Day 263: Tuesday

So, Eis has not been nursing during the day for the past two days.  I'm not a fan.  However, the doctor said she may just be weening herself off and it's ok.  Unfortunately, she is nursing plenty at night.  Maybe one day I'll get to sleep a full 7 or 8 hours in a row.

I did take Eis to the doctor today... for a few things:
1. Somewhat constipated -- no poop today and past two days has pooped little hard poops.
2. Right eye is sometimes squinty-looking.
3. Not nursing much.
4. Diaper rash that won't go away.
5. Spot on her face.
6. Pulling on her left ear.

Doctor said:
1. It's ok. I can give her some juice to help if she's uncomfortable.
2. Gave me a name of a pediatric ophthalmologist if it gets worse, but said I could use saline drops.
3. May be weening; as long as she's eating other food, it's fine.
4. Try Dr. Smith's; if it doesn't get better, come back.
5. Something bit her; it's ok.
6. Nothing wrong with them; it's probably just teething.


The timing for the doctor was all wrong.  By the time we got there, Eis was ready for a nap, as well as hungry.  It didn't help that everything was behind schedule, either.  We -- my dad and I -- were heading home, but decided to stop by HEB for food for dinner and to buy the Dr. Smith's paste.

When we got home, I made a bottle and Dad sat in the nursery and rocked her while feeding her the bottle.  She fell asleep in his arms and he dozed a bit while holding her.  I don't think I'd trust anyone else to do that, but seeing as he's the world's biggest perfectionist, I didn't mind.  It also didn't hurt that I knew if anything happened, then I would forever have something to hold over his head if he ever commented on any mistake I may make. :)

I cooked dinner and made some food for Eisley for next week.

Here's Finkalus Rigby while waiting to see the doctor

I didn't win the dress this last round.  I can't spend 10 hours over three day periods from now to June, but I can't not try... I'm torn.  Torn like Natalie Imbruglia :(

Also, I burned the inside of my wrist while cooking tonight.  It hurts.  It also reminds me just what terrible luck I have.  

I won't get into all the reasons that 2011 was unlucky, but I'll go over today's:

Didn't win a dress -- never win ANYTHING though...

Burned my wrist

Caught Magic Bullet blade with previously burned wrist when I almost dropped it

I know, not necessarily related to "luck," but it sure feels that way.  Things just don't go my way.