I hate seeing my kid suffer. I guess in a few years, things like stomach viruses and strept throat won't phase me. For now, I want to cry when I see how uncomfortable he is. Makes me realize just how difficult it would have been to watch Bernadette go through the dozens of surgeries she would have experienced if she had lived. I pray for all parents who have to watch their children suffer, especially those in the hospital and those with chronic illnesses. May God grant you peace and strength.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Someday...
I'll get used to a child vomiting all over me repeatedly. You can tell the difference between a new mom (me) and a veteran like my sister-in-law, Caroline. Jack and I were visiting her family this past weekend, and we almost went the whole trip without getting sick (I get sick easily when I travel). But alas, the last night, Jack woke up at midnight and threw up his dinner all over our bed. Then subsequently threw up whatever was left for the next few hours. His instinct was to put his face in my shirt and let me have it. Then rest his head against me...right in the mess. Having this happen at my own house is one thing. Having it happen when I'm sharing someone else's guest-room bed with my son is another. Oh yeah, and not having hubby with me to take care of the messy work. Thank God I was able to drive the 6 hrs home the next morning without showing any symptoms. I had the plastic bag ready just in case, but it seems like I was spared.
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4 comments:
Awww, poor Jack and poor Momma!!! I hope he is feeling better and that you don't get the bug!
Poor little Jack. Yeah you have definitely been initiated!!!
I hope that you don't come down with it. You will need your energy to comfort him.
Thank God, when Sadie got the stomach viruses throughout the years, I never got it and was able to tend to her needs with full energy.
I'm not sure you'll ever get used to it! My oldest just came down with it yesterday, my middle has it today. I figure we'll just go through all the members until we've all had it! Makes you wonder how on earth you don't get it when they're puking all over you! Stay well!
Hope everyone is still feeling okay and that you managed to avoid it. Those stomach bugs are tough customers! My only experience is little cousins and baby-sitting. But... all you can do (which you probably know far better than I do) is comfort him and keep clorox wipes handy! :-) Then hope for the best!
Hope you and John Mark are okay!
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