Admitted to Fairview's General Peds Floor

Luke was admitted to Cleveland Clinic's Fairview Hospital at about 1 AM last night for a 103.4 temp and fast / labored breathing (his respirations at home were ranging from 77 to 84 and have consistently been in the 70's since we've been here). He tested negative for RSV but they are calling his virus bronchiolitis following the results of a chest xray. His white blood cell count was also elevated so with the temp there was a concern for infection, which resulted in him being put on an antibiotic drip with his IV fluid. With his heart issues it sounds like we won't be getting out of here till his breathing has returned to normal. Last night was Luke's 15th overnight hospital admittance since he was born 13.5 months ago.

Cozy in Carhartts

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Note to self

Buy this later to help Luke with OT and developing cognitive skills: Super Sorting Pie

Also, check out other toys from Learning Resources for Luke sometime soon!

Momma Time

My interest in photography has been rejuvenated over the last few days... it's something that I've set aside for the last few weeks because we've just been too busy for me to have any time to myself.  I need an outlet and a place to unwind with quiet thoughts.  

Tonight, I've stolen myself away from the hustle and bustle of the busy upstairs where Dustin's giving the boys their baths and I've been working on practicing some editing techniques I learned over the weekend.  The photo below is one that I took during a Christmas celebration.  It's one that I passed over the last time that I worked on photos, but tonight it just spoke to me so I pulled it into the editor and started working on it.  

I just love the way that this child reaches me.  Those eyes and that intense, trusting gaze.  He's truly a special gift that we've been sent from above!

No Words Needed

Looking Forward to Spring

Even though the groundhog saw his shadow this morning.... we're still looking forward to spring.  And nothing says spring better than getting your seed corn in the ground!

Superbowl Weekend

I don't really do football.  Unless one of my kids plays football someday, it's likely that I'll never do football.  Even so, I still took some photos of the kids over the weekend and yes, I incorporated a football!  It's Superbowl weekend after all... gotta get in the spirit... can someone tell me who's playing again?

Matthew wouldn't sit still long enough to get a photo with the football, so here he is being his silly little self!  Just love him!