Sick little boys...

[ScreamingMeemie]

Sick little boys are the saddest creatures in the whole world. My little boy got up at 2:30 this morning to come in our room and tell me his blankets (he's a tad OCD and does this a lot) were "all messed up"...I sort of mumble yelled at him in my foggy state to go back to bed. He said,"Yes, but my tummy hurts." To which I replied,"Lay on your left side (as if that's a cure all)." He went back to bed and a few minutes later I was widely awake to the dreaded (by parents everywhere) sounds of retching. :( Guilt...guilt...guilt...guilt....

As I was cleaning him, and the 20 foot radius up he put his hand on my arm and said, "I'm sorry Mama, for waking you up." :cry: :cry: :cry: and kick self over and over for being so unfeeling.

Now he's ensconced on the couch(with bucket at hand) watching SpongeBob..."But I'm afraid to throw up, Mama..." He really is such a good boy. :cry:



Please get me through this day. :(

[BlondieK143]

1. Oh poor thing!

He is soooo adorable! Bless his heart! Don't have guilt, you weren't being uncaring, just groggy. I'm sure he'll start feeling better soon. :hug: Hang in there today!

[ScreamingMeemie]

16. Thank you Blondie.

I just wish I could rewind back to that moment. :hug:

[ffm172]

2. here is a hug

:hug:

hope your little boy feels better soon

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. Thank you ffm.

:hi: :hug:

[ET Awful]

3. Awww, what a cute kid :)

He'll be fine. Here's a :hug: for a good mom and give little Grumpy a :hug: too.

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. Thanks ET. I don't feel so good parentalwise right now.

:hug:

[tigereye]

60. nah, Mrs. G

that's just the standard parent response, try A, then B, then C. Dont' feel guilty, we all say those things when we hope it's not the flu.

:)

[Burma Jones]

4. My 7 year old boy just finished puking up his breakfast

But he hit the toilet, thankfully.......

I will say that a properly raised child, full of trust and kindness, will always give you that exquisite mix of pride and shame when they forgive you for your shortcomings.....

[ScreamingMeemie]

20. That's a good way of looking at it nb.

Thanks, I needed that. :hi:

[CornField]

5. What a sweetheart

They really know how to pull those heartstrings, don't they? Hope he's feeling better now.

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. He feels better as long as his tummy is completely empty.

We just tried Vernors and even that won't stay down. He's watching a movie. :hi:

[rbnyc]

6. You will both be fine.

Poor sweeties. It is very sad when your child is sick. But he knows you love him and I'm sure you're taking wonderful care of him.

Good luck.

:loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

22. Thank you so much!

He's sleeping in front of a movie right now. I hope this is only a 24 hour thing. :loveya:

[comsymp]

7. Just kills ya, doesn't it?

My sister and her kids came last month to stay w/us while her DH is in Iraq (she feels safer here than staying in Meth Lab KS). When my brother came to visit last weekend, my 5-yr-old niece was singing - something she hasn't done much of since her Daddy left. He coaxed her to sing some more, which she did. She told him that she hadn't sung for me because I'm too busy.
:cry:

Y'all will get thru today. This weekend, do something fun together.

[ScreamingMeemie]

23. I know that feeling. And now I just want to smother him...and he

doesn't want to be smothered. Your niece sounds a lot like my son. :hi:

[elehhhhna]

8. ginger ale: the miracle cure! Plus snuggles.

[ScreamingMeemie]

35. His Poppy (my dad) just came over with some Vernors.

He's finally getting some sleep. :hi:

[short bus president]

9. Aw, Miz G...

if it makes ya feel any better, sick little boys are ONLY sad outside of school hours. Right about now, I'll betcha - and even despite any retching or aching - the little dude is secretly smiling about not having to be learning stuff. ;-)

[ScreamingMeemie]

36. Somehow, I bet you're not too far off the truth there!

:)

[luvLLB]

10. Poor baby. Lots of Mommy love....works everytime.

[ScreamingMeemie]

38. He was on my lap for awhile.

Now he's sleeping on the couch. I gave him some Little Tummies...and I think it's a miracle cure. :hi:

[demnan]

11. What a cute kid

He'll be alright - after all he's got the right bumpersticker!

