Sick!

Three weeks ago tomorrow Ryan got food poisoning. His stomach does not handle things well so he was feeling rough for a while. He was on an oatmeal, toast, apples and rice only diet for at least a week. It was awful. He would have good days and then the next he was in my recliner all. day. long. He is finally back to maybe 80% but is still being very cautious with what he eats. I am glad he is finally feeling better!

A few days after Ryan got sick the boys both got little colds. It started as nothing serious, just runny noses. Then a cough. Then Nate threw up once. Then Ryan and I got the runny nose and cough. Through it all there was a lot of whining and "hold me mama" moments. Both boys had nights where they woke and couldn't be consoled. We never knew what to expect each day.

We took Ben to the doctor, but he said it was just a little virus and prescribed orange juice (Vitamin C) and Ben thought that was grand! We are trying to keep him hydrated because he is refusing almost all food. Nate continues to eat well, but he is very clingy and I just know he doesn't feel well. 

Last night Ben threw up and today has had a fever over 100 all day. Nate has a low grade fever today. Ryan and I are mostly recovered from our colds, just a little something hanging around still. 

Taking care of sick children is so hard for me. I second guess every single decision and worry constantly about what is best for them and how to comfort them. I am wearing myself down, but I have to take care of my babies! We are never sick. Never. I am so ready for this to be over for us. 

Through it all though, I keep thinking that I must be thankful for generally great health and really great insurance! We are well taken care of, just a little sickly these days. 

But life goes on even when we are sick. So, here are a few pictures and a video I managed to get. 

Nate has mastered the fake cough!

We have had lots of long baths because they both love the bath and it calms them down in the evenings. They have been going to bed between 7pm and 7:30pm. 

One morning I was cooking a meal for friends that just adopted two new babies three months apart. The boys tore up my kitchen while I cooked and made a huge mess. I considered it a success - happy boys and a delicious meal for friends. 

Today we tried to melt crayons for a Valentine thing. It didn't quite work like I hoped. They melted, but it splattered a lot too. Some messy fun was had. 

This is how we spend most of our time. Ben loves my recliner and getting to watch Bob the Builder or Go Diego Go. Nate doesn't like to sit with his brother, but would rather me carry him around. 

This was Ben today. He fell asleep in my chair two different times, but never for long!