Unfortunately, Sicktown isn't some quaint little New England village or oddly named European hillside town. It's our house. For the last 5 or 6 days this little girl of mine has been S-I-C-K sick, and now mama's feeling the congestion working it's way into my sinuses and fogging up my head. The good news is that I think we are through the worst of it. She is, at the moment, sleeping in bed without me next to her on constant waking-coughing-get-her-back-to-sleep patrol for the first time in several days, so that's promising.
It's no fun, life in Sicktown with a little one. If only she knew how to blow her nose and could understand what was going on in her little body. For the first few days I dosed her up with lots of herbs and steam, essential oils and homeopathic remedies.... the way I normally care for myself and try to care for Mike when he's not well. (though he prefers the "lay on the couch while Amanda brings me food" approach) Well, it didn't seem to touch it. So I brought out the big guns and gave her a little cough syrup and tylenol before bedtime for a couple nights and I think it helped make her a bit more comfortable. If nothing else, it brought the number of hours slept those nights up from 2-3 and closer to maybe 4 or 5.
It's not all bad here in Sicktown, though. Some close friends of ours are in town for the week and it's been great visiting, hiking, laughing and baking with them, with lots of visiting and exploring still to come. Mike's parents are coming for a few days at the end of the week and I've heard there is a house tour on the agenda. I've also been told that one thing all of the houses have in common is that they are within walking distance of our home. I realize not everyone would be delighted to hear their in-laws are thinking of buying a second home within earshot of their own, but I've lucked out in that department. They are pretty great.
No photos today. Who wants to look at photos of wadded up tissues or containers of Vick's and cough syrup anyway?
Here's to health and wellness, and sunny days ahead~
:) I feel like this one was for me. Glad to hear little Claire is on the mend...and hoping you stay well! It's true that Mama's don't ever get sick. I think the world would fall apart if we did.
ReplyDeleteThat's great about Mike's parents! I, too, am blessed with amazing in-loves as I like to call them, and enjoy being around them. We're fortunate to have everyone here in town with us. Have fun with your friends today! Love you!