E-man has been sick since Saturday night. I won't go into all the details of his sickness but let me sum it up in a few words... Stomach Bug. Barf. The Runs. Little to No Food for 4 days. I never knew a little person could expel that much from such a tiny body. So it isn't pretty. And I have done laundry at all hours of the day and night... and have been holding as much as he wants my 34 pound toddler who simply wants his mommy.
He seemed to be feeling well yesterday morning. We got ready for 'school' and went out the door. He was there all day. About noontime I received a text from one of his teachers...he had meltdown when the fire trucks came for the kids to tour and learn about fire safety. He thought it was cool but it scared him he told me later. He ate all his lunch. He took his nap. I went and picked him up. We came home. He had to go poo poo he told me...well...let's just say, the stomach whatever is still hanging around...he laid on the couch and said he was tired and wanted to rest. We did. He was itching himself on his stomach and I looked at him and I saw big, red welts on his stomach. I was like what the heck? Did he get bit? Did he get into some weeds? Is he allergic to something? What is this? He stopped itching and I waited to see what was happening.
Later, we ate dinner. E-man didn't eat anything. He drank a little bit. We all decided to take a movie, go upstairs and hang out in our room and watch the movie on the bed (this is one of E's favorite things to do!) So we do...and as I am getting jammies on, I see he is COVERED in red welts. I called my mom and dad.
We gave him a bath...gave him Benedryl...gave him Caladryl lotion...called my mom and dad. We watched the movie...an hour went by and E-man was still scratching...the welts were still there...possibly getting worse. I called my mom and dad.
About 8:45pm last night, we load up and head to the ER. It was a quiet night there so we got right in. Saw the Doctor...the Doctor tells us E-man has hives. Hives that are coming from a deficiency in his immune system. We are asked if there's any history of asthma and a host of other things. We tell the Doctor E is not biological. Oh! He says...so you don't know anything! He was very nice about it...he was great at explaining what the hives could be...but that we really don't know. Thanks. The A-type woman in me is totally happy with that answer....not so much. So, he says he's going to prescribe some steroids to calm E's body down, he tells us what we can do...and then we are done.
While we wait for the nurse to come with the medicine, we have a little free time....so the boys...well, let's just say had some fun while we waited.
Oh, and a trip to the bathroom...which was down the hall...where I could hear, "This is a really, really big poo poo, daddy!!!" Free entertainment by the Banker boys...only at your local ER!
The nurse comes in and gives E the medicine, says, oh, by the way, a side effect is it makes kids really active. Great. Thanks a lot. Jack my kid up at 9:30pm. Thank you. Can I stay here, on this cot tonight?
We get home...yep, the kiddo is jacked up on medicine. The welts are shrinking. Will and I are about to pass out from being so tired. Will takes the guest room so he can sleep since he has to get up for work...I take E-man and I shut off the light, my baby boy snuggles up against me, holding my hand and is fast asleep in less than 5 minutes. Thank you, Jesus.
We wake up this morning...no hives, more poo ( I use that term loosely throughout this post if you know what I mean)...I call the Pediatrician...we go see her...we go to the pharmacy...only one outburst....we are home...the little man is sleeping. I feel awful for my little guy. He's been through the ringer.
I am sleep deprived. I am stressed out. I am worried. I have been barfed on. I have done laundry at 2am. I have cleaned up poo. I get to collect poo! I can laugh about my boys being boys at the hospital last night... I am grateful for all of this. This means I am a momma. I have two children whom I love with all my heart. They are a gift from the Lord. Thank you, Jesus.
Now I am going to go try and sneak in a little nap myself. :) Blessings for your day.
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