Babying Sadie Baby

A year ago Braxton asked me if I would watch Sadie Lou this week.  She hadn't even been born yet but I told him and Kelsi I would gladly take Sadie while they went to Kauai. It's fun having my grands while their parents strengthen their relationships. I marked off the whole week for Sadie and it's a good thing.  Sunday Sadie and Jordy got to know each other better.  They are so cute together and I think they are going to be great friends.

Sadie goes to Day Care Mon-Wed out here by me and so on Monday I took her and dropped her off and then I went and ran some errands.  I went to the store, went to the doctor to make an appointment...I was really hoping they would just draw my blood so I could get my thyroid medicine.  Natalie called and asked me to go to Costco with her and so I left what I was doing and hurried to get a pedicure first.  It's been months and my feet needed some pampering. We went and picked up Mya's baptism announcements and I really enjoyed visiting with her.  I have the best daughter in "luvs" and enjoy each of them so much.  When I picked up Sadie they said that she didn't feel to good today.  She felt a little warm but I had still planned on taking her back in the morning while I went to the doctor.  I didn't take her back though at all.  Our sweet baby kept getting warmer and I knew I would be keeping her home with me.  I thought she had a little cold.

When I visited with the Doctor we chatted a little first.  He asked who I brought with me and I explained what Sadie's symptoms were and what I was doing for her.  I asked what I should do if her little cough got worse.  I felt like I got some good answers and was grateful that she went with me.  Sadie was happy even though she was feverish.  She was still eating pretty good and I wasn't worried too much.  I was getting some good snuggles and she went down easily.  I was really enjoying my little grand.

I wasn't planning on telling mommy and daddy that Sadie wasn't feeling good because I didn't want to worry them.  However, these days people like to face time and watch each other talk.  There was no hiding Sadie Lou's sick eyes.  She wasn't very happy or talkative the times they called.  It was obvious she didn't feel good.  Sadie did perk up though when Kimi and Jared where around.  She loves her Aunt and Uncle and they adore her.  It made me happy to see her cute smile and darling little tongue that she likes poking out the side of her mouth.  

On Wednesday I thought she might be feeling a little better because she didn't seem to feel as hot. I knew she was still feeling a bit yucky because she wasn't herself. When I was changing her that day I noticed that her top tooth was visible.  I text her parents to see if it had been there before because I was pretty sure it hadn't been.  I was right.  Braxton said they knew it was coming but it hadn't popped through to their knowledge.  I was thankful to know that maybe that is why little Sadie wasn't up to par.  I really expected Thursday to be better than Wednesday but I was so wrong.  She was very feverish when she woke up and I could never get her temp to come down.  I was worried that she would get dehydrated because she wasn't wanting anything to eat or drink.  It was so sad seeing her like this.  I decided that I didn't want to end up in the Hospital with her and so I forced her bottles on her.  That's a hard thing to do.  Those little ones are strong and can clamp their little mouths down pretty good.  I used my finger to open it far enough to get the nipple in and then she would take it.  I only made her take 2 ounces at a time and figured that was good enough.  I did that throughout the day.  She was so snuggly with no energy but didn't cry.  She never really cried except when I gave her medicine or made her drink.  She's such a cutie.

Jordyn is at a cute age  and when they got home the other night she wanted to come to gramma's house and so Kevin and her came over.  I love that she wants to come play at our house.  She is also such a cutie.

Thursday was Sadie's worse day.  She was fevered all day even with me giving her medicine to bring it down. She slept a lot and snuggled a lot too. She woke up with stinky breath and so I googled why?  There was one comment or statement that got me.  Babies could have stinky breath if they are fevered, cutting teeth and are dehydrated.  Well I was pretty sure she was feverish because of teeth but I hadn't thought about her being dehydrated.  That's why I forced her to drink at least 2 ounces every few hours.  I felt so bad for little Sadie because she had no energy or smiles.  We got through it though and Friday when she woke up she didn't have a fever and her smiles were back.  WooHoo!

She is pretty much back to herself.  She's eating better, smiling and crawling all over and is happy.  We are all happy that she is feeling better.  I enjoyed our snuggles and kissing on her while she didn't feel good and that is the good part of having a sick baby but having a happy baby is the best!  I'm glad she is feeling good in time for mommy and daddy to get home!  What a cutie pie!

Book Club

Shanna hosted Book Club at her house today.  I was able to go since Sadie was feeling better and Kimleighel was home to watch her.  I have to say that Shanna is such a hostess.  She goes all out.  She always has different dishes set up and her food is always so yummy.  Shanna likes to cook and is really good at it.  I loved the shrimp dish today....yum!  I didn't think about taking pictures until we were discussing books...then I was sneaky about taking them with my phone.  I actually read a few books since our last meeting.  I read: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Ann Romney's Book, The Tatooed Mormon, A Lion and a Lamb and Cole for Christmas.

I must not be very good at giving book reports because someone really should have borrowed A Lion and a Lamb because it is a great story. It's about Willard Bean and his wife being called to serve a mission in Palmyra after the Saints had been ran out.  They were there for 23 years before they were released.  It's a great story with some good information about rebuilding the Church.  I really liked it.  I think Susan would like it but she had to miss this time.  Actually I think everyone will like it and so I will take it back again.  I did bring one book home and  have another one that I am reading.  I do enjoy reading and because of Book Club I actually take time every now and then to read.

Towards the end of our meeting today we discussed some spiritual things.  I sat there and thought how wonderful it was that I could feel the Spirit at Book Club.  We were all sharing our testimonies in a way with each other.  I just wanted to remember this because I love my friends and the discussions we have.