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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Rotavirus...beware!

Conference Sunday Whitney woke up like normal. We were playing in her room when she barfed a little, but I thought maybe it was just spit-up. A little while later I was carrying her down the hall and she barfed three more times all over me and all over the floor...yuck! Her diapers were even more disgusting! It was then that I knew something wasn't right. By Tuesday when Whitney was looking or acting like she was better I took her to the Dr.. He said that she had the Rotavirus and all I could do was try to get as many liquids down her as possible and keep her comfortable, and also to watch for dehydration. For the next week she was a little zombie. She wouldn't move or get any expression on her face or even 'talk' like usual. I was worried because she wouldn't eat anything solid. She's so skinny already it was sad to see her loose even a pound and a few ounces. She'd drink some milk, but not a lot. She did like Pedialyte okay but I don't see how because I tasted it and it was like drinking salt water!! Brig got it too, but it only last a couple days...Hopefully I won't get it. I feel sorry for any of you that have had or will have your kids get this virus, it's really awful for the child and the one who has to clean it up!

Whitney was on her way up by Easter Sunday, but not good enough to crawl around looking for eggs from the Easter Bunny :( She's still really clingy, but that could be due to her getting her top front molars in. Brig's parents came to visit and we had a good time with them. Poor Grandpa Dale got sick his last day here.

7 comments:

Elder and Sister Dunn said...

It sounds so miserable. Poor little Whitney. Carson and I are staying far away from my Dad.

Courtney said...

poor baby! bummer she wasn't in the mood for easter. you shoud have a late easter and let her hunt for eggs this weekend.

Amy Martin said...

I'm so sorry! Having kids that are sick and throwing up is the worst! I hope you don't get sick either. Take care.

John and Melodie said...

I'm glad she is feeling better:) I hate throw up. There's just something about it. ...... YUCK.

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Rachelle Underwood said...

Cameron actually got a vaccination for rotavirus, I guess it is new, because Brent never got that one...hope she is feeling better soon.

Moma said...

It was so good to see you at Ben and Connie's this weekend. I am happy that Whitney is eating so good again. I wish I could eat that much and stay so slim. Bless her little heart for being so sick, that is scarry.