Has anyone ever seen those Luv's Diaper Commercials where the mom says, "Coupons? I don't have time to cut coupons. I don't even have time to take a shower every day..." I used to see those commercials and scoff at that mother. Who doesn't have time to bathe? Obviously, this was BEFORE I gave birth, most definantly before I gave birth three times. Needless to say, I've eaten lots of crow since I had kids. I am careful to bathe daily, I promise, but there are other things that I DON'T have time for...one of them was discovered today. I don't have time to be sick.
I went to the doctor today for what I felt confident was a yucky bladder infection. Upon receiving my lab reports from the lovely sample I had to donate, the doctor walked in the room and asked if I felt as bad as my labs looked. I have a severe kidney infection. He proceded to explain that he needed to admit me to the hospital to receive repeated rounds of some potent IV antibiotic medications to alieviate this condition. Excuse me? Thankfully, this man is a colleage of Cody's and knows our family. I chuckled softly and took a deep breath....
I kindly explained to him that I have three small children at home and I don't have time to be admitted into the hospital. I have a 4 year old that would be standing at the door waiting for me to return from the doctor so that I could read Rufferella to her for the third time today. I have a three year old that would be devastated if he was late for Vacation Bible School tonight because he has been talking about it all day. And I have a 6 month old (yes, she is six months today...sniff sniff) that would need to be fed, changed, birped, and tugged around on my hip while I made dinner. He smiled warmly at me and said, "ok, Mrs. Paty...I will give you a shot and 24 hours to feel better. You have to call me tomorrow and let me know how you are feeling. If you are not alot better, you will need to be admitted. No excuses. "
I agreed. I'm waiting for the shot to kick in. Wish me luck...we have small group at our house tomorrow night.
Claire read most of Rufferella to me this evening. Thank you, Dr. Kassis, for not making this busy mama miss that moment.
P.S. We have a contract on our house...
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Oh, Ginger...I feel your pain. I really hope you are feeling much better and didn't end up in the hospital. No fun at all. Take care, you!
Congrats on the contract! We must talk soon to appropriately catch up. Until then, REST UP as much as you can to get rid of that kidney infection! Love you guys! Kel
A CONTRACT? Oh my gosh! Will there be a possibility that the TY's will receive a forwarding address?
Hope you are feeling better and everyone got to VBS. However, I know that you are married to JIP so you will be well taken care of. Take good care of you!
Love you guys!
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