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December 10, 2005
More drama
This week has definitately been one for the books. It seems like we got hit from all sides and I look back on it and just have to laugh. We capped off our week with a trip to the ER at the children's hospital last night. Lizzie woke up from her afternoon nap and told me that her barrette was gone. I asked her where it was and she said, "it was in my mouth and on my tongue". I looked very serious at her and asked "is it in your tummy?". She started to cry (probably because she could sense that I did not think this was a good thing). She told me yes it was in her tummy. I almost didn't believe her and kept racking my brain to see what information she offered without my prompting (two and a half year olds are easily influenced) and I knew for sure she said it was on her tongue first. I called the doctors office (after a few other calls to find out how serious I should take this) and they advised an xray be taken to make sure it was already in her stomach and not stuck anywhere else. So I called Andy and asked him to come home early and off we went. Shamefully I'll admit I was more irritated than concerned. The ER was great, we were only there for an hour and a half total and I was very impressed. They did in fact see the barrette in her tummy and we are just waiting to see it come out the other end. Oh boy!
She has been given a stern talking too about putting things in her mouth and for a while I'll be using little rubberbands to tie her few strands of hair back.
What an adventure parenthood is.
| By JennR | 11:56 AM
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Was it the barrettes I gave her? I knew those would be a choking hazard! You did have a rough week, bleck!
Posted by: jlg at December 10, 2005 12:18 PM
It was a similar kind but not the ones you gave her so no worries. How was your party?
Posted by: jennross at December 10, 2005 3:55 PM
I know that it's horrible of me, but I have to admit I laughed first when I heard she swallowed the barrette. These are the stories you never live down:) Glad to hear it came right back out. She's got a pretty good digestive track. . . Good to know, right?
Love ya, Kristin
Posted by: Kristin at December 15, 2005 9:22 PM
Hey Kristin! I laugh each time I tell it so no worries there. She wasn't in any distress so we weren't terribly concerned. Feel free to laugh at any and all stories posted, that's why they're there! Can't wait to see you!
Posted by: jennross at December 17, 2005 8:35 PM