Friday, May 12, 2006
Vomit, Diarrhea and Teeth, oh my
You ought to skip this post if you are squeamish about things like poop. It's been quite the week, and I want to write about it somewhere...
Chloe got hit with a double whammy this week -- she caught Rotavirus, and got a new tooth. Rotavirus is a childhood flu bug that most kids get at some point. You can Google it if you are curious, but basically, it starts with vomiting and fever (only two days for Chloe thank goodness), then progresses to diarrhea, which they say can last for up to 10 days.
We did well keeping her hydrated with pedialyte. She has been on the mend, and is actually acting like herself and is very happy the past day or so. She has more energy, and is interested in playing. But, we are pretty much housebound because this diarrhea phase isn't pretty. I took my chances today. She was in a great mood, so we went on a couple of errands. I picked up some things at Cost Plus, which was to be my last stop. As we were checking out, I see that poop look on Chloe's face, and think, "Oh, let me at least get out of the store." Nope. She couldn't wait. She pooped, and it smelled awful -- think rotten eggs meets sewer meets aging seawater. And it's potent - the stink travels far and stays long. I will NEVER forget the look on the checker's face. I thought he was going to pass out or be sick. I apologized and walked out. It occurred to me that he probably thought it was me - I mean, who would imagine a sweet looking little babe, especially one that is happy and babbling, could produce such a big stink!
So, I get to the car, laughing at her timing, and put her down on the seat to change her. That's when I see it -- the poop is down her pants, in her socks and shoes. I feel something as I move my arm, and yep, it's also down my side. There are splats of it on the pavement. I didn't look all the way back, but imagine there was a poop trail all the way behind me. I clean her bottom half, go to take off her onesie, and oh my -- there is poop all the way up her back and down her arms. I used at least 50 wipes trying to clean her naked, poop covered body. By this time Chloe is getting pissed at me because this diaper change is taking way too long. She's protesting and wiggling her little naked body around. I am sure all the people going through the parking lot thought I was one of THOSE parents. But I couldn't just let her sit in it all the way home. Thank goodness I brought a change of clothes for her just in case. So, I get her dressed and stick her in the car seat. Then I have to clean all the poop off the car. I am glad we sprung for the leather seats. I threw all the clothes, wipes and diaper in the Cost Plus bag, and closed it as tightly as I could. I got home, threw her in the bath, and threw the Cost Plus bag in the trash. No way I am trying to salvage that outfit.
I've decided not to take my chances again. We'll just stay home for a few more days. But I have to say, I have not laughed so hard in a long time. The look on that checker's face was priceless.
On top of not feeling well, Chloe cut another tooth this week. That makes four!
Chloe got hit with a double whammy this week -- she caught Rotavirus, and got a new tooth. Rotavirus is a childhood flu bug that most kids get at some point. You can Google it if you are curious, but basically, it starts with vomiting and fever (only two days for Chloe thank goodness), then progresses to diarrhea, which they say can last for up to 10 days.
We did well keeping her hydrated with pedialyte. She has been on the mend, and is actually acting like herself and is very happy the past day or so. She has more energy, and is interested in playing. But, we are pretty much housebound because this diarrhea phase isn't pretty. I took my chances today. She was in a great mood, so we went on a couple of errands. I picked up some things at Cost Plus, which was to be my last stop. As we were checking out, I see that poop look on Chloe's face, and think, "Oh, let me at least get out of the store." Nope. She couldn't wait. She pooped, and it smelled awful -- think rotten eggs meets sewer meets aging seawater. And it's potent - the stink travels far and stays long. I will NEVER forget the look on the checker's face. I thought he was going to pass out or be sick. I apologized and walked out. It occurred to me that he probably thought it was me - I mean, who would imagine a sweet looking little babe, especially one that is happy and babbling, could produce such a big stink!
So, I get to the car, laughing at her timing, and put her down on the seat to change her. That's when I see it -- the poop is down her pants, in her socks and shoes. I feel something as I move my arm, and yep, it's also down my side. There are splats of it on the pavement. I didn't look all the way back, but imagine there was a poop trail all the way behind me. I clean her bottom half, go to take off her onesie, and oh my -- there is poop all the way up her back and down her arms. I used at least 50 wipes trying to clean her naked, poop covered body. By this time Chloe is getting pissed at me because this diaper change is taking way too long. She's protesting and wiggling her little naked body around. I am sure all the people going through the parking lot thought I was one of THOSE parents. But I couldn't just let her sit in it all the way home. Thank goodness I brought a change of clothes for her just in case. So, I get her dressed and stick her in the car seat. Then I have to clean all the poop off the car. I am glad we sprung for the leather seats. I threw all the clothes, wipes and diaper in the Cost Plus bag, and closed it as tightly as I could. I got home, threw her in the bath, and threw the Cost Plus bag in the trash. No way I am trying to salvage that outfit.
I've decided not to take my chances again. We'll just stay home for a few more days. But I have to say, I have not laughed so hard in a long time. The look on that checker's face was priceless.
On top of not feeling well, Chloe cut another tooth this week. That makes four!
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Holy Crap!! That was really hilarious to read, yet I totally feel for you. That has got to be the poopiest poopy blowout I have ever heard of.
Yoshi's preschool has that stomach virus going around. 5 out of the 8 kids in her class (Yosh included) were out sick Wednesday with either barfing, fever, diarrhea or some combination of all three. She barfed some nasty chunks while she was sleeping. I had to wash her sheets, all her stuffed animals, a pillow, three blankets, and two sets of jammies that day.
On better news, she pooped a nice turd in the big toilet tonight!
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Yoshi's preschool has that stomach virus going around. 5 out of the 8 kids in her class (Yosh included) were out sick Wednesday with either barfing, fever, diarrhea or some combination of all three. She barfed some nasty chunks while she was sleeping. I had to wash her sheets, all her stuffed animals, a pillow, three blankets, and two sets of jammies that day.
On better news, she pooped a nice turd in the big toilet tonight!
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