a third. Props to you. If you ever really need some comic relief - call me and I'll dig up our notebook from high school. I have it somewhere. I'll come over and we'll read about all of the dumb boys me, you, and Amanda obsessed over (who shall remain nameless...)
hmm, i didn't mean for my post to sound like i was suffering or anything. i'm doing fine, really. it's just hard to give rylee and avery the attention they need/want when you're nursing and stuff. we're all making it though! don't let me deter any of you from ever taking the plunge and having 3!
now you must understand the reason for our 'break' after our 3rd.... i'll get to having 13 someday, just not now! emily rehrer
I must admit, I am a little more scared to have three, but I do understand that everything is temporary.
my favorite part was about Avery. it made me laugh out loud. I'll be down on Monday (hooray for permanent crowns!) and we should have another chatting session.
As someone who is on the other side of the spectrum, with two that are four and half years apart...as you know, not really what I had planned. It seems there are pros and cons to every age difference and just because they're older doesn't always mean easier to deal with, not that Dallin was terribly hard when Olivia was born. A new baby is always an adjustment.
Its nice to have that third kid be the easiest. We have also kept our fingers crossed and after six months its still true...hopefully it continues for you as well.
Excuse me. What about a visit from another BFF from Maryland...me!
PS-any chicken pox yet?
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