A Long Two Weeks!

Sorry I haven't written in over a week, things have been crazy here!!

So, after Camden had his central line removed we spent the day resting at Hotel Hanson's. Saturday we met up with Ellie and her parents at Boston Garden and Common. The girls hit it off great and loved playing on the bronze duck statues in the garden. We then all hopped on a swan boat and went for a little ride in the pond. We even saw a real, live swan. Dinner was at Ellie's house and we all had a great time getting to know each other better.

Sunday, we had the opportunity to share a very happy moment with another short gut kid, Reena, who recently had her Mik-Key button out. There was a party for her at her grandparents house, and we were there to help her celebrate! There were button games, button crafts, and all the food was round! We then headed back to Maine.

The week was a long and tiring one. There was some sort of virus around the house. Camden didn't eat much, and stooled a lot! Maddie and I could not stop sneezing, and Andy was vomiting for two days. Camden then developed conjunctivitis! Needless to say, I am glad that week is over. This week has been much smoother. Every one is feeling better and sleeping more! I wasn't getting used to functioning on three or four hours of sleep each night, and was very emotional and cranky!!

Maddie, Camden, and I went to a birthday party last Saturday where Maddie learned how candlestick bowling! She is pretty good, until the 7 year olds took over the lanes after cake! She still had a good time and really enjoyed the cake!

Camden's steri strip came off last Sunday and Monday night he had his first bath in the baby tub!! He loved it! He was amazed by the water, and loved feeling it flow down over his body. He didn't even mind it on his head or face! Maddie had to be right there of course and help out! So things are getting back to a more normal pace. In fact this morning, Hallie, our black lab came home from our friend's house! She lapped Camden and Maddie! This was the first time Hallie has met Camden.

I think I have caught everyone up. This weekend we have plans to plant the garden. I am working Saturday, so it will be on Sunday. Camden's home health benefits expire on Saturday but I have been assured by the home health agency that they will still be her for us. We may loose some hours if we have to bill through MaineCare but they are still planning to be a part of our lives! Yeah!