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A beautiful afternoon at the Südfriedhof, Wiesbaden – home of Manfred von Richthofen also known as the Red Baron…

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Life with kids is never dull…

 

…however one could always do without having to have one admitted into the hospital. Especially a 7 week old…

It was just a casual day in that we spent in the house, everyone was doing fine.. however, Blue just wasn’t herself.  She was hardly eating, hot to the touch, becoming lethargic, and her right eye kept rolling in (which can be quite normal due to the eye muscles still developing).  Normally one would just take the child's temperature themselves to determine if it was worth calling the doctor, or worth going straight to the hospital.  Just my luck, I couldn’t locate a dang thermometer at all, and with her being so hot, I decided I would just take her into the local hospital.

On the way to the other side of town I decided to keep the windows down to help try and bring down her fever, and it did at least cool her to the touch.  Once we arrived I was instructed to take her temperature and it was at 102.8. To high WAY to high for an infant.  Immediately they went to draw blood, and well that was hard for me, because they drew it from the top of her poor head.  I realize that it is usually the easiest way with babies, but I was by no means wanting to see my baby girl get poked at all, let alone on the side of her head. I was one sad momma. Over the course of 2 hours they were able to get a urine sample and determine that her white blood count was way to high- She had an infection of some sort… and she wasn’t going to going home… for at least 10 days. YES, 10 days.

So here it is, 0045 and we were getting admitted into the hospital.  After running more tests, drawing more blood they were able to at least come up with her having a UTI, but with her levels being as high as they were she was fighting more then just a urinary tract infection.  I think I finally ended up going to bed around 0550 for about an hour until she was checked on and given two different antibiotics… and a new iv. She still wasn’t eating, and her temperature was now 103.9- baby girl was not doing well at all. She looked worse then she did when we initially arrived. 

  After 2 full days her fever was finally gone! By day 4 she was starting to at least smile, still pale as can be, but she did smile!

The doctors decided she needed to be pumped with fluids to prevent dehydration, and weight loss.  She was put on 2 antibiotics 3 times a day for the next 10 days.  Over the course of the time spent there she was diagnosed with a severe kidney infection and urinary tract infection.  She was stuck 10 times with attempts at placing an iv… she had 7 iv’s in a matter of 6 days… with the last one having to go on the top of her little head. that was awful.  but it worked!!!!

After having 2 kidney ultrasounds it was discovered that she did in fact have some minor damage in both kidneys. The doctors are hoping that with the continued treatment of antibiotics it will only be temporary.  When I say continued treatment.. it means for the next 6 weeks (9 in total) she will have prophylactic treatment to insure that she won’t have another infection.  She has an been doing quite well since being released from the hospital 3 weeks ago, and hope that the antibiotics will continue to help. 

The doctors here in Germany (like most Germans) are quite blunt, and think nothing of it- and I actually prefer people that way.. so when I am told by not 1, or 2 but rather 4 different doctors that had I not followed my instinct – baby girl could have easily not made it.  It was a hard trial to go through, but I am so grateful for the many people that prayed for my daughter, for the help of several of my friends here for watching the two older girls, and for the knowledge that the Lord was watching over our family.  I am quite blessed.

Now, with that said, Rae is back.. and looking forward to a few reviews, giveaways before we getting ready to head back to the greatest country in the world.. the good ole US of A. 

I appreciate those that have stuck with me during the last few months of having the baby and me being missing in action!  I see a lot of fun things in our future!! ♥

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… a 3 year old trend setter…

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American Military Cemetery, Luxembourg

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Evening sky after a nice summer storm in Germany… this was taken at 2115 with plenty of sun left in the sky!

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The Porta Nigra in Trier, Germany

American Flag… out of Jell-O

8 years ago my mother-in-law gave my husband and I quite a few Jell-O molds… and I hadn’t used any of them but the ones for Easter eggs until TODAY!

I was feeling pretty adventurous and decided that it was a perfect day to try out my American Flag Mold:

 

and with that.. I made this:

All American with the red, white & blue!  It tasted fantastic!!

I hope that everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July!!

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Kayden, Kodi and Kyle …

our beautiful girls!

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And then there was 3

As you many of you know I have been recovering from my 3 third c-section, which was quite a bit more in depth then the prior ones so that explains why I have been MIA. Recovering the last four weeks has been a bit rough at times, but regardless we have been blessed with another precious baby girl!  Introducing our newest addition:

   Kyle Azure

I have been adjusting well with being a mom to three for the most part! Luckily I have been quite blessed with some amazing friends here in Germany to count on should I need any help!

I am back and ready to post my daily thoughts, or rants, wordless Wednesday, recipes, and of course some reviews and giveaways! Thanks for all your support! ♥

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What happens when your child gets her own sense of style…

whatever makes her happy!

Happy Earth Day

We have a gorgeous planet, look at the beauty all around us! Ok, it does help that I live in a very “green” country! I just love Germany!! What did you do in honor of Earth Day?? Start recycling? Plant a tree? Tend your garden?? Either way, just stop and take a look around and admire mother nature and all her beauty!

oh, and Happy Birthday to me! I am officially.. no longer in my “mid” 20’s I guess.. since 27 is on the southern slope to the big 3-0!!

Raenbow Jell-O

 

I tried this recipe for the first time last Easter, and decided since it was such a hit, we were going to start having it around every Easter… Thanks to my dear friend Kim here is the recipe its called Raenbow Jell-O!!

Whatcha need:

6-3oz boxes in Jell-O in rainbow colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple)

18 oz. of plain yogurt

 

How to make this:

Place 1 cup of boiling water into a bowl and add one package Jell-O.  Stir until dissolved and divide into two containers.  It is about 2/3 cup of liquid into each container.  Whisk 1/3 cup yogurt to one container and 3 tablespoons cold water into the other.

Pour the yogurt container into a 9 X 13 and allow to set then slowly pour the "clear" Jell-O on top of the yogurt layer.  Repeat with all the boxes of Jell-O making sure to place the colors to create a rainbow.

Andddddd… this is what you get:

The only part that takes a bit of time is the setting of each layer, but it is so worth it! Now, it would be a perfect addition to any fun occasion, especially during the summer months when you want a nice refreshing cold dish! Enjoy!!

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our baby girl, fast asleep.. doesn’t get anymore candid then that!

taken with my iphone using the hipstamatic app! My fav!! #

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… a day late due to being in the hospital with a wonderful kidney infection… at 32 weeks pregnant!

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“ Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate.  Mr. Gorbachev, Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall…”- Pres. Ronald Reagan

der Berliner Mauer .. “Berlin Wall” – this is a small section of the street where the only part of the “wall” is still standing! 

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… The view from the Acropolis of the city of Athens is amazing! I loved Greece!

Passion & Paisley’s Je T’aime Necklace Winner

 

 

Congratulations Kathie! Thank you to all of you that entered!  Kathie you have 48 hours to contact me and claim your prize before another winner will be chosen. I hope that you enjoy your necklace from Passion & Paisley!! Thank you to all of you that participated! $

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Sunset on the River Rhine %