Sherilyn did it again last night. This time, it wasn’t at the usual jinxed 12 midnight but at 10ish pm. I had put the gals to bed early last night as they had taken their medicine and were feeling sleepy and listless, especially Alycia. After putting them to sleep at 10pm, I went downstairs and sat in front of my computer. Barely 2 minutes later, I heard Sherilyn coughing twice, followed by her shouting to me “mummy, I vomit“. I hurried my maid who was downstairs to run upstairs but it was too late. She had already puked on the bed and needless to say, it was a total mess and stink. What I really hate most is the washing up part and I can only sympathize with my maid who has to mop the floor, wash away the stinky vomit on the bedsheet, pillow, blanket, pjs, etc. before soaking them in detergent….. all these done at an ungodly hour when she’s already so tired and sleepy after a hard day’s work. After I had given Sherilyn a warm shower, I transferred the gals to my room where Alycia slept on the baby cot and Sherilyn slept with us on our king sized bed. I am just so very very tired doing this almost every other night. My tummy had been aching and not feeling too good yesterday. I can also barely squat as my belly is terribly huge now. Each time I squat down, I can feel my baby kicking me, as if telling me not to squeeze her so tightly.
I just wonder when Sherilyn will ever get over this vomiting phase. I can’t imagine how exhausting it would be having to deal with this vomiting sessions after my 3rd baby arrives. I think I will need to hire 2 maids to help me or send Sherilyn to stay with my mum.
Sherilyn sleeping with us on our king-sized bed after she had puked on her bed. I had to place water-proof papers on our bed and plastic sheets under the bedsheet, just in case she pukes again.
Alycia slept on her old baby cot in our room. She was wearing socks as I applied baby Vicks on the sole of her feet.
As for me, these days I have to sleep next to a bucket. The moment I hear Sherilyn cough, I will jump up from bed and get the bucket ready. Boy, I feel so sleepy and moody these days from the lack of sleep.
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I’m thankful that my son hardly vomits. The other day, on the rare occasion that he did, I myself felt like vomiting because of the stinking smell and all the cleaning up afterwards. So, I know how you feel. Did you check with the doc why and what’s the usual age before all this vomiting stops?
could it be due to her milk? try not to let her drink milk before bed. u tried that b4?
btw, there