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@Foodnerd81: idk about ear infections but omg the whining when dd is sick. I always knew kids whined and it makes sense and j feel bad for her but it grates on my nerves so much because it goes on and on for days between increased tantrums

YES. I have noticed that we have three "kids":

1. Super sick LO (high fever or really bad illness) is the snuggliest, saddest kid ever. Loves juice and sleeping on me.
2. Regular sick LO (bad cold or something) is a tantrum-y hot mess. Loves Mickey Clubhouse and nothing else.
3. Slightly sick or normal LO is energetic, sassy, and sweet. Thank goodness.

Yes! We had a series' of illnesses mid January to mid February and it was like she was a new kid when she got better. I feel like I forgot what her regularg personality was, we were in such survival mode.

This is absolutely, positively what's going on in our house this week. LO (3 years old) is a generally strong willed child and stubborn child but when he is sick (like now), something takes over entirely. The tantrums, whining and overall upset comes out and I honestly don't know how to make him feel better. The hardest is before we know he's not feeling well when we treat the bad behavior like, well, bad behavior. Then of course the guilt comes along once we know he's not feeling like himself, but it's like he's become someone else.

I feel your pain and wish you strength as she continues to get better!

@Foodnerd81: we are in the same boat as you. He's been a mess and I was wondering what the hell I was going to do. Was it being two, his new brother, the devil? Monday was horrible. Then. Monday night he woke up screaming with a fever of 102+. Took him in Tuesday and he has an ear infection. This afternoon it's like he was back. He was sweet, happy and funny. Thank goodness cause mommy was about to run away.

All I know is that the @foodnerd81 family needs to catch a break and the sickness need to leave you all alone! Hope with the weather appearing to get warmer healthy times are on the way!