LO got the stomach flu on Friday, and now DH and I both have it bad. This is the first time we've both been this sick at the same time since she was born. It is HARD. We are trying to tag-team, but we both feel like crap. Fortunately, she's been able to go to school this week; otherwise, we'd be in a world of hurt.
Any tips for me to get through this???
cantaloupe / 6171 posts
Oh gosh, no tips since we've been lucky enough to avoid getting sick at the same time, but big hugs, I hope you feel better soon! 
Last time I got a stomach flu from lo, I felt much better after taking immodium + ibuprofen (bc I was really achy and fevery too).
there's a stomach bug going around daycare right now, and lo woke up this morning saying "my tummy hurts" which was crazy since she's never said those words togehter, but she seemed fine and I'm hoping she was just repeating her friends and not actually hurting....otherwise, we'll be right there with you to commiserate!
pomegranate / 3904 posts
I'm sorry, that's terrible. I can sympathize a bit, DH and I have both been sick this week (although he is WAY worse than me), and it is tough!
I wish I had advice, but I hope you feel better soon!
honeydew / 7230 posts
Oh man, that is the worst! I'm so sorry, friend! I hope you're all feeling better soon.
cantaloupe / 6869 posts
Oh no!! I hope you all get well quickly! I can't imagine everyone getting sick at the same time. 
pomelo / 5257 posts
Ughhhh, this has really been going around, I know so many people who have been down for the count with a stomach virus recently! I had it just a couple weeks ago and it sucked. I really hope you guys feel better soon!
nectarine / 2821 posts
My stomach was killing me last night and then I finally threw up at 2 am. I pray it was a one off and that will be it!
nectarine / 2148 posts
oh man that happened to us a couple weeks ago. It only lasted about 24 hours for us..hopefully it is short lived for you!
pineapple / 12793 posts
Yuck!
Hope you're all better soon!
When we were all sick we just used obscene amounts of screen time.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
Eek! No bueno!! Wishing y'all both a super quick recovery. Thank goodness for daycare to give y'all some kind of break!
pomegranate / 3003 posts
That's so rough! We've only ever gone, in turns. I hope you all heal quickly!
honeydew / 7917 posts
Sorry that you're family is going through this. It happened to us on Christmas day and continued for almost 2 weeks for LO. Make sure to stay hydrated the best you can. Get through it one day at a time. We were lucky that I got hit with it first and recovered in time for DH to catch it. Hope you guys get well soon.
pomegranate / 3658 posts
It is HARD. Hugs. LO and DH had it last week and by some miracle I escaped unscathed, but I had to work (remote, from home office) and it was impossible. DH could hardly sit up, they were both puking everywhere, LO somehow was not slowed down at all and still crawling around like a demon and crying to be held... at one point I had to strap her on in a mei tai while building a spreadsheet for a client while DH was puking. Fun times! I recommend putting LO down on the floor with a bunch of toys and then you and DH lie down on opposite sides of her with pillows on the floor, puke bowls at the ready.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22276 posts
We go through this at least once a year. LO2 just threw up all over the living room...so I'm sure we will be joining your club soon.
eggplant / 11408 posts
@nana87: oh no! I hope you don't get it!!
@LAZB: @twodoghouse: @MrsKoala: @Smurfette: @MrsSCB: @junebugsmama: @Eko: @Alivoo01: @deerylou: @yin: @Ash: thank you!!
@oliviaoblivia: yes to the screentime. I don't even care.
@PawPrints: that sounds horrendous. We've been doing lots of cuddling, and she has slept with us the last few nights so we didn't have to fight at bedtime. Survival, man.
@bao: I hope you don't all get it!!!
eggplant / 11408 posts
We are on the mend today, finally, but it's been very slow. DH woke up with a migraine in the middle of the night but is better this AM. I've started attacking our house with Clorox Wipes to kill the germs. I ate a little last night, but not much. I'm drinking tea this morning and trying to get up the energy to get in the shower. Mercifully, my sister is coming up this weekend to help us recover.
Thanks for your thoughts. I really appreciate it!
coconut / 8861 posts
Hugs! For the past two months, our family has been plagued by strep, stomach flu, sinus infections, and colds. The doctor said yesterday to me that "January and February was a tough month for you guys!" DH and I got the stomach flu a few months back together. It was a rough weekend parenting two little kids. Right now, J got over the stomach flu, but has a cold, and was vomiting up formula. He's being eased back into it. DH and I have sinus infections. I'm on my 4th course of antibiotics in 2 months. I hate this winter. I'm hoping that our daycare immunity returns and we're healthy for the spring.
pomegranate / 3350 posts
Oh sorry to hear this! LO1 came down with it last Thursday night then DH and I started with it at the same time Saturday afternoon and LO2 a few hours later. It is rough! Luckily the worst is over within 4-6 hours or so. I would really suggest being gentle with your stomach for several days after. On Tuesday I was starving so probably ate stuff I shouldn't have and got sick all over again. For rehydration, 1/2 apple juice 1/2 water was the best for me.
Hope you all feel better soon!
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