Teeth, toddlers, Cyan

Alright, so I'm definitely more sore than yesterday. The left side of my jaw is swelling more and I can't open my mouth any more than necessary to gingerly slide a spoon in. I think the worst part is that I can feel these sutures in the back of my mouth and I know they're not, but they feel like they're dangling out in my mouth. I want them to hurry up and dissolve already! Plus, my chin is still numb. As in, I could probably have it pierced right now and not feel it. Not that I would. I don't like chin piercings, but that's not the point. The point is that it's weird to not be able to feel one's chin. Also, it hurts to laugh - too much cheek movement. Ugh. I'm whiney. I will be honest, though, and say that it's not as bad as I thought it would be. Tomorrow may be worse. We'll see.


Also, the girls had their eighteen-month checkup this afternoon. There were shots involved - four each. Not good. Buggy actually held in her little tears of agony until the third shot. She was such a brave little kid. She was extremely patient the whole time the doctor examined her and even offered up her ears and mouth and everything to be checked as the doctor needed it. Everyone - including the doctor - was duly impressed. Belly was the complete opposite. She screamed starting when the doctor tried to listen to her chest and continued pretty much through the shots. It was a ton o'fun. 

They've each only gained a pound and an inch since their last checkup two months ago. But the doctor said she wasn't worried about the low weight gain because they're active and haven't felt well this past month. And just as I suspected, the doctor has ordered a developmental evaluation for my little Belly. She said she's not concerned about any Autism or anything like that (YES!), but it would be good to get her checked out since she's slow with the motor skills. I suppose I shouldn't be worried about it, but I am. I'm the Mom. It's what I do. 

Speaking of worry, Cyan has been stable, but is back on the list for another heart. I'm not 100% sure, but I think they've been forcing this heart to work for her via machine because her mom said "they may restart this heart in a day or two and see how it's looking." She also said the "doctors are feeling a little more optimistic." I guess that really puts my whining about teeth and worrying about Belly in perspective, huh? Things could be much worse here.

Thursday, May 07, 2009 | Labels: , , , , |

 

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