Running on Empty

Just as I started to think we were turning the corner and our little people would be free from illnesses, BAM!! We get our shot at another go 'round. For an entire week Brenden had been feeling just awful. He started with that rash I mentioned before and then it turned into a wonderful runny nose and a cough to match. I decided a week is long enough and he needs to be seen. Poor little man has an ear infection and a nasty sore throat to go along with it. I have been up for what feels like two straight days. I am not certain why I am not a little more delusional, but I am thankful for being able to think clearly. Matt and I were both up with Brenden all night Sunday. Brenden just could not get comfortable. He can't breathe through his nose and because his throat is so terrible, he is having trouble breathing through his mouth. His doctor said his tonsils are so swollen they are touching, not to mention extremely red and a few other descriptive words I will leave out just in case you are eating! Yesterday was a long day for Brenden and me. He is very clingy and whiny, and when mom doesn't get enough sleep, I am also clingy and whiny. My husband then called to let me know that he too was not feeling well. He was sick to his tummy and left work at noon. "Great", I thought. "There goes my helper! " Yes, I probably could have been more sympathetic to his plight, but I wasn't! I can't remember how many times I have had to just suck it up when I am not feeling well. I had to leave with Brenden to go to the doctor which meant he was going to have to get up and be available for the other kiddos. I have to admit, he did surprisingly well. I even think he may have sucked it up a little! I was gone for three hours with the doctors appointment and then waiting for meds, and doing a little shopping while I was there. I needed to get something that Brenden would be able to swallow and I bought my hubby some Gatorade...see, I do care! Last night was no better than the previous, my littlest man was running an even higher fever and still in bed with us. Let's hope he gets some much needed rest today and starts to turn the corner!