I just got home from emergency trip to Doctor with my four year old. He has what we think is shingles...or something in the same family. My oldest has been sent home throwing up. And my youngest is just as sick.
How do you do it all at once? I am going on nadda for sleep(we were in the ER until after one a.m. this morning... Wednesday to thrusday I maybe slept an hour and a half. I am too the point delusion is setting in. I have been sick on top of everything else.
I need prayers and words of encouragement right about now....Who do we find it in us to keep trucking???
Thank you guys!!! I have a feeling we are headed back down to ER That his doctor's office is attached too. The deal is he takes the medicine to help with the pain from the bleeding sores in the mouth...so he can get liquid into him...he is refusing and throwing it up...If things dont turn around by six its back down we go...
My hubby is in route home. and I called my dad just beside myself and it sounds like they are no longer afraid of the plague...They see we need help!! This is the first time we have been sick more then just a stomach bug or cold/flu. We have always been pretty cut and dry...so I am just wooped:)
You guys keeping my mind occupied while waiting for the hubby to get home is helping.
You will do it because you are a MOM! !! I know it sucks I have been there!
Hoping that you all feel better soon!
YOU CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT...AND Beth had a good idea-grab a movie and everybody lay together....zzzz
We have all been there and it is not fun, but not forever either
I agree with the idea of getting everyone into one room...your bedroom...the living room...whatever is the most comfortable for everyone. Books to read, movies to watch, 7-up...water...crackers...tylenol, or whatever you use to relieve temps and symptoms...a big old bowl for the one who is sick...box of kleenex within reach of everyone. Don't make your expectations for yourself too high...don't try to cook...unless it is soup and a cheese sandwich...the ones that are well enough to eat...order in pizza....let the housework wait...just relax and take it one moment at a time.
Is your husband or a family member able to step in and take over for a while and just let you SLEEP?? Things will look much better to you after a bit of rest.
Good luck and God Bless
If we lived closer - I'd come over and take care of the kids so you could get some sleep!!!
I will send good thoughts and prayers your way!! Sorry I can't do more for you!!
I understand completely! Exhaustion is a real thing. If at all possible, try to resign yourself to a quiet room or spot for just 3 or 4 mins and take back to back deep breaths. Slow inhale, slow exhale...repeat until you start to feel the anxiety subside.
You are going to make it. No one ever tells you has crazy motherhood really is until you're really in it. Life is like this sometimes...it all happens at once and you just want to yank your hair out. Some days are like this and you WILL make it through.
Breathe, be calm, know that this too shall pass and be blessed! You've got a team of moms on here pulling for ya!
You sound like your whole family needs nap time!
Get them all in bed with you and watch a movie so you can all fall asleep!
If there is ANYONE in the world that can handle situations like this, it is a mom.
This too shall pass! Hang in there! Hopefully everyone will be done puking by tonight so you can all get some rest.
My family went through this not long after my third was born. We all got so sick, and then just when we thought we were getting well, sick again. It went on for months! We were all in and out of the hospital. I honestly thought something was going on in our home (mold or something) for us to be so sick. There wasn't (I had hubby test). It was just a bad run for us.
My advice:
- like others said, movie, blankets, lights out and quiet.
- let EVERYTHING go - all dishes, laundry, etc. You absolutely cannot worry about anything being clean or picked up or washed right now. You will be well soon - worry about it then.
- Have a family member or close friend come and help. We don't have much help/family around. But when I got to the point I was so sick I couldn't stand long enough to change the baby, I knew I had to call someone. My MIL came for a few hours one day, and my best friend a few hours the next. I NEVER like asking for help, but I had to. Ask anyone to do even the smallest thing - ie pick up dinner.
Good luck to you!
Sending you prayers.
Sleep as soon as the kids close their eyes. Oh the joys of motherhood !!
All the best
B. k
You can make it through. Ask for help! Don't worry bout anything but taking care of kids & yourself.
God Bless! Prayers for well babies and a rested and well mama!
Us moms can handle it...Take a deep breath grab something to eat & then lay down tuck the kidds in bed & you all rest.
My dear - you need some serious help right now. It is okay to ask for help once in a while - and I always say, "You have to take care of yourself so that you can take care of others". Being the recipient of help from others isn't an easy thing for lots of us to do - but it is totally okay is some circumstances. I would say this is one of those times. I hope you and your family get well soon!
Oh no! Just relax into it, and do your best. Stop doing anything that is not completely necessary. Don't try to cook, just get toast or something delivered. I think we go into auto mode until we come out the other side. Be kind to yourself and good luck! Good vibes coming your way!
I am sending hugs and prayers your way....:) I know how it is. You can do this and you will! My suggestion is to all camp out together in the living room or bedroom together. Based on who is sickest and who needs you the most, you start with that child and rotate---sleep in between them and things will get better! Take one thing at a time and don't get overwhelmed. Its ok to turn the tv on and watch cartoons or educational programs all day--you have to keep calm and sane yourself. Whatever it takes, do it! If you have anyone who can come help you--- don't be afraid to ask for help. GL!
M
Oh, wow! I'm so sorry!
It looks like you have already gotten some great advice, so I am just going to offer my prayers and support. Bless your heart! I hope you get some rest soon, and some help from your husband too.
Take care of you as best you can. You can't take care of the little ones if you fall apart. I'm praying for all of you!
*hugs*
So sorry, sending hugs and prayers your way.
The sores in the mouth could be hand/foot/mouth disease. Highly unlikely to be shingles. Shingles comes on much later in life and only if you have had chicken pox.
There is probably more than one virus attacking your family. When your immune system is weak from a virus, it is easier for another that you have been exposed to to attack, as well. The hand/foot/mouth disease often shows up as sores in the mouth where eating, drinking, swallowing is very painful. It is also highly contageous--- wash hands and everything very well and frequently if you can. You can get this from shopping cart handles, play grounds, etc. Anywhere someone that had it came into contact. Sometimes you don't know you have something for a few days, until symptoms show. Use the disinfectant cloths they have at the grocery store and clean anywhere your child or you might touch. Better safe, than suffering later.
The health food section has a homeopathic that is supposed to help with flu viruses, I don't know the actual name, but it is in a box and is made by Boiron. It does help the symptoms ease.
Good luck and best wishes sent your way.
Oh sweetie, I really hope you get to have a bath and nap soon. I have no doubt that you'll get through this (you are a strong and nurturing lady AND you have a fantastic appreciation of humor and in sight), but it sure doesn't sound fun. Sending lots of rejuvenating prayers your way!
