CRUD!

Grace and I both have been suffering from the CRUD! OK, so that's not the medical name but it sure sums up how we've been feeling.

It started with Grace last Friday. She had no appetite, a headache and a fever. When I took her temp it was 101. So into bed she went. All through the weekend we fought very high temps (105) and lethargy. By Monday it wasn't any better but there really weren't any more symptoms either. But, to rule out anything major, off to pediatrician we went.

Well, after a strep swab, a flu swab, a urinalysis, and a complete exam, the doctor said there was nothing to treat! Grace had a virus that would just have to run its course. While in the doctor's office the kids got a quick lesson in hand washing!

Since Grace was feeling so poorly and we are always afraid she'll have an asthma attack, I slept with her. Oh boy! On Tuesday I woke up feeling like I had been run over by a truck. My throat was so sore and swollen I could hardly swallow and the low grade fever made everything ache.

Oh, and did I mention that this week is our winter break so ALL FOUR kids are home this week???? So, I've had to take care of Grace, myself and the children! Thank goodness Sarah is so responsible because she has been a huge help!

Grace's fever and sore throat gave way to coughing, which in turn turned into horrible asthma. She has been on albuterol, pulmicort and prednisone! She's missed all four days of gymnastics, not to mention almost her entire break has been spent in bed! But, the good news is that today she feels "almost" normal!

Dave spoke to my doctor today and he said that this "virus", the rhino virus, is going around and can take up to THREE weeks to fully recover! Well, I've been down and out for 3 days and last night started the hacking and coughing. I sure hope I don't get pneumonia!

So, all of the plans I had for the kids this week; movies, the aquarium and play dates have all gone out of the window! Right now I just pray that no one else comes down with this! Especially Dave--he'll be worse than all four kids toghether ;)