Columbus Regional & Pediatrics After Hours

Boy... I don't really think I was ever any more pissed in my life then this... how I managed to not kill that moronic, sorry excuse of a human who obviously has NO compassion for not only babies but any human being I am not sure! Lord knows I want to go back yet again to track her down just so I can have a few words...

Kara has been quiet sick with high fevers and she was rather lethargic... off to Pediatrics After Hours we went (Pediatrics After Hours is at Columbus Regional Hospital and is basically an ER for Children just not 24/7) ... It must have been our lucky day as our very own pediatrician was on call... We both fully expected an ear infection but to our surprise - ears were all clear! Since her fever had been so high the night before he wanted to get a blood draw... (I trust him completely - he is an amazing civilian pediatrician who really only prescribes medicine when need be and urges to find the cause and not just treat symptoms!)

I know a lot of people think I judge to quick on first impressions and such but once again I was proven right by my impressions... now last time I checked, and mind you I don't have a medical degree, it is NOT common practice to just stick the needle in someones arm and start poking around to see if one can "hit" a vein... unfortunately I wasn't able to say anything as I was to busy holding down my screaming baby (the other worthless wannabe health care professional just stood there). She must have realized that she wasn't going to get any blood out and pulled the needle out... much to my surprise and shock she had left multiple FINGERNAIL imprints in Kara's arm!!!!!!! Excuse me? All I could yell was "Take your f*** fingers off my child right now!" I then kicked her out of the room!

Long story short...I met with the Manager of the Lab (whom she fell under) and her Supervisor as well as some Quality Manager - satisfactory steps have been taken and she wont be doing this to anybody again anytime soon! At least not at this hospital! I hope she will never get a job again in anything health care related!

Thankfully I was "smart" enough to snap some pictures and had validating proof - although all the nurses gave me their names as they were appalled by what happened (how did we ever live without cameras on our phones???) 

This one was taken over an hour later with imprints still pretty visible!

Kara's first time at Monkey Joe's

My friend Jan and I took our kids to Monkey Joe's today! They have a separate area for babies which was enjoyable for my little pumpkin. She had a blast and after taking a few minutes to get used to her new surroundings she was all for it! I wonder if I can purchase this giant thing as I could just put her in it during the day to get things done! She would be happy (unlike in her *cage*) and I wouldn't have to worry about her! She kept falling down and just bounced right back up! Quiet funny and entertaining actually!

On the crocodile...
...off the crocodile!

Kara loves the pool

We were spending the day at Mrs. T. pool yesterday... Kara had so much fun and the water was just a perfect temperature! I expected this to be a 45 minute "adventure" but due to the perfect conditions we actually were there for a good three hours! Talk about making it worth it!!!!! You would not believe how long it takes to get ready and the amounts of "stuff" that is to bring! Between the flotation device, sunscreen, various bathing suits, towels and what not I looked as loaded as I would want to spend the night out there! I dont call her my little logistical nightmare for nothing - although, beeing there for so long made it worth it though!

"Oh yeah mom! Water!!!!" can you see how excited she is?

"Oh wow...splashing water..no, not so sure about that!"

All "swom" out!

So happy to be back in the water after her 20 minute power nap!

paddle paddle paddle!

Thank you so much Mrs. T. for having us! We are looking forward to doing it again tomorow and at that rate I might actually get a tan this summer :-) Cant wait for Miss E. to join us soon!!!!