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The sick time. Nolan was unbearably cranky this weekend, and the only thing we could think of was that he must be overtired, because this was way beyond normal crankiness. But he woke up this morning barely able to talk, so we made a trip to the doctor. Poor kid has strep throat.
Besides stomach flu, which is absolutely the worst, I hate strep throat. My husband, Mr. Healthy-As-A-Horse, has had strep throat once in the 20 years I have known him. Which is why, when the boys or I come down with it, his response is, Oh it’s just a sore throat. But the one time he had it, it knocked him down too. The man stayed in bed for 2 days, and you can’t even imagine the whining I heard.
If one of us gets sick, usually all of us do – not my husband, but the boys and I will pass everything around. So right about now I’m stomping my feet and throwing a little fit, because I do NOT want strep throat. I am a baby, I know, but I’ve got stuff to do and cannot take time out to be sick. Plus, it really really hurts.
Because I feel sorry for my little guy, I’ve stocked up on chicken soup (NO, I don’t make homemade. Chicken and Stars are magical, anyway), popsicles and pudding, so he can eat without hurting his throat. Let me ask you, who will do this for me if I get sick? Now, if you are one of those rare but fortunate women that have husbands who will nurse you back to health, don’t tell me about it! Just kidding, I am completely jealous if that’s the case. Because my husband, who never gets sick, does not feel much sympathy for us puny weaklings that do get sick. He would make a horrible nurse. I was sick last year and it turned out to be strep and bronchitis. After fighting it for a long time, I finally just went to bed, and slept about 15 hours. My husband was shocked, and a little annoyed, at my long nap. He couldn’t understand how anyone could sleep that long. I had to explain, Honey, that’s what sick people do. Heaven helps us if that man ever gets the flu.
Anyone else stuck at home with sick kids?
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5 Responses to “It’s that time of year again”
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Willo on February 23rd, 2009 2:47 pm
Sick kids and sick me! That equals a very busy hubby. Hope y’all feel great soon!
Lori Z. on February 24th, 2009 1:30 am
Sick house is awful! Hubby can’t stay at home to help. We’ve had ear infections, RSV, Bronchitis, Pink eye and colds in just the last month. I can’t wait until we’re better and I wish the same for you guys!
Ooh, and Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea–it works wonders. My daughter will drink it and it seems to help her sore throats.
Katherine owlfan on February 24th, 2009 8:52 pm
My older son had bronchitis a few weeks ago. I was wishing he had strep instead. He was out of school 4 days and the cough hung on for a couple of weeks. At least with my kids, they get strep, get antibiotics, get better fast. At least no one else has gotten the bronchitis (knock on wood!)
Sheri on February 25th, 2009 12:42 am
So we’re not the only ones suffering. Actually, you all sound like you have it much worse. I hope everyone is well soon, this is just no fun.
Lori, thanks for the tea recommendation. I’m going to get some of that and keep it on hand, sounds like just what we need.
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