What, exactly is going on here? I come home yesterday to Kian with a fever and miserable. Just can't catch a break here. He's okay with Tylenol but once it wears off he's moaning, miserable, cries if we touch or move him and has a fever of almost 102. Granted, every kid at daycare was out a few days last week, so I know they're just all passing it around. But, after Kevin and I get over the stomach bug, now he gets sick?
I'm not sure what's worse at this point-having a sick child and feeling like we can't just all be healthy at the same time, or being so behind at work from barely being there? I don't think I've worked a full week since my Christmas vacation. That's not so good. Especially since I need to get things in order, so they stay in order and on a good system through the end of the summer, when I decide what exactly will be happening with work or staying home. Plus, it drags the overall team percentages down if I can't keep up my work. Ugh!
Thankfully, I have a willing mother-in-law who is always offering and always here when I need her to be, to help with anything or watch Kian. Now, I know how my mom felt about her mother-in-law, invaluable. I recall many a days with Grandma McKnight =) But, on the other hand this makes me feel like I should just be home worrying about my kid and not work. Guilt of a working mother I guess.
And Jon, we drink our OJ. We take our vitamins. Like the doctor told me before, if he didn't get the germs and immunities from daycare now, Kian would just be out sick all the time in kindergarten, which would be worse. So, I guess I'll take it now. I get a free morning and will go into work around lunchtime, just have to bust my butt to get things done.
I think it's gonna be a great day
Ever hear this hilarious song by Sean Morey? It's great. I Think it's going to be a great day My humor-twist on this week.
So, we recovered from our sickness. It was short-lived, but awful while it lasted. Kian was spared the vomiting part and didn't really seem to catch it. Good for him.
I've been feeling good lately. Morning sickness seems to be on it's way out. Yay. Although, chicken still makes me gag, I am now able to eat fruits and vegetables again. I made Kevin stop and get me watermelon Thursday because I just had to have it. This is when I like being pregnant, instead of just feeling miserable and wanting to puke for 2 months, you can finally feel good and enjoy it. Until that scale starts creeping up...
I scrubbed the house again today, top to bottom. I feel like it's super clean and the germs are finally out. I made some delicious chili tonight. We got our federal tax return back. And paid off the blazer. Woo hoo. We're trimming our expenses and budget down while we figure out if I will be able to (or want to) go back to work next winter. We already know we can't afford to put 2 kids in daycare full-time, that would only leave $100 a month for my salary, which is just stupid. That would be the gas to get everywhere. We could balance it out by doing daycare 3 days/week and finding other options for the other 2 days or seeing if I can work from home part-time. There's a lot to figure out in the next few months. Blah. But, I can tell you this right now: Friday when it was nasty, cold, snowing, blowing. I said I do NOT want to be carting 2 kids, 1 running toddler and 1 in a car seat, around to daycare and all over in this stupid weather next winter. Too much work getting them bundled up and carrying seats and bags all over, what a pain. So, we'll work on that later.
I think however, I am going to splurge and buy myself (it's for us as a family too!) the Nikon digital I've been wanting. I told Kevin that he wouldn't have to buy me another present this year, no birthday, Mother's Day, anniversary or Christmas present, if I can buy this. That's how bad I want it. So, we'll see. I've been doing my research. I won't buy anything other than a Nikon. Canon's good, seems crisper/sharper, but Nikon captures faces and colors better from what I've seen. Plus, with the Nikon film we have now, the lenses would be interchangeable.
Today is my dad's birthday--Happy Birthday Dad. 53. hehe. Shh don't remind Grandma how old her kids are! We were out there 2 weekends ago for Kenny's birthday and no one seemed to know what to do this weekend. Guess mom and dad went out alone for dinner. Good thing his present is going right to the house. Kiara's 10th birthday is in 2 weeks, so I'm sure we'll be out there again for that anyway. It was nice to just stay home, clean up and not go anywhere. I think we've finally recuperated, and only because this time we really rested instead of pushing it before we were ready. (Jon, I don't' know how you don't get all this garbage when you work in the snotty kid museum! Ew! Hand rails and doorknobs FULL of germs and viruses!)
Well, since Kevin is at a poker game and Kian is in bed, I plan on playing my Cooking Mama Wii game, under a blanket and watching whatever garbage is on TV until I fall asleep! Happy Sunday all!
So, we recovered from our sickness. It was short-lived, but awful while it lasted. Kian was spared the vomiting part and didn't really seem to catch it. Good for him.
