Yesterday I worked. Actually I'm working all this week. At
first I thought this was a great idea. My boss is on vacation and asked me if I
wanted to cover for her. At the time, many weeks ago, it made sense. Make a
little extra money, stay busy, keep my mind off Colby's surgery. Now I think
it's a crappy idea. Changed my mind! Too bad, too late. I want to stay home,
rest, spend time with Colby, pack for our upcoming hospital stay. Too bad, too
late, gotta get my butt to work. I'm sure Colby will survive this week better
than I will! I want to stay home and take care of him, dangit, did I mention
that already? Wednesday we start putting the medication in his nostrils and
giving him the baths with the special soap. The medication is twice a day every
day and the baths are every other day a week prior to surgery. This is to
prevent infections while in the hospital because he has tested positive for
staph, both MRSA and ORSA in the recent past.
Today is Father's Day of course. We (nurse, Colby and I) headed
out at the butt crack of dawn and had breakfast with Dad. I'm so very lucky to
still have my dad here with us. He is the most wonderful dad I ever could have
asked for. I've always been a Daddy's girl, and I don't see that changing
anytime soon. I used to be the absolute apple of his eye, that is, until Colby
came along. Dad adores that sweet boy, and I love seeing them interact
together. It's almost like they have their own language - so cute to watch. I'm
also very fortunate to have a kind, loving stepdad. Couldn't have custom designed
a better one. He's always been there for Colby and me, no matter the need. Then
there's Colby dad (insert large eye roll and big sigh.) What can I say? I know
he loves Colby. I know it could be worse. He does pay his child support on time,
never been late ever. He does come and see Colby, even if it's only 3 hours a
week. I know plenty of kiddos who get much less than that from their fathers,
which is so sad. However, I will never understand his unwillingness to accept
Colby's diagnosis. Dude, it is what it is. Suck it the fuck up and move on. It hurts
me to the bone that he only sees what Colby can't do, and doesn't appreciate
the things Colby can do. That's too bad. And that's his problem, not mine,
anymore. Thank God Colby does have his grandpas around. Poor kid is exposed to
way too much estrogen with his mama hovering over him, nurses, teachers and
therapists.
Sorry if this blog has typos are grammar errors. I'm
fighting a terrible headache. Not sure why, but starting at about 2:00 today my
head starting pounding. Luckily I don't get headaches like I used to, just an occasional
one. Guess I'm due. But it's free to go away at any time. With that said, I'm
closing up this update for now. The nurse is back there giving Colby his cough treatment.
She leaves at 10:00, and I'll be in my bed by 10:02. Have to get rested up for
this busy upcoming week!
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