Riley and Aiden

Just wanted to update you on some things that have been going on with the boys. Last week on Monday we noticed that Riley was developing a cough. We were worried about this because he was suppose to have tubes put in on Thursday to help with his ear infections. On Tuesday, Aiden got the stomach flu and was throwing up at night. This worried us because, again, we didn't want Riley getting sick. Well, on Wednesday during his pre-op exam, we found that Riley has a fever. They both were sick with sore throats and coughs. Riley's surgery was cancelled. On Thursday afternoon Riley got the stomach flu. He was throwing up...just not feeling well. On Friday he stayed home from school. Saturday seemed fine for them, but on Sunday, Aiden had the stomach flu again. He was throwing up. Riley also had the stomach flu, in the bathroom many times. On Monday and Tuesday Aiden had a really bad cough. Riley woke up each morning throwing up and having to be in the bathroom all day. Yesterday we took Riley in because he was screaming of ear pain the night before. He did not have an ear infection, which is good news, however, his ped. said he looked pale. He should stay home another day. Well, this morning we woke up to the worst it has been so far. Poor Riley. He was in the bathroom all day...throwing up and not being able to leave the bathroom. He was a little excited tonight as it seemed that he may be getting better. Aiden however is developing all the things that Riley had. He was crying tonight saying that he was cold and wanted blankets on him. He is our naked boy. He would rather run around with only his underware on. He never sleeps with blankets. I took his temp tonight and he had a low fever. I am hoping that he doesn't get as sick as Riley has been. I feel bad for both of them, but for Riley especially. He hasn't been in school since last Tuesday. He really misses his friends and wants to go back. He will be staying home for sure tomorrow and hopefully will be able to go back Friday. I am praying he gets over this so that he can have surgery next week on Thursday. Again, he will be missing school next week for his pre-op and for his surgery. Hopefully we will be able to go through with it this time and he won't be getting sick and missing so much school anymore! The hardest part was yesterday, I haven't been feeling well. But, as my child is in the bathroom crying with the stomach flu...mom instincts kick in. I had to be a mom and forget about how I was feeling. I stayed home with them all day and came home this afternoon. I was finally able to take a nap. I know how I feel when I am sick...I can't imagine how the boys are feeling...being sick this long! Poor things.