Childhood Illnesses

A Nasty Tumble

Written by Gerard on Friday 30 March 2007

Just flew back in from London yesterday to discover Jake had taken a nasty fall earlier that morning on the way to school.

While running with Rachel and some of their friends, he tripped over somebody's feet and landed face-first on the ground. He didn't even have time to raise his hands to protect himself.

Right now, he's got a glowing red cut on his forehead and his cheekbone and nose are scraped and raw-looking. Poor little fella.

Don't Lead The Witness!

Written by Gerard on Thursday 8 February 2007

Jake's been in funny form this evening, unsettled in his bed and crying out loud. Nothing we can do seems to console him and whenever I try to deal with him he kicks and screams. Just wants his mum at the moment.

Anyway, a bit earlier on, I realised that he might be hungry and Lisa thought he might have stomach cramps. Well, he didn't bother to eat his dinner, did he? Could be trapped wind or something, so we brought him downstairs for a drink of milk and a piece of toast.

While I slaved over a hot toaster, Lisa sat on the dining room sofa, tentatively asking Jake what was wrong.

Childhood Illnesses Can Be So Difficult To Diagnose!

Written by Lisa on Sunday 4 June 2006

First let me apologise for my recent absence! Things in the McGarry house have been hectic, especially with the kick off of reality TV season here in the UK. It means I am spending my life updating our reality TV website!

Jake has also been really ill this week, which was majorly worrying for us, firstly because we didn't know what was making him ill, and secondly because he is normally so resilient, and the last one to catch anything. I'm just not used to him being sick and lethargic.

Vomiting Baby, Pee Stained Toddler, My Washing Machine Is About To Die!

Written by Lisa on Sunday 30 April 2006

Chickenpox AGAIN!!

Written by Lisa on Sunday 19 March 2006

Here we go again! We heard that chickenpox (also referred to in our house as chickenspots and chickenpops) was going around Ray's nursery about a month ago. We thought we were safe, Ray and Jay both had it last year. Hooray, no sick kids for us!

Then the spots appeared on Ray's face, then her body, then inside her eyes, ears and mouth. The more that appeared the more I knew that despite what the doctor had said, this is not what Ray had the year before. I don't know what that rash was, but it certainly wasn't chickenpox.

Three sleepless nights later and the spots began to fade, later that week we started to venture out of the house again. then we notice the red spots appearing on Baby D.

Thankfully he got quite mild dose, and didn't seem to be overly irritated by the illness. He was a bit restless at night and definately woke a lot more, but all in all he stayed his usual happy and placid self. Once again the spots cleared, we began to sleep again.

Wednesday came, Jay undressed himself as soon as he woke up and I noticed the tell tale signs straight away. I hoped he too would get a mild dose, but we have not been so lucky this time round. His spots seem even bigger than those of the other two, the ones on his scalp are the worst. In fact this time I think his may be becoming infected, so its a trip to the doctors for us tomorrow.

Thankfully the chances of any of them getting chickenpox again is very slight. It's been a tough month with very little sleep. Thank God that the kids get free medication, if we had to pay for all the anti-histamines and painkilling medication that they have taken, our overdraft would be stretched to its limits right now!