Happy Birthday Dad & Flu Bug - YUCK!

This week will be a fairly quick post since the Flu bug hit our house mid week and we then hand to cancel all our weekend plans.  Prayers that Connor continues to be untouched by the flu as well as Clint.  I felt a bit worn down on Friday and Saturday but as I write this today, I think my body fought it off pretty well.  I hate seeing our poor M feeling like total pooh :(

Let's see how the week started - it was a normal start to a work/school week with Connor getting to do some small art projects at school and Maci having fun with her friends.

All the Ladies Love Him

 Foot Painting

 He Looks So Big :(

On Wednesday morning Maci seemed off but wasn't registering a temp and went to school fine for Clint.  That night she was a total cuddle machine and started to feel hot.  Sure enough, she registered a 103 temp and we put her to bed with Tylenol, Vick's rub and a cold wash cloth.  Thursday morning she waked up looking like a flushed little mess.  It was Clint's birthday but instead of celebrating with co-workers, he hung at home with his favorite 3 year old.  He even gave up his bday dinner out and settled for Wok in the Park take out instead.  We love our Clint!

Happy Birthday to Our Fav Man!

 Connor All Smiles on Daddy's Bday

 Maci Snoozing in Our Big Bed :(

She did a lot of snoozing during that day

Friday started with Maci waking up with again a 101 temp so this time she hung with mom.  However, she was acting much more like herself but I decided to still do a 230p Dr apt just in case she could get any meds heading into the weekend.  By the Dr apt Maci was back to running around and being a crazy girl but we still did a strep and flu test due to her symptoms.  The Dr came back in shocked saying it was the FLU!  UGH  However, she thought Maci was feeling better because she had the flu shot so her body was probably reacting to it better.  In addition, we were outside the initial 48 hours so she didn't think tamiflu would help any.  So home we went with me now feeling worn down and terrified I was getting it too :(  Once home, I started to cancel all the weekend plans.

Friday - No swim for M and we did a pizza but early bed time for the whole house - GOAL IS TO KEEP CONNOR HEALTHY!

What a Doll!

Saturday - No gym or brunch but lots of naps instead (even though M didn't want to nap again by this point).  We also cancelled the sitter for our neighbors couple baby shower since we wouldn't go.  If I did have the flu, I would feel awful giving that to a 9 month pregger.  However, as Saturday went on I decided my body is either fighting it really well due to the flu shot too or I was just really tired. . . I was feeling just fine.  We grabbed dinner out at Grizzly's but Maci started to have a nasty cough and started to look pale again as the meal went on - UGH. . . home straight to bed with prayers of a healthy day on Sunday!!

Sunday - Maci started to act like she did on Thursday again UGH!  She has been laying around sleeping all day again.  I think her little body tried to come back too quick and now it knocked her back down.  Poor girl just sits around staring at the iPad falling in and out of sleep.  We are so hopeful she is back to herself and fully on the mend tomorrow heading into the work week.  It is so sad to see a sick kiddo.  The weather is gorgeous here today so after I get the grocery and a few errands complete, we are going to take both kiddos on a walk to give them some fresh air and sunshine. . .let's hope that does the trick!

Tomorrow is picture day at school so we will see how that goes.  Here is to a far more healthy week ahead in our house and we hope the same for all of you!

Lots of Love,
C, K, M & C