I've been feeling good lately. Morning sickness seems to be on it's way out. Yay. Although, chicken still makes me gag, I am now able to eat fruits and vegetables again. I made Kevin stop and get me watermelon Thursday because I just had to have it. This is when I like being pregnant, instead of just feeling miserable and wanting to puke for 2 months, you can finally feel good and enjoy it. Until that scale starts creeping up...
I scrubbed the house again today, top to bottom. I feel like it's super clean and the germs are finally out. I made some delicious chili tonight. We got our federal tax return back. And paid off the blazer. Woo hoo. We're trimming our expenses and budget down while we figure out if I will be able to (or want to) go back to work next winter. We already know we can't afford to put 2 kids in daycare full-time, that would only leave $100 a month for my salary, which is just stupid. That would be the gas to get everywhere. We could balance it out by doing daycare 3 days/week and finding other options for the other 2 days or seeing if I can work from home part-time. There's a lot to figure out in the next few months. Blah. But, I can tell you this right now: Friday when it was nasty, cold, snowing, blowing. I said I do NOT want to be carting 2 kids, 1 running toddler and 1 in a car seat, around to daycare and all over in this stupid weather next winter. Too much work getting them bundled up and carrying seats and bags all over, what a pain. So, we'll work on that later.
I think however, I am going to splurge and buy myself (it's for us as a family too!) the Nikon digital I've been wanting. I told Kevin that he wouldn't have to buy me another present this year, no birthday, Mother's Day, anniversary or Christmas present, if I can buy this. That's how bad I want it. So, we'll see. I've been doing my research. I won't buy anything other than a Nikon. Canon's good, seems crisper/sharper, but Nikon captures faces and colors better from what I've seen. Plus, with the Nikon film we have now, the lenses would be interchangeable.
Today is my dad's birthday--Happy Birthday Dad. 53. hehe. Shh don't remind Grandma how old her kids are! We were out there 2 weekends ago for Kenny's birthday and no one seemed to know what to do this weekend. Guess mom and dad went out alone for dinner. Good thing his present is going right to the house. Kiara's 10th birthday is in 2 weeks, so I'm sure we'll be out there again for that anyway. It was nice to just stay home, clean up and not go anywhere. I think we've finally recuperated, and only because this time we really rested instead of pushing it before we were ready. (Jon, I don't' know how you don't get all this garbage when you work in the snotty kid museum! Ew! Hand rails and doorknobs FULL of germs and viruses!)
Well, since Kevin is at a poker game and Kian is in bed, I plan on playing my Cooking Mama Wii game, under a blanket and watching whatever garbage is on TV until I fall asleep! Happy Sunday all!
Out of commission
Sick. We've been sick. Really, really sick. Sunday I woke up feeling not so great, but that isn't unusual with morning sickness. Then the vomiting began... and didn't stop. I couldn't keep anything down, not a sip of Gatorade, not a spoonful of jello or chicken broth, nothing. I was almost wishing it would come out the other end. Ugh. Kevin took care of Kian Sunday while I slept most of the day away. I could barely stand up for a few minutes. The pain in my stomach was wretched, like i ate a box of rocks and they were all slamming around in there. Horrible. Finally, Sunday night I was able to keep down a few spoonfuls of jello.
Monday, I was feeling a bit better. Able to keep things down and move around a bit. But, Kian woke me up saying "mommy...mommy, wash". What? Hmm. So I go in there and see it. Poop, diarrhea all over him and his crib. Wash indeed. I couldn't even enter his room without gagging. I had to call Kevin's mom for help. It was that bad, and I was still pretty nauseous. Thankfully, she came over to help clean up and did some laundry for me and entertained Kian for a bit. Then my mom came over and finished cleaning and laundry. Between them both my house was sparkling, laundry was done, folded, put away, beds all changed, and everything was bleached down and germ free. Whew. I was able to just rest. I tried to do a few things, but that didn't last too long. But, at least I wasn't throwing up anymore.
I was woken up in the middle of the night by Kevin vomiting. In the bathroom thankfully. And moaning for some Gatorade. He threw up all night. He's home resting now. It seems that there's a period of vomiting several times, then it stops and you just feel awful. So, I didn't sleep much hearing him getting up all night long. Then we woke up to Kian...you guessed it. Diarrhea all over the crib-again! UGH!! I hadn't changed a diaper since Saturday evening between Kevin, my mom and his mom doing it Sunday and Monday. So, between us both this morning we were able to bathe him and I just had to throw out the sheet. So gross! Now doing another load of bedding in hot, hot water. Fun times I tell you, fun times.
