Lessons Learned

I decided a while ago that I wanted to start writing down some of the lessons I have learned in life as I go along. Not only to remind me of things that I should do in the future, but to also be able to look back and see if I have really learned anything. This list may consist of funny things or serious things by the end, but I decided now was a great time to start. We had a hectic night to say the least, with the 911 call and paramedics at our house; but don't worry everything is probably fine. Long story short Ronan's ear infection is most likely to blame, or so the doctor tells me-having left most likely a big glob of mucus that did not drain out of his ear or nose, and then dislodged down his throat, gagging him in his sleep from which he woke up with bloodcurdling screams and very pained gasps for air, with no sign of relief, (it's never good when your children can't breathe and you have no idea why!!!) probably still choking on the mucus, causing some symptoms similar to a febrial (sp?) seizure, me calling 911 while Noah tried different methods to get him to breathe better, and 6 uniformed strangers appearing at our door. Finally some better breaths from the babe, some vitals/temp were taken, and told us to go in asap this morning to his pediatrician, where he worked up this mucus theory and thinks not a seizure because he never went fully unconsious-and sidenote-his ear infection isn't improving at all after 6 days on amox so we also left with a new prescription for stronger meds for another 10 days! So anyway, after all that filling in:

my lessons I have learned-#1 I now know that I do PANIC in these situations, I always thought I would probably be the type to be calm and collected, afterall I know that is what you SHOULD do, but wow, I am a panicker! So I hope I am never the one around in a life threatening situation with you, I don't know how much help I will be. I was a mess. It was the most scared I have ever been.#2 Always wear full pajamas to bed. In this situation they were incredibly speedy, and with the panic I was in, they were at our doorstep before I could blink. I would not have had time to put any other clothes on had I decided to sleep in my underwear! This is a new for sure for me!! I do not know what I would have done if I had not been fully clothed! There was no time to think about it! #3 It's ok to be very protective with your babies. That what mommies are for, everyone was extremely nice, and even though he was feeling better fairly quickly they didn't think we were crazy at all. Always go with your instinct, and better safe than sorry is definitely the way to go!!