And to wrap up a week of baby-related posts (I have non-baby and non-feces things to write about next week, I swear it)...
Nora is weak as a kitten and has lost a great deal of weight she couldn't afford to lose (we'd like to give a great big "Fuck you!" and a cheery wave to the percentile charts, thank you very much!), but although she's still ill we think she's on the mend as she's at least taking liquids now. She's utterly exhausted, I'm utterly exhausted, but we think she's headed towards the clear.
This morning both Nick and Angus came down with gastroenteritis.
-H.
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Poor things, the lot of you! I hate how the cycle of sickness just goes round and round the house when you have a baby. Or two.
I hope everyone recovers quickly and the Nora gains weight like nobody's business.
Posted by: MsPrufrock at March 08, 2008 09:47 AM (1NDGw)
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Percentile charts, pah! Bet you wonder how much poo there can be in the world. Hope that your house are all soon back to good health!
Posted by: Mas at March 08, 2008 11:19 AM (UGBIN)
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You're next of course and then the washer will break just when every sheet in the house is covered in some sort of bodily fluid. Kids give you a lot of things to look back on but they're not all good.
Posted by: Caroline M at March 08, 2008 11:38 AM (x3QDi)
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When you said it was viral, I knew this was coming. You will go through some very dark times as a mother when either everyone in the house is sick or when your babies seem to be fighting off every germ known to man (this generally happens after they go to daycare, even the best, cleanest daycares - I know they weren't there long enough to blame for this virus but trust me, more is coming). Always remember 'this too shall past' and many of these illnesses do help build their immune systems and you will go through long periods of good health.
Posted by: paula at March 08, 2008 12:23 PM (MhMqX)
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Just sending some love and thoughts your way. I hope you guys recover soon. Seeing your very precious babys sick is a terrible thing. Take care of yourself now too.
Posted by: Super Sarah at March 08, 2008 12:29 PM (iJq4V)
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At least you won't have to force-feed Angus, too. My deepest sympathies. I wish I could help to manage this whole lotta poop.
Lily
Posted by: Lily at March 08, 2008 12:54 PM (dodj5)
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Ugh, I"m so sorry to hear that. We tend to run that any new disease that comes into the house has a 48-hour delay per person. So, Elizabeth will bring it home from school/wherever, 2 days later, I'll get it, and then 2 days after that, BabyDaddy will have it.
Posted by: amber at March 08, 2008 03:28 PM (+2O2c)
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I'm sorry Nick and Angus are now sick. I hope you are lucky enough to avoid it. I am glad to hear Nora's turned the corner on the way to recovery though! Wishing your whole house a speedy recovery and a healthy few months before anyone else gets sick.
Posted by: Lisa at March 08, 2008 03:41 PM (EcHBm)
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The bright side is that now you know how to manage it with Nick, and he and dad can lie around together. And then in a couple days when you have it, you can lie around with both of them, and have Angus take care of all of you.
Ok, not much of a bright side, but it was the best I could come up with on short notice.
Posted by: Donna at March 08, 2008 05:30 PM (XM9SM)
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oh goodness. i've just caught up with all of the sickness going on 'round your place. i hope this passes quickly, and you manage to stay out of its path.
Posted by: megan at March 08, 2008 06:02 PM (jy7KI)
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oh no! I was hoping it wouldn't get them since it hadn't so far! Keep washing your hands!
Posted by: caltechgirl at March 08, 2008 06:16 PM (IfXtw)
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Oh, I am sorry! This too, shall pass.
Posted by: kenju at March 08, 2008 06:33 PM (yvCMb)
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I'm so sorry! We are just finishing up all our illnesses in the house, after about a month. The kids had colds, which they gave to me, which turned into ear infections for them, and then they got a stomach bug, which they gave to me, which I gave to my husband. It sucks. But you will get through it. Sending lots of good thoughts and HEALTHY vibes your way!
Posted by: Erica at March 09, 2008 01:08 AM (D6tE/)
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I'm glad she's feeling better. That has to be so scary to go through. I'm sorry the guys are starting to get sick as well. I hope everyone is feeling better soon.
Posted by: Tina at March 09, 2008 01:56 PM (5cMhS)
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I'm glad little Nora is on the mend now -- and so sorry to hear her brother is sick now too. (I am of course sorry to hear about her Daddy as well, but I assume he's got a few more reserves built up...) May your entire family recover soon, and may you stay well!
Posted by: Kath at March 09, 2008 05:27 PM (Cuz5u)
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Sending good California vibes to you all across the Pond while sitting here in my eco-friendly sandals and burning a healing candle.
Well, I'm sending good vibes; the sandals and the candle thing was BS to make you laugh despite your vomit and feces crisis.
All sympathies, kiddo! Been through it myself, many times. Rough. Hopes for a speedy recovery for all.
Posted by: The other Amber at March 09, 2008 05:42 PM (zQE5D)
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Here's to reaching homeostasis FOR EVERYONE.
Bless you all. . . I don't envy you for this one bit. It's part of it, sure, but it sucks all the same.
I'm sending love and Pepto over the ocean.
xoxo
Posted by: Margi at March 09, 2008 06:27 PM (nI/9c)
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I'm sorry things are so bad and hope they improve quickly.
Posted by: Solomon at March 10, 2008 01:29 PM (x+GoF)
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Here's hoping Monday found everyone feeling better and YOU not having come down with gastroenteritis.
Posted by: Lisa at March 10, 2008 01:51 PM (EcHBm)
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I had that nasty illness in college. I had flown back to school early over Christmas break to stay with my boyfriend over his birthday weekend. Nothing like having something like that in front of someone you've only been dating a few months. Except for maybe asking him to take you to the drug store after your doctor's appointment so you can pick up your prescribed suppositories.
Sorry your boys are sick. I hope everyone is feeling better by the time it gets to you!
Posted by: amy t. at March 10, 2008 03:27 PM (3dOTd)
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Oh dear. Glad Nora's on the mend ... hope you stay healthy ... and that the boys get better quickly! Good Luck ... stay strong.
We'll be thinking of you here.
Posted by: joy at March 10, 2008 07:14 PM (vk8K/)
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God that sucks. Makes you want to quarantine one side of the house and leave all the sick people there. Too bad that you have to deal with babies that can't help themselves. One of the more unpleasant facts of parenthood.
Be sure and let us all know when everything comes out okay (argh, should have reworded that). Just let us know when everyone's healthy and feeling better, and hopes that it will happen soon.
Posted by: diamond dave at March 10, 2008 08:39 PM (nzseS)
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Having had a similar intestinal bug a couple of weeks ago (in a hotel room 700 miles from home, of course), you ALL have my sympathy. No fun.
Posted by: Tracy at March 11, 2008 12:14 AM (moZsE)
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