Friday, February 29, 2008

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES!!!

Well the last couple of weeks have been a struggle to say the least. Olivia got sick first. Fever, stuffy nose, sore little body. Then as she was starting to show signs of getting better; I started getting sick. I felt like I had been repeatedly hit by a semi truck. Fever, stuffy nose, sore throat, sore little body. I did nothing but sleep all weekend except for the small break I took to go to Hadley Jo's birthday party where everyone there was feeling about the same as I was.
I figured Olivia was getting better. The fevers were gone and she was starting to actually sleep again. So yesterday we had Macey (Olivia's cousin) over. I thought it was weird that Olivia did more crying then playing. I blamed it on the fact that I was showing attention to another baby. But when I went to get her up from her nap she was burning up. I caught a glimpse of her belly and it was bright red!! She was covered in a rash. Of course I did what most mothers would do....I panicked! I didn't know if I had given her something that had caused such a vile reaction or what. I immediately called my mom (for support) and we drove to the doctor. It turns out that my poor little girl had a serious sinus infection, ear infection, and almost strep throat. I sat in the doctors office and cried. How could I be so oblivious to how she was feeling, how could I have let it go that far? The rash it turned out was hives. Her body was so sick that it reacted by spreading hives. Which were a blessing because if it wasn't for the hives I probably still would be oblivious.
I do feel awful but after a strong dose of antibiotics, benadryl (for the hives), tylenol (for the fever) she is almost back to her old self already. It amazes me how resilient children are. Yesterday she could barely lift her head and today you can't keep her down. We were able to get outside and enjoy the beautiful sunshine. It made such a big difference. It's weird how I didn't realize how sick she was but now that she is back to her cheerful self I really don't understand how I couldn't have noticed. Once again a perfect example of what a great mother I am.




5 comments:

Jenn said...

Oh my goodness! I am sorry that you guys have been so sick. It sounds like a horrible week. Poor Olivia, she must have been miserable. You are such a wonderful mom. She is lucky to have you. It is so hard to know when you should take them to the doctors. Sometimes you take them, and the doctor thinks you are crazy for bringing them in, so the next time you don't--and it turns out that you should have. It has happened to us all. I am glad that you are both feeling better!

"Jo" in many sizes said...

I would have bawled too, tiff. Hadley is still sick, We started her on antibiotics today. I am still waiting for her to bounce back. I thought as a mother I would be confident, and that it would come naturally. No. I have never felt more confused and helpless in my life! No more parties till spring, huh?

"Jo" in many sizes said...

What is she drinking in that picture? Looks like a huge can of something kids don't drink to me!

"Jo" in many sizes said...

CUTE!!! How many times can you change your blog?

Jenn said...

Love the new look:) Okay, so I am not quite as capable as you are with this--how did you change your template without deleting your widgets(whatever they are!)?