I was hoping to make it in to work for a bit today. If Kian goes down for a nap and Kevin's resting, I might be able to sneak out a bit. But, sitting around the house is different from getting dressed, driving in and working. So we'll see. The last time I threw up and had a violent stomach bug like this was over 2 years ago. When I was pregnant with Kian. Exactly the same-about 10 weeks pregnant, Kevin brought it home from the gym. I think my immune system is just weaker or more susceptible to vomiting bugs during this time? I don't know, but I hate it. Hopefully, Kian just gets the diarrhea part and not the vomiting. I'll probably feel better going back to work tomorrow and he'll get the vomiting part. Oh the joys of illness and parenting. Here's hoping everyone else does NOT get this and is feeling great! I'm off to watch Elmo under a blanket with some jello.
Monday, I was feeling a bit better. Able to keep things down and move around a bit. But, Kian woke me up saying "mommy...mommy, wash". What? Hmm. So I go in there and see it. Poop, diarrhea all over him and his crib. Wash indeed. I couldn't even enter his room without gagging. I had to call Kevin's mom for help. It was that bad, and I was still pretty nauseous. Thankfully, she came over to help clean up and did some laundry for me and entertained Kian for a bit. Then my mom came over and finished cleaning and laundry. Between them both my house was sparkling, laundry was done, folded, put away, beds all changed, and everything was bleached down and germ free. Whew. I was able to just rest. I tried to do a few things, but that didn't last too long. But, at least I wasn't throwing up anymore.
I was woken up in the middle of the night by Kevin vomiting. In the bathroom thankfully. And moaning for some Gatorade. He threw up all night. He's home resting now. It seems that there's a period of vomiting several times, then it stops and you just feel awful. So, I didn't sleep much hearing him getting up all night long. Then we woke up to Kian...you guessed it. Diarrhea all over the crib-again! UGH!! I hadn't changed a diaper since Saturday evening between Kevin, my mom and his mom doing it Sunday and Monday. So, between us both this morning we were able to bathe him and I just had to throw out the sheet. So gross! Now doing another load of bedding in hot, hot water. Fun times I tell you, fun times.
I was hoping to make it in to work for a bit today. If Kian goes down for a nap and Kevin's resting, I might be able to sneak out a bit. But, sitting around the house is different from getting dressed, driving in and working. So we'll see. The last time I threw up and had a violent stomach bug like this was over 2 years ago. When I was pregnant with Kian. Exactly the same-about 10 weeks pregnant, Kevin brought it home from the gym. I think my immune system is just weaker or more susceptible to vomiting bugs during this time? I don't know, but I hate it. Hopefully, Kian just gets the diarrhea part and not the vomiting. I'll probably feel better going back to work tomorrow and he'll get the vomiting part. Oh the joys of illness and parenting. Here's hoping everyone else does NOT get this and is feeling great! I'm off to watch Elmo under a blanket with some jello.
A little venting
This isn't really meant to be a complaint, or to get sympathy. I just need to let off a little steam. I'm feeling rather overwhelmed right now. I think, more or less, I just need someone to tell me it's normal, they've been there and it's okay.
I didn't factor in being really sick again this time around, I didn't factor in the energy it takes to work, be a wife and a mother to an active toddler. I didn't factor in time and energy for upkeep around the house, dinner making, grocery shopping, etc. So, I feel stupid for that. I guess I figured I might not feel great, but that I wouldn't' be as sick as last time because my body was used to it? Wrong.
I'm feeling guilty lately because my house is a disaster. Toys are everywhere. Dishes can be put in the dishwasher thank God. My floor needs sweeping, but I literally don't have the energy to do it. I'm headed for a nap right now, feeling guilty I left Kian napping at daycare so I could come home to take a nap and do some work from home. I think we've also had a virus floating around here too. Kian's been coughing for over 3 weeks, antibiotics haven't done much. But, lots of kids have it, so I'll wait it out a bit longer. Therefore, he's been miserable at times. Kevin tries, he does the poopy diapers that make me gag. He does the laundry. He cooks sometimes. He does the outside stuff and gets me whatever I need/want to drink, eat, etc.
