The promise of a new dog was under the Christmas tree… something my kids have been begging for for years. My kids came downstairs on Christmas morning and their response to the news of our new family member was underwhelming. It was then, combined with the fact that it was the first Christmas in which the sun has been up before my kids, that I knew something was wrong.
Sure enough, one by one, hour by hour, they were going down… fevers spiked, coughs filled the air, naps were taken instead of playing with the new Christmas presents. We were hit and hit hard with Influenza A. By the 26th and a full day of doctors office visits, we had cancelled our plans to spend a week in Texas visiting my parents, and instead prepared for an isolated, hermit style Christmas break with PJ’s, movies and board games.
The fevers held on for several days…my husband and his iron immune system was the only one to not get hit. The rest of us were down and out for the count.
Whenever my kids get sick. I want to do whatever I can to get them better and to keep them from getting more sick. Keeping them hydrated and boosting their immune system back up to a healthy state is my top priority.
Thankfully, we were given information about PediaCare Cold & Flu Hydration… a new over the counter remedy that works to replenish fluids and electrolytes, helping to keep your kids hydrated when they are sick. We simply opened the individual powder packets and poured into an 8 ounce bottle of water and the kids drank it up. I felt good knowing my kids were staying hydrated while not consuming the amount of sugar found in sports drinks, sweetened sodas and juices.
We are on the mend now and everyone is back to their happy, active selves… just in time to go drive their teachers wild at school!
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Here’s to a very happy and HEALTHY new year!
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we were hit hard too, she had influenza B, now she has a double ear infection, pink eye and congested cough. Her meds for that are working and she is getting back to normal. What a way for our kids to spend Christmas break.
Good to know about that meds I’ll have to pick some up for the next time.
Shannon (gidgetnfroggi)
That’s rough! It’s no fun to be sick over holidays. Glad to hear everybody is feeling better!
Glad that you’re doing well now. Not fun to be sick on holidays. Stay healthy and happy new year!
Happy New Year to all of you! I saw on FB that it seems everyone is now feeling better… so, I’m wishing you a very healthy 2013! Good to know about that product… I’ll keep that nugget tucked away in case we need it in the future!
Not fun being sick for the holidays. Glad to hear you are all doing better. Thankfully my kids haven’t been that sick, but I love the sound of the new Pediacare Cold and Flu Hydration. I need to grab that to have stashed in my medicine cabinet in case my kiddos get sick.
I am so glad to hear you are all on the mend!! We’ve all been hit, too, and now the baby is even sick. 🙁 The doctor today said that it has been especially bad this year – must be bad everywhere! But I’m so happy you are all feeling better.
Aww, poor kids, being laid up on their vacation. Now that they’re better, are they lobbying for make-up vacation days?
So sorry your family was sick over Christmas. Not fun at all!
So glad you are all feeling better! Mu hubby never gets sick either. Weird!
Ugh!! I’m so sorry–we’ve had Christmases like that and it takes all the fun away. 🙁
I’m sorry you all were sick. That’s not fun at all. I’m so glad your kids finally got a dog. My family just adopted a dog this new year too.
Oh, Kristen, I feel for you. It hit us on the 29th and slowly hit everyone except for me. There is no way that Sean and I both could have had it at the same time because someone had to take care of the littles. Even though I had plenty of near sleepless nights, I know that I had it way easier than everyone else. The flu is just awful.
I am glad that everyone is feeling better. And, I am so happy that you are a dog family now!!