Well, I mean, I am, but I wasn't, and I may not again for awhile. I have been lambasted all at once by a load of things that, individually, would have been tough for me anyway.
- Social events. I can handle one a week. Maybe two. For two weeks, I've had a bunch. I have had multiple events on each Saturday. I don't cope well with this. I feel anxious and just want to unplug all the phones and sleep until everyone leaves.
- Emergency rooms. Yeah, I don't do those. First Charlotte got sick with a fever of almost 104F. It was a weekend, so the on call doctor sent me to the ER. I was near sick with fear since that little boy in Houston had just died of the swine flu, and Char's symptoms were flu-like (no, she did NOT lick a pig's snout). She was all traumatized by the nasal swab which, happily, showed no pig. Upper respiratory infection. Then, Gabe. Again with the fever. Since the symptoms were the same, I just treated him the same as Charlotte. However, his high fever didn't go down at all during the day despite medicine and tepid baths. I got scared. Off to the ER at midnight. Andy took him, and I sat around praying. Well, naturally, he didn't have the thing Char had - he had an ear infection. But he also had the nasal swab which resulted in hysterics every time someone tried to come near him. It took a couple of hours for his fever to go down. Then they sent him on home. I don't do scared well. I don't do sick kids well. I don't do two nights with little to no sleep well.
- Charlotte home from school all week. Tough.
- The ridiculousness of giving Gabe his medicine 4 times a day for the first couple of days. I had to 1) roll him up tight in a blanket, 2) clamp him between my legs, 3) put him in a headlock, 4) jack his head back and pry his mouth open, 5) squirt the meds in drop by drop and force him to swallow. It was a tragic comedy. He has adjusted. Now I just squirt it in drop by drop while dangling candy in front of him.
- Fleas. I have no pets. I think the kids are bringing them in from the backyard. Stupid nature. I tried treating it myself which is labor-intensive. No luck. The exterminator comes tomorrow. Until then, my kids wake up all bit up. Just so you know, this is not the first time we have gotten fleas with no pets. One day I'll tell you all about the racoons that lived in our ceiling. Things like this just freak me out. I feel nervous and disgusted in my home. I worry constantly and get all itchy although I've never been bit.
- Cleaning. I have to. Well, I have been tonight. I have the most get-up-and-go in the middle of the night which is, at the least, inconvenient.
So, I'll let you know when I am back to my brand of normal. It will probably be in June. I ain't playin'. I wish my digital camera wasn't busted; I'd take a picture of my haggard face and grody clothes.
11 comments:
You deserve to veg out until June. Your week has been crap!! Sick kids are the worst!!! I understand feeling overwhelmed and wanting to shut out the world but I will miss you terribly :(
Fleas?!?!! What!?!? We didn't even have a flea problem when our cat actually had fleas. I think your house is cursed. Racoons, lightning, fleas (with no pets) twice, and didn't you once have a vulture come by?
If you have a pet you usually don't have a flea problem b/c the fleas stay on the animal. When the animal is gone is when you have the problem. I'm sorry for all that you are feeling and going through. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Maybe you can't change your clothes or blog or talk to the outside world but you certainly have been able to do the most important things for the most important people.
I'm so sorry. Life just stinks sometimes, huh? I hope you are able to get through all of this soon. We miss you!
I hope the kids are better and I certainly hope the fleas go away. I hate fleas. They multiply like crazy and can take over the house. I should know - my mom's house was always flea infested - disgusting. We have never had fleas and we have a dog. I think it's just the luck of the draw.
Yuck Yuck Yuck I hate sick kids. I can barely give medicine to my dog. I don't know how I am going to be able to do that for my kids! I'm in trouble! ;P
Seriously, Jen, if you need someone to come clean the house or if you just need a decent meal for the kids, call me. Even if you need someone to do your grocery shopping, I am your girl!
I hope things start getting better.
I'm so sorry! I feel for you on all of these things - the sick kids, sleepless nights, and fleas too! It is always so scary when your kids get sick. I always go through a mini-version of the same thing after my kids are sick. I just get down and secluded even after they are better for some time. And it is so frustrating! Good luck with everything! Hope it passes soon!
Hi Jen, I enjoyed chatting with you last night. You always make me smile. Sounds like you found some of your motivation around 3 am. I've been sleep deprived with sick kids this week, too. Nephi's words, "Awake, my soul! No longer droop..." are mercifully repeating in my head. Somehow saying that over and over gives me the will to attack the gigantic list of things to do. I love you--you'll get through this with your usual humor and candor. Holler if you need an infusion of Coke and peanut M&M's as you're cleaning.
I'm so sorry Jen! I hope life returns to somewhat normal, so you don't have to veg out until June! Sending massive good vibes your way!!!
we've got sick kids too. wyatt has severe ear infection in both ears! and they both keep hacking up a lung. I hope your kids get better soon! Sick kids make me cry. for various reasons
Poor Jen!!! I'm so sorry- sounds like a rough week! I'm super relieved to hear that Char didn't lick a pig's snout. I had my suspicionsn :)... hmmmm. That's a weird word and I had to check twice to make sure I spelled it right. Anyway, let me know if you need anything!
i'm with sarah--at least you're doing the most important things for the most important people.
Thanks for catching up our blog even when you're not posting on yours. I hope everyone is getting healthy. I love the picture of the beach. It makes me dream of better days to come. Love you!
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