But, overall, I just feel like I'm failing lately-at everything. My effort at work is barely good enough, but the most I can muster at this point. I can't get there on time lately because I feel so sick in the mornings and move so slowly. I just feel like I'm barely treading water. I know it's hormones and I know that soon the morning/all day sickness will end. (By week 13 we were golden last time, so just 2-3 more weeks of this I pray!) I want to snuggle up with Kevin but then he breathes on me and I can't stand him and push him off the couch. I've asked Kian if he wants a spanking (like he even knows what I'm asking) when he wouldn't stay still and stop kicking me during a diaper change. Like, that would totally change his attitude? Right, good one Krysten, what happened to your child development understanding? Duh.
It completely bothers me that I have mood swings, that my house needs work, that I don't have patience with anyone, that I just haven't felt "normal" and "good" in almost 6 weeks. I know if I asked for some help with Kian or my housework, there are people who would help. They've even offered, but I refuse because I feel guilty and don't want them to see. Instead I just don't let anyone come over ha. Of course, I think that if I wasn't working and just staying home it'd be easier, and it would. I wouldn't have to be up, dressed, out the door with Kian and driving all over the county. We could stay in pajamas and leisurely pick up toys and relax... Wouldn't that be nice? I am feeling guilty that I left Kian at daycare and I came home to do some paperwork and take a nap before Kevin and Kian got home. But, he's only taking a nap for a few hours, so I guess it's not that bad. And if it helps my hormonal, sickly self to take a nap too, then I suppose it's best for all of us.
I know it will get better, I"ll feel better, I'll get more patience back, I'll be able to keep up with kids, housework, job, etc. once I don't feel like puking all the time. But, I just with it'd be now.
I didn't factor in being really sick again this time around, I didn't factor in the energy it takes to work, be a wife and a mother to an active toddler. I didn't factor in time and energy for upkeep around the house, dinner making, grocery shopping, etc. So, I feel stupid for that. I guess I figured I might not feel great, but that I wouldn't' be as sick as last time because my body was used to it? Wrong.
I'm feeling guilty lately because my house is a disaster. Toys are everywhere. Dishes can be put in the dishwasher thank God. My floor needs sweeping, but I literally don't have the energy to do it. I'm headed for a nap right now, feeling guilty I left Kian napping at daycare so I could come home to take a nap and do some work from home. I think we've also had a virus floating around here too. Kian's been coughing for over 3 weeks, antibiotics haven't done much. But, lots of kids have it, so I'll wait it out a bit longer. Therefore, he's been miserable at times. Kevin tries, he does the poopy diapers that make me gag. He does the laundry. He cooks sometimes. He does the outside stuff and gets me whatever I need/want to drink, eat, etc.
But, overall, I just feel like I'm failing lately-at everything. My effort at work is barely good enough, but the most I can muster at this point. I can't get there on time lately because I feel so sick in the mornings and move so slowly. I just feel like I'm barely treading water. I know it's hormones and I know that soon the morning/all day sickness will end. (By week 13 we were golden last time, so just 2-3 more weeks of this I pray!) I want to snuggle up with Kevin but then he breathes on me and I can't stand him and push him off the couch. I've asked Kian if he wants a spanking (like he even knows what I'm asking) when he wouldn't stay still and stop kicking me during a diaper change. Like, that would totally change his attitude? Right, good one Krysten, what happened to your child development understanding? Duh.
It completely bothers me that I have mood swings, that my house needs work, that I don't have patience with anyone, that I just haven't felt "normal" and "good" in almost 6 weeks. I know if I asked for some help with Kian or my housework, there are people who would help. They've even offered, but I refuse because I feel guilty and don't want them to see. Instead I just don't let anyone come over ha. Of course, I think that if I wasn't working and just staying home it'd be easier, and it would. I wouldn't have to be up, dressed, out the door with Kian and driving all over the county. We could stay in pajamas and leisurely pick up toys and relax... Wouldn't that be nice? I am feeling guilty that I left Kian at daycare and I came home to do some paperwork and take a nap before Kevin and Kian got home. But, he's only taking a nap for a few hours, so I guess it's not that bad. And if it helps my hormonal, sickly self to take a nap too, then I suppose it's best for all of us.
I know it will get better, I"ll feel better, I'll get more patience back, I'll be able to keep up with kids, housework, job, etc. once I don't feel like puking all the time. But, I just with it'd be now.
Random Questions on a Wednesday
*Where does the water go that the sump pump sucks up? Doesn't it get sucked up from the house, piped out to my septic tank, which is just putting more water back out into the yard, that is coming in the house to the sump pump? Huh?
