Allison went to bed last night easier than ever before. We thought we were in for a peaceful night. Then at 10:00 she woke up crying and spit up all over Darcie (think warm yogurt running down your neck and chest). Then at 12:00 she wanted a bottle and drank it all. At 2:00 am she was crying with a 102.4 fever. Then she slept until 5:30 am. Needless to say, we are exhausted (since we are also sick ourselves).
We are keeping up the Tylenol, and that has knocked out the fever, and she is pretty cheerful. We have some prescription antibiotics with us, so we are starting those as a precaution. Even though the technician gave her a clean bill of health, she has a runny nose, raspy cough and fever, so we hope to knock out whatever she has.
We're struggling a little with feeding her. She seems frustrated with us for what we are providing her - but her information stated that all she ate was bread, formula and congee (a rice soup). She is wanting to experiment with feeding herself at every meal which is challenging given that we don't have highchairs in our room and the highchairs in restaurants don't have trays. Also being first time parents we're completely paranoid about choking (she doesn't have teeth!). Watching her shove in those noodles and pork last night was funny, though! Funny, and sad because she was eating as if we had been starving her.
We are looking forward to being home (but not looking forward to getting home).
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Poor kids! You'll make it, not to worry. Do they have Cheerios in China? Those can serve the function of food AND play, and are easily gummed.
ReplyDeleteNot too long to go, and you'll be safely ensconced at home. It's supposed to be bitter cold here on the 15th (high of 2 and windy), so dress your little cherub warmly or more ladies will scold you.
Can't wait to meet Allison.
Safe Travels!
Jan and the Guys
OMG! You two are having a parallel experience to ours (from Nanning, The Majestic, the HAPPY BABY, the SICK happy baby, you being sick, it's weird!). I can't wait to see you three. She's seems so amazing...the wait was worth every day and then some (right?)! Amelie did the same thing re: eating (the only Chinese person to NOT like congee)...she ate BACON and eggs like they were, well, congee! It is sad...they really don't get much protein. We'll fatten her up like a suckling pig when she gets home.
ReplyDeleteWe're moving to Winnetka Friday. We're coming to 1021 as soon as you'll let us visit.
Don't forget extra, extra clothes and extra, extra wipes for Allison in case she gets sick a couple times. Same for you guys bring some sweats and extra t-shirts. I sat wet and miserable for hours.
Much love and safe travels,
Rhonda & Amelie