Sunday, PJ woke without a fever and it slowly rose to 100 by the end of the day. LJ woke with 101 and had 103.6 upon waking from his nap. Tylenol got it down to 100.
RJ got home around 5:00 yesterday and was really nice about jumping right in and letting me have a break. I ordered Pei Wei take-out and went all.by.myself to pick it up. I took VeggieTales right out of that CD player and blasted Saturday Night (Elton John - I know, I'm a REBEL) in the car. Asian Chopped Chicken Salad hit the spot.
RJ gave me a debrief of the conference and the kids went to bed. We watched Survivor on the DVR and then went to bed too. Once again, there were about 5 calls in the night from the children, but we all survived.
This morning, PJ was fever-free and LJ had 101. I went to work and the grocery store and came home. We had lunch and the kids went down for naps. Upon waking, PJ is still fever-free...and his nose has not been running today. LJ has 99, but he had some Tylenol at lunch, so we'll see what progresses today. During naps I worked on receipts for health savings account reimbursement and paid various odd bills.
I'm still praying I don't get the flu!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
This Should Catch Us Up
At the end of March, we went to SA for the night to eat dinner and have a play date with Chrissy and family. That was fun and a welcome change from being home and being sick! The next day, RJ left for a conference in New Orleans. We put him on the plane and once the plane took off...LJ and PJ both started crying. So, I soothed them by occupying our minds with planning a Welcome Home party for when Daddy returns. LJ thought this little party should have a Batman theme. This is interesting considering he had just told me (a few days earlier) that he (LJ) would like a Batman theme for his birthday...considering it was March, he sure talked about his birthday a lot. We survived our 3 nights without him, but we all missed him very much. MawMaw came over to stay with PJ on Monday and Wednesday while LJ went to school and I went to work. I'm not sure what happened on Monday, but when I got home, PJ was in his room and crying. I asked him what was the matter and he said, "MawMaw pank me" - ha!
Sunday, April 4 - Easter
At church, PJ was being very quite and studiously looking at the missalette...there was a responsorial Psalm on the page and he ran his fingers over the notes and seemed very interested. Right as I was thinking, "hmm, maybe PJ will be musically inclined", he held it up to his face and stuck out his tongue and licked the page. Sooo...I retracted my thoughts about his possible musical inclination. What possesses a child to lick the thin page of a missalette???
After church, we came home for our Easter Egg Hunt and then headed to Grandma and Grandpa's for the afternoon - which included lunch and another Easter Egg Hunt.
Tuesday, April 6
18 weeks 1 day - threw up last night, threw up this morning. I had been battling a headache all day. I slept horribly the night before. Most days I'm feeling pretty good, but I'm still having about 1-2 days out of the week that are NOT what I'd expect from 18 weeks.
It is unfortunate that I was out of sorts that day as I was one of the hostesses for LJ's class Easter party Wednesday. I was in charge of snacks. So, I needed to make cupcakes. But, I didn't.
Thursday, April 8
Thankfully, I felt better Wednesday, so I got up at 7:00 to make the cupcakes for the pre-school party. PJ was not feeling well and had a fever of 102. I gave him some Tylenol and while the cupcakes were cooling I went to the store for strawberries, bananas, milk and paper goods. PJ watched TV while I decorated the cupcakes. RJ came back from dropping LJ off at school and cut up strawberries. I had just enough time to put on some makeup before the babysitter arrived and I left for pre-school and RJ left to teach my class.
The Easter party was mass chaos, but I suppose that was to be expected. I think things took longer than the teacher desired and she seemed a bit out of sorts the entire time. LJ was excited I was at school and was very helpful in helping me put the snacks out.I ran home to pick up PJ because the babysitter had to meet her grandparents for lunch...ran back to school to pick up LJ...PJ fell asleep in the car - he was still not feeling well. We got home, I took PJ's temperature - 103. Called the dr. and made an appointment for 3:00 - RJ and I were to leave for a conference where we are on the planning committee, so this illness is not cool for many reasons.
I have to take both kids to the dr. because RJ is at a meeting for this conference. PJ has no ear or throat problems, so the dr. swabs his nose to do the rapid flu test...while it is late in the season, they have had a few cases in the past weeks. Test is positive - of course.
