A Bad Week for Koey

Talk about a mother's worst nightmare.... the twins picked up a cough from who knows where and it progressively got worse.  There's no point in taking kids in when they first get it.  Been there, done that.  Doctor confirms, yes, they have a cough and they can only treat the symptoms which they refer you to the over-the-counter drugs you've already been using and sends you on your merry way.  *Gee, Doc, so glad I busted out $20 for that genius diagnosis* 

So after I started hearing wheezing I brought both of them in only to find out they both had fluid in their lungs.  Koen's sat levels were dangerously low and they immediately put him on oxygen and called the hospital to be admitted.  For about 15 minutes we thought we were admitting both boys, but it turned out Kael's levels were OK and he was prescribed some heavy drugs and breathing treatments to get the little bit of fluid out.

I headed home to pack a few things before heading to the hospital.  I tried to keep it together and not worry the boys because they had the look of confusion on their faces and Koen was scared and week and I couldn't keep it together.  The second I got home, just one look at Barry and his glance at our little Koen, we sat in the garage holding our little boy tight and crying, wishing any one of us could trade places with him.

We arrived at Timpanogos Hospital where they were just awesome, but that didn't help having to watch them not only put in an IV but a whole slew of tests that hurt him and made him uncomfortable.  They finally came back with what they first thought was Pneumonia, was really RSV.  I then spent the next 3 days, never leaving his side, holding him especially tight overnight just giving all the positive energy I could muster, hoping it would help his little body heal.  He was such a trooper.  A little shy with the nurses, but loved all the 1-on-1, undivided attention with mom. :) On day 3 we decided it was safe enough to bring Kael to see him since this was the first time they had ever been apart.

Kael was a little hesitant at first, having seen his brother all wired up to various machines.  But after a minute they were like 2 peas on a pod again.  As it turns out, they had a lot to catch up on. 

Since they were reunited, Koen made a quick recovery.  He was discharged within 24 hours of his big brother showing up which is faster than the doctor and nurses predicted.  I learn more and more every day how amazing twins are.  I only wish I could slow time so I absorb every minute of it a thousand times or more!

Finally at home, Koen was put on breathing treatments and heavy doses of drugs to make sure we get rid of every bit of it.  Even though it was a tough experience *more rough on me I think* Koen took it all well and in good spirits.  I am so blessed to have such amazing children!

Hannah's Birthday

Hannah is officially 8!  She went on a date with her dad and got to choose where and what they did.....surprisingly she chose to go to Panda Express.  LOL!!

While they were having a wonderful time we, back at the house, were preparing her birthday cake and presents.

I started this "tradition"  where apparently the kids decide what kind of birthday cake I will attempt to make.  Hannah chose a butterfly so.......this is what I came up with.

The boys helped me decorate, clean up and prep the birthday table and we turned off all the lights in the house and awaited the Birthday Girl's arrival.
We had so much fun hiding and waiting and she walked into a dark house with nothing but a butterfly birthday cake lit up, followed by us jumping up and screaming (really, it was loud...that's how excited we were and proud of our work)  "Happy Birthday!"

If she were a lot older there would have been some sort of heart problem following a surprise like that! I'm just saying, we did good.

We sang, she blew out her candle.....

For some reason she didn't get her one candle out the first time.....silly bug, bug.  But the second time was a success!  We all ate cake while listening to her date with dad.  After, she opened presents and the kids went to bed still affected by a great sugar high.

March Madness!

OK, so it REALLY wasn't that mad....we mostly stayed indoors and hibernated, seeing how it was freezing outside.

Kael drifted off to sleep watching a movie.  This pic cracks me up...he's such a good sleeper he can snooze in ANY pose... as evidenced by this Yoga/Kung Fu position called "Downward Facing  HI-YA!!".

One of our many things we do to pass the time indoors.  The kids LOVE to paint.  We have an art gallery in our toy room with a lovely collection of paintings that dates back to Hannah and Aidan's grand 'ol age of 2!

They are so proud once a painting of theirs makes THE WALL.  One of mine even made it!!.....so exciting.....