It is December 8, 2009 and the day before we leave for Disney World and everyone is excited! It is a trip we have been planning and talking about for the last 4 months. At 4 am, it is the sound of foot steps rushing down the hall to the bathroom and the tears of Isabel that stir me from my sleep. I instantly have a terrible feeling in my gut. When I enter our bathroom, I see Isabel curled over the toilet throwing up. I think to myself, this cannot be happening!! We are supposed to be on an airplane in 24 hours. Fearing the worst, I think this is a 24 hour virus that is going to slowly pass through the entire family or possibly swine flu which will have Isabel laid up in bed for a week. There is no time to worry about this now, first we need to tend to the matter at hand and give Isabel a bath, change sheets, clean the rug and bathroom floor, and get Isabel back to bed.
The next morning there is more throwing up and again around noon...this is not good. The pediatrician tells us nothing solid until she can keep liquids down at least 4 hours. Finally, in the evening, Isabel is able to eat a few Saltines and have some water. She goes to bed and sleeps through the night. The next morning, she still complains of a tummy ache, but is able to keep food down. We are off to the airport and praying everyone else stays healthy!
We have a wonderful week and everyone stays healthy.
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