Updates

Yesterday, I finally went to the doctor. I was feeling alright, but knew I needed something done. I brought Lillian with me to the doctor....I really didn't know how that was going to turn out. Sometimes they frown upon bringing small children with you. However, I really didn't have a babysitter and I wasn't going to miss my appointment. Lillian did GREAT!! She is so outgoing....she definitely takes after daddy in that department. All the receptionists, nurses, and doctors wanted to see Lillian. She ate up all that attention....let me tell ya, she doesn't get enough of it at home!

Anyway, I told the doctor what was going on. She said that she was pretty sure it was my gallbladder and that a lot of women start having issues with it after they have a baby. She ordered me a gallbladder ultrasound. I will be getting that next Wednesday....unfortunately that was the soonest they could get me in. The doctor said that if the test was negative, she would ordered me a HIDA scan (xray for the gallbladder), if that was negative, then I would have an EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy). That is a procedure where they send a scope down my throat pass my stomach into the small intestine. They will definitely have to give sedation for that. Anyway, the doctor wants to start with the cheapest/less invasive procedures first and then go up. I'm really hoping that the ultrasound is all I have to do.

In other news, we are looking for a new car seat for Lillian. She has almost outgrown her infant car seat. In all honestly, she would probably benefit from a bigger one sooner than later because she has to be uncomfortable in the one she has. I started looking at them, but haven't really done any research in them yet. I first wanted to see the cost before I really looked into them. I don't know what I was thinking. I guess I just assume (probably more of hoping) they would be a lot cheaper than what they are. Again, I haven't really looked at them, but are they like infant car seats where you have a base? John seems to think they are and I think they are stationary. So, if I'm right, then we are going to have to buy 3 of them. Then, if I have to have my gallbladder removed I have to pay my deductible of $500....needless to say, I'm going to be working a lot of overtime in the next month or so. Does anyone have any suggestions or advise for me? I would appreciate it!

Well, I finally uploaded some pics of Lillian. Here are some recent pics.

Lillian trying out the Gerber puffs Getting ready to go to Eville

Helping daddy fold laundry

She still loves to swing