Play-Learn-Grow-Repeat

From Monday Mom – Neetika:
Haley, Hudson and I had an interesting time of it last week, our first as a daily unit of three. We were managing quite nicely until mid-week, when Haley got sick, in the literal sense. One night, she awoke throwing up and continued to do so all night. Hudson is still feeding every couple of hours, so you can imagine the state of our apartment—two pitiful little ones, their bleary-eyed parents wandering around zombie-like, attempting to attend to their needs.

Haley already seemed to be better by the morning, but of course we headed off to the pediatrician anyway. My instinct was confirmed when the doctor said it was likely a virus that would clear up in a day or two, and thankfully it has. For a fun bonus, at that same doctor’s visit, Hudson and I were diagnosed with thrush. That’s an infection that sometimes occurs in infants and if applicable, their breastfeeding mothers. It’s not the most pleasant situation, but our case is mild and will hopefully resolve before too long. The doctor recommended a homeopathic remedy. I went to four stores before I was able to find what we needed. It was also pouring rain that day for good measure.

Even though it wasn’t easy, I’m sort of glad things didn’t unfold in a picture perfect way. That’s not how life works. And now I know I can handle it. It’s amazing how well you can pull your exhausted self together when you need to for your children. Think of what I’ll be able to accomplish when they’ll let me sleep at night! Let’s hope that day comes sooner rather than later.