You know, if I had a brain in my head, I would just take it
easy today. But let's face it, that's a pretty big IF. I don't have anything
pressing that I "have" to do today. Yes, that's an excellent idea.
We'll be taking it easy around here. I could see me doing a couple loads of
laundry, making some phone calls, and just hanging out with kid. I may even
treat myself to Panera broccoli cheese soup because it is quite yummy and
delicious and one of my favorite things on the planet. This past week has drug
on and on, and on and on. Let's see if we can have some TGIF moments today.
I swear it's like Colby has been 2 different kids this week.
Tuesday he was so much better. He was able to sit up in his chair 2 different
times for an hour each. We had him outside practicing his driving. I was
thinking oh yeah, this is the turning point for him. Then Wednesday he had a
horrible day. What the what?! We tried to sit him up and it was a disaster.
Within half an hour his heart rate was over 130 and his oxygen was 87-90. Oh,
Colbster. Then once we got him back in his bed, it took a couple hours to calm
him back down. I finally called Cincinnati
yesterday. I said this is what has been going on with Colby, this is how we've
been treating it. They were like yep, good job, you're doing everything right,
call us if he gets worse. So we took it easy yesterday, no sitting up. Still
doing cough treatments around the clock every 4-5 hours. Colby did take a big,
fat morning nap yesterday, and honestly I think he needed that more than
anything else. So we'll see what today brings. May try to sit him up again. He
has missed 7 days of school so far, and I'm not really sure if he'll be going
on Monday or not. We just have to stick with it, "treat the symptoms"
as Cincinnati
said, and appreciate the progress Colby has made in kicking this cold. We're
not in the hospital and that's what matters! Being able to treat Colby's
illness at home - priceless!
Colby was well enough yesterday that I was able to do some
birthday celebrating. My BFF had bought Eric Church tickets months ago, the day
they went on sale. She got me my ticket as my birthday present. Earlier in the
week I was worried I wouldn't be able to go. No way I'd leave Colby if he
wasn't doing well. But it all worked out and we had a great time. We all met
for supper before the concert, and Eric Church puts on one helluva show. He played
for over 2 hours! It was awesome. His opening act was Dwight Yoakam. Now, some
of the youngsters in our group didn't like him too much. But he's had a lot of
hits through the years and I loved it. Had a blast. Can't wait until our next
concert.
I've been spreading the word on our fundraiser. Origami Owl
jewelry is the mack-bomb-daddy! It's so unique and individual to each person's
taste. You know you want some! You can come to our open house on Monday the
29th or you can shop and order online. All the proceeds from this fundraiser
will go straight into our "get us a house and out of this tiny
apartment" fund. I'm not sure exactly how much money we'll need for a down
payment, closing costs and/or handicap accessible changes, but I'm guessing A
LOT. Starting early. Doing lots and lots of fundraisers until we're out of this
apartment. Somehow, some way, I'm going to make it happen. Luckily I have
friends who are willing to help with fundraising and amazing support from many
who know us. I simply can't do it by myself. So let's get this fundraising
going. You know you're needing/wanting a new necklace or bracelet. Be sure to
check out what Origami Owl has to offer. I love this jewelry and would have one
of everything in the catalog if I could. If you would like to order, use this
link: www.windowtomysoullockets.origamiowl.com/parties/AmyBagshaw451375/collections.ashx
Feel free to
order online anytime using the above link above from NOW until September 30th. You
must use this link so that
your order is reflected under our fundraiser.
There's your
Friday update. The nurse is back there finishing up Colby's 9AM cough
treatment, which includes manual CPT, saline nebulizer, IPV and CoughAssist. Hoping,
praying Colby continues to improve today and over the weekend. Thanks again,
everyone, for asking me how Colby has been doing/feeling. Your texts and calls
really mean a lot to me. Keeps me going. Love ya!
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