So sick!

We are all sick - and we have been for over a week. The kids have been to the doctor twice! Nic has now been diagnosed with an ear infection (and most likely his right ear drum has ruptured (and already healed over)), and Jac with a sinus infection. I just hope that this is not going to set Nic up for more ear infection problems in the future since he is still so young (that is the bummer of being born at the beginning of the winter cold season).

Tonight, Joseph and I, after being so sick all week, and trying to care for the kids and ourselves, decided that we probably had sinus infections also, and went to urgent care. We were told that we do not have sinus infections, just a nasty cold virus. Argh! Good doctor! No antibiotics! Joseph commented how when you pay that much money to see a doctor you really want him to give you some meds! Ah well! Joseph got cough medicine with codeine and is sleeping away - so that is worth something!

Augh, two sick parents and two sick kids. Joseph has not been to work since last Wednesday. Thursday he stayed home for me and rest of it has been him also!

My mom pointed out that it could be worse, we could all have diarrhea and vomiting. I will grant her that! Although Jac has been vomiting and is now down to 14 pounds and 11 ounces (from a high of 15 pounds 3 ounces) because he is throwing up a lot (strong gag) from the post nasal drip. Every ounce is such a struggle that this is a little disheartening. Hopefully he will be feeling better soon and we can get the weight back on him.

Augh! I can't wait to feel better, and to have the poor little kiddies and Daddy feel better. Other than the throwing up, Jac seems to be faring the best of all of us. Poor little was screaming last night - fortunately he is resting right now and I am about to go join him.

Goodnight.