I woke up this morning feeling, uh, not so fresh. I've been either on the toilet or the couch all day. Fortunately due to my funky post-op plumbing, I can't actually barf up anything of substance, so at least I'm clean after I get the barfs. Hopefully that means I'm less contagious too. If my raw knuckles are any clue, I've been keeping up my end of the hand-washing job and then some.
Dave's office party is Saturday night and we've both really been looking forward to it. I'm sure I'll be 100% better by then, but how much do you want to bet we miss it because HE'S sick?
Genoa is basically back to her normal self, with the exception of still not having much of an appetite. Alex seemed to be doing awesome this morning, meaning I had to ask him several times to QUIET DOWN, but definitely had an afternoon lull after his very-long nap. He kept his breakfast toast down, but just now barfed up the half banana and few bites of egg he ate for dinner. I guess he won't be going to school this week after all.
Carol arrived this morning and Dave picked her up since I was dry-heaving into the sink when it was time for us to leave for the airport. She'll be with us for three weeks and it's nice to have her here. Her timing was excellent, too. She was a big help with the kids today. Let's just hope she doesn't catch it!
Oh Dear. I have nothing to offer but giant, GIANT hugs. Hoping you all feel better soon.
Posted by: Kelly | December 13, 2007 at 11:18 PM
Lord, could it get much worse? I am so sorry you are dealing with this!
Posted by: Lia | December 14, 2007 at 07:54 AM
Can I interest you in an industrial-sized can of Lysol?
Posted by: Candy | December 14, 2007 at 08:26 AM
Sending you all HUGE hugs and lots of "get well" vibes!!!!!!!
That is just all way too horrible.
Posted by: Kimmie | December 14, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Ugh! I hope you feel better SO soon.
Tell Carol and Dave to wash hands, wash hands, wash hands (30 seconds in warm water at least). And if at all possible you need to avoid doing any cooking for the next few days. Little known fact that you are most contagious from the time you start showing sypmtoms until a few days later and the easiest way it is passed from one person to the other is from unwashed hands in the mouth or through contaminated food. Ill persons should not cook (it's what causes outbreaks in restaurants - bleh)
I'll be praying for you guys still!!
I saw that the doctor at the hospital had suggested a follow-up with Alex's ped. I was actually wondering myself if they were having you go back in or just call. I would, were I you, ask for another blood test when Alex is feeling better just to be sure his blood counts have gone down and that it is indeed the pneumonia that's causing the problems. I say this, because though it probably is pneumonia, without symptoms I think it's important to double check.
You guys get well soon!!! And Dave STAY WELL!!!
Posted by: Rachel | December 14, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Oh, Amanda. I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for a speedy recovery you and your family.
I second the no cooking idea...besides the spreading of germs you are sick and need your rest, well as much as you can get anyway!
Posted by: Tana | December 14, 2007 at 02:09 PM
I hope the lack of updates means that all is well and you are spending time recuperating to the fullest!!!
Posted by: Rachel | December 16, 2007 at 11:05 AM