This boy is sick...don't let that cute, smiley, happy face fool you.
We knew he was getting congested, we could hear it in his chest. Then as the day went on he got more tired, started to run a low fever, his nose started to run, and he did not want to be put down. He just wanted Momma to hold him. So even though we were out and about running all sorts of errands, we stopped it all and went back home.
We transitioned to sick mode. We changed into our Jammer Jams, filled up the sippy cup with v8, and put on some Elmo. Let the snuggles begin!
We drank lots of juice in the next few days, read lots of books, and of course we watched lots of Elmo.
We even tried making soups, loading up on his veggies, and putting kale broth into his juice. Nothing worked :( Our bug was still sick. And still happy, thank goodness.
So, even though we try to avoid it at all costs, we took Emery in to see his doctor. We love his doctor and all the nurses, and they were very excited to see him.
Emery was excited to play with the toys in the sick waiting room for once. We are usually in the well waiting room. It was a good change of pace.
The conclusion was a cold and a mild ear infection in his left ear. We got some antibiotics and went home to heal.
As you can see from this video, Emery was feeling fine on the way home.
The next day was a big one for Beka. She gets chronic tonsillitis and strep throat. She has for years. So to keep her from suffering more Team Oakley decided to get her tonsils out!
Michael and Beka woke up VERY early the next day to go in for the surgery. Auntie Roxanne said with the sleeping, sick Emery.
It was VERY cold when we got up.
The surgery went very well. No complications. Beka was awake and out the door of the hospital in record time. She wanted to be at home in her own bed. The nurses were impressed with how awake she was after anesthesia. She is never fun. No silly videos on you tube for her.
Now comes the hard part for everyone. The recovery. She cannot hold Emery for ten days, and she needs to be in bed for five. Emery is staying with his Nana and Pappy for a while.
but it is going to mean some overtime for Michael.
And now Michael is sick. He started feeling it a few days ago, and on the morning of the surgery it hit him hard. He went to the doctor after he got Beka home from surgery. He had a cold that was almost a sinus infection. He got some meds and then came back home to take care of Beka. Luckily she slept most of the day, so he got to rest and catch up on work.
Beka and Michael got to lay in bed for a few days while Emery was at Nana and Pappy's. They had lots to keep them busy with their lap tops, phones, and other electronic devices at hand.
And Emery did great being away. He is always such a good boy! We are so thankful to Craig and Josie for watching him. He played hard at their house, and slept hard too. Good boy!
So even though the sick hit us all in different ways, at the same time, we are getting through it. We are strong, and we love each other very much. If not, this would really suck :)
Thanks for caring.
Love,
Team Oakley
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