So THIS is what being a parent is all about
It’s 3 AM. I wish I could say that I was drunk-writing a blog entry after being out on a wild night on the town or a great party but sadly, that is not the case. Oh no, I am writing this because a certain little peanut woke up crying at 2 AM. Hubby rocked her while I dosed up some infant’s tylenol, teething tablets and a bottle. It worked but hubby was concerned about her breathing while she was asleep so we ended up waking her up while trying to administer saline drops, suction her nose and give her a sauna-esque experience in the bathroom.
Suffice it to say, I think Z and I may be going to our respective doctor’s on Monday. I am still so sick and she is still pretty congested as well. I have been taking Muc*inex, Tyl*enol, Del*sym and whatever else I can find over the counter to help with this monster of a cold but it just doesn’t seem to be working. The coughing and congestion in my chest is really what is starting to get to me. The constant coughing almost always triggers an asthma attack which has caused me to take one too many puffs on the ol’ inhaler one too many times.
This is one thing I hate about being sick when it lingers.. I never really know when to just suck it up and “wait it out” or give in and go see the doctor. I absolutely hate when I go to the doctor, give them my hard earned $20 co-pay for them to tell me to go to the store and buy a $20 bottle of Muc*inex over the counter.
Right now I am sitting here in tears. Because I am just sick of my sweet little girl being congested. I’m sick of her teething and being in pain. I am sick of MYSELF being sick because I feel like I don’t have the energy to even take care of her. I just want us all to be back to our normal selves. It was much easier that way!
Sidenote: This last week has been the WEEK OF HELL! The hardest week EVER in this parenting gig, so far. I think to add to Z’s congestion and cold, she has been teething. Her bottom 2 teeth just came in a few weeks ago but her top two are now peaking through the gums. You can just barely feel them through her swollen little gummies. She has been drooling excessively, whining almost 24/7, crying a lot and waking up a LOT at night. Today was the best day she has had yet.. Not much whining or crying, she was a happy little soul and it was sooo good to see my sweet baby again that I know oh so well! We hung out with Grandma and Grandpa almost all day so maybe that is why she was in such good spirits? She really loves them!
Candy :: Jan.24.2010 :: Baby, Parenting, Zoey :: 5 Comments »
5 Responses to “So THIS is what being a parent is all about”
I’m sorry you’re having such a hard time. It will get better. I know that doesn’t help matters now, but just keep looking ahead.
Poor Z, Mommy & Daddy! Both of my children get sick when they teeth and it usually disappears soon after the teeth are poked through the gum. I am hoping y’all get feeling better& get a decent nights rest soon.
*hugs* Hope you both feel better very soon!
Oh gosh I hope y’all both feel better really soon!
Speaking for myself when I say this, but I would much rather be in your shoes and not drunk and/or on the town! I’m sorry to hear about the sick peanut. I can only imagine what it would be like to wish you could sooth her pain, and not be able to. I hope she gets well soon.. and congrats on the new teeth!:)