Update on Andrew

Many of you know from my Facebook that we rushed Andrew into the Emergency Room Sunday night around 10:00pm. He woke from a sound sleep gasping for air and unable to speak. It was very scary for all of us, especially knowing that he has heart issues. He was frantic and thrashing in his bed as I pulled him out and quickly got him downstairs on the kitchen counter where David and I could see him more clearly. Andrew was panicked! I didn't think it was his heart because I was not seeing signs of him turning blue or losing color in his lips or fingernails. He sounded like he was choking on something and when he couldn't speak that's when I looked at David and said "get the car". The diagnosis is Croup. He was given a steroid and sent home with an additional prescription for it. We are going in on Wednesday to see our regular pediatrician. In fact, I am taking all 3 little ones in to be checked. I can't believe how sick they have been in the past month. This morning, the boys just chilled out for quite some time in each others rooms, playing their leapsters and watching Christmas DVD's. Andrew was/is still quite mello.

I know this is a terrible picture, but I was not really in the mood to stand and click, but I did need to capture the moment. While I was out with the boys today, Daniel found these little Christmas trees. He chose a Disney Car one, Andrew chose Pooh and they were so excited to find a Princess one for Fia. As corny as the trees might be, we had a great time tonight before dinner trimming the little trees with lights and then adding the ornaments. Then we took them one by one to their bedrooms to find that "perfect spot" where they ooohhh'd and aaaahhh'd over how cool they looked with the lights off in their bedrooms. It was really sweet to hear them talk about it all. They really are a precious little Tribe. Now, if I could just get them healthy and keep them that way for a bit, I would be one happy Mommy. ;) Thank you for your emails, texts and phone calls. They were very much appreciated! ;)