Tad holding GavinWe have been operating on "survival mode" for the last two weeks.
After 3 doctor visits, 1 specialist visit, 1 Emergency Room visit, 1 surgery, countless throw-ups, and explosive diarrheas, we are finally ready to do more than just survive. Two weeks ago Gavin started throwing up and did so for 3 days straight. After a visit to the pediatrician, who told us it was probably rotavirus, he then got lethargic. That ended us up in the emergency room because he was dehydrated despite Tad and I's vigillant effort to keep fluids down (including syringing pedialyte into his mouth - which he HATED!). Then Ethan, Dallin and I started throwing up. Poor Tad had to clean up more throw-up than I'm sure he ever wanted to (what a great husband and dad he is!). Gavin then had tubes put in his ears because he has had 8 ear infections in 7 months. The surgery was scheduled back in November, and if we re-scheduled it would be another month and a half out (and probably 2 ear infections later). I had intense pain in my diaphragm/stomach area, so went to the doctor who then referred me to a gastroenterologist. I went to see him and he thinks I have a hole in my esophagus. So, on Jan. 20th I get to be sedated and have a scope done of my esophagus, stomach and duodenum. A couple of nights ago, Ethan woke up crying and much to Tad and my horror he had a HUGE, STINKY diarrhea, so we had to bathe him and threw away his pajamas, sheet and onesie because it was that bad. The worst part was both Ethan and Gavin have been like newborns again - they are so weak that the can't sit up, crawl or even hold their heads up. Tad and I have had to hold them non-stop. Tad took all of last week off to help me. They are now starting to play again, and it's like they had to re-learn how to sit up and crawl - it's really sad. Tad came home early from work today feeling achy all over and feels like he is going to throw up. I guess the fun never ends...
In retrospect, I've thought many things about this experience.....
1 - I am thankful for my parents and what they went through with me.
2 - I am so thankful for Tad and his support! We never would have survived the past 2 weeks without him.
3- I am thankful I have three healthy children.
4- I gained a lot of respect for every mother and father out there who has had sick children and had to just endure it.
5 - I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends who kept checking in on us.
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Oh my goodness I feel for ya! When AJ had E-Coli it was sooo horrible to watch him suffer and not be able to do anything to helo him. Thank goodness its almost over (knock on wood), it's so hard to go through.
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Wow. I can't believe all you guys have been through lately! You do have a good husband...and a beautiful family. I hope everything goes well on the 20th and that your family doesn't get sick for a really, really long time!
HO-LY COW! Melanie! I'm so sorry! That sounds just awful! What a hard time! Poor babies...it must have been so hard to see them so weak and then be sick yourself. You guys are such champs and I hope it's all over soon. I know this is probably a little late and I'm far away but if you guys need ANYTHING please let me know. Good Luck on the 20th I hope everything goes well.
Holy Crap! I wish I lived near by so I could have helped. Although I would have had to wear a mask, HA HA! I hope you are all better now. I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that. I'll add you all to my prayers! Love you!
That sounds awful! I so glad you didn't have to do it by yourself. That's miserable watching your kids be sick, you feel so helpless.
Melanie - you are just about the most amazing mother I know. I can't imagine how you do it all and with such a positive outlook! Best wishes for a speedy recovery for all of you!
Oh Mel, I am so sorry! I wish I lived closer and I could help you out. Tad is a wonderful husband and dad to clean up all that throw up! I hope you are all feeling better and I hope your scope goes well. Keep us posted!
So glad he's feeling better. Poor little guy! Back to just regular survival mode hopefully!
melanie, i wishi was there to help! sure miss you guys. i will bepraying for you tomorrow! take care.
I'm so glad you are finally at the tail end of this nightmare ordeal. Hope everything went well today - I've been thinking about you. Hang in there and call me if you need ANYTHING!!
Hi Melanie- it's Melissa from your LD days. I was so excited to find your blog. You have such a cute family! I'm so sorry to read about all the yucky sickness. Hope you guys feel better soon.
Mel, I am so sorry about the sick family. It is never fun to have sick kids, especially at the same time. I am glad you guys are getting back to normal!!
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