A case of Urticaria

Rhys has come down with a case of Urticaria...hives. He basically started with some weird looking bumps on his legs yesterday in the late morning that quickly progressed into these welts all over his armpits and his belly area. Rhys was still fortunately a happy camper so I wasn't too worried. However, at the end of the day, Brian and I decided to load him up with a dose of benadryl so he could sleep and hopefully have the rashes/hives go away. Unfortunately for us, his hives persisted even after a 2nd dose, so Brian took him to the Dr.'s office to get a checkup. I pretty much had a feeling that they wouldn't really be too concerned with the hives because he was afebrile and not lethargic. But I'm kinda glad he went because we at least ruled out an ear infection which was the reason he broke out in hives the last time. Brian ended up dropping rhys off in daycare and he did fine. 

Where was I during all of this you ask? I was taking an IV certification course that day. Caitlin and I decided to take it to try and improve our skills. I'm not sure I would say that I came out of the class feeling like I was much better skilled at starting an IV, but I did learn a few tips to try and hopefully make it easier for my future attempts. We shall see. The last two IVs that I started at work were a success so I hope that streak continues.

I'm really starting to consider picking up knitting again. Now that the weather has started to somewhat cool off, I am getting into the fall mood. Before Rhys came into this world, I was really getting into cable knitting and I think this is what was making knitting really fun for me because I was no longer knitting my boring designs and actually making something that looked more intricate and fun to look at. I am currently sitting on my bed with some yarn and some needles...debating whether I should pick up my needles and start knitting. I may...but I find that these days, sleep trumps just about everything. I start reading and within 20 minutes, my head is already on the pillow and I am snoring away. I love sleep! I am sleep deprived to say the least. On the days that I work, I get a max of 5.5 hours of sleep....and that ain't enough!! I probably should be sleeping now too. I think the only reason I'm awake is because of that iced coffee I had with my bagel sandwich from Einsteins Bros bagels today. 

I work two days: Saturday and Sunday and then I'm off for like 7 days! Well not totally off. I have a New Grad meeting on Tuesday and then two days at an OB/GYN conference on Thurs/Fri in downtown SD. Caitlin and I are going together and we are both really excited!!! I am excited to learn more about the field of nursing that I'm in and become a more informed nurse. Yay for education!! 

Sigh...my eyelids are falling...I should sleep. good night!!