On the Mend…
Natalie is finally on the mend…things got worse before they got better and she was diagnosed with an ear infection on Friday. Sunday was the first day in a week that Natalie woke up happy.
Natalie’s illness really took a toll on all of us…Chris and I both had mild colds, making taking care of a sick child even more tiring. And Natalie wanted to be held by me all. the. time. If I got 1 foot away from her, she screamed, so it was difficult to do basic things like go to the bathroom, get dressed, or shower. Plus she’s heavy—my back is sore after a week of carrying her around nonstop. Thank goodness for family, who helped us through it!
It’s nice to be able to share pictures of her smiling again…
Natalie prefers to drink from a real cup these days, and I was letting her since she was so sick, even though she spills most of it all over herself:
Smiling and happy to be eating bread with butter on it (and getting grease all over her face):
