Today I got to have a fun little lesson on how to go about collecting a urine, and stool sample from a toddler.
They seriously want me to wrap her diaper up in plastic wrap so that when she poops it won't get any diaper fibers in it.... I'm pretty sure a diaper doesn't hold much in if it's wrapped in plastic wrap. I feel like I'll need to duct tape all the outer edges so no poop slides out. (Totally gross, I know!) And what happens if she pees in said plastic wrapped diaper? I'm going to have a huge mess on my hands!
And let's not even talk about collecting the urine sample!
I am thinking of going to BRU tomorrow to get a potty.... maybe I'll luck out again like I did the other day.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
It's all about the little things
Ryleigh is the type of child who does not hide when she is having a BM. I know some children will hide in a corner, or behind a piece of furniture. Not my ultra-lady-like daughter. haha. She is painfully obvious.
Well, this morning I notice her little face start to scrunch up, and start to get a little red (the tell-tale signs). So, with a stroke of genius I decided to take advantage of the moment, and I sat her on the potty. She's been interested in the potty recently. She waves good-bye to the water when it flushes, and the other day she decided the potty would be a good place to put a cat toy.
I didn't really have any expectations with sitting her on the potty. I was just trying to get her to make the connection, and to get a feel for sitting up there. Well, wouldn't you know it. She had no problem sitting there, and doing her business! (probably because she already got interrupted in the middle of the act, and wasn't able to wait any longer. Haha.)
But now I am one happy momma because that was one less poopy diaper to change. Woohoo.
And for those of you who are grossed out about a blog about poop I suggest you don't read any more blogs written by moms. haha
Well, this morning I notice her little face start to scrunch up, and start to get a little red (the tell-tale signs). So, with a stroke of genius I decided to take advantage of the moment, and I sat her on the potty. She's been interested in the potty recently. She waves good-bye to the water when it flushes, and the other day she decided the potty would be a good place to put a cat toy.
I didn't really have any expectations with sitting her on the potty. I was just trying to get her to make the connection, and to get a feel for sitting up there. Well, wouldn't you know it. She had no problem sitting there, and doing her business! (probably because she already got interrupted in the middle of the act, and wasn't able to wait any longer. Haha.)
But now I am one happy momma because that was one less poopy diaper to change. Woohoo.
And for those of you who are grossed out about a blog about poop I suggest you don't read any more blogs written by moms. haha
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Peanut Update
Ryleigh had a pediatrician appointment this morning. She got weighed, measured, checked out, and punctured with needles :-(
She has gained 7oz since we last weighed her at the nutritionists 2 weeks ago. Considering she hadn't gained weight in the previous 3 months I am very thankful for those 7oz. The pediatrician said it seems like the nutritionist is really helping. Yay for that because adjusting her diet is the easiest solution to this whole thing.
Of course the doctor still said we should get her tested for various other things, "just in case". She even cited some cases where doctors didn't pick up on something and then got sued. So, I'm still really feeling like the doctors are just trying to cover their butts.
I do have two major annoyances though.
1. The doctors do not communicate with each other. CHOP never sent the paperwork from the G.I. to the pediatrician like they were supposed to. The pedia. didn't even know we had been to see any specialists. So, I was the one to relay all the info from the specialists to the pediatrician. And even though I have been paying attention to what the doctors have to say, I am still only a layman, and I don't like the fact that the doctors are basing their decisions on info I have relayed. What if I forgot something important in my stressed out state of mind? Why can't they just fax over info to each other??
2. Annoyance number 2. Ryleigh's pediatrician is leaving the practice. Therefore, enter doctor #6 who will be working with us to "help" Ryleigh. With a lack of communication amongst the professionals, and no consistency with her primary care physician (one time it was by our own doing, but the other times were out of our hands), I am the only one who actually has the full picture. I am the one who has taken her to all her appointments and listened to all the doctors. I am the one who feeds her and monitors her nutrition. I am the one that has the best grasp on how Ry is doing developmentally. Therefore, I feel like all of this is on my shoulders. Ryan is incredibly supportive and helpful, but when he can't be there to talk things over with the doctors I feel very alone.
She has gained 7oz since we last weighed her at the nutritionists 2 weeks ago. Considering she hadn't gained weight in the previous 3 months I am very thankful for those 7oz. The pediatrician said it seems like the nutritionist is really helping. Yay for that because adjusting her diet is the easiest solution to this whole thing.
Of course the doctor still said we should get her tested for various other things, "just in case". She even cited some cases where doctors didn't pick up on something and then got sued. So, I'm still really feeling like the doctors are just trying to cover their butts.
