Our little rock star

So Harper had PE Tubes put in on Wednesday. I was amazed at how well she handled it all. Most days she wakes up really wanting a bottle, and since she couldn't have anything after midnight, I was concerned. However she woke up extremely happy, maybe she realized the surgery would provide some needed relief from all the ear infections. We arrived at the surgery center at 615 and had to wait until about 730, all the while she was at ease and playing with the nurses. The procedure only took about 15 minutes, and afterward she was fussy, but that is too be expected after being under anesthesia for the first time. Once she calmed down she was great and waved to all the staff as we left the building. We found out a couple of days later from someone we know, that went into the same surgery center later in the day, the nurses were calling Harper a rock star for how well she handled it all. Since the procedure her nose drip has decreased noticeably, so that is a good sign.

Her rash from the virus 2 weeks ago


The 10 seconds the Easter ears managed to stay on her head


Big girl in her new chair on the patio


Recovery after surgery

Spring fever

So it has been a crazy last few months. Harper got sick around her birthday, and just never shook the runny nose. After awhile, we took her in and she started on antibiotics for an ear infection, got better, then got sick again, and went on a different antibiotic. It didn't do much good, so she get a high dose shot with not much of a result. Finally, last week, she woke up middle of the night on Monday with a fever. I took her in on Tuesday, the ear infection was still there, so they decided to go with 3 straight days of 2 shots each day. But the fever wouldn't break, even with tylenol or ibuprofin. Well, day 3 of the shots, and Harper breaks out with red sploches, so we of course think allergic reaction. After a day of Benadryl, and the spots only getting worse, it was time to hit the doctor again. Turns out, her ear infection cleared with the shots, but a virus had taken hold over-lapping the initial diagnosis. The 3 days of shots just happened to coincide with the viral symptoms of 3 days of fever, followed by the rash. Luckily, she is ear infection free (although still headed for tubes it seems) and virus free now.

Which is great, because she is really developing an amazing personality. I showed her one day to pull her arm for the train, and she does the choo-choo all the time now, sometimes even in her sleep. She has taken a couple of steps, but still tends to want to walk only with her push toys. The number of facial expressions are mounting, and she knows how to work her dad already. But the best has to be that she will blow kisses now, which I just love. We had daddy-daughter nights this week and last night she gave a great display for the video camera, blowing kisses and climbing the stairs for the first time. I can't believe how quickly she is growing up.