So, Jacob has had these little dry spots on his skin for a few weeks now. I've been monitoring them, but not really worried about them. Well, last night after his bath I was checking out all the spots...and there was a round one on his thigh that looked like ringworm!! Eeeeks!! We are supposed to be leaving for Florida on Thursday, and there was no way we could go see Mike's sister with 2 6 week old babies if Jacob had a ringworm.
And so began all the research. Online for an hour, looking at pictures. Remembering that our oldest cat had a strange lesion about a month and a half ago that I attributed to him wrestling with the other kitty in the house...Now I was panicked. The cool collected side of me was still in charge, but inside I was a mess! I pondered the probability of a strictly indoor cat that was 7 years old randomly picking up ringworm somehow. Although the chances were slim, it was possible.
This morning I called the doctor's office. The nurse who answered asked a few questions, told me it sounded like eczema, and advised that I lotion him up well at every diaper change. I then told her I was supposed to be going to Florida. She said, okay, well, see if it improves with lotion, and call us back tomorrow. I then told her I had a cat who had a strange lesion last month. She started laughing, and said if I wanted to come in today, there was an appointment in half an hour.
As soon as we got into the room, I took off Jacobs pj's and looked at the spot. I looked at Mike. It's totally NOT ringworm, I said to him. It looked better than the night before, and the edges were irregular, and more ovalish than circular.
The doctor walked in. I looked at her and said- it's not ringworm. She laughed and said that whenever she looks in the appointment book and sees suspected ringworm, the whole office giggles. It was pretty amusing. She looked at Jacob's skin and said it was more than likely eczema. Winter time and wood stove heat can really dry a kid's skin out.
So, off to the store to buy Dove Sensitive soap (6 bucks a bottle!!) and some oatmeal lotion. The whole ordeal reminded me of when I was a vet tech and people would call about having a tick stuck under the dog's skin. It almost never ever happened, and as nurses, we knew it was highly unlikely, but we had to amuse the owner and let them come in for expert advice anyway.
Well, at least we are back to Florida!! I'm sure this won't be the last time I make what seems to be a silly trip to the doctor.....
Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Questions
I love being a mom. I do. It's the most rewarding, amazing experience I have yet to take part of in life. But there are times I miss just being me. It's so easy to see how a mom can get swept away from herself so quickly. Especially for those of us who have battled infertility. The years of treatment...you really lose a sense of self. You become a bit of a shell, waiting to be filled by the baby you want so badly.
Now he's here, and he is my world. My pride. My joy. My frustration. My helplessness. He is all that I am right now. I imagine at some point I'll be able to read again. I'll be able to ride again. It's been so long since I was just me. I've been Alicia trying to have a baby for so long, and now I am Alicia, Jacob's mom. Nothing makes me happier than finally being able to say it, but that is what I am right now. A mom.
I've been so sentimental about the past recently. I think bringing in the New Year made me think back to all my other new years...and how it'll have been 9 years since I graduated UMASS this year. Makes you wonder where all the years went. Makes you wish you had spent your time alone or as a couple more constructively.
"They" like to say hindsight is 20/20. It's so ridiculously true. But you can't get caught up in the things you either did or didn't do in the past. You must focus on your success, your accomplishments, your growths. We all need to stop and be thankful for what we do have these days.
I have a husband who adores me. I have a beautiful, smart baby boy. Now I need to find the part of me that I used to have, and let her back out into the world. My husband will appreciate it. My baby will be better for it. My soul will be fuller because of it.
Sparkly eyes...I command you to come out and play again!!!
*Me and Mike when I had not a care in the world...I know those days will never come back, and I don't want them to- I just feel a need to reclaim myself soon...
Now he's here, and he is my world. My pride. My joy. My frustration. My helplessness. He is all that I am right now. I imagine at some point I'll be able to read again. I'll be able to ride again. It's been so long since I was just me. I've been Alicia trying to have a baby for so long, and now I am Alicia, Jacob's mom. Nothing makes me happier than finally being able to say it, but that is what I am right now. A mom.
I've been so sentimental about the past recently. I think bringing in the New Year made me think back to all my other new years...and how it'll have been 9 years since I graduated UMASS this year. Makes you wonder where all the years went. Makes you wish you had spent your time alone or as a couple more constructively.
"They" like to say hindsight is 20/20. It's so ridiculously true. But you can't get caught up in the things you either did or didn't do in the past. You must focus on your success, your accomplishments, your growths. We all need to stop and be thankful for what we do have these days.
