Well... It happened. We got our first round of sickness. Monday night, Whitney seemed a little congested, but I wasn't sure until Tuesday morning. She was coughing, sneezing, and had a runny nose. I took her to the doctor yesterday; she has a viral infection. Unfortunately, they are still too young for antibiotics, so the doctor told me to give her saline spray and decongestant spray. Needless to say, our night was a bit rough with Whitney needing to have her nose suctioned throughout the night. We put her in the pack n play in our room for the night so we could keep a closer eye on her and to make it easier while tending to her during the night. Craig and I took shifts through the night.
We started taking extra precautions to keep the spread of germs at a minimum, but I guess it was too late because this morning when we got up, we discovered Hannah had it too. BIG SURPRISE! I guess Tyler will probably be next. Hopefully not!
This sickness brings out a whole new protective parenting thing - it makes you feel helpless as a parent because you just have to let it run its course. There is nothing worse than when your kids are sick. It is heart breaking to see them suffering and feeling so yukky especially when they can't really take anything.
Good news though, they slept through the night again for the fourth night in a row. I guess this new strategy is working! Thanks Jess!
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2 comments:
It is so hard when they are that little and sick. I know what you mean, you just feel so helpless. You are doing a great job and this too shall pass! Keep up the good work. Your friend in East Texas, Pam.
Glad I could help! I'm jealous b/c only two of mine are sleeping through the night. Little Madison's body just isn't ready, I guess.
Jessica
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