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Family Matters:  Sick Baby, Tired Mom  |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 07:18:51 AM
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My Sweet Jackson is not feeling so well. He got a stomach bug at a playgroup on Friday that reared its ugly head on Saturday night at 11:15pm when he commenced losing his dinner (all over his Mom, in the dark). He was in a lot of stomach pain and didn't sleep for more than 15 minute stretches from Saturday night until Sunday evening. (Neither did I.) After the last bout of the stomach bug that landed him in the hospital with dehydration and hypoglycemia, I was a little paranoid this time, to say the least. I dosed him up with PediaLyte in small amounts every couple of hours on Sunday and then he started taking breastmilk again midday. No solids in the near future.
His fever was going up all day and though he was dosed with Infant Tylenol, he still wasn't getting any better by dinnertime yesterday so I took him to Urgent Care (again, the paranoia). I received a lot of good, common sense advice from the doctor and we went home and went to bed. Jackson and I both slept for a total of 10.5-11 hours last night, though interrupted many times for feeding and comfort. Not quality sleep, but at least we got the quantity. He hasn't vomitted since 6pm Sunday, so I'm crossing my fingers that we're through that stage. I'm running out of clean rags!
Oh, did I mention that my darling husband is out of town on business? I feel like I've reached a new level of motherhood due to caring for a barfy 1-year old with no sleep and no co-parent! (I honestly don't know how single Moms do it. I'm utterly exhausted from just a couple of days and just one kid...)
He just fell asleep on the living room floor as I was typing this. Big sigh. Day two, here we go. Wish us luck!
Catherine
p.s. In the interest of full disclosure, my wonderful Mom did come over to help at mignight on Saturday, 6am before church on Sunday and again on Sunday afternoon so I could shower, do some of the wash and eat something myself. My 3-month old neice is visiting at my Mom's house this weekend so it was really awesome of her to pull herself away from one grandbaby to come and help another!
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 07:25:07 AM
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Ooh, one more thing. We finally got all of that snow that I've been hoping for (4" last night), but it's obviously not the best timing since I have no husband to shovel it! If Jackson were not sick, I could go out during a normal nap in his crib, but during this illness he's been sleeping on me or wherever he lands.
What did I find when I opened my curtains this morning? My neighbor had already shovelled our walk. And we live on a big corner lot so that's a lot to shovel! What a wonderful neighbor. He gets a plate of cookies when our house is healthy again!
Catherine
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 07:30:14 AM
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Oh, Catherine. I remember those days so well. There is nothing worse that that little surprise "oof" in the middle of the night. I hope your little Jackson gets better soon. How nice to have a sweet mom come help you in your time of need. Take a deep breath and catch a little nap while he's asleep!
Karin |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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ArmyWifey
True Blue Farmgirl
712 Posts
Holly
Abilene
KS
712 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 07:41:05 AM
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Been there, done that! Said with a smile and hug!! Only I didn't have a smart doctor with my eldest when she wound up in the hospital he told me I was to small breasted to breastfeed.........let me smack you now! Hubby was in Korea at the time and my Mom and Dad both worked but they came when they could. With the other three we were in GA, Germany, WA, KS and Germany again so "family" help was nonexistant -- except for my military family. Now at least it seems to cycle through so there's usually somebody old enough to help a bit --- cause yep Dad's usually gone or sick too!
Don't worry about the snow just stay in, cuddle, watch old movies and drink lots of hot fluids!
Glad to hear he's doing better!
Blessings,
Holly
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 07:50:39 AM
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Hang in there Catherine! We just went through strep and stomach bugs while I had a raging sinus infection. Glad to hear you had some help and support. Poor babies, both of you! Take care, nap when you can, the house will be there later!
with a happy heart |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 08:44:55 AM
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I am so sorry to hear this! Poor Jackson and poor Mama! My babe was sick this weekend too, and I hate it! I would rather go thru it twice than watch my wee ones suffer.
I hope things are on the up-hill!
Love and light to you...and lots of much needed rest!!
K
ps...rest when you can! J will be back to normal soon (kids are so amazing in the way they bounce back) and you can catch up on laundry and housework later...but if you can't get rest YOU might be sick next!
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 09:21:40 AM
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What a weekend you've had!! Hope the worst is over and try to take care of yourself too. Glad Mom was there to help a little.
Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
http://18happyhens.blogspot.com
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 10:24:59 AM
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Catherine, hope the worst is over now. And thank goodness for your Mom & kind neighbor. It seems like you got some good medical advice. Just don't give up on the breastfeeding when you supplement with Pedialyte. Get that system worked out with your baby's Doctor. Breastmilk has much, much more than Pedialyte does. (I am a Mother-Baby, L&D Nurse, & lactation specialist.) Unfortunately, there are some great Pediatricians who are still a little lacking with their lactation education. I'm guessing there is probably a lactation specialist in your area.... just make sure that she is certified as IBCLC. You'll get great advice! And make sure to take care of yourself now: lots of rest & fluids. Don't worry about the house, or anything else. Just recover.