[ScreamingMeemie]

39. Thank you demnan! MrG tried to take it off a while ago, and he wouldn't

let him. He loves his bumpersticker. :hi:

[THUNDER HANDS]

12. well, your name IS Mrs. Grumpy, afterall

what'd the kid expect?

:evilgrin:

Don't worry about it. He's watching tv and will forget all about it by this afternoon.

[ScreamingMeemie]

40. Heh. He's doing much better.

I gave him some "Little Tummies" and it was like "magic". ;) :hi:

[SarahB]

13. I had a houseful of them last month.

Makes me sad. :(

I hope he feels better, hun. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

41. Thank you Sarah! I keep waiting for a phonecall from big sis.

You know how it goes like dominoes. Thanks so much. :hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

14. Been there, done that. *hugs* Hope he is better soon!

[ScreamingMeemie]

42. Thank you GPV...

I hope you're dad is doing better. You've been in my thoughts.

[GreenPartyVoter]

63. Thanks. *hugs* He is going in for a check-up today. I will know more then

[MissMillie]

15. Don't be too hard on yourself!

:hug:

It's an easy mistake to make, especially when you're half asleep.

Good looking young man. He'll be back to his boisterous self in no time, I'm sure.

[ScreamingMeemie]

43. Thanks MissMillie...

I just wanted to kick myself when I heard him getting sick. I'm glad he's forgiven me. :hug:

[LynneSin]

19. Put in a Charlie Chaplin movie - that'll cheer him up

:bounce:

[ScreamingMeemie]

44. Heh. He's a big SpongeBob fan.

;) :hi:

[loudestchick]

24. Guilt, it's the essence of motherhood. Try not to beat yourself up too

much, this shouldn't require thearapy. LOL! He knows you love him, he also may suspect that you're human. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

45. And in twenty years, I can turn it around on him, right?

;) Thanks! :hug:

[Blue Diadem]

25. ((((((((hugs to MrsGrumpy and your little boy))))))))))

I hope your little guy feels better soon. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

46. Thanks so much OVCO!!

:hug:

[Red State Rebel]

26. We've all been there

He is such a cutie! Hope he feels better soon :)

[ScreamingMeemie]

47. Thank you very much RSR...

It is a beautiful day...and I feel so bad for him all cooped up. I think he'll be better when he wakes up.

[MercutioATC]

27. Great bumpersticker on his truck!

My son is 14 now. Believe me, I've been there...

[ScreamingMeemie]

48. He Loves his bumpersticker.

My neighbor was telling me that her 14 year old reverts right back to babyhood with the flu...even now. :hi:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

28. He's such a darling little guy!

Love the Dean sticker, too cute.

Don't feel bad, sweetie. Every mother has a story similar to yours, it's part of being a mommy. :hug:

I hope he gets feeling better soon.

[ScreamingMeemie]

49. Thank you Lone Star...

I think he's already feeling better. He fell asleep and isn't twitching as much as was. :hug:

[redqueen]

29. Awwww I'm sorry Mrs.G!

What a precious child... maybe you could make it up to him by being his slave - even moreso than usual, I mean.

Good luck. Hope he's feeling better soon. :hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

50. That's what I've been doing...whatever he wants...

I'm only here now because he's sleeping. Thank you very much redqueen. :hug:

[BikeWriter]

30. That's going around here, too...

I HATE it when babies are sick! :(

[ScreamingMeemie]

51. Isn't it such a helpless feeling?

He is a little trooper. This flu bug is awful.

[BikeWriter]

64. I guess it's just the season for it. I hope it's better soon.

[hfojvt]

31. I thought you were older than that

I do not know why. I think I figured that a MrsGrumpy was married to a "grumpy old man".

[ScreamingMeemie]

52. ROFL. Lots of people think that. I'm 34.

;) Once a year I post a thread with my real age in it. :hi:

[davsand]

32. Mommy guilt--isn't it AWFUL?

I realized within about five minutes after Material Girl was born that guilt was probably gonna be my constant companion as a Mom... My Doc made the observation that parenthood is "not a pass fail thing" and I have to admit that helped a lot when we had problems with latch on and letdown and all the nursing stuff. It hasn't helped as much now that she's almost 8 and can actually push the guilt buttons...

