Hi everybody, long time no post.... The New Year is here, we have had a wild winter so far- two big snow storms, which Nellie really enjoyed.. from her bedside window, watching the snow pile up.
We are in the middle of our usual January thaw now, temps in the 40s and even the 50s.... fog everywhere because of the melting snow. Tonight, however, winter is coming back with a bang. A big cold snap is coming and its going to be a doozy... Highs in the single digits and teens by the weekend.
Last week was eventful, Nellie came down with the flu, and was taken to the hospital, for about 3 hours. They checked her fluids, temps and all and let me take her back home. Since she had had her flu shot earlier, the doctor said she would not have a bad case, which turned out to be true. However, she did come down with a cold, which has hung around way too long. She has a cough...
She also developed a pain in her buttocks, either a pulled muscle or a pinched nerve, which is causing her all sorts of trouble. It really hurts her when she coughs, and she has trouble putting weight on her leg. They x-rayed her today to rule out any hip or spinal damage, and it came back negative. So, she will be receiving some personal PT, to try and get that feeling better.
Other than that, she is very content, and is really looking forward to the Australian Open, which started today.
Mom always wants me to say how much she appreciates getting cards and letters from everyone, and wishes she could write back to you all... there, I said it...
Happy New Year everyone.
(remember, click on the pictures to make them bigger!)
These pictures are from our Christmas
Nellie opening up a pair of PJs.
Lucas demonstrating Dana's iPad.
Dana and Lucas.
Ben, mom and Lucas
Dana and mom.
The boys again.
Ben, very happy, with a skiing video.
Me and mom.
Helping Nellie with a present...
