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Thursday, April 26, 2012

No Waffles; Lots of Waiting

W was one post I had planned out.  I was going to make soft/crunchy, crisp/chewy, warm Belgian waffles from Liege.  These are the kind you'd buy at a street vendor downtown Brussels, a warme waffel or a gaufre chaud.


That post is not happening today, but will be written sometime in the future.  My youngest has been battling a fever hovering around 101 for the past three days, and today I took him to the pediatrician's office.  After one hour, two throat swabs and a nose swab, he's negative for strep and the flu.  He just has some sort of virus, and all I can do is monitor his temperature, keep him hydrated, and wait it out.  He's been needing a lot of extra love and attention, so I'm gearing up for another day.  He's actually in my lap right now as I type this.  I can only imagine how tired he has.  I'm exhausted, and I'm not the one with the 100 + degree fever.


10 comments:

  1. Oh no! I hate to hear of a little one being sick. I would rather be sick myself. Take care of both of you and get some rest. Will be thinking of you both. :)

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  2. I do hope your little one feels better very soon. He needs lots of love and cuddles. Let's hope he doesn't pass it on to you.

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  3. Hope he breaks that fever soon. C is on third day of fever and virus too :( feel better Sam! Looking forward to waffle recipe.

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  4. It's so hard when the kids are sick. I hope he feels better soon.

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  5. Janette Muir from church said there is a fever rememdy where you put egg whites on the bottom of the feet. She said it worked great with Alex when nothing else would work!

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    1. i've sent her your post so she can share her experience with the eggs

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  6. Taking care of your little one is the highest priority.

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  7. Oh nothing is as sad as when one of our children feels poorly. I hope he is soon on the mend...and nothing makes us feel better than having Mom right there with us.
    Good for you!

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  8. I hope your little one feels better soon. I know the feeling when they are so sick and there is a limit what a parent is able to do.

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  9. Aw, you're poor son - I hope he's feeling better and that you've both gotten some rest.

    And I'm looking forward to the post on waffles - I love waffles!

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