The flu virus (not rotavirus, thank goodness) has now made it's way from Maddie to Jack. He kept complaining about his belly hurting yesterday, so, in a classic "Parent of the Year" Moment I suggested he go to the bathroom, and I went to the basement to look up all the Kindergarten information I needed to download.
It was really quiet upstairs, so I went to check on him and found him sound asleep on the bathroom floor, curled tight into a little butt naked ball, complete with a very unclean behind and business in the toilet. I started to clean him up, and he woke up complaining about his belly. I said, "Do you need to throw up?" and with a "YES!" he proceeded to projectile vomit all over the bathroom until I heave-ho'ed him up to the toilet.
The poor kid did it a few more times throughout the night, but seems okay today. However, John and I are wiped. Nate was up at 5:15 as per usual, and as usual he woke up the baby because King Collosus isn't exactly the quiet type.
I spent a good chunk of the night in Jack's bed, just rubbing his back and consoling him, and then to be up again at 5 for the day is seemingly crazy. I was just a little glad when my first patient of the day today cancelled, and I didn't have to treat any babies until noon. It gave me time to get a little more coffee down the gullet.
WE. NEED. A. BREAK.
We both do, really. Just to recharge, and reconnect. Hopefully it will happen somewhat soon, because I don't think either one of us can keep running on damn near empty for much longer.
1 comment:
I am so sorry that everyone is sick. That is so hard. I think that as soon as the kids are feeling better you and John should plan a date night. Have your parents watch the kids and go check into a hotel...even if it is just right down the road. Go swimming, go out to dinner and then sleep in. Maybe take a nap before dinner! You will feel so recharged. I wish I could help you out babe! love, Julianne
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