I do have two major annoyances though.
1. The doctors do not communicate with each other. CHOP never sent the paperwork from the G.I. to the pediatrician like they were supposed to. The pedia. didn't even know we had been to see any specialists. So, I was the one to relay all the info from the specialists to the pediatrician. And even though I have been paying attention to what the doctors have to say, I am still only a layman, and I don't like the fact that the doctors are basing their decisions on info I have relayed. What if I forgot something important in my stressed out state of mind? Why can't they just fax over info to each other??
2. Annoyance number 2. Ryleigh's pediatrician is leaving the practice. Therefore, enter doctor #6 who will be working with us to "help" Ryleigh. With a lack of communication amongst the professionals, and no consistency with her primary care physician (one time it was by our own doing, but the other times were out of our hands), I am the only one who actually has the full picture. I am the one who has taken her to all her appointments and listened to all the doctors. I am the one who feeds her and monitors her nutrition. I am the one that has the best grasp on how Ry is doing developmentally. Therefore, I feel like all of this is on my shoulders. Ryan is incredibly supportive and helpful, but when he can't be there to talk things over with the doctors I feel very alone.
Monday, May 10, 2010
A new stage....
Today we officially entered a new stage of parenthood..
We've been leading up to it for a while as Ryleigh has been walking more independently.... but since she loves clinging to her Me-me I didn't think it would ever be a problem. Last weekend at the zoo she refused to walk unless two people were on either side of her, holding her hands.
But today at the Aquarium, oh my goodness. You would have thought that we had greased her hands up with butter before arriving. Despite having me and Ryan holding her hands she somehow kept slipping her hands away and running around wherever she wanted. How is it possible that 2 adults can't hold on to one little toddler?
Thankfully we can still run faster than her and she never got more than a couple feet in front of us. But as I now realize we are in this new stage I suddenly feel like taking Ryleigh to public places may be more of a hassle than it is worth.
I thought about becoming a hermit and just staying inside where it's nice and safe from now on. But then I decided against it. Looks like I'll just have to learn and adjust to this pleasant new stage :-)
We've been leading up to it for a while as Ryleigh has been walking more independently.... but since she loves clinging to her Me-me I didn't think it would ever be a problem. Last weekend at the zoo she refused to walk unless two people were on either side of her, holding her hands.
But today at the Aquarium, oh my goodness. You would have thought that we had greased her hands up with butter before arriving. Despite having me and Ryan holding her hands she somehow kept slipping her hands away and running around wherever she wanted. How is it possible that 2 adults can't hold on to one little toddler?
Thankfully we can still run faster than her and she never got more than a couple feet in front of us. But as I now realize we are in this new stage I suddenly feel like taking Ryleigh to public places may be more of a hassle than it is worth.
I thought about becoming a hermit and just staying inside where it's nice and safe from now on. But then I decided against it. Looks like I'll just have to learn and adjust to this pleasant new stage :-)
Saturday, May 8, 2010
A successful day
If success was measured by how much stuff you managed to acquire in one day I'd say today was very successful.
This morning my friend Jeanie and I loaded the kids into her car and went yard sale-ing. We were in West Deptford, National Park, Pitman, Sewell... and probably everywhere in between. I found some great stuff for Ryleigh. She got a new little piano, some new shoes that definitely look like they've never been worn, and I got some cute apple canisters for the kitchen.
I also got a new-used play kitchen for Ryleigh for free from Jeanie.... which then led to a trip to Wal-mart where I purchased fake food, pots and pans, and dishware for the kitchen. :-) Ryleigh loves her new pots and pans. Super cute pics to follow some day.
And to top it all of I got some roses from Ryan as a pre-mother's day gift.
All in all I am happy with all of my purchases and thankful Ry has some new toys to keep her entertained!!
This morning my friend Jeanie and I loaded the kids into her car and went yard sale-ing. We were in West Deptford, National Park, Pitman, Sewell... and probably everywhere in between. I found some great stuff for Ryleigh. She got a new little piano, some new shoes that definitely look like they've never been worn, and I got some cute apple canisters for the kitchen.
I also got a new-used play kitchen for Ryleigh for free from Jeanie.... which then led to a trip to Wal-mart where I purchased fake food, pots and pans, and dishware for the kitchen. :-) Ryleigh loves her new pots and pans. Super cute pics to follow some day.
And to top it all of I got some roses from Ryan as a pre-mother's day gift.
All in all I am happy with all of my purchases and thankful Ry has some new toys to keep her entertained!!
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