January 02, 2004

Please Hold on to the Side Rails for Safety

Two days into the new year, and already I'd like to start over. Been a rough 36 hours.

The Governor is plugged. We've tried prunes, we've tried figs, we've tried warm baths, and last night we tried a suppository. Nothing. The poor guy is so uncomfortable. I'm trying one more bath after naptime, and then we're off to the clinic. I'm not sure what they can do for him either. Do you give enemas to toddlers?

His discomfort is making him incredibly crabby. I was taking the decorations off the Christmas tree this morning, and he stood behind me screaming, "Put 'em back! Put 'em back!" I put one ornament back on the tree to see if it would pacify him. He yelled, "Take it off! Take it off!"

After I stripped the tree, I forced both boys into their boots and coats and we went for a walk. Another disaster. The Governor had a complete meltdown half way back to the house and I ended up carrying him. He got heavy, so I set him down for a moment to stretch my back and he started screaming and trying to hit me. A 6.5 on the Richter scale of tantrums. All that was missing was some sulfuric fumes and a 360 degree head rotation.

Now he's down for a nap. I dangled a rosary over his head a few minutes ago, and the house is still standing, so I think I can cancel the call to Father Pat.

On the bright side, I have a soccer game tonight, so I will be getting out of the house, but it's not until 11 p.m. Yeah, I know. Insane. But I'll take my breaks when I can. This is a new league; I don't know if all the games are this late, or we just drew a short straw for this evening. Not that it matters much. With The Governor so miserable, I'm not getting any sleep at night anyway.

Hope you all had a great New Year's Eve and Happy New Year! Thanks, Aelfheld, for the greetings yesterday. Did you have a good Christmas too?

Posted by Cathy at January 2, 2004 01:45 PM
Comments

Our cure is going to Grandma Karens. There's just something about her house that does it for daddy and the boys. (don't tell Josh I told you that)

Posted by: Emmy at January 3, 2004 12:04 AM

Try the pickles.

Posted by: Sis at January 3, 2004 08:17 AM

I had the flu, muahahahaha.

Posted by: Geoffrey at January 3, 2004 09:21 AM

Hope the Governor (and you) achieve relief soon.

I had a very pleasant, low-key, Christmas, thank you.

Posted by: aelfheld at January 3, 2004 12:33 PM

Yes, you can give toddlers enemas. To relieve impaction, common treatment methods include phospate soda enemas, mineral oil enemas, and/or saline enemas. I like to look into natural/alternative methods of healing where it makes sense. To help alleviate constipation concerfns after the current crisis passes, consider more fiber-rich foods and lots of pure water to drink every day.

[http://www.colon-cleanse-constipation.com] -- [http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/conditions/l/aa081200.htm] -- [http://www.naspghan.org/PDF/constipation.pdf]

Posted by: Jeff at January 3, 2004 02:54 PM

Yes you can give toddlers enemas. I have given my toddler enemas in the past and now keep him on a stool softener. I suggest you contact Doctor Scott at doctorscotts@yahoo.com before using enemas. He is very straight forward and will tell you what is the best.
Good luck

Posted by: Connie at May 27, 2004 01:52 PM