Um, what did we do again?

I think my brain has gone on overload.  I can't for the life of me recall exactly what W did with the educator at the latest appointment.  I remember her carrying in some toys and the rest....is sort of blank.  Even with all the appointments, I can usually recall the details for at least a week or so before they blend into the background of the neverending round of appointments but nope, not this one.  Blank.  Huh.

Another day at the zoo

The kids got to "meet" a Bearded Dragon at the zoo's storytime today. Only Iz was brave enough to go up and pet her, though :p  Last week, we were the only family at storytime but this week there were a bunch of families.  All the kids were posing with the bearded dragon so their parents could take pictures but poor Iz had to pass up a photo op because I left my phone in the car and didn't have my actual camera on me :p  So no pictures of today's trip to the zoo.  We didn't stay long because it was hot but we did remember the stroller so we went to the far side to see zebras and giraffes and the ostriches :)

The Weighted Blanket Is Here!!

W's OT ordered a weighted blanket for him two weeks ago and it came in today :)  He's been having such a hard time sleeping lately (which means no good sleep for me, either) and I noticed that when he does sleep, he's stealing my foam pillow (kinda heavy) and putting it on top of himself or he's climbing in my bed and insisting I have my arm pressing down on him.  The OT thinks maybe he's seeking that deep pressure and the weighted blanket might help.  I'm willing to try just about anything to be able to sleep all night!

He took a nap with the blanket and went to bed with it.  He does NOT like it touching his feet but if I arrange it so its only across him from knees to shoulders, he's very relaxed instead of restless.  *fingers crossed* this is a solution to our sleep issues.

After OT we just had one more appointment--a follow up at the pediatrician.  The hives/rash isn't completely clear but it looks much better.  Still no clue what it could be a reaction to.  It is possible it was viral since my other kids are prone to hives from viruses.  Dr M says to continue the zyrtec for at least a week after all the hives/rash has disappeared but if after a month its still there (either the existing hasn't cleared or new spots have popped up and stuck around) come back and we will investigate further.  We have the steroid cream still to use on any bits that get itchy.