Mommy appointments

This morning when Lilly woke up she complained of a stomach ache. She drank her whole milk cup but wouldn't eat anything. I had an orthodontist appointment 30 minutes away (in the town where Daddy works so we thought we could meet up with him but the state came into his building today so we couldn't) and had to take her with me. I thought maybe she was being dramatic but the more she complained and when she didn't eat I was worried. She also looked pasty and her eyes didn't look well.

She rode the whole way there with binky and lovey and looked like she'd fall asleep. Every now and then she'd moan that her belly hurt. I felt terrible dragging her to a long orthodontist appointment (they told me today was long - 1.5 hr appt) when she felt sick.

We got there and I took the stroller in reclined all the way back and told her she could sleep in the stroller and so she laid down. But once we got in she perked right up! She asked for her Cheerios and juice and started playing with the girls that work there. Here she was practicing in the chair (the doctor looks at her teeth at her request). This was taken with my cell phone so hard to catch a smile but you can see she looks a little pasty but she was very happy and having fun!
The appointment did indeed take the full hour and a half and left me in agony. We then headed to Toscana's restaurant for a girl's lunch. I have to cherish these few special one-on-one dates before baby comes. Lilly was happy and ate a whole bowl of fettuccine so I assume she's feeling better (again taken with cell so not clear).
Now we're home and Lilly wanted her pajamas back on and she's under a blanket watching Sesame Street. As stressful as yesterday was, today has been filled with hugs and kisses and many "I love you Mommy!" moments. Thank goodness for a new day.