Once again, I'm very glad I listened to my maternal instincts and took the boys to the doctor today, even though they were only exhibiting signs of a bad cough, which usually you can't do much about. But since they were also keeping themselves up all night long (all. night. long. Do I need to repeat that for you?) with their coughing, I figured it was a good idea to go in. And lo and behold, there are ear infections hiding in those little bodies.
So now they're on amoxycillan, which Will's body doesn't seem to keen on already. We've had some nasty side effects in the diaper department, not to mention he threw up on me as well as on himself this evening. I'll have to give the doctor a call in the morning to see if I continue with the course or if we switch it to something else.
Owen and I are having daily battles that usually end in ineffectual time outs for him and teeth clenching for me. I have to keep reminding myself that he's not feeling well either, but not quite to the same extent as his brother, so he has more energy and is feeling bored. But boredom and three year olds are definitely not a good mix, especially when the outlet is poking a sick brother or tormenting the dog or throwing temper tantrums every 15 minutes.
Did I mention that I'm sick too? I have a nasty cough, sore throat and stuffed up nose, but you really don't have time to be sick when you're a mummy, do you? I'm feeling pretty sorry for myself today and definitely overwhelmed. But I have to say I'm amazed that my poor 6 months pregnant body is holding up under all the lack of sleep and stress. All I want is for us to get better and for this concert I'm organising to be over and for our lives to get back on track.
Yeah, yeah, I see that tiny violin in your hand. Whining over. Here's a few cute shots of Dr Will yesterday when he was feeling better, preparing to give me and the baby belly an H1N1 shot (more on that particular brand of crazy another time, maybe)
2 comments:
Hey Pasc,
Hope you're all feeling better soon. I'm glad you didn't get the cold in your 1st trimester ... I remember being exhausted even when I was in perfect health! If you send me your email address (via Karen) I'll send you a picture of little Logan to try and cheer you up a bit. Say hi to Mark for me.
Cheers,
Charlie in Ottawa
Gosh these young doctors are just getting cuter and cuter these days, don't you think?
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