The Barefoot Pixie

Well, the diagonsis is in. She has a bladder infection. Luckily we were able to avoid all invasive procedures. They have this funky little bag for collecting urine with babies and it worked like a charm. the Dr. wanted to test the urine before we went on the a blood draw and they found the bladder infection. Unfortunately I didn’t get the results until the Dr. had left for the day and he’s out of the office today so I’m trying to get another Dr. to get her prescription called in. I just need my baby to be better already!

Thank you for your prayers and support!
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Em

I’ve been busy with wedding preparations for my sister. Her wedding was on Nov. 7th. Everything went beautifully but then the next day my baby started in with a fever. I thought at first it might be teething but I haven’t found any sign of more teeth coming in. The fever is now on day 10. I took her in to the Dr. on Friday and we couldn’t see any signs of ear infection, sore throat, rashes or other obvious baby stuff. The Dr. sent me home on Friday with the instructions to bring her back in today if there wasn’t any change. Well, we’re going in. It is my understanding that we will probably be doing blood and urine testing today which means a blood draw and a catheter. Ugh! My poor baby!

I’d really appreciate all your prayers for Abigail as we try to figure out what is going on with her and get her better. Mom and baby are completely worn out!

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Em

If not, then you should be!!! This is such an important election. No one can afford to let this opportunity go by when you can have a say in what happens to our country. If you are in Utah then click
here to find out if you are registered and to get information on your precinct and the candidates and issues for your area.

You can vote early! Stand in a shorter line and get your vote in now! This is a list of early polling locations and information.

If you are not registered to vote it’s not too late! You can register in person and still vote. This is a link to information on registering in person.

You are so important! Don’t just let this go by. Make yourself heard! VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!
Make a REAL difference!
Em

This is just a shameless post about how gorgeous my baby is.

Photo by Tamra. Baby by me.

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Em

It’s always amazing to me how fast life fills up with “stuff”. I think I’m doing better at cutting back on commitments and before I know it I have more on my plate than before. How do people do it without good friends and family? I am so blessed to have the most amazing support system.

My parents have always supported me in homeschooling and all of the other “weird” choices we’ve made in our family with our children. They are the antithesis of the meddling, interfering parents that are so often portrayed in movies and TV. What would we do without them?

I have four sisters and a brother who are all amazing. Each one is so talented and they all are great influences on my children in different ways. They are the first ones I want to tell about successes with my kids and are there with some good ideas when I’m struggling - or just a nice hug and a word of comfort. They are so funny and we always laugh a lot. What would I do without them?

My friends are the best friends that anyone could have! We aren’t so big on the frilly things like “thank you” cards and taking each other out to lunch and so on. Those are the things that are said to be the best things about girl-friends. No, my friends are the kind that love you unconditionally, tell you the truth when you don’t want to hear it, pray for you and your family and stick around year after year. They are priceless to me! We are truly sisters in every sense of the word (except the biological one, lol). What would I do without them?

Hug the loved ones in your life and let them know just how much they mean to you. What would you do without them?

Make a difference!
Em