It's 3:15pm and I'm pretty sure I haven't brushed my teeth yet today. I know I haven't brushed my hair (which is intent on falling out lately, but that's another story). I'm coming down with whatever my kids have and my head and throat hurts and I can't stop coughing. Now I know why my kids have been so whiny the past week. It's no fun being sick.
Addie is on my bed getting a breathing treatment and watching a show. Jack is next to her. She's gotten really good at getting the treatments. She sits up and takes it like a woman. She doesn't pull at her o2 anymore either. I've been amazed at how quickly she's adapted to all this treatment stuff. Although now that she's started feeling a little bit better she wants to play, but can't go very far because she's tethered to her o2 tank. However, she doesn't think to go back the way she came...she just keeps trying to go forward as her face begins to contort from the cord pulling on it. She eventually screams and I rescue her...moving the tank closer to her or following her around carrying it. I'm pretty much over constant o2. I shouldn't complain though...it's a million times better than being in the hospital, which is where we were last year when she had RSV. Home is so much nicer and we all sleep better.
With that all said Addie is calling for me.
Don't judge this post. I didn't proof read it. Total stream of consciousness.
PS RSV is lame.
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RSV IS LAME.
SO are Strep, Influenza, Ear Infections, Fevers, Antibiotics, pharmacies, humidifiers, tylenol, kleenex, VICKS, hosptials, coughing, diahreaa and being the mommy that has to handle it all.
Sorry we are in the same boat.... that never ever seems to end.
oh, and how could I forget.
Whinning. It may be the lamest of all.
Oh I'm sorry you're going through it again, Mindy. Shonna's little Lily has it, too, and it's been weeks. She's still not all the way better. It is Lame!
Nobody's judging--I'm so glad for the updates. Poor little girl (you!) ;) You being sick on top of it all seems unfair. Hugs!
Mindy - I am so sorry that you and your kids have been so ill. It is so hard for mom's to be sick and even harder for them to watch their kids suffer! The only consolation is that we have modern medicine to help us heal - we truly live in a blessed time in that regard. I hope you will all be better soon!
You have been a brave little soldier, my darling daughter! I love you!
I am a fan of stream of consciousness. Just Sayin...
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