Holly, I am so sorry to hear of what happened to you with an uninformed Doctor!! Hugs to you. Sad to say, that kind of stuff stills goes on. :(
And just for the record, Catherine, you wondered "how single Moms do it." Well....... I did it (left my ex-husband when my baby was 8 months old, & my oldest had just turned 3). I won't mince words - some days were pure He_ _. Sick kids, sick Mom & all. No family here, & no $$. I won't bore you with the gory details. I mention it only to point out that we Moms have an amazing capacity to do what needs to be done. Rest in faith in that capacity. |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 10:45:16 AM
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Catherine, I sure hope things are getting better. I think taking care of your sick child is one of the hardest things a Mom does. It pulls at you in every possible way. Take it as easy as you can.
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 11:03:22 AM
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Wow, you Farmgirls never cease to amaze me. I knew you'd all "get it." I cried many tears this weekend, not for my situation (which did suck!) but for my son. It was so awful to know that he was hurting and that I couldn't just FIX it. The writhing around in his sleep really did me in. He couldn't even rest...
...but today IS a new day and we're both doing so much better. The quantity of sleep we both got last night helped out a ton and he's napping soundly now. He played with his toys and "wall-walked" around the house a bit (he's about five steps away from walking on his own!) before I found him laying down on the kitchen floor. I said "Are you tired? Are you done now?" and he just looked up at me and smiled a sad smile. Sheesh, your own kids can really break your heart sometimes, can't they? That called for lots of cuddles, nursing (you're right on, Melanie! I'm making sure that he gets as much breastmilk as he wants!) and then a conked out kid in my arms. He didn't even mind when I took the opportunity to snip his nails!
I'm eating a re-heated lunch, just folded the cloth diapers (yes, I know, I shouldn't keep up on housework, but I'm pretty insane about these things, don't worry, I'm stopping there!) and plan to sit on the couch and knit while waiting for Jack to wake up.
THANK YOU for all of your kind words! Farmgirls rock...
Catherine
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 12:44:36 PM
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Catherine, I so wish I could jump this pond and bring you and Jackson some soup to warm you up and give you some comfort if nothing else. Im so glad your Mom has been able to help some and than it sounds like he is on the mend. Hugs to you and give him a big snuggle from all of us.
Oh, and my husband is military and says that there is a reason sleep deprivation is a torture tactic, LOL! He says staying up night after night with my oldest boys was worse than an all day/all night mission for the Navy. Too funny, huh?
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 1:05:38 PM
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sorry to hear about jackson & hope hes well very soon. You also need rest.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 2:12:28 PM
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hope everyone is doing beter at your house Catherine.
I totally understand the tears thing. Even with 3 kids I still cry when one of them doesn't feel good.Being a mom tugs on those heart strings big time, but it's oh so worth it.
Take care of yourself. Hoping Jackson is doing much better too.
hugs, Tina
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4860 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4860 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 2:21:07 PM
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Catherine, I can really sympathize with your dealing solo with a sick little one. My 3 year old is just recovering from a stomach/cold flu bug himself. Don't worry about the house or shoveling the snow. They can wait. Take care of yourself & your little one. When you have time, look kefir up on the web at it's benefits for preventing stomach viruses. I was making sure my son drank a cup of it a day, but I ran out for a week & a half, that's when got sick. I do believe it has helped him stay healthy, (he's in pre-school 4 mornings a week & exposed to all kinds of viruses). Take care, I hope Jackson will be back to normal tonight.
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 2:39:00 PM
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We have a joke in the house that it only snows if Paul leaves town. Hang in there, kids just get everything at daycare, egads......... pedialyte in small amounts really saves the day...... jo
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 07:25:20 AM
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Everyone at our house got this too. Thank goodness our baby didn't get it as miserably as yours. I am so sorry your little one's tummy hurt! I got it and I cramped & CRAMPED & CRAMPED for about 3 days!! IT was awful! So, I can only imagine your wee one not feeling good! My crew (not me) all had a case of this around Thanksgiving including vomiting, so this time around they had again, but not as bad, just had fever & mild tummy aches & diarrhea. Isn't life fun? My pastor says, "Life is messy, dynamic & organic!" Yeah! He can say that again!
.·:*¨¨* :·.Rebecca.·:*¨¨* :·.
Wife of Jonathan, Mother of Joel, Caitlyn, Elia, Nathanael |
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 07:39:06 AM
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It's terrible when they are that young with a stomach flu. They don't understand what is happening and they seem so scared, at least my little ones did. I hope we can skip that this year, last year's was a doosey. Hang in there and stay healthy yourself!!!
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 08:38:11 AM
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Well Farmgirls...I'm hit. I wasn't able to dodge the sick bullet this time around and am now miserable right along with my boy. Daddy doesn't get home until tonight (after bedtime) and Grama is already back at work. It's just one more day, but it's already been a looooonnnnnngggggg one considering that Jack won't nap.
Ugh.
Catherine
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 08:46:59 AM
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You might try some immodium, that's what I had to use. If you are nursing, you better call your medical person.
Hope you feel better soon!
.·:*¨¨* :·.Rebecca.·:*¨¨* :·.
Wife of Jonathan, Mother of Joel, Caitlyn, Elia, Nathanael |
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ArmyWifey
True Blue Farmgirl
712 Posts
Holly
Abilene
KS
712 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 5:37:27 PM
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lots of fluids, lay on the couch and watch movies (The A&E Pride and Prejudice is always great -- 6 hours!), listen to a book on tape, etc and just baby yourself as much as possible. Do you have a friend with a teen girl who could come over and help for an hour or so so you can nap without worrying about baby? or an adult friend? Sometimes just being able to lay down is helpful.
hugs,
Holly
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
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