November 24, 2008

the facts of life.

I'm learning to take the good with the bad.



THE BAD: After a week of continuous coughing and several 3am cool baths to bring down his fever, I decided it was time to take Wes to the doctor. The diagnosis: Mycoplasma, a mild form of pneumonia. I feel like the world's worst mother. Oh, the guilt.

THE GOOD: After returning from the doctor, I gave Wes a dose of his antibiotic. It was gritty and gross which made him gag until he threw up. I phoned housekeeping and they came up and took care of the mess while I took care of my little guy. Living overseas has its perks.

11 comments:

Erin said...

Did I read that right? The maid cleaned up your kids puke!? We have got to get an overseas assignment. That alone is worth it.

ps- I hope your little guy feels better soon

lynette said...

erin,
yes, you read that right. i felt bad the second time they had to come up and do it again. ok, i didn't really feel that bad. heheheh.

Emily said...

Oh man Lynette, I'm so sorry! Thank goodness you took him in. I took Noah in this weekend after about 2 months of a bad cold...double ear infections and a sinus infection. Whoops.

Tracie said...

Poor little guy. :( Hope he feels better soon.

Monica said...

Lynette,
wow I sorry to hear that Wes had pneumonia. Having sick kids is just awful. I hope the medicine worked. Besides all of that how are you guys? are you enjoying your new post is life?

Maddy said...

Housekeeping????? That's it -- I'm moving!

Austin said...

poor guy! we don't think you're the world's worst mother, not even in the top 10.

love you and dying to see you all,

austin

The Youngblood Family said...

Housekeeping?!?! That is awesome. I wish I had that at my house. I am super jealous!!! :) I hope Wes gets to feeling better.

Angie said...

Yes, I would have to say with this example, leaving overseas does have it's advantages. Good Luck with Wes, hopefully he'll be back to his oldself soon. :)

shannon said...

wait...phoned housekeeping? that is AWESOME! and we thought america was great, but that takes the cake! hope wes feels better sooN!

Heidi said...

Oh, poor Wesley!
I know how you feel... a Kora just had the same thing.
I'm so happy you have "house keeping"
LUCKY!