Two IV Bags and a Family Save Later

I have pretty much been non-existent this past week and it hasn't been for any fun reason. I thought I had gotten through the sick phase but this last week I just could not get a handle on it. I hate feeling as sick as I have the last week, it just ISN'T me. I spent a couple, three (who knows now) days in bed only getting up to change the channel for the kids or get them food. The mother guilt reached a whole new level.

Yesterday I went to my appointment and I was extremely dehydrated not to mention nauseous and throwing up off and on for it seemed like eternity. I had lost another 4 pounds and when she asked about it I started bawling. I hate bawling at the doctor! Luckily we found some humor. I told the nurse to warn the doctor she had a bawling mess on her hands in room 1 so she wouldn't be caught off guard. All you can do is laugh at that point right? She wanted me to stay and have 2 IV bags of fluid and some anti-nausea medicine. I pretty much lost it and was bawling again. I knew it wasn't the end of the world and I would feel better afterwards but it just felt like a crushing blow. Like I didn't even know how to take care of myself (I didn't really). I know that sounds dramatic but it is exactly how I felt.

I have the best family too. They saved the day when I had to stay at the doctor longer than anticipated. Anna was coming over for a haircut and to watch my kids while I went to the doctor (planned for a few days). I really didn't feel that bad to cut her hair, it was only after I started to cry when I was sweeping up. What is UP with all the hormones?! She willingly watched the kids when I left. Thanks Anna!!

When I learned I couldn't drive home from the DR's office I called Marion (bawling no less) and asked her if she could leave work to get the kids from Anna (she had errands to run) and watch them. She did not hesitate for even one second and left work to come and get them. She says gladly left work, no twisting her arm for that one. Thanks Marion!!

Then I called Milo to tell him that he could stay at work a little longer because the IV's would take a little while. No dice, he was already in the car. He stopped at home, got his book and was ready to sit in silence (hard for him since he is a pacer) while I wigged out about how long it was taking to get the fluid in. I just wanted my bed! When we got home I went right to bed and took a nap. Thanks for sticking close to me Milo and watching my fluid intake.

I must say last night I still didn't feel very good but this morning I feel TONS better. I guess it's amazing what a little (or a lot) of fluid will do for your body. Shaila took my older kids to swimming lessons this morning so I didn't hate to sit in the heat. Thanks Shaila!! Already today I made up with my vacuum (it's been sad because of non use) and we bonded today. I have no idea how long it's been but my floor has been thanking me ever since. I feel quite accomplished too. It's the little things right now, ha! I've become the carpet Nazi and keep telling the kids to get that off the floor. I'm sure I'll chill by the afternoon.

So with the new medicine that the doctor gave me I hope to start feeling human again. If today is any indication then I am on my way! Thanks for all the concern on my where abouts, I miss all of you too! I have been in bed before 9 way to often for my liking this last week. I hope to get all caught up on blogs and life REAL soon!