My Last Birthday

Today's my last birthday (that means I'm 29 and holding). ;) We're already off to a great start ...NOT.

Elise has been sick and was so upset last night that after trying several things and then talking with our doctor - I took her to the ER. We were there from 2am to 7am this morning. Everything there seems to move like molasses. Anyway, Elise is ok but has RSV so we're doing nebulizer/breathing treatments several times a day and keeping an eye on her. I guess RSV is very common but can lead to pneumonia if not watched.

We came home and Elise and I slept for a few hours so I'm happy about that. The ER is definitely an interesting place to be in the middle of the night on the weekend. I think there were at least 3 people admitted for having too much to drink. Then, when it was almost our turn, a man walks in with his pinking finger perpendicular to his hand. ouch. The lady in the room next to us was really sick with pneumonia and other symptoms on both ends.

It was sad too when a girl, probably in her 20s, was trying to use the hospital phone to call a ride. She finally got a cab but at one point said, when asked if she needed to wait until morning so she could get somebody, "I don't have anybody." That was sad. She was irritable and upset, and I think drunk or with hangover. I kind of smiled at her a she was leaving and she came back and was really sweet and asked me if we were okay and if we were waiting on a ride or something. Then she said she hoped we had a better night. That was kind of interesting - it's like her mood completely changed. I guess you just never know. I'll admit I was hesistant to approach her because she seemed volatile.

Anyway, I think we'll be celebrating another day. That's okay with me. Birthdays have never been a huge deal. If my kids are healthy - that's the best present anyway.