I have another child down with the flu. As soon as one recovers, another one seems to get it. I suppose this is keeping with the 7-10 day incubation period. But it is wearing me down.
My 8 yr old spiked a temperature of 104 tonight. I immediately gave him Advil and an ice pack for his head and slowly but surely the fever came down. He was even up off the couch an hour or so later looking for some dinner. Given the way it has progressed with everyone else, I know that the fever will be spiking again and it will be at least another couple days before he can head back to school.
So if you are wondering where I am,or what I am doing, it involves Lysol, bleach, or excessive amounts of hand washing. Because when there is nothing that you can really do, you have to find something to do. Cleaning can be cathartic.
I heard on our local news today that the flu has become so bad in our area that the local ER set up three triage tents outdoors to handle all of the patients. Not somewhere I want to go.
Yikes! It has not hit our house yet, but I am sure it is only a matter of time. It’s good to know that traditional remedies still work (Tylenol, Advil, ice and Lysol). Good luck and stay healthy yourself!
Comment by Claire — October 1, 2009 @ 11:28 am
hey i heard about it hope you all get better and will pray for you all
Comment by meghan — October 5, 2009 @ 5:38 pm
Wow my daughter has the the flu too.
Amyways I can’t seem to sleep anymore my daughter’s fever is really high and when ever I give her advil it dosen’t really help I am always up all night.
Hope your 8 year old gets better.
Comment by Lily — October 14, 2009 @ 5:34 pm
Sorry I wrote amyways it’s suppose to be anyways.
Comment by Lily — October 14, 2009 @ 5:35 pm
hello,
its at our house, and we live in the north east of scotland…so its certainly travelling!
my 8 year old son 8s lying on the sofa watching madagasca 2 at the moment.
Angie
Comment by angela — October 15, 2009 @ 10:41 am
hello,
its at our house, and we live in the north east of scotland…so its certainly travelling!
my 8 year old son is lying on the sofa watching madagasca 2 at the moment.
Angie
Comment by angela — October 15, 2009 @ 10:42 am