Sunday, March 01, 2009

How do people have more than two kids?

I mean, sure, maybe you get better at managing the chaos created by many children, but how do you handle the germ transmission?  I mentioned in my last post that Se.bastian was sick -- well, it turns out it's RSV.  I've been having to take him to the pediatrician every day for a checkup, but that's at least better than having him in the hospital.  He's lost a pound and his sleeping has gone to hell.  I've since heard from several friends that their second or third babies ended up in the hospital when they got RSV at a young age (from an older kid in the house).  Yikes.  FYI, you're supposed to take your baby to the doctor immediately if they get a cough.  And the treatment Se.bastian is getting now involves two things through a nebulizer.  He should get better this week, according to the doctor, though it could linger.  Meanwhile, So.ren has some other virus that is causing a fever -- I hope we avoid that in Seb.astian.  We are keeping them far, far apart and hoping that I am immune to whatever So.ren has.

I'm on zi.thromax for an ear infection and taking many anti-thrush precautions, such as probiotics galore.  Also, I change my nursing tanks frequently and wash off my chest with vinegar, causing me to smell vaguely like salad at all times.  Well, salad on top of maple syrup, since I am also taking fen.ugreek.  In short, I am a joy to behold -- and smell.

But in other news, Seb.astian is making lots of intense eye contact and even smiling from time to time, so my postpartum OCD/anxiety levels have dropped.  For that, I am extremely thankful and will happily deal with sick offspring.

3 comments:

Jess said...

I think you just get stupider and stupider after two kids...I mean, really, why else would I even THINK of doing this stuff again???

Really. Kids rot your brain. So you forget about important details like, oh, GERMS and CRAZY and think things like "why NOT?!"

:)

Hope everyone is well soon!!

KandiB said...

I like salad. I like maple syrup. It could be worse, right? Sorry everyone is feeling so crappy...but glad the little guy is making more eye contact. I'm guessing you're breathing a little easier. Cheers!

MMS said...

I just found your blog. I'm at the very beginning of a FET for our 2nd baby. I'm so encouraged that you conceived via FET. Sometimes, I really struggle thinking that a frozen baby could de-thaw and be OK. :) You can check out my musings at www.journeyofhope-marymstraits.blogspot.com. Thanks for sharing . . .