*Where is this stimulus package money coming from? The country has a national deficit, so how can it just make money magically appear? Isn't that like me going "Kevin, we're having a chocolate chip deficit! It's a crisis!" And then Kevin says "oh, don't worry, I will make 700 billion chocolate chips. Some for use in cookies to stimulate the baking economy, and this will create work for other baking goods, it's all good" And poof, chocolate chips appear. I must not have paid attention in Participation In Government class....?
*Why did the Richard Simmons dress-alike kid make it in American Idol?
*Why do people call and leave me a message and then call again the next day with the same message? Don't you think it might just take me more than a few minutes to call you back with the info you want? Ugh!
*How can I be starving and ready to vomit at the same time?
There are a million more random things in my head but I won't subject you to them. This baby mush brain, morning sickness and exhaustion is taking it's toll on me.
*Where is this stimulus package money coming from? The country has a national deficit, so how can it just make money magically appear? Isn't that like me going "Kevin, we're having a chocolate chip deficit! It's a crisis!" And then Kevin says "oh, don't worry, I will make 700 billion chocolate chips. Some for use in cookies to stimulate the baking economy, and this will create work for other baking goods, it's all good" And poof, chocolate chips appear. I must not have paid attention in Participation In Government class....?
*Why did the Richard Simmons dress-alike kid make it in American Idol?
*Why do people call and leave me a message and then call again the next day with the same message? Don't you think it might just take me more than a few minutes to call you back with the info you want? Ugh!
*How can I be starving and ready to vomit at the same time?
There are a million more random things in my head but I won't subject you to them. This baby mush brain, morning sickness and exhaustion is taking it's toll on me.
Just Monday
It's quite hard to be posting exciting, interesting materials when your brain is mush. And you feel like garbage. But, sitting here in the dark (it shouldn't be this dark at 6:41 am) sipping my ginger tea, nibbling a muffin to prevent severe sickness, I am thinking I should do something about this blog.
Yesterday we spent the afternoon at my parents' house for Kenny's birthday. We had a nice dinner and they (kids, Kevin, Patrick, Kourt & Joe) spent about 4 hours on the Wii. Crazy people. It's nice when everyone wants to see your child and you feel yucky and you can just lay there and let them. hehe.
Today, Kevin's mother is sick and she usually watches Kian here on Mondays. So, I am home for now with him. That's the only bad thing. At least at daycare if someone is sick there is a sub. I think I'll go in for a bit when Kevin gets home. Mondays he gets out early, around lunchtime. I really have a ton of work to do and finish up from last month, etc. so it wasn't a great time. Oh well. I do enjoy being able to take it slow in the morning and basically be lazy for a bit.
I also am taking next Monday off to get my keyless entry installed in the van. Finally! It's no picnic without it. Can only open the driver's side door with a key then unlock the rest of the van, then open whatever other door you need. Blah!
We finished our taxes this weekend, so hopefully that will come soon! We're doing pretty good this year, with Kevin's business and all. Unfortunately, his business is still showing some loss, which isn't good for business, but is good for tax returns. ha! Let's just say we can finish paying off his blazer, and I can get my camera and put some in savings. Thank you God! Yay!
I guess since I am home for now and not feeling too badly that I really need to get this house cleaned up! It's in need of a good sweeping and vacuuming. I've been keeping up with putting toys away and putting dishes in the dishwasher, but that's about it. I know, I know. But, like I keep telling Kevin-just a few more weeks. Around week 12 I feel better, so just under 3 weeks to go here and things will be back to "normal" around here. Maybe. =)
So much for Kian sleeping in today...off to get him.
Yesterday we spent the afternoon at my parents' house for Kenny's birthday. We had a nice dinner and they (kids, Kevin, Patrick, Kourt & Joe) spent about 4 hours on the Wii. Crazy people. It's nice when everyone wants to see your child and you feel yucky and you can just lay there and let them. hehe.
Today, Kevin's mother is sick and she usually watches Kian here on Mondays. So, I am home for now with him. That's the only bad thing. At least at daycare if someone is sick there is a sub. I think I'll go in for a bit when Kevin gets home. Mondays he gets out early, around lunchtime. I really have a ton of work to do and finish up from last month, etc. so it wasn't a great time. Oh well. I do enjoy being able to take it slow in the morning and basically be lazy for a bit.
I also am taking next Monday off to get my keyless entry installed in the van. Finally! It's no picnic without it. Can only open the driver's side door with a key then unlock the rest of the van, then open whatever other door you need. Blah!
