Babydays: "It's a boy virus," John said.

November 26, 2004

"It's a boy virus," John said.

"Girls don't get it."

Right now I have Gus asleep on my chest. It's really the first deep sleep he's had since last night. First it was John, going to bed at eight, not feeling well. Then Gus woke up at ten, eleven, twelve....he didn't want to nurse, he was writhing, crying. Ooff. It's the worst feeling to not be able to figure out what's wrong. Then John threw up at one. We all were on the couch by 5. Gus was throwing up at 8. And at 9:30....

Oh, happy thanksgiving.

I was really worried that it was the food, but either it wasn't or my mom and I have guts of steel. John's mom wasn't able to come yesterday as she was sick, so it is quite ironic that we got the bug anyway.

My mom had quite a journey here on Wednesday night, too. She left Omaha on a flight around 2, came to Chicago, circled Chicago, and then was forced to fly BACK to Omaha because there was a ground halt. She eventually made it here, almost six hours later than scheduled, but she made it here nonetheless! One of the many things we are thankful for.

I'm thankful for Gustav's doctor, who calls back when he's forgotten to mention something.

I'm thankful for Pedialyte, despite it's purple staining qualities.

I'm thankful that John and Gus are sleeping now, finally getting much-needed rest. (John said, after his boy virus comment, "I feel old." I said, "You are old." He said, "No, I feel ELDERLY." I love him.)

I'm thankful that my first experience of ever being vomited on was by Gus. I'm also glad I was with him when it happened and he wasn't in his crib on his back.

I'm thankful that I just don't care that Zeppo has tracked mud all over the house and is now asleep on the couch with me.

I'm thankful that I saw Barry Manilow on Oprah this morning.

Mostly I'm just thankful for being together, whatever our current state of togetherness.

Posted by janna at November 26, 2004 12:20 PM