So, PJ has the flu. Since the fever is less than 24 hours old, she prescribes Tamiflu. I pick up the prescription and come home to call my OB...since I've been exposed to the flu. She prescribes a preventative course of Tamiflu for me and I go pick that up. Meanwhile, RJ is calling the babysitter to tell her PJ has the flu - she's had her flu shot, so she's not too worried. The babysitters for this weekend - 1 has had the shot (Jfer) and 1 has not (Bek). This is just going all down the tubes.
RJ has to go back up to work, but he makes the kids some dinner. Oh -rewind...PJ throws up 2x...that is lovely. Then, I throw up. As RJ is leaving for work, I throw up again. PJ has already asked to go to bed, so he is in bed. LJ is still up and, as I'm laying on the couch, I have to throw up again. I go ahead and use a phenergan suppository. Throw up one more time - that makes 4 times in 2 hours - and get LJ to bed. I go to be myself...feel like I might be able to fall asleep before throwing up...and PJ needs my attention. Finally - we are all in bed and it is quiet.
Thursday morning, I get up - not sure how the day will go - I'm deathly afraid I'm going to get the flu. Take PJ's temp - 102...I give him Tylenol - he's supposed to get Tamiflu 2x a day, but he will NOT take it. He will have nothing to do with it. We mix it with juice...nope. He wants milk - we mix it with milk - nope. He wants yogurt - mix it with that - nope. Now, this poor kid is sick is asking for a few drinks and some food and we are ruining it all for him with this Tamiflu. I'm willing to scrap it - it isn't a cure or anything - it just lessons symptoms and length of symptoms, but RJ keeps trying. We've wasted several doses by now, so we won't even be able to give it to him all the time he's supposed to have it.
So, now, I am staying home from the conference because I have fewer responsibilities than RJ. Obviously, a pregnant lady is not the best choice to stay home with the flu child, but it is the choice we have to make. I was not looking forward to taking the Tamiflu again - I'm pretty sure it is what made me throw up.
Saturday, April 10
Yesterday, Paul asked to go to bed several different times. He was in bed for the night at 6:30. And, as I sat on the couch with LJ I noticed that he felt hot. I broke our thermometer the other day, so I called my mom to go buy one and bring it over. 102.3. Terrific.
Last night was one of little sleep for me - mostly because every-so-often a child would go to the bathroom, cough, want a drink, want to tell me they don't feel well, etc. But, no catastrophes.
This morning - PJ finally has no fever!!!! I won't be surprised if one creeps in as the day goes by. LJ's is 100. I seem to remember fever is lowest in the morning?! Maybe I'm making that up. I'm trying to decide if I should take LJ to the dr. this morning - they are open from 8:30 - noon. I figure I'd better since tomorrow is Sunday and my health care options are limited and more expensive.
Took LJ in - he tested 'faint positive' for the flu. So far, his fever has not been as high as PJ's was. The dr. said that, once PJis fever-free, he shouldn't get a fever again, so if he does - to bring him in. This afternoon - he's had 100, but I'm thinking it is still flu-related and not going to be concerned...it is lower than the past 3 days. I am confused as all get out about taking the Tamiflu. Google it and you'll see why. I've taken 3 of the 10 doses, but today, at the dr. she said, "your OB approved you for Tamiflu?" - which got me all flummoxed again. I talked to RJ and we agreed that, we know what we are looking for here...fever. If I get a fever, I'll go to the dr. ASAP, get the rapid flu test done and, if positive, take the Tamiflu. I won't sit with the fever for a couple of days thinking it is a bug...I'll know it is likely the flu. So, I'm not going to take anymore. When you are pregnant - the internet is an evil place of doubt.
I gave LJ some Tylenol and sent him to lay down for a nap. An hour later, he is up and his fever is gone. I'm sure it'll come back, but now he thinks he is "all better" (he has yet to admit he is sick or doesn't feel well) and wants to play. Honestly, it is easier when they are fever-ridden and lay listless on the couch and watch TV...it almost makes me not want to give them the Tylenol. Besides a lower fever - PJ's main issue is that his nose is running like a faucet.
And this, Dear Reader, catches you up to current time!
Sunday, April 4 - Easter
At church, PJ was being very quite and studiously looking at the missalette...there was a responsorial Psalm on the page and he ran his fingers over the notes and seemed very interested. Right as I was thinking, "hmm, maybe PJ will be musically inclined", he held it up to his face and stuck out his tongue and licked the page. Sooo...I retracted my thoughts about his possible musical inclination. What possesses a child to lick the thin page of a missalette???
