This weekend both Colby and Laura got sick. This is the first time Colby has been sick except for a little cold. I just have to say first off that she is the best baby ever. I went in to check on her Sunday night a few times because she was fussing. Each time I checked on her she was in a big wet spot. It took me a few times in that late night haze to realize it was vomit. Each time I would move clean her face and move her to a dry spot. Then when it finally kicked in at 2am that she was sick and vomiting I could no longer sleep. I told Laura, who had been sick during the day Sunday, and we didn't sleep for the rest of the night fearing that she would choke in her sleep. So after an hour or so we took her into the bed so we could make sure she was breathing whenever we wanted.
She threw up one more time when we were in bed and it was really scary for her and sad for me. He eyes got so big with fear because she was vomiting and could breath normally. It was really awful seeing fear in such a happy baby's eyes. She was fine and went right back to sleep after that but jeez.
That morning we took her to the doctor because we just wanted to make sure what we need to do to rehydrate her or keep her hydrated. Colby was fine, it was her parents that were a mess. No sleep and worried. Colby was her normal self, smiling and talking to the doctor. Sitting up on her own on the examining table. Such a big girl and what a trooper. The doctor said that the vomiting shouldn't last long but the diarrhea could last for up to 5 days.
Colby is not a fan of diarrhea. I stayed home to take care of my sick girls yesterday. Colby has some of the stinkiest diapers I have ever seen. She cries now when we change her because it hurts down there. It is really heartbreaking to see your little girl like this. But when we are not getting changed or feeling gassy, Colby is the same little girl. Smiling, playing and laughing with her parents. She has been so good through all this. Much better than I would be if I were in the same situation.
She slept pretty good last night. No vomiting so I am happy about that. Laura and I slept a little better because of it. We hope she is on the mend. This is something she won't remember anyway.
For obvious reasons, there are not pictures. But here is one from earlier this month so no one forgets just how cute this girl is.
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We're sooo sorry about the sick girls! I can tell you from seeing little Arlo all hooked up to IVs and hearing words like "possible spinal tap" that I think I can now begin to understand how you feel seeing Ms. Colby so ill. Big kisses and well-wishing hugs from Auntie Katie, Uncle Barry, and Cousin Arlo.
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