Tonight we had an unexpected ER trip... (although what ER trip isn't unexpected???) Isaac started complaining that his neck hurt - he was VERY insistent and unconsolable for 20-25 min. I called my mom (who wouldn't in this circumstance?) and proceeded to talk to her for a bit, trying to figure out what to do. The decision was made for us when he started to puke. ER here we come - again. By the time Mom and Dad arrived I had made several phone calls, and Isaac was lathargic on my shoulder having puked 4 times. C&J were safely staying the night at their friends (thank you Friday's!!!). Bags packed, we loaded into the van and mom drove while I kept careful watch over my sick boy.
After telling what happened 4 times to 4 different people, Isaac getting checked out (no ear infection anymore, sounds good, no wheezing, tummy not tender, neck not tender - moves easily) Doc gave him anti-nausea med and 15 min. later Isaac was nearly bouncing, drinking Gatorade, then eating a whole twin pop. Doing much better.
Fast-forward 3 hours - now we are home. Isaac is asleep in his bed, a little disturbed that he can't have his blue "B" because it is in the washer. He might have the Swine flu, but he is definately contagious. Strict instructions to go back to the Dr. if he is still puking in 36 hours or has taken all the miracle anti-nausea med that we were sent home with... time will tell.
By the way. This makes 12 ER trips with for this mommy... and I am SURE it won't be the last.
A family of 5, with 3 big little monsters... trying to keep it together, making it one day at a time, all by the Grace of God!
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