My poor sweet Tori has the flu. It started on Saturday morning on our way to Sea World. We did not think much of her falling asleep on the 20 minute drive to Sea World...........she did stay up a little late the night before. But upon entering Sea World, our sweet girl was just not herself. We did manage to see the dolphins, sharks, Shamu and half of the Water Ski show before deciding that we needed to get her home. I know, we weren't being very responsible parents! But, I promise, she did not have fever until we got home! First thing Monday morning we went to see the doctor. They not only tested her for the flu, but for Strep and a UTI. Now, if you have ever been through this you know what a HORRIBLE experience it was for both her and myself. She may also have a UTI. The results are not in just yet. Luckily, she has a very mild case of the flu. She is actually okay when her fever goes down. Thank goodness! I don't know what I would do if I did not get my normal Tori back in between her high fevers. Yesterday was the worst day. After the experience at the doctor's office, I bring my sick child home and have to force her to take medicine. This is so irritating! Why don't they just make shots filled with these medicines! I would much rather console her at the doctor's while the nurses give her a shot then bring her home, hold her down and force medicine down her throat, especially when she has a 103 temperature! Meanwhile, Katie is getting into everything so I strap her in her little booster seat. And Alli is just being a very good girl. She must have sensed my anxiety. I finally get her to take her medicine and I am just trying to breathe! I'm sitting at the kitchen table with Tori on my lap,trying to feed Katie and Tori just throws up all over me! God's perfect timing- Alli had just answered the phone and it was my mom. Mo-Mo comes to my rescue! She tells Alli to tell me she is on her way! I am not sure what I would do without my mom! Today has been better. Tori still has fever, but she is definitely feeling better. Pete relieved me of my mom/nurse duties this afternoon so I could get a massage. And it was great!
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Oh you poor thing! I'm sorry!!! Hey, don't feel bad about not knowing that Tori was sick until you got home. I sent Petunia (unknowingly) to school with strep throat last week. I feel like a heel!! Hope it gets better. Kudos to Momo and Pete for the rescue!!
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