31-5-2010 - -Sydney has been in rough shape-

My mood while writing this blog: falling asleep...zZzZz

So...a quick update on things with me and miss Sydney. Last wedneday she developed a a fever after going to play group for the first time....by thursday I couldnt get the fever under control so I brought her to our family doctor, apparently there was nothing wrong with her that she could find. Friday it got worse, not only was she still fevered regardless of having given her both advil and tempra but she became incredibly irritable, my happy smiley baby cried for an hour and a half strait and it was practically impossible to console or comfort her. I brought her to CHEO (childrens hospital of eastern ontario) and after a bit of a wait it was determined that she has a middle ear infection, and a UTI, they had tried catheterizing her but it was discovered that she had vaginal adhesions that had practically close off her urethra, a neonate catheter was still 2-3 times to big to fit in. So not only does she has a double whammy with the UTI and ear infection but she also has to have estrogen cream applied vaginally 2 times a day for at least a month, and well if that doesnt work they may have to surgically fix the adhesions although they are sure the cream will fix the problem. I felt like such a bad mom for not having noticed there was something up with her cooch, after they told me they proceeded to show me and it obvious her labia are fused...I dont know how I could have missed that especially Im the one who does all of her hygiene stuff.....Anyways its monday and she has been on antibiotic for 4 days now. Today she developped a nasty cough, I brought her to the clinic and the dr told me she was fine.....I hate to second guess someone who has had formal medical training but I cant help but feel like theres something up with her. I have never heard a baby cough like she has today, she sounds like she is going to cough up a lung. I guess at this point theres not much I can do but keep an eye on it and if it gets worse bring her back in and have her rechecked. On top of all of this Sydney has barely eaten anything in the last 3 or so weeks. She eats maybe 2 yogurts a day and if its a good day, a bite or two of a veggie (usually sweet potatoes) here and there Ive managed to get her to eat a few pieces of macaroni or pieces of chicken but she has been very opposed to eating anything that isint puree (applesauce, yogurt...) Ive been giving her vitamin supplements because Im afraid shes not getting the nourishment her growing body needs, that and I have been breastfeeding her lots because it seems to be one of the only things she will consume that doesnt turn into a fit of tears. I dont know whats going wrong with her but it seems to be one thing after another, needless to say Im concerned for her,

As for me, Im barely keeping up with everything I have on my plate at this point in my life. Between school, a out of sorts infant, work, houseowrk to keep up with and everything else a domestic godess/mom/student/slave to the wage has going on....I truly look up to my mom for having gotten her degree while working full time and chasing after 2 kids who were far froom well behaved. It funny how you never appreciate your mom more till after you have kids and realise how amazing they were to have kept up with everything and having raised a half decent woman. But yeah, thats the gist with me...im overworked, exhausted (Sydney still does not sleep through the night)and yeah.........blah!!!! Ill update you guys again soon, mos def after I figure out what the deal is with my little turtle bits Sydney! peace.love.chicken.and.poptarts