Virus, Virus Go Away!

Day 10 of Virus

We took Kyle to the doctor yesterday afternoon.  Kyle lost 2 pounds since being sick, he now weighs around 32 pounds.  The doctor never gave the virus a name but he described how Kyle could have contracted this virus.  We think it's the norovirus.  However, we are unsure as to how he contracted it.  He gave us a list of good (bland starchy) foods for him to eat, half of them we already had and others he may possibly eat (since he's so picky about what he wants to eat).

Kyle ended up vomiting last night around 11:30 PM and again about a half hour later.  Shannon and I are feeling a little better.  Every once in awhile we feel nauseous and/or dizzy.  We still can't eat as much as we really want. 

Kyle's teacher called just before we had to leave for the doctor appointment.  She wanted to inform me that Kyle must be "throw up free for 24 hours" before he can return to school, which is understandable!

Spoke too soon

Kyle is still not feeling well.  He ended up vomiting this morning at around 1:30 AM.  We waited our usual 1 hour window.  After that, he fell asleep. 

Today he was fine and even had a little appetite.  This evening he ended up vomiting!  So far, it's been 7 days of him not being able to keep anything down! 

Shannon and I are feeling better than yesterday.  I was able to eat a little here and there, but I also felt nauseous at times and still hurt to stand up. 

We don't know how long this will last but we hope it will end soon.  I miss sleeping in sheets through the entire night. 

He's better, but...

Kyle is doing better today!  We kept him from school again today.  I was considering having him go but this last week he's been so weak, tired, not eating, and laying on the floor.  Anyway, he didn't wake up this morning - he slept through the night. 

Unfortunately Shannon and I now have the stomach bug/flu or it's food poisoning!  Shannon was vomiting this morning (around 12:30 AM).  I woke up with diarrhea and have had it throughout the day today.  I ended up vomiting twice today as well.  I have had to lay down and sleep for most of the day because I feel nauseous.  I can't even stand up straight.  Shannon and I haven't eaten at all today because we're feeling so sick.  Shannon seems to be in better shape than me.  Shannon went to the grocery store and bought us some popsicles and some Pepto Bismol for me. 

Kyle's teacher called this afternoon.  She suggested that he start coming to school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday instead of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  That way, he'll have consistency with school.  She also said she hopes he's feeling better! We hate that Kyle misses so much school from being sick, but I am glad we kept him home today!  We weren't sure how he would be today.  He hasn't eaten much at all today. 

My in-laws returned from their vacation this afternoon. 

It happened again

Kyle woke up this morning around the same time as the night before, around 1:30 AM.  He was whining  and eventually threw up!  He ended up throwing up/dry heaving 3 times!  It's always around the same time and lasts no more than an hour.  He fell asleep around 2:30 AM - 3 AM.  I didn't fall asleep until I knew he was okay and sleeping peacefully.

We're not sure what is going on but we still think it's a stomach bug or stomach flu.  He doesn't have a cough or fever.  Depending on how he does tonight, I hope he can go to school tomorrow.

Since my sleep is disturbed, I have been feeling exhausted when I wake up in the morning!

My in-laws return home tomorrow.  Hopefully Kyle will be all better by then!  
  

What a night/morning!

Around 1:30 AM this morning, Kyle sat up, choked/coughed and threw up!  Shannon attended to Kyle and I removed the sheets to see what could be salvaged to where he and I could go back to sleep.  Shannon set up the bed to where Kyle and I could lay back down and put the sheets in the washer.  While he was doing that, Kyle ended up throwing up again!  Within a 45 minute time span, Kyle threw up 4 times. 

Kyle had school today but we are keeping him home today.  I had to wake up and call the school by 7 AM or so.  

I have more laundry to do today just to make sure everything is clean! 

Left Today

My in-laws left for their vacation yesterday morning.  They were gone less than an hour when they returned home.  My FIL was unable to drive due to his arm and hands were hurting, which stems from his back injury.  So they had to come back home because his arms were shaking.

They ended up leaving today.  He's off of work for the next two weeks, so we're not even sure when they are coming back. 

Kyle went to school today.  We talked about keeping him home today because we weren't sure if he still had the stomach bug.  He did throw up on Sunday afternoon.  He was able to eat dinner on Sunday and he was just fine after wards! 

At least we'll have clean sheets

Kyle woke up earlier than usual, especially for a non-school day.  I think he woke up around 6:15 AM, I am not too sure of the exact time considering I didn't want to open my eyes until 6:40 AM.  He and I had breakfast together just like we always do.  He wanted to have a snack around 9:30 AM.  Kyle fell asleep around 10:30 AM and slept for at least an hour to an hour and a half.  When he woke up, I could tell something was wrong.  He had pink cheeks and he was warm to the touch.  Plus he still seemed tired!  Shannon didn't agree, he said it was hot in the bedroom.  Luckily Kyle didn't have a fever.  Kyle was really tired and just wanted to be held or be near me.  He ended up throwing up on our comforter and sheets.  I gave him a bath while Shannon put the comforter in the wash.

Kyle seemed better after his bath and even had a snack. About an hour after he had another snack, he ended up throwing up again, this time on the sheets.  Luckily the sheets hadn't been washed yet.  I gave Kyle another bath and let him play in the water a little longer than usual.  So far, we've been taking it easy.  We think he has a stomach bug since he seems to look sick after eating.

Tonight, I gave him something to eat and he ate a few bites of brown rice and a little bit of dry cereal.  Let's hope he feels better soon.

I applied for another job online today.  It's the same job I applied for last year.  A lot of the jobs I am applying for are ones I applied for last year, although some are not.  I plan on turning in my application for Dairy Queen on Monday while Kyle is in school.

My in-laws are leaving for their vacation tomorrow.  It will be nice to have the whole house to ourselves for a few nights.  I've been holding off on doing our laundry since I wanted to give my MIL a chance to do all her laundry before they leave.  I plan on catching up on our laundry while they are gone.