I was so happy because we made it through December without anything more than the sniffles but the new year had a fun surprise in store for my family. Last Thursday Henry came home from school after throwing up. (They didn't say where he had thrown up but I hope it wasn't too bad.) He was sick for 2 days and then Lilli came down with it. Sunday night Oscar started and Monday Lars and I joined him. This is Emma's second day so hopefully we are done! Unfortunately, our holiday weekend was not that fun. :( Can I have a redo please???
Today I went around sanitizing the house with disinfectant wipes. I hope that it helps but I don't know how much that stuff works. It makes me feel a little better though. I'm hoping that the rest of January and February will be healthier for us. (As well as the rest of the year)
I must admit that a mild stomach virus is not the end of the world and only have to think of other's struggles to put things into perspective. Last Monday my sister gave birth to a wonderful little boy, Franklin. He is darling and teeny. He was 10 weeks early and weighed 3 lbs at birth. He is doing well actually but what a road they have ahead of them, at least for the next little while. My sister got to hold him for the first time almost a week after he was born. I can't even imagine the torture it must have been to wait for that precious moment. I don't even like to have my newborn baby out of my room when I give birth. I'm glad for advances he makes, no matter how small. Amazing how many of the strongest spirits start in the smallest of bodies. He seems like a real fighter, apparently even fighting off the nurses when they try to do different things for him. He'll need that fighting spirit once he is home and surrounded by his 6 brothers and sisters. :)
So my family's minor illness pales in comparison, though it doesn't make it any more fun, it is over and everyone is healthy enough for now.
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