I have a husband who adores me. I have a beautiful, smart baby boy. Now I need to find the part of me that I used to have, and let her back out into the world. My husband will appreciate it. My baby will be better for it. My soul will be fuller because of it.
Sparkly eyes...I command you to come out and play again!!!
*Me and Mike when I had not a care in the world...I know those days will never come back, and I don't want them to- I just feel a need to reclaim myself soon...
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
A Brand New Year
I am well intentioned. That much is true. However, once again I find myself slipping away in blogger world. I'll blame it on the holidays for now...we'll see what I come up with the next time it happens.
We've been traveling a lot recently. Mostly back and forth to Mike's parents in Vermont, which is just about a 3 hour ride. "The Mountain" as his parents house is referred to as, is usually a bustling site of activity. It's up on almost a mile long dirt road, and sits upon over 100 acres of wooded land. His parents moved there when Mike was just a baby, and raised 7 children, starting in a one bedroom home that they added onto themselves as the years went by. Much of Mikes childhood was spent working on the house with his older brother, twin brother and his Dad. Unfortunately, back in 2006, they had a chimney fire and the whole thing burned down. No-one was hurt, and they've since rebuilt a little log cabin with a basement, main level and a loft.
Most times when we visit, we can expect at least 10 people to be staying in the house. Last weekend there was over 15 guests. Since Jacob and I were both fighting back a cold, we opted to stay at Mike's sisters house and enjoy a quieter atmosphere. We both got to spend time with Melissa's daughters, who are so fantastic...and Jacob loved his cousins!!
Next week we'll be flying down to Florida to visit Mike's other sister who had twins on December 8th. It should be interesting and fun, although I don't imagine very relaxing!!! We love Jenny though, and cannot wait to meet her newest additions. Hopefully we'll be able to provide a little moral support and some much needed laughs. I can't even imagine what the first year with twins must be like!!
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On a different note, I need to get my butt in gear and get back into shape. I want to feel pretty again!! I got on the treadmill today and walked for 25 minutes, but then Jacob woke from his nap...or so I thought. I got off and washed my face, and the little booger had fallen back asleep. Of course, I could have jumped right back on, but the moment had passed. My darling husband has offered to "help". He thought perhaps we could do 10 MINUTES of push-ups a night! LOL. I almost choked. I told him for sure- I would do one push up and then lie on the floor for 9 1/2 minutes complaining. Ah well. He is going off to bed, and I am chasing after him for some much needed snuggle time. He'll stay up and watch a movie, and I get to fall asleep while he rubs my back!!! yippeee!!!! :)
We've been traveling a lot recently. Mostly back and forth to Mike's parents in Vermont, which is just about a 3 hour ride. "The Mountain" as his parents house is referred to as, is usually a bustling site of activity. It's up on almost a mile long dirt road, and sits upon over 100 acres of wooded land. His parents moved there when Mike was just a baby, and raised 7 children, starting in a one bedroom home that they added onto themselves as the years went by. Much of Mikes childhood was spent working on the house with his older brother, twin brother and his Dad. Unfortunately, back in 2006, they had a chimney fire and the whole thing burned down. No-one was hurt, and they've since rebuilt a little log cabin with a basement, main level and a loft.
Most times when we visit, we can expect at least 10 people to be staying in the house. Last weekend there was over 15 guests. Since Jacob and I were both fighting back a cold, we opted to stay at Mike's sisters house and enjoy a quieter atmosphere. We both got to spend time with Melissa's daughters, who are so fantastic...and Jacob loved his cousins!!
Next week we'll be flying down to Florida to visit Mike's other sister who had twins on December 8th. It should be interesting and fun, although I don't imagine very relaxing!!! We love Jenny though, and cannot wait to meet her newest additions. Hopefully we'll be able to provide a little moral support and some much needed laughs. I can't even imagine what the first year with twins must be like!!
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On a different note, I need to get my butt in gear and get back into shape. I want to feel pretty again!! I got on the treadmill today and walked for 25 minutes, but then Jacob woke from his nap...or so I thought. I got off and washed my face, and the little booger had fallen back asleep. Of course, I could have jumped right back on, but the moment had passed. My darling husband has offered to "help". He thought perhaps we could do 10 MINUTES of push-ups a night! LOL. I almost choked. I told him for sure- I would do one push up and then lie on the floor for 9 1/2 minutes complaining. Ah well. He is going off to bed, and I am chasing after him for some much needed snuggle time. He'll stay up and watch a movie, and I get to fall asleep while he rubs my back!!! yippeee!!!! :)
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