Carson has experienced his first illness. I knew it was probably coming since he is now going to daycare, but I was not expecting it quite like this. First, he got the flu with vomiting on Friday, which I took him to the doctor to be checked out for. Then, Jeremy and I both got sick with flu over the weekend. On Monday, we found out Carson had pink eye. So, I took him to the pediatrician again. Shortly, after that Carson got a cold, which ended up being a double ear infection. And needless to say, I was back at the doctor's office again on Friday for Carson to get some antibiotics. Whew! I never thought I would be at the pediatrician's office 3 times in one week. But now, he is doing much better and I hope we do not have to experience this again for a long time.
Besides having the flu, our dog, Cooper, recently had difficulties all of a sudden with walking. He is unable to use his hind legs due to a back injury or possibly from invertebral disc disease. It was quite scary for us because we had to decide between putting him down or surgery. We were not ready to say goodbye to him, since he is only 2 years old and opted to take him to Washington State University in Pullman for surgery. Fortunately, Cooper got a little better and the vet decided to hold off on surgery. However, we have to keep in his crate for 6 weeks. This is going to be a long 6 weeks. But, hopefully Cooper will get better or at least we are keeping our fingers crossed that he will.
Here are some recent pictures of Carson (and Cooper)!
Carson just hanging out.
Carson being silly
In Pullman at WSU Vet. Carson just can't resist those ears.
Cooper hanging out on the grass at the WSU vet.
Cooper back at home in his crate. Carson trying to keep Cooper entertained.
Carson's first driving experience on daddy's lap.
Look Ma! I'm driving!