Just as a horrible thing to admit as a parent (and to demonstrate that I suck WAY more than you do as a parent) I HATE dealing pukey sheets more than anything else. Especially in the middle of the night. I was horribly happy when my kid got to the point that she could at least TRY and make it into the bathroom before she vomited. A puddle on the floor is a lot easier to deal with than a bed full of it.

I am always happy when the vomiting stops.


the other Laura

[ScreamingMeemie]

53. I just found the miracle cure! "Little Tummies" but the same maker

as "Little noses" and it appears to have worked!

Don't be so hard on yourself. I was wishing he had made it to the bathroom really bad.

I think the worst is over. :hug:

[Debi]

33. to both of you

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

54. Awww, thank you Debi.

I needed that. :hug:

[JimmyJazz]

34. Aw - It's heartbreaking to have a sick child.

Here are some hugs :hug: :hug: :hug: - :hi:

:(

BTW - why are you letting him watch SongeBob - don't you know that show is bad, bad, bad for him? :D

[ScreamingMeemie]

55. Because I am an all around bad, bad, mother. I don't get up with him

when he's sick...I let him watch SpongeBob...I even bought him a TinkyWinky action figure to teeth on when he was a baby. I never do anything halfway.

Thanks JJ, I was pretty wrecked up about it earlier, but he is doing much better. MrG wanted me to rush him to the doctor. He's cute that way with the kids. :hug:

[JimmyJazz]

59. We've all done it. I did the same thing to Olivia once in the car!

"no, honey, you'll be fine - here let me roll down the window...."

If you are a bad mommy, so am I.

[Misunderestimator]

37. Awwwwwwwwwww... CUTE picture!

:hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

56. Thank you and Hey!! How'd the trip go?

It's so good to see you. :hi:

[Misunderestimator]

65. I'm still recovering

:) All in all a great trip... but very long. Texas should be cut in half. Nice to seeya too! :hi:

[Maestro]

57. Hope the little tike

feels better soon. My son just got over a stomach bug. The "my tummy hurts" face is so pathetic and adorable at the same time. If I could take the hurt away and let me suffer for him I would in a heartbeat.

[ScreamingMeemie]

58. That's what I told him. He's got the dark circles and the pout...

it was heartbreaking. But, I think he's doing better already! Thanks so much. :hi:

[tigereye]

62. do you want to hear

the kid throwing up in the car going 70 miles an hour story or the kid thrwoing up all night story ( haven't had to do that in a long time, keeping fingers crossed.) ;)

none of us are bad moms, just creative.

[SOteric]

61. Awww....

:pals:

[ScreamingMeemie]

68. Thank you. I needed that.

:hug:

[Ilsa]

66. Oooooh. What a little sweetie!

I know. I've two of them. I hate it when they get the crud. We can usually see it coming on because they get so still and quiet.

Here's a story for you:

When my oldest was three and my youngest was an infant, my husband had to take a business trip. My boys slept with me while he was gone. My oldest woke up suddenly, spewing pork chops and rice all over the bed and floor.

I took him to the toilet and he threw up some more.

I changed the sheets (thanks goodness for a spare pair) and put towels on the bed and we went back to bed. He threw up two more times that night, so I ran out of sheets. I cannot figure out where it all came from. My kid was a vomit factory. I was up all night doing laundry and cleaning spew and trying to murse my infant and take care of the sick one. Glad I don't have to relive those days.

[ScreamingMeemie]

69. That's the worst. They always seem to time it right for when you are

rinsing out the last rag. :hi:

[malta blue]

67. Little girls too!

My 5 year old has had a fever since Monday, up and down. Barfed last night. "Nothing wrong" says the doc, "but take these antibiotics anyway". She's in my bed with the breakfast tray loaded with water, juice boxes and snacks, watching Scooby Doo 2 for the 7th time this week. Most upsetting to her is tha fact that it is "nunchuk" week at Tae Kwon Do, and she has missed all her lessons this week (I'm upset that I had to buy the darn things and she didn't get to use them). Hope the boo feels better soon...

[ScreamingMeemie]

70. Poor baby. I hope she is soon able to used those nunchuks.

He's doing much better thanks to "Little Tummies" :hi: