The sickies
Apr 11th, 2006 by Accidental Thinker
We’ve all been sick in my family over the past week, with the exception of Maia. She’ll have her turn, I’m sure. Nothing more than a nuisance cold for Kent and me, but in the little ones, it seems to never be so simple. Noah developed that distinct barking cough over the weekend which signifies croup. Then, for no good reason that we could tell, he simply stopped swallowing. Strangely, he didn’t rebel against eating or drinking. He just held the offending liquids and solids in his mouth until they dribbled out.
Yesterday, instead of enjoying his first day at his new daycare, his visit was to the doctor. It turns out he has strep throat. Poor little guy! He never even complained that anything hurt. But it reminded me of the first time Maia was ever able to communicate a sore throat to us. She kept telling me her neck hurt. It took forever for this then inexperienced mom to figure out what she meant!
Noah is feeling better, so after a day’s delay he has embarked on his new daycare adventure. By all indications, he’ll enjoy the new place. He went right over and started playing with the other kids, like he’s always belonged. My sweet little boy is just so darn agreeable about everything!
I am glad that at least SOMEONE over there is feeling good! GET WELL SOON! ~ jb///
Sorry you guys have the sickies. Make sure to get lots of R&R.
Some people never meet a stranger; it’s an admirable trait. I hope everyone in the Dr Mom clinic feels better soon!