The kids seem to be feeling fine, but Corbin is still wheezy and Reese complained of an earache, so I took them to the doctor this morning and had some tests run.
Strep.
I've never heard of kids puking because they have Strep, but the doctor said it's really common. She also said that it's a common cause for ear infections. Interesting.
In addition to the family-o-strep, Reese and Corbin also have ear infections. I am nauseated to the point of uselessness (mac n cheese for dinner anyone? corndog? cereal? excellent.) and have a killer sore throat/ear thing going on, which is really no surprise at all week, holding hair back, changing bedding, scrubbing up puddles and snuggling the sickies.
Thank goodness for ear pain, or I probably would have skipped the doctor, assuming this was just a typical stomach virus that needed to run it's course.
We all left with antibiotics (yay!), and hopefully, 24 hours from now we will rejoin the land of the living.
Big thanks to the friends who called to check in or offered to bring us anything.
Goodbye Butterflies
12 years ago
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Oh man, that's a bummer! Nothin like a sick week to make you feel like a "real Mom." :)
That comment was wierd, I just mean, sick kids make me feel like I'm really diving in deep into mother-hood...Sorry, I'm not making any sense tonight. lol
Oh Meg! You're all alone in a house full of strep! When does Aaron get home?
I wish I could bring you dinner, chocolate, and a bunch of disinfectant. I hope it is over soon.
*decongestant, not disinfectant
Stupid auto correct.
@ Marcie---I totally knew what you meant. Holding hair back, wiping tears, doing laundry, tucking babies in...if you take away the puke, it's a dream come true. I definitely learned that I am capable of taking care of hard things and keeping it together by myself this week. And I also learned how much easier it is when my partner is home to make me laugh and bring me take out! I gave the "me" moments on the schedule, this week and was 100% mom. I sort of loved it.
@ angela--disinfectant is just as needed and has been sprayed liberally all over this house!
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