Home alone with another sick kid

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Home alone with another sick kid
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Thu, 05-18-2006 - 11:39pm

Is anyone around??

I'm all by myself. . .

I know it's late. . .But as tired as I am, I can't sleep. . . DH is at work and I'm home alone with the kids. . . The house is very quiet and peaceful finally, but I can't settle down because I'm worried about Jenna.

Matthew's better, but still has the intestinal upset part of it. His fever's gone, though, and he was acting fine tonight. He was even hungry, but I put him on the BRAT diet, which he didn't want. He was a total grouch, too! Why is it when kids get better, they're always so grumpy? At least mine are!!

But I have a feeling I may have a long night alone tonight, because Jenna threw up in the bathtub tonight. Yuck!! I should have known it was coming, because she didn't eat much dinner, and actually lay down on the kitchen floor. Tessa was in the tub with her & it was pretty nasty, but thank goodness it was the tub, and Michael just turned on the shower and let the drain go. The weird thing is, she doesn't have a fever like Matthew did, and she went right to sleep. She seemed fine after she threw up. But I have a feeling it may not be the end of the story tonight, and I really really don't want a long night like last night all by myself with Michael at the hospital. I hate dealing with it alone! I'm such a spoiled baby, aren't I? I need to get a grip!!

I knew we were not going to escape having this go through the family. At least it seems to be a 24 hour deal and not much longer.

I wish one or all of you were around to chat and keep me company :)
I am saying a prayer my baby girl sleeps through the night. Unfortunately, she sleeps in the same room with her sister, too. Oh well. . .

Thanks for the Whine Outlet!

Sofia




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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 12:34am

OK, I'm posting to myself here. . . I guess no one's around tonight to chat. I need to go to bed and try and sleep anyway.

Why is it I never sleep well when I'm alone in the house, and tonight I'm sure I won't especially, because with Jenna sick, my ears will be tuned to every little sound all night long. I am going to need some coffee in the morning!

Goodnight everyone!

Sofia




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Fri, 05-19-2006 - 9:41am
I am so sorry you are having to go through this alone. I feel your pain, I really do.
I hope it ends soon and not all of you get sick.
I iwsh I had been up when you were, I would have chatted with you.

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