Wow the time has flown since I last posted. I just want to apologise that once again I have been very slack with updating and with commenting on everyone's blogs. I would like everyone to know that when this happens I always feel very guilty that I haven't been able to sit down and write to everyone. But I always do find the time to read all your blogs and catch up on your news. So while sometimes I am silent, I still care a lot and I am still up to date in your lives.
It has been totally crazy at our house. We have been awaiting a surgery date for Xavier to have his eye re-done. On Tues I got a call from the hospital that he would be operated on next Weds on Sept 1. The next day (which was Weds just gone) he woke up covered in these funny spots all over his face. I had no idea what they were - they didn't look like measles or chicken pox and besides which he has been immunised against all of those. They were like tiny pimples with yellow tips. Straight to the doctor we went and it turns out he has Impetigo (school sores). Because they are highly contagious Xavier is kind of under house arrest, which means so am I. So no daycare for him and no work for me. Everything that he touches has to be cleaned straight away for fear of Joel and myself catching it or of him reinfecting himself. This means all towels, face washers, bed linen, stuffed toys etc all have to be continually washed and disinfected. On top of having my little boy needing my attention because the poor little lamb feels awful (the sores itch and make him feel achey/feverish) it is also tough work keeping everything hygenic. I had to call the hospital and imform them that he has Impetigo. They said if the sores are gone by Mon (he is not contagious once the sores are gone) then I can take him to the doctor and ask for a medical clearance. If I can get a signed medical clearance form on Monday then the surgery will go ahead. If not, then the surgery will be postponed. To tell you the truth I don't mind either way. Whatever is meant to be, will be. If we have to wait then never mind.
The other thing that this has also affected is Joel's 29th birthday which is on Sat. We had a big dinner planned with both sides of our family but we have now cancelled it. While we were both looking forward to it of course we don't mind having to cancel for our little man. We are now going to get take away pizza just the three of us, and I will bake a mudcake. Then when Xav goes to bed Joel and I will watch a movie. I have the best present organised for Joel but I will tell you all after I give it to him in case he sees the blog lol.
Lots of love to all of you. May you all have fabulous weekends and thanks for continuing to put up with my erratic posting xoxoxoxo
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ReplyDeleteJo, I'm so sorry! Your poor little man has really been through it lately. Please don't feel badly about not posting or commenting as much. This is certainly a lot for a mommy to handle. Sure hope he has improved this week! I'll be praying for him tonight if he is in fact having the surgery tomorrow, and if not, that he would feel better real soon.
ReplyDeleteHope you were able to have a nice, quiet birthday celebration with your hubby!
P.S. Got the postcard from Australia yesterday! Thank you!! :)