I made it!

I was finally able to pry myself away from the couch today and get on to the computer. My day has been terribly difficult. It started when I woke up at around 3 this morning. My stomach was tying itself in knots and then stretching the knots really tight and then something in there was fighting with something else - like a bar fight with lots of punching and chair throwing. I felt pretty awful.

I ended up in the bathroom for a little while, while whatever was fighting fought its way out. Then I felt better and went back to bed. For a little while. I was back in a little while, refereeing that fight again. No fun!

Then Jeff left for work and things went from bad to worse. At around 6 Thomas woke up. When I went in to get him so I could feed him, I found a blow-out diarrhea diaper and a pile of vomit in the crib.Apparently he got the same thing as me. Since I wasn't feeling well, I just left the pile, changed the diaper, and fed him. Then I just put him back down after covering the little pile with a blanket. Gross, I know, but it's all I could handle at the time.

Not long after that Zaylee was awake and keeping Thomas awake (she climbs into the crib with him if I don't let her out of her room as soon as she wakes up). She wasn't sick, only had a lot of sniffles. But I was feeling worse than ever. I managed to get her on the potty and dressed, put a movie on for her, then headed back to the bathroom. I was stuck there for a couple hours. Thomas had another poopy diaper, but as soon as I got up to get a clean diaper and wipes, I was forced to crawl back to the toilet. And that's where I stayed.

I had Zaylee bring me the phone, and I called Mom. I am so thankful that I live so close to my family. Mom came over, gave the kids breakfast, pulled Thomas' messy sheet out of the crib and cleaned it up, and basically took care of everything for a while, while I continued to guard my territory in front of the toilet.

Them Mom had to leave, because they had piano lessons today. She helped me to the couch and handed me a bowl, and left with the promise to bring Marie after lessons and take my laundry. So I had two hours to myself - just me, the kids, and my trusty bowl. I put Thomas down for a nap and took one myself while Zaylee was watching the movie. When I woke up, after I threw up a bit, I finally had the energy to put on a shirt and some deodorant.

After than I have slowly been feeling better and better. I still feel awful, but much less so than before. Mom brought Marie over around 11, and she's stayed and helped with the kids. Jeff got home a little while ago too. And Mom took my laundry and it washing it. When it's done she'll bring it back and pick up Marie. Once again, I am so thankful that I live near my family and they are so willing to help when I need it. I honestly do not know what I would have done today without Mom and Marie.

I hope I get to feeling better soon. The only things I've had to eat today are a handful of Cheerios and a banana. That's less than 150 calories. So I need to get better so I can eat. The good news is that I've lost three pounds since yesterday - but the bad news is that I will probably gain them back because the three pounds is basically food and water weight - there's really nothing in my system anymore! Once I get to eating again, I'll gain it back.

Anyway, I should probably get off the computer and get back onto the couch where I can rest. This whole blogging thing has really worn me out!