Henry is sick again. Really sick. The pedi and I agree that he probably has RSV again, although we didn't test for it since she said there's really no point--he did test negative for flu. The past three days have been a never-ending vicious cycle of coughing/gagging/vomiting/diarrhea, all over the house and in the crib at all hours of the day and night.
I haven't slept in days. I am beyond exhausted. If I were to go into labor right now I'm pretty sure I'd have to beg for a c-section. There is absolutely no way I could labor and deliver right now.
Please send some thoughts and prayers my way that Henry gets better quickly (right now he still seems to be getting worse instead of improving), and that baby girl will stay put until he does.
Re: I am at the absolute end of my rope
"When it comes to sleeping, whatever your baby does is normal. If one thing has damaged parents enjoyment of their babies, it's rigid expectations about how and when the baby should sleep." ~ James McKenna, Ph.D., Mother Baby Behavioral Sleep Center, University of Notre Dame
Oh you poor thing! Is there anyone that can give you a break for a few hours so you can nap? I know that I would have a hard time napping knowing that someone was taking care of my sick baby but maybe you are tired enough to do it.
I hope he starts feeling better ASAP!!
-----Lisa-----
Get well soon dust to Henry...that poor kid can't catch a break lately.
Try to rest as much as you can...I know that sounds impossible, but let the dishes wait, the laundry pile up and let your husband deal with all of it that he possibly can. You are way too pregnant to be dealing with this and NOT be at the end of your rope.
(((hugs)))
wow! you need some help! do you have anyone who you can call to lend a hand for a day?
hang in there. I hope the little boy is feeling better SOON.
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Ugh!! I can NOT imagine.
Ditto PP's - is there ANYONE who can help out? You really do need a chance to take care of yourself and catch up on rest.
I hope he's on the mend ASAP and you can find a way to get some rest (Ambien was my friend) before the big day.
Total score: 6 pregnancies, 5 losses, 2 amazing blessings that I'm thankful for every single day.
LO #1 - 1 unmedicated/self-monitored IUI w/ donor sperm.
LO #2 - 1 m/c, 2 BFNs, 4th IUI worked (unmedicated/self-monitored with new donor sperm).
Life is beautiful!
Because we're fancy like that.
I hope Henry feels better and you can get some rest VERY soon. ((hugs))
Tie a knot at the end of that rope and hold on for dear life! I do hope that Henry gets better quickly - is there even a babysitter or family member who can take him for a few hours so you can get some sleep? Can DH take him overnight?
Man, I wish I was closer. I would come and take that sicky baby so you can get some rest!
I am a runner, knitter, scientist, DE-IVF veteran, and stage III colon cancer survivor.
Daycare is SO exhausting!
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