Thursdays are normally long because Luke doesn’t get home until 9pm because of band practice at church…well sometimes he comes home between work and practice, but it still tends to feel long when he’s not around.
Well today felt abnormally long because Evan couldn’t keep his milk down. He has the stomach virus that Alyssa and I got a few days ago except that Alyssa and I only threw up one time each. Today he threw up 5 times which meant 5 outfit changes for him AND for me. It also included an extra shower for myself because the 2 of 5 landed in my hair! So gross. Did I mention it was gross? Today also included 5 to 6 loads of laundry.
I learned a lot today, but here are just three I’ll share:
I learned how to throw myself in front of projectile vomit as to protect my carpet.
I learned not to use a small pan to heat water on the big burner with angel hair pasta because it will catch on fire if you are not there to pay attention.
I learned how to spell Lactobacillus thanks to our kind and loving Dr. Nohle who talked with me about my kids sickness today on the phone. (It’s for tightening up the bowels and he said it’s good to have on hand in the medicine cabinet and safe to use for the entire family)
THANKFULLY this was not a flu virus, just a more generic stomach virus so there were no fevers or body aches to tend to. Each and every time Evan finished his milk (for the 2nd time if you know what I mean) he always had a smile on his face. And in general he was a pretty happy baby today. He did take quite a few naps and put himself to sleep quite easily.
Here’s a picture of him post milk consumption and then eruption. Picture courtesy of Luke…yes he did get home in time to experience an Evan upset. You know because it’s nice to not to have to endure this experience all by yourself. :)
So counting yesterday our little smiley dude has had 10 tummy upsets. Poor guy.
Oh and yes it’s 1am and I’m still wide awake…it’s all that Mr. Pibb I drank today to give me my energy for the day! Yeah, yeah…I know I should use vitamins instead.
Speaking of Vitamins! I’ve been using Hyland’s Sniffles and Sneezes remedy for Alyssa’s runny nose – it is AMAZING!! If you haven’t heard of it check out their website. You can buy them almost anywhere. http://www.hylands.com/ Two doses and her nose stops running. Where has this been all her life?! I can’t say enough good things about it because although throw up is disgusting – wiping runny nose is up there on the gross list right after the whole loose bowel thing.
Side Note: Runny noses are extremely common in this state. I’m still getting used to the fact that our doctor said that it is not uncommon for a child to have a cold twice a month (that’s every other week!) It is killing me…I can’t wait for the sun to come out and the runny noses to go away!