We've been sick...again! Actually it feels like we never fully recovered from the first round. Ava has had a fever since LAST Saturday, and that feels like forever ago! They didn't go to MDO all week. The hardest thing was that nothing could be done, just a virus and it had to "run its course"; perhaps I jinxed myself with my own words on this. On Wednesday Daddy came home early because he finally caught it; even though we both felt miserable he was able to take some of the pressure off Mommy by holding a baby. Thursday, after more than 5 days of fever, I called the doctor; after a strep test they confirmed that yes, it's a virus and there's nothing to do but make them comfortable. That afternoon we called in reinforcements, aka Granny + Papa. They arrived yesterday afternoon with the products above...we're doing some heavy disinfecting this weekend.The first part of the week was the most miserable; I was either having postpartum depression or just delusional due to fever. It was so hard, to make both babies comfortable at the same time and not lose my mind. I don't know how my mom did it, or any other mom with 2 little ones sick at the same time. Both girls wanted to be held by mommy 24/7 and cried hysterically when it wasn't their turn. I can't even begin to describe how sad and miserable we were, and I don't want to try, it would make me cry, again. Anyway, we are finally on the upswing, I think. Yesterday was the first morning Ava woke up happy and could sit alone, not on my lap, for breakfast.
Here are some pictures from the past week; we tried to play and get out a little, but mostly we watched "just a lil' bit of Dora, Mommy". She was just so miserable, I let her watch all the Dora she wanted...next week I'll be better at limiting the TV, but I'm not going to sweat it now.
Thanks Granny + Papa, you have really saved us!
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My heart goes out to you.I remember several illnesses where the whole family was sick. Courtney and her two brothers were all born in 4 years and 9 months. When one got sick they all got sick and then I would get it. We did not have any family close by and my husband worked long hours and weekends! I remember one really bad winter when we all got sick several times....after we got better I sent the family off for a car ride and turned the attic fan on for several hours. I think it helped!!!! It does get better.
Oh, I hate to hear ya'll are sick again. Bless your heart! I hope ya'll feel better!
Oh you poor things. I hope you're all feeling better now.
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