Okay, so we go to the doctor. We will start with the good's! 1. The doctor's office was SUPER FAST today. Wahoo...I hate waiting forever and wondering what my child is being exposed to while we are there. 2. Gabby does not have an ear infection. The doctor could not really explain why her ears were so red and warm, but we know that they look clear. They also did a strep test that came back negative(Praise the Lord)! So, she was diagnosed with the plain old fashioned FLU! I guess that Gabby just has a really bad case of whatever is going around and it has tackled her body a little harder than it has others. I dunno...I am just paraphrasing what the doctor said.
Now the bad news! When we got home...Gabby walked into the house and into the living room. She was moaning a little bit and when I walked over to see what was wrong she tossed her cookies yet again on the carpet. Then, she moved onto the kitchen floor and did IT again! Goodness...we had just gotten done telling the doctor that she had been IT free for over 12 hours and had this whole plan for "what to do next". No..No..No...this kinks the plan!!! Now, I have to tweek our plan and go back to Pedialyte because obviously she is not digesting anything. So, we got all settled and were resting and watching Baby Einstein when I saw her walking towards me. I got this funny feeling so I picked her up and ran to the sink(yucky, but the closest outlet) and IT came again. Yikes! So, now I am freaking out about dehydration. She is asleep in her crib at the moment, but I am really wondering what to do now. And to top it all off....Ellie's 4th birthday is tomorrow and we are supposed to serve breakfast in the morning to all of the Ronald McDonald House residents. Guess who is not going and really depressed about it...ME! I know that we are to sacrifice these things as mommies, but it hurts really bad to think that that I am "not there" for one of my children. This is the one of the many ways that we remember her every year and I cannot even be there. I do not want to allow anyone in my home to help with Gabby while I go because I do not want anyone else to get sick. I am so torn! How is it that a simple little flu bug can ruin a year of plans in the making! Really bad timing stupid flu!!!
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Oh Katie! What an "eventful" weekend you've had. Poor Gaby - poor you guys! The stomach flu has to be the worst illness for kiddos and parents! I was actually going to suggest that you bring Gabby to my office tomorrow...you know I have a lot of space now, I could set up a bed in the corner. Everyone in Marion Co has already been sick. Think about it.
I am so sorry that Gabby is sick. I think this is one of the worst cold/flu seasons ever!
And I'm sorry that you are torn about not going to RMH to serve breakfast for the families. Ellie knows that she is loved and thought of all the time - the most important thing is that you all as a family celebrate her special day! There will be another day that you can go to RMH. Please don't be so hard on yourself - there's only so much you can do.
But if that doesn't help...I am sure that someone wouldn't mind watching Gabby for you or you could just pick up some doughnuts, bagels, juice, and fruit and drop it off at RMH for the families.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
I hope that Gabby gets to feel better soon!! Try not to make yourself feel so bad. I think that Moms often feel guilty no matter what they do. If they work they feel guilty leaving their kids if they stay home they feel guilty not contributing financially to the family. I bet if you went the RMH that you would also feel guilty about not being with Gabby when she is sick. It is one of the part of being Mom that stinks the most. I know I always feel guilty about something. Everyone knows that your heart is there and that is what matters!! Love ya and wish this time was easier for you!!
I hope you start feeling better soon!! We definitely missed you and Gabbers being at the breakfast cooking this morning...we were joking on how fun it would have been to put Gabby in her seat that hooks on tables/counters...given her a pot & spoon & let her cook too :-P. Thank you for all of the hard planning & prep work you and Jeff did! I hope you both start feeling better and that the yuck clears out of your systems quickly!!
~Amy
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