Generally a Good Day

For the most part, it has been a good day. Last night started out pretty rough. Sarah woke up screaming and couldn't be consoled. She appears to be teething and seemed to have gas. Mom gave her medications for both. She still wouldn't settle down, even in mom's arms. So mom laid her down and let her fuss for a little while. It's never easy to do, but sometimes necessary. Rebekah didn't sleep real well. She woke up screaming several times.

Her throat is sore and every time she coughs, she is in pain. I set up a humidifier in her room hoping that it will help with her throat. Her mouth is sore and she's drooling.

Friends Connie, Melysa and Angelica spent several hours with us today. Rebekah really seemed to enjoy having them here. She wanted them to read to her and showed them her new room, of course. She was up and playing around and not complaining, unless mom told her no about something - can you say 3 year old. It was good to see her being herself. Melysa had several bracelets and Rebekah wanted to wear them. She was definitely expressing her desires. Gotta love those times! Thanks Ladies for your help.

A little later, Rebekah was sitting at her desk (which is in the living room and has her books on it) looking at some books and wanted Sarah to sit with her. The two of them sat on her chair at her desk. Sarah's nose was just about even with the desk, but they sat together for several minutes. Sisterly love shines through.

As Rebekah rested throughout the day, she would wake up periodically very upset. At least some (if not all) of the times were following coughing. It just breaks my heart. I wish I could "fix" it for her and make her all better.

She's been keeping her food down and getting more than her RDA, so that is a good thing. We may try to wean her from some of the anti-nausea medications and see how she does. Step by step... Hopefully we'll start to see some improvement in her weight. So far, she's been fluctuating but "holding her own".