Gena
07-23-2012, 05:59 PM
DS got sick about a week ago while we were visiting my parents in MI. There's nothing quite like waking up at 2am because your kid is vomiting all over you. He threw up 3 times (on me and the bed) and then said, "I'm done with the bed. I want to get dressed now."
He's a little trooper when he's sick, doesn't really complain, just wants to cuddle. He didn't want to be away from me all, even laying down with a pillow and blanket in the bathroom while I took a quick shower.
He had a mild fever the next day, but recovered quickly and was soon back to his usual self.
A few days after we returned home, and while DH was traveling for work, I got sick. It hit me much harder than DS, with a high fever, a lot of pain, unable to keep anything down, and lasting several days. (My fever finally broke last night.)
Before DH came home, DS did his best to try to take care of me. He was so sweet. He kept bringing me blankets, water, and small toys. He would put his hand on my forehead and ask me, "How do you feel?" He climbed into the bed and cuddled me, telling me that I would be OK. I was so deeply touched by his efforts. It was the most empathy he has ever shown. I really saw a new side of him.
He's a little trooper when he's sick, doesn't really complain, just wants to cuddle. He didn't want to be away from me all, even laying down with a pillow and blanket in the bathroom while I took a quick shower.
He had a mild fever the next day, but recovered quickly and was soon back to his usual self.
A few days after we returned home, and while DH was traveling for work, I got sick. It hit me much harder than DS, with a high fever, a lot of pain, unable to keep anything down, and lasting several days. (My fever finally broke last night.)
Before DH came home, DS did his best to try to take care of me. He was so sweet. He kept bringing me blankets, water, and small toys. He would put his hand on my forehead and ask me, "How do you feel?" He climbed into the bed and cuddled me, telling me that I would be OK. I was so deeply touched by his efforts. It was the most empathy he has ever shown. I really saw a new side of him.