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know. Way to leave people hanging, huh? Did I get out of the hospital or am I still in there languishing?
The good news…I got out on Friday, just in time to pick up Z at daycare after her cupcake party and get in some toddler loving before she went to bed.
All I can say about my hospitalization is that I will do my best if there is ever a next time to make sure that the ambulance takes me to a real hospital where there are real doctors. No, Dr. Dumbass, my bloody diarrhea, fever and intractable vomiting are not from a fucking hemorrhoid. And starting antibiotics resolved the fever and the diarrhea…this was not, as you insisted, a coincidence. And if you think I will even think about coming to you all for my follow-up colonoscopy, you are sorely mistaken. Sorely mistaken! Luckily my real doctor insisted on putting me back on antibiotics after discharge. And thank god/the goddess I can tell the difference between Dr. Dumbasses and real doctors.
That was a real learning experience for me. I’ve spent so many years in high-end academic medicine that I’m not used to physicians who just feed me a load of nonsense as fact. Is this the kind of care that so many people receive? It frightens me to think about it.
But happily I am better. I still don’t know what pathogen caused all this, but at least I am better.
And happier still, my daughter is one. This beautiful little baby who was entrusted to me at 2 days of age, is now a silly, cheery, energetic, inquisitive toddler. There are no words that can accurately describe the impact 2 feet and about 22 pounds of warm Zara have made on my life.
I left the hospital determined that her birthday party must go on. Unfortunately Josie was not able to join us for the big day. But we had a nice little party for her at the house with good food, good friends, and lots of love. (Unfortunately doughhead Mommy forgot the ice cream for the cake!)
And this is where we sing:
She also really got into the balloons:
So far, Mommy managed to find the hit birthday toy. Zara is digging her lion.
Here’s my video with the technical difficulties:
Now Mason and I have to get up every few seconds to guide her around an obstacle. I would be kicking myself for purchasing such a labor intensive (for me) toy, but seeing the joy on her face when she uses it is just too much.
Welcome to the adventure that is toddlerhood.
Dr. Dumbass sounds like every doctor I have ever spoken to inside the military healthcare system, bar the primary I have right now. All Sarge’s doctors, all my doctors, every single surgeon…all of them. An entire system of medicine based on that type of assery.
All of look beautiful in your pictures and videos! I can’t believe that Zara is one already! Seems like it was just yesterday that you were bringing her home.
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Surprise to know that you’ve just hospitelized…I hope you getting well prefectly. Also happy birthday for Zara. She seems enjoying her lion toy very much
I was just thinking about you this morning and was going to email you to see how you are doing. BY the looks of you on the video, you are definitely on the mend!
It’s scary how stupid some doctors are and how intimidated people are by them. I’m glad you were able to see through this idiot’s incompetence.
Zara is too cute and OMG – she’s walking! It’s a whole new ballpark (even if she’s only walking with the aid of a toy – it’s right around the corner) my friend.
Happy birthday sweetie!
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So glad that you are feeling better. And Zara looks pretty in pink. Happy Birthday Zara.
Happy Birthday Zara!!! Glad you are making a good recovery (and that you know better than the doctor they sent you to). The videos are precious, its so neat seeing your little munchkin walking about with her lion.
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Glad you are doing better Liana, that was scary.
Happy birthday to Zara, you are liking your lion very much, your are just too cute, toooooo cute!
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So glad you’re recovering, and thrilled that you are able to celebrate the wonder of one. It is an incredible age, one that gets better every single day. Motherhood rocks.
Happy Bday Z!
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Looks like a great party!