We finished our taxes this weekend, so hopefully that will come soon! We're doing pretty good this year, with Kevin's business and all. Unfortunately, his business is still showing some loss, which isn't good for business, but is good for tax returns. ha! Let's just say we can finish paying off his blazer, and I can get my camera and put some in savings. Thank you God! Yay!
I guess since I am home for now and not feeling too badly that I really need to get this house cleaned up! It's in need of a good sweeping and vacuuming. I've been keeping up with putting toys away and putting dishes in the dishwasher, but that's about it. I know, I know. But, like I keep telling Kevin-just a few more weeks. Around week 12 I feel better, so just under 3 weeks to go here and things will be back to "normal" around here. Maybe. =)
So much for Kian sleeping in today...off to get him.
Guilty.
No, I am not talking about the 14 year old shooting the cop. I mean me. Guilty of not blogging regularly. Guilty of not blogging anything of interest. Guilty of being lazy lately.
I was actually starting to feel better this past weekend, figured out how to deal with the morning sickness better, and get going quicker in the morning. But, then after my appointment on Monday I started taking an antibiotic for a bladder infection. Oh Lord, have mercy. This drug, it's awful! Two days of this and I can't take it anymore. I have been sicker than I have been in ages. Honestly, I've had to stop myself from throwing up a handful of times. In hindsight maybe it would have been better? Ugh. So, I've decided to stop taking this one (macrobid???) and either they can give me plain old amoxicillin/penicillin or nothing. I can't function like this.
I'm also way behind at work right now. It's not cool. I missed almost a full week in January with Kian, which really put me behind and I'm just trying to catch up and finish January's work. It's bad, really bad. All I want to do is stay home and sleep in. But, that's not an option currently. So, I just have to suck it up, move a little slower in the mornings and force myself to do it. Hopefully this ill-feeling should be moving out of here in the next few weeks.
Of course, Kian is just beginning to get over his illness. I took him to the doctor on Tuesday (more work missed) to make sure this cough that was lasting over 2 weeks (and getting worse) wasn't serious. Turns out he'd had an ear infection-was at the end of it by the time we saw the doctor-along with his cold, cough and lots of drainage. He never lets us know if he has one, he only had a fever one day, doesn't play with his ears or anything, eats fine, etc. But, of course the doctor wanted to just give him an antibiotic to clear everything up. Seems to be helping the cough, it's less intense than it was, no more gagging episodes. But, he was refusing to go to bed last night, wanted a drink, then a snack, then who knows what. He's also getting his canine teeth and probably the antibiotic bothers him a bit. So, we're all in the same boat here. Yuck!
Next week will be better. I guarantee it.
I was actually starting to feel better this past weekend, figured out how to deal with the morning sickness better, and get going quicker in the morning. But, then after my appointment on Monday I started taking an antibiotic for a bladder infection. Oh Lord, have mercy. This drug, it's awful! Two days of this and I can't take it anymore. I have been sicker than I have been in ages. Honestly, I've had to stop myself from throwing up a handful of times. In hindsight maybe it would have been better? Ugh. So, I've decided to stop taking this one (macrobid???) and either they can give me plain old amoxicillin/penicillin or nothing. I can't function like this.
I'm also way behind at work right now. It's not cool. I missed almost a full week in January with Kian, which really put me behind and I'm just trying to catch up and finish January's work. It's bad, really bad. All I want to do is stay home and sleep in. But, that's not an option currently. So, I just have to suck it up, move a little slower in the mornings and force myself to do it. Hopefully this ill-feeling should be moving out of here in the next few weeks.
Of course, Kian is just beginning to get over his illness. I took him to the doctor on Tuesday (more work missed) to make sure this cough that was lasting over 2 weeks (and getting worse) wasn't serious. Turns out he'd had an ear infection-was at the end of it by the time we saw the doctor-along with his cold, cough and lots of drainage. He never lets us know if he has one, he only had a fever one day, doesn't play with his ears or anything, eats fine, etc. But, of course the doctor wanted to just give him an antibiotic to clear everything up. Seems to be helping the cough, it's less intense than it was, no more gagging episodes. But, he was refusing to go to bed last night, wanted a drink, then a snack, then who knows what. He's also getting his canine teeth and probably the antibiotic bothers him a bit. So, we're all in the same boat here. Yuck!
Next week will be better. I guarantee it.
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