Another day, another cold

So since we've have kids it seems like I've gotten more colds. I mean I know how I catch them from Elias, all the kisses. Seriously how can I stop giving him kisses but I thought I wouldn't catch anything from him. They say kids in their first year of life get 8-12 colds. Well parents must get at least 1/4 of them.

Elias came back from Texas with a cold that turned into an ear infection. If we weren't flying to Vermont this weekend the doc wouldn't have worried but we didn't want any ear issues on the plane so she gave him some antibiotics. For the past week Brad and I have been fighting what we assume are also sinus infections. They're not bad enough to take off work but nagging and persistent sinus issues. This comes after a cold a couple of months ago that put me out of commission for 3 work days.

Before Elias Brad and I had not gotten sick for two years! We both take vitamins and eat well but alas we're still getting sick. I have to say though, all those kisses are worth it! Have other parents experienced the same thing?

Et tu stomach flu

Sorry we've been distant lately but Elias is suffering from some sort of stomach bug. I'll tell you, being a parent is extremely nerve wracking. There is nothing more horrible than watching your Little Man vomit and there's nothing you can do for him.

His loss of appetite starting a few days ago and then Saturday he threw up twice. I called the urgent care nurse and she told us he had to be seen within 24 hours so off to the ER we went. Now me, being the neurotic mother that I am, wanted an MRI a CT Scan everything done to make sure my boy was okay. All they did was say he's not dehydrated, give him Pedialyte and feed slowly. Okay, are you sure? I mean it could be an intestinal obstruction, brain tumor, anything. Brad of course has to calm me down because I'm a wreck. I used to do this with Marbie but now it's magnified by 5000! I truly have to learn to keep my emotions in check since I don't want Elias to feel my fear. I have to learn to be calm and collected and not Shirley McClain running through the hospital halls in Terms of Endearment, screaming, "Give my son his medication."

Okay, so here we are today. Last night Elias threw up twice, one little one and one big. I got my pediatrician on the line and she thinks because his little body had some sweet potatoes and pears that it may have been too much. Of course I wish they would have told me that in the ER. So he was up with me from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. We played in bed until we both fell asleep. Brad came home and we all slept together to make sure the Little Man didn't vomit in his sleep. He woke up a couple of times, ate some more and fingers crossed, hasn't thrown up since. We're keeping him off solids for a few more days and hoping he starts to feel better. I guess being a parent not only teaches you patience and persistence but also how to keep your composure and helplessness. I just want to do whatever I can for my Little Man to feel better. It is so tough leaving for work when you wish you could take care of him. Thankfully he's in the loving arms of his Gramma Sonny and I'll be home soon.

Also, for and update on the Elias Tooth Game, no teeth yet so only Gramma Bette is still in the running!

Sickness

So we had to cancel our music class due to colds again. Not Elias this time but Becky's son James. It seems that this year the colds have just been running wild throughout everyone's children. Our doctor said it was one of the worst years ever. I know I'm probably being an over protective first-time Mom but Elias just got over his second cold of his short life. Becky and I have been planning to have lunch and get together for over three weeks. Everytime either one of her sons is sick or Elias is. That's how bad its been. Hopefully now that it's starting to get warm all the fresh air will help kill these cold germs! Has anyone else's kids have to go through a bad cold this year?...Carly

A teaspoon of crying makes the medicine go down.

So you all know I have an ear infection. Well I've discovered a wonderful way to play with Mom and Dad. When they try and shoot the medicine in my mouth I spit it out. I find this very, very funny. The medicine doesn't even taste that bad but spitting it out is so much fun. Unfortunately what they have discovered is that I can't spit it out when I'm crying. So they wait for me to cry and then shoot it down my throat. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

I'm starting to feel better in my ear but still have a wicked cold. My nose is all stuffed up and Mom uses this bulb thing to take the snot out. It really sucks. But I'm still in good spirits. Peace out. Elias