We’re all sick. Ashlyn caught a cold a couple of days ago. Despite my repeated request (turned yelling) to cover her mouth during sneezes and coughs, she managed to spread the wealth to me and her baby sister. 
UGH!…being sick and having to take care of two sick kiddies has got to be the worst.
Poor little Summer is in absolute misery. Besides being ill and having her nose wiped constantly (which she fights gum and nail), she’s got bowel problems. I’m not sure if it’s constipation (because she does pass tiny amounts of stool), but she screams out in pain whenever she’s trying to push. The frequency in her bowel movements is also a cause for concern…she went through way too many diapers in one day…leaving her little bottom raw and inflammed. 
She and I barely slept last night. She sat up screaming and crying unconsolably throughout the night and morning. As I paced, rocked, and tried to comfort her at 4am, I was thinking, “wow…this must be what it’s like for most parents.” Rough.
Summer slept off and on throughout the day and seems to be feeling better now. Ashlyn, as always, will never let a cold stop her from being the same playful and cheerful self. I, however, was a complete grump…tired and achey. I just need more sleep. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Ashlyn and Summer’s pics of the day
December 30th, 2004 at 2:01 pm
Poor thing! I know how you feel- for Summer’s raw little bottom- wash with water every time when changing, and LOADS of Vaseline- one time Honor was exploding in his diaper about every 45 min from ear infection medicine and went through half a bag of diapers in a day!! Best wishes-Get well soon all!
December 30th, 2004 at 4:32 pm
What a way to end 2004. Hope that means you’ll be leaving all the bad stuff in 2004 and 2005 will be filled with good stuff! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and have a happy new year!