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Sick Season

Oh my goodness, this has been such a sick season for our family. I don't know if we're just not good handwashers, or if stress has lowered our immunse systems, or if it's just a bad season, but it seems like we've been sick SO much. It all started back in October with Rick and Amelie and Chase all catching the Swine flu, and then Chase being hospitalized. It's been off and on coughs and runny noses since then and flu symptoms, and this past couple weeks have been really bad. Rick got strep really bad last weekend, and both Amelie and I got it too. Ours wasn't as bad as Rick's so we didn't get on antibiotics right away because we didn't know we had it. I only had a minor sore throat, but I had a terrible stomach ache along with the usual flu achiness and chills. Amelie never complained of a sore throat either, but she's complained of stomach aches and also had some fevers. Who would have known strep couldn't manifest so differently? And poor little Sawyer is just covered with rashes all over his body. They started last weekend and the poor little guy has been so itchy. I took him to the doctor and found out he has impetigo on his cheeks (a bacterial infection from strep), cradle cap on the back of his head, and eczeema on the rest of his body. He's been taking an antibiotic for the impetigo, I've been putting on a prescription strength oil for his cradle cap, and eucerin/cortisone for the eczeema. And on top of this I've got a yeast infection from nursing and the worst stye on my eye that I've ever had. Yes, we're in sad shape. But we're getting better, I think.

Wish I had some pictures, but my camera's been broken for a few weeks and I haven't been able to get it fixed because we've all been sick.

By the way, Happy Anniversary honey. Today is our 7th anniversary and it just so happens that I'm in Boise and Rick is in Provo. So we'll have to celebrate later, but I love you babe!

Comments

Maureen said…
So glad your home so grandma can help..your family has really been through it..we've had years like that and its not fun especially when you have little people..Hope you all get better soon...you know your in our prayers always..
3/22/2010
Lindsay said…
uugg Thrush? I have had that. and It kills! good luck.
3/22/2010
Anonymous said…
That is awful Amber! We had a bad year last year... Knock on wood. Hope you can get your cute fam well and enjoy the spring!
3/22/2010
BunchesofBradys said…
OH! No!
I can't believe everyone has all that and you have a yeast infection! I have been there many times...I know exactly what you the pain is like...I feel so bad for you. I hope the medication is working and that you feel better soon. By the way, there is an ointment here that is supposed to be like whipped vaseline for eczema. You should ask the pharmacist if they have it. A friend of ours uses it on her son and she swears by it...more so than cetaphil or aquaphor. I'll be praying for you guys! Remember...there's always a rainbow at the end of the storm.
3/22/2010
Monica said…
It is no fun being sick. We have had coughs and sniffles on and off since January too. David and Zachary are both on antibiotics for ear infections. Luckily, I have been feeling pretty good with only a little dry cough. Russ has a bit of cold. Jacob has had exzema since he was a baby. I really like Aquaphor for that, he has also had to have a steroid cream subscribed when it has gotten really bad.
3/23/2010
Hayward Family said…
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to a beautiful couple!! Ya, it's been a BAD season for everyone! I'm ready for it to be sunny and for the sun to STAY!! Love you guys! Let us know if there is anything we can do!
3/24/2010
Lee Family said…
It must be Utah. Nobody in Mass is sick . . . so you better come back. Actually by the time Rick is finished we'll only have another year here - woah, that sucks that Rick will be finished before Jared. I am so sorry that you've had all of that at once. You've always had the iron stomach who can take care of your kiddos/hubby when they get sick so I'm so sorry that you got sick too. Poor baby boy with all that going on too.
What a crappy anniversary. I hope you guys make it up when you're together and have time and are not sick and don't have three young children and don't have MBA responsibilities and - NO just kidding - oh look at me go on and on. we miss you guys - bye.
3/29/2010
Frozen Cacti said…
Man you guys always seem to get hit harder than anyone I know. I'm SO sorry you keep having to go through these crazy illnesses. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Wish I could help...:(
4/06/2010
Gina said…
Hey Amber! My husband told me that you guys got the ConAgra internship in Boise! That is such great news! I am sure your mom is absolutely THRILLED that you'll be there for the summer. I'm happy that it has all worked out!

Gina
ginamarieowens@gmail.com
4/13/2010

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