Oink oink!

On Wednesday Olivia left school with a fever of 102 and a little cough. I was at home sick already so Mom picked her up and brought her home. We went to pick up something to eat and the more I looked at her I realized we should call the doc. They were able to get us right in to see a Dr. so we headed over there and on the way Olivia threw up all over herself. Poor baby! She was so upset about it. Well sure enough she tested positive for the flu. It is now Saturday night and she still has a little fever. It has been up and down. Her symptoms are mild and she goes in and out of good spirits. Occasionally she complains that her head or her throat or her feet hurt. She's been really good about drinking fluids but she hasn't eaten very much. This morning she woke up and seemed fine but about and hour later she turned around looking pitiful and said "I need go back in me bed Mommy". So I put her back in bed and she fell fast asleep.

I'm trying to remain sane and not worry too much. It's hard not to worry with all the talk of how bad it can be and such little talk about the many many people who are just fine after having the flu. We are hoping that tomorrow her fever will be all gone and that she can go back to school on Monday.

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the pumpkin patch at Olivia's school today. She was so happy to finally go. She has asked every day for the past 10 days.

Allergist

Oli went to the allergist today. I picked her up early from school and when I got there Ms. Annette told me she had not slept at all. She talked throughout the entire nap time! Ms. Annette said Olivia talked more in that hour than she has in two weeks put together. Well, I was not looking forward to a 2 hour doctors appointment with a 2 year old anyway, but especially not a 2 year old without a nap. I was pleasantly surprised by her behavior at the appointment though. She was very well behaved and we had fun playing together as we waited for the doctor. She practiced her yoga poses and I must say, she is amazing at downward facing dog pose and the tree pose.
So anyway, back to the allergies. The sticks on her back were very painful for her and she cried a lot. I was able to distract her with some silliness but as soon as the nurse came back in to look at the results she freaked out. She did not want that lady anywhere near her. I had to hold her in a leg lock so they could check the results. Come to find out, she is allergic to bananas and strawberries. He said she probably has an intolerance for shrimp and should avoid it. So, no more strawberry milkshakes or banana bread :(

La Diabla!

After coming back from the river, Olivia had a temporary change of personality. She might have been possessed by an evil force we have come to call "La Diabla". First it was directed toward Mamma in the pool. Then Brian couldn't come near her or look at her without her head spinning around, then she lashed out at me. After some stern talkings and some skilled parenting I think we have exorcised the demon.

Brian picked Olivia up from school on Friday and Ms. Annette (or Ms. Aneck as Oli says) told him that because she has been dry every day she can start coming in panties if we would like. So first thing Saturday morning we went and bought her some real big girl panties. When we got home she put some on right away. The first pair were too big and she didn't like the feeling of them. She kept asking me to fix them then she took them off as she sat in her chair eating her lunch. After nap we tried a different pair and they fit. She wore them all afternoon and into the evening and stayed dry until just before bed! When she did wet on herself it was just a little and she was able to stop herself and finish in the potty! Of course this upset her a lot though and she would not put panties back on, only pull ups. But it's a start!