The Winter Crud

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Sick Momma with her babies
A couple months ago I told Scott that we had been lucky in regards to our health.  The two of us had only been really sick 1 time in the past 7 years.  We both came down with the flu in 2010 and it was horrid.  Since having our kids, both children have battled an ear infection and the occasional runny nose.  We have avoided the flu, strep throat, rsv, puking, you name it....they were free and clear.  I should have knocked on wood when I was feeling so lucky those few months ago.  

December 4th we had dinner with friends.  It was a fantastic evening and we all came home with full bellies and hearts.  As I went to bed that night I felt that tight scratchy feeling in my throat that means 1 thing...a sore throat was in my very near future.  

Poor sick baby
Spring forward to today.....in the past 46 days we have battled sore throats for the 4 of us,  runny noses for 3 of us, pink eye for 3 of us (1 of us requiring antibiotics), puking for 3 of us, a round of fevers for 3 of us,  coughing that sounds like a sick hound dog for the 3 of us,  and a small rash for 1.  It's been miserable!
You'd never guess he was sick
I called the pediatrician and she got us right in for a check up.  She confirmed it was only viral and we just had to wait it out.  I was relieved that it wasn't anything serious, but I would have loved for a diagnosis that could have been cured immediately by taking a pill.

For once in my life I think I am ready to put winter behind us and welcome spring with open arms!!


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