The kids have a stomach bug. It feels like we're swimming in vomit. So far DH and I haven't had symptoms but I want to prepare in case we get it too. The baby has had little regard for our health. The standard advice for avoiding germs doesn't really apply when baby smears vomit across your face. I fear I'm doomed.
I made some rice and bought applesauce. I need to buy more laundry detergent. What else should I do? We don't have anyone else to help us if we get sick.
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
@Corduroy: I don't really have advice but I'm sorry! Stomach bugs are the worst!! Maybe get some Gatorade too? When a stomach bug went through our house it at least worked out that LO had it, then as she started getting better, I came down with it, and I as came out of the worst of it DH got it. So at least one of us was halfway functional at a time.
nectarine / 2987 posts
Stock up on diapers and whatever else you have to have in the house for LO. Buy a new app to have on standby if LO is old enough for screens. Catch up on laundry.
persimmon / 1026 posts
Wash everything now - hand towels, kitchen towels, your pillowcases. Use bleach on door knobs, cabinet pulls, toilets, sink handles, and LO's changing area. I rarely use bleach but with a stomach bug its the only thing that kills it! Stock up on Gatorade, saltines, soup, bread for toast.
pear / 1718 posts
Get Gatorade, saltine crackers, Popsicles. I highly recommend getting Tylenol suppositories. You have to ask for them at the pharmacy counter. I believe the adult ones are refrigerated. They are lifesavers when you can't keep anything down but have a headache or fever.
Definately catch up on laundry.
Ugh. I hope you guys don't get sick. DH, DD and I all got norovirus last week. Brutal.
cantaloupe / 6923 posts
I have successfully avoided several bouts of the stomach flu. Activated charcoal! K swear by it. If anyone near me or my kids are sick I start taking the activated charcoal capsules and drink a big cup of 100% grape juice and I never get it. Seriously try it!
cantaloupe / 6059 posts
@anonysquire: Yes! Activated charcoal and start taking loads of good quality probiotics, too. This is the best way to fight off the stomach flu.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
Stomach bugs spread through vomit and poop. I'd wear gloves when cleaning up those messes!
nectarine / 2115 posts
Stock up on easy to prepare foods! Soups, bananas, crackers, tea, gatorade, etc. Extra toilet paper and disinfectant wipes... We got hit by a stomach bug unprepared and my friends had to drop off groceries to get us through!
pomelo / 5093 posts
Clean the toilet and the floor around it so that you don't have to look at a lot of dirt while you're puking.
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