After church, we came home for our Easter Egg Hunt and then headed to Grandma and Grandpa's for the afternoon - which included lunch and another Easter Egg Hunt.
Tuesday, April 6
18 weeks 1 day - threw up last night, threw up this morning. I had been battling a headache all day. I slept horribly the night before. Most days I'm feeling pretty good, but I'm still having about 1-2 days out of the week that are NOT what I'd expect from 18 weeks.
It is unfortunate that I was out of sorts that day as I was one of the hostesses for LJ's class Easter party Wednesday. I was in charge of snacks. So, I needed to make cupcakes. But, I didn't.
Thursday, April 8
Thankfully, I felt better Wednesday, so I got up at 7:00 to make the cupcakes for the pre-school party. PJ was not feeling well and had a fever of 102. I gave him some Tylenol and while the cupcakes were cooling I went to the store for strawberries, bananas, milk and paper goods. PJ watched TV while I decorated the cupcakes. RJ came back from dropping LJ off at school and cut up strawberries. I had just enough time to put on some makeup before the babysitter arrived and I left for pre-school and RJ left to teach my class.
The Easter party was mass chaos, but I suppose that was to be expected. I think things took longer than the teacher desired and she seemed a bit out of sorts the entire time. LJ was excited I was at school and was very helpful in helping me put the snacks out.I ran home to pick up PJ because the babysitter had to meet her grandparents for lunch...ran back to school to pick up LJ...PJ fell asleep in the car - he was still not feeling well. We got home, I took PJ's temperature - 103. Called the dr. and made an appointment for 3:00 - RJ and I were to leave for a conference where we are on the planning committee, so this illness is not cool for many reasons.
I have to take both kids to the dr. because RJ is at a meeting for this conference. PJ has no ear or throat problems, so the dr. swabs his nose to do the rapid flu test...while it is late in the season, they have had a few cases in the past weeks. Test is positive - of course.
So, PJ has the flu. Since the fever is less than 24 hours old, she prescribes Tamiflu. I pick up the prescription and come home to call my OB...since I've been exposed to the flu. She prescribes a preventative course of Tamiflu for me and I go pick that up. Meanwhile, RJ is calling the babysitter to tell her PJ has the flu - she's had her flu shot, so she's not too worried. The babysitters for this weekend - 1 has had the shot (Jfer) and 1 has not (Bek). This is just going all down the tubes.
RJ has to go back up to work, but he makes the kids some dinner. Oh -rewind...PJ throws up 2x...that is lovely. Then, I throw up. As RJ is leaving for work, I throw up again. PJ has already asked to go to bed, so he is in bed. LJ is still up and, as I'm laying on the couch, I have to throw up again. I go ahead and use a phenergan suppository. Throw up one more time - that makes 4 times in 2 hours - and get LJ to bed. I go to be myself...feel like I might be able to fall asleep before throwing up...and PJ needs my attention. Finally - we are all in bed and it is quiet.
Thursday morning, I get up - not sure how the day will go - I'm deathly afraid I'm going to get the flu. Take PJ's temp - 102...I give him Tylenol - he's supposed to get Tamiflu 2x a day, but he will NOT take it. He will have nothing to do with it. We mix it with juice...nope. He wants milk - we mix it with milk - nope. He wants yogurt - mix it with that - nope. Now, this poor kid is sick is asking for a few drinks and some food and we are ruining it all for him with this Tamiflu. I'm willing to scrap it - it isn't a cure or anything - it just lessons symptoms and length of symptoms, but RJ keeps trying. We've wasted several doses by now, so we won't even be able to give it to him all the time he's supposed to have it.
So, now, I am staying home from the conference because I have fewer responsibilities than RJ. Obviously, a pregnant lady is not the best choice to stay home with the flu child, but it is the choice we have to make. I was not looking forward to taking the Tamiflu again - I'm pretty sure it is what made me throw up.
Saturday, April 10
Yesterday, Paul asked to go to bed several different times. He was in bed for the night at 6:30. And, as I sat on the couch with LJ I noticed that he felt hot. I broke our thermometer the other day, so I called my mom to go buy one and bring it over. 102.3. Terrific.
Last night was one of little sleep for me - mostly because every-so-often a child would go to the bathroom, cough, want a drink, want to tell me they don't feel well, etc. But, no catastrophes.
This morning - PJ finally has no fever!!!! I won't be surprised if one creeps in as the day goes by. LJ's is 100. I seem to remember fever is lowest in the morning?! Maybe I'm making that up. I'm trying to decide if I should take LJ to the dr. this morning - they are open from 8:30 - noon. I figure I'd better since tomorrow is Sunday and my health care options are limited and more expensive.
Took LJ in - he tested 'faint positive' for the flu. So far, his fever has not been as high as PJ's was. The dr. said that, once PJis fever-free, he shouldn't get a fever again, so if he does - to bring him in. This afternoon - he's had 100, but I'm thinking it is still flu-related and not going to be concerned...it is lower than the past 3 days. I am confused as all get out about taking the Tamiflu. Google it and you'll see why. I've taken 3 of the 10 doses, but today, at the dr. she said, "your OB approved you for Tamiflu?" - which got me all flummoxed again. I talked to RJ and we agreed that, we know what we are looking for here...fever. If I get a fever, I'll go to the dr. ASAP, get the rapid flu test done and, if positive, take the Tamiflu. I won't sit with the fever for a couple of days thinking it is a bug...I'll know it is likely the flu. So, I'm not going to take anymore. When you are pregnant - the internet is an evil place of doubt.
I gave LJ some Tylenol and sent him to lay down for a nap. An hour later, he is up and his fever is gone. I'm sure it'll come back, but now he thinks he is "all better" (he has yet to admit he is sick or doesn't feel well) and wants to play. Honestly, it is easier when they are fever-ridden and lay listless on the couch and watch TV...it almost makes me not want to give them the Tylenol. Besides a lower fever - PJ's main issue is that his nose is running like a faucet.
And this, Dear Reader, catches you up to current time!
Friday, April 09, 2010
Potty Training and What Followed
PJ didn't take to it as quickly as LJ did. It got better everyday, but the training isn't considered over until he takes himself to the potty without being reminded. This didn't happen on day 1 (as it did with LJ) or even week 1. I think he wasn't associating the feeling with the pee pee. But, he did get better every day and now you can get away without telling him to go potty every 30 minutes. He is sleeping in a Pull-Up though...the first few nights, we did not do a pull up...and we had to change sheets and pjs quite a few times. Around night 3, we put a pull up over his underwear and he said, "Oh good, now I can pee pee in my pull up" - so, you can see that he would really rather not be bothered to have to go to the potty! Now, he'll yell, "I've gotta go pee pee" and we tell him to go ahead and go...and accidents are few and far between.
They did all of their assessments and gave me a shot of phenergin. My head was still pounding, but I wasn't writhing in discomfort about to hurl any more. We got home about 11:00 and I went straight to bed. RJ went to the pharmacy to pick up the phenergin suppositories I was prescribed and didn't get to bed until about 1:00.
Monday, I was in bed and eating small bits of jello and toast and water. I kept burping, but did not throw up. I had a headache and felt rather weak. I called my OB just to let her know what is going on. I think it was a stomach bug. This happened 3x with PJ and lasted 3 days each time. I was not looking forward to 3 days of this, so I went to beg for a shot! Of course, the dr. at the hospital diagnosed me with hyperemesis gravidarum, but I'm thinking that it would have manifested itself before 15 weeks - right? It would sooo not be pleasant to have that, so I was going with a stomach bug.
Around 6:30, I started to throw up again - I guess the shot wore off. After a couple of bouts of that, I relented and asked for the suppository. I wasn't looking forward to that, but I was miserable. RJ was wearing thin...he was with the kids all day...as a reminder, they are 5 and almost 3...PJ was having to be reminded to sit on the potty every 20 minutes...this is not how RJ thought he'd be spending his days off...etc. Eventually I felt better and went to sleep.
Tuesday, was fine and I was feeling better, but was producing tons of stomach acid.
Spring Break was pretty much a bust...I feel badly for RJ who took the week off to get some things done and instead had to play every role the family needed.
More on the weeks following Spring Break to the present to come...
Thursday, April 08, 2010
It Has Been Crazy
I know I left you all hanging with how PJ's potty training went...that is because 2 short days later, I came down with a stomach bug. And...things have been crazy ever since. I'll try hard to make it a priority to write a nice newsy update over the weekend. I won't be going to the teaching conference for which RJ and I are on the planning committee...because PJ has the flu. Where he picked up the flu? I don't know, but a rapid flu test confirmed the diagnosis. If I don't come down with the flu, I should have some time to update this weekend.
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