Sick McLittle Equals Unexpected Day Off
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
United States
April 27, 2017 8:02am CST
Little Miss was up and down all night. She cried herself to sleep and woke several times.
Poor little bugger was in misery with sinus congestion. I started her on a non-drowsy children's antihistamine last night. But, it still hasn't taken effect. Her nose is running like a sieve.
Thankfully, she has no fever. She is crabby and tired so I am sure she will go down for a good long nap.
We are venturing off to the store later on to pick up a decongestant for her and a few other things. Waiting for her to get some rest first.
I feel bad that I had to miss a day of work. I have only been back since the 18th. But, they will have to make due. Daycares want the child to stay home when they are sick. I am sure it is just allergies so she will be back tomorrow.
Wish I could get her to blow her nose. That is something we will be working on today.
9 people like this
9 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
27 Apr 17
Wonder if a little bit of steam would help Elusive?
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
27 Apr 17
I thought of that at 2 this morning. But, it would have woke grampy and he wouldn't have been pleased. LOL
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
28 Apr 17
@TiarasOceanView she is sleeping right now. Poor Lil bigger. I hope she sleeps through the night.
1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@ElusiveButterfly Perhaps you could try it later on maybe. Hope she feels better by and by.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
27 Apr 17
She is playing with her toys now. You can see that she isn't feeling well. Her eyes are red and puff too. She didn't eat dinner last night and very little breakfast. She is drinking plenty of fluids though.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@LadyDuck She has put the toys aside and is now watching Paw Patrol. It is one of her favorites. Hoping to get her to nap after a light meal this afternoon.
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (459538)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 17
@ElusiveButterfly Poor little girl, it's a good thing she drinks plenty of fluids.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
28 Apr 17
I tried the syringe and it was a struggle
I gave up for fear I would hurt her. She clearly hated it.
I have her children's zyrtec and she was fast asleep before 8 tonight. Her nose has stopped running. I am hoping she will sleep through the night. She was exhausted. So am I. Heading to bed now.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
28 Apr 17
@DianneN have a good evening lady!
1 person likes this
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
28 Apr 17
@ElusiveButterfly Good and goodnight!
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
28 Apr 17
That is impossible! She was letting me wipe her nose which I felt was progress.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
28 Apr 17
@HazySue took her to see a doctor today. She has a cold. Her ears are clear and so is her chest. Was thankful to get that news. Have to give her acetaminophen to keep her temperature down.
1 person likes this
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
28 Apr 17
@ElusiveButterfly That is progress. Hope she feels better soon.
1 person likes this
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
27 Apr 17
Teaching little ones to blow noses isnt easy. But i hope she will learn and feels better soon
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
27 Apr 17
Her little nose will be so sore by the end of the day with me constantly wiping it for her. I do have Puffs with lotion so it won't be so rough on her.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
28 Apr 17
@Courtlynn it is very soft. I have a supply on hand and glad that I did.
1 person likes this
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@ElusiveButterfly is that the really soft tissue? Yeah hurts more wipin then blowing
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Apr 17
I hate when the little ones are sick. I hope the meds help and she feels better soon.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
27 Apr 17
It was a long, long night. She kept trying to sleep on my belly. Kept changing positions. When she kicked me in the face I got up and we went to sleep on the sofa/recliner. It took quite a while for her to settle down.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Apr 17
@ElusiveButterfly It's tough sleeping with little ones, they are all arms and legs.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
28 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 She usually sleeps pretty good when it is just the two of us. She wanted to be glued to me last night.
1 person likes this
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Apr 17
I hope she is feeling better soon. I know it is no fun when us as adults are sick but kids... they sometimes do not understand. At least you have a good job who understands.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
29 Apr 17
Well, we shall see. I have a meeting on Tuesday with my supervisor.
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
29 Apr 17
She seems to be feeling a bit better today. But, it is early morning and she has been up since 6:00. I have to work today and she will be going to a friend's home while I am at work. I am hoping she has a good time.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
27 Apr 17
I tried a bulb syringe but she wouldn't let me use it on her nose.
