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Parenting & Farm Kids:  Nora Sick  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 04:56:06 AM
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Nora woke me up this morning by crying. When I went to go put her to bed I quickly realized she needed an immediate bath and bed change! Nora had gotten sick during her sleep. Nora has never thrown up before so she was understandably terrified.
Right now she can't hold down anything for more than half an hour or so. I am trying to get to her drink small amounts of Gatorade so that- if nothing else she won't be dry heaving. I think that even with her digestion slowed way down- her poor body should be absorbing some of the moisture.
Poor kid. My heart goes out to her. I hope that later today she will be able to eat some jello because nothing is worse than feeling sick and hungry at the same time!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 05:00:58 AM
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Alee I hope that sweet little Nora feels better soon.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 05:41:07 AM
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Thanks! I have made her a nest on the couch- luckily I have lots of bedding because it looks like today is going to be one of those days where the washer doesn't stop running for long. It just breaks my heart to see her so sick.
*she finally fell asleep again so I am hoping she can get some rest today*
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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Edited by - Alee on Jan 05 2009 06:31:35 AM |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 06:58:16 AM
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So sorry to hear that, it is hard to see a little one sick when they don't understand what is happening. We were dealing with that yesterday when our 5 year old was throwing up all day. She awoke again last night at 4am and threw up again. Now she is sleeping in and I hope wakes up to feeling better. Now I am crossing my fingers hoping that the other two kids don't get it. I hope Nora feels better soon; luckily sometimes with little ones the illness is here and gone quite quickly.
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 07:19:39 AM
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Both my boys had it, it was horrible! Luckily the throwing up didn't last more than 24 hours, but the diarreah lasted longer. It's miserable when they are young like Nora and Sullivan and don't understand what's happening. I hope she feels better soon!
http://plumcreekmama.blogspot.com/
http://plumcreekcreations.etsy.com |
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 07:24:50 AM
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Awww...hope your sweetheart feels better soon.Don't let her get dehydrated and she'll be o.k.. Good thing that she's sleeping. Get some rest yourself so you don't get down. Hugs.Pam
Let's dance in the rain and play in the puddles under the rainbows.
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 07:29:56 AM
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Keep her quiet and warm. Even a couple teaspoons of jello or cream of wheat may settle her tummy whenn she can hold it down. Bits of toast & plenty liquids. Chick broth & rice. It is going around I am afraid, My grandsons had it too..
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
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Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 07:49:19 AM
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A sweet midwife that I had ages ago recommended that I let my son suck on a dill pickle once when he was a very ill little one (he was 18 months). She said that dill pickles actually have more electrolites in them than most sports drinks. To this day he still loves dill pickles. She also recommended decaf tea with a bit of peppermint in it or peppermint infused water. We still use that one when ever one of us has an upset tummy.
Stay strong little mama. My mama always said lots of cuddles, love and tenderness was the best medicine.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 07:49:50 AM
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I just hate it when kids get sick. They're so pitiful. I sure hope she is better really soon.
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 07:57:52 AM
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She is pitiful right now. Just absolutely limp. She started throwing up again- and laid her head on the coffee table as if to say "I don't know why I feel like this, but I don't like it." Poor baby. At least it is a pretty passive throw up. It just kindof come out instead of the whole body jerking spasms.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 08:59:48 AM
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Oh Alee - I hope she feels better soon!!
I remember when my DS was that age - he could tell he was going to throw up, but couldn't express it, so he would just start crying uncontrollably. It breaks your heart because you can't do anything to stop it
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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LindaEllen
True Blue Farmgirl
275 Posts
Linda
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 10:35:55 AM
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Prayers coming your way for sweet Nora to get to feeling better.
That nasty bug has been going on in a town that we live about a 1/2 hour away.
take care and rest when you can.
Linda
Farmgirl Sister #343
Locust Trail Homestead
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/walkabout/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 3:40:59 PM
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Thanks Linda!
Nora is sleeping but I had my other kid come home sick (my husband). He is in bed sleeping right now after getting sick at work. Ick. That has got to be one of my worst nightmares. I know- silly- but I don't handle me getting sick very well at all!
Luckily I got our hot water malfunction fixed so we now have hot water again! *Yeah!* I have been sanitizing and cleaning EVERYTHING that I can get my hands on!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 4:28:45 PM
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awww..Hope Nora is feeling better soon. So hard to have little ones feeling bad and you can't do anything but try to comfort them until it passes.
hugs and prayers!
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn  hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work You don't give up.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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homesteaderbelle
True Blue Farmgirl
391 Posts
Belle
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
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julia
medical lake
wa
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2009 : 2:20:27 PM
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Alee, I'm thinking about your hubby and darling Nora. Poor baby! I am such a wimp when it comes to the puke monster too! Ugh!!! Keep us posted..much love and settled tummy vibes. ~julia
being simple to simply be
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 10:58:20 AM
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Oh, didn't know about this. But I'm very glad Nora and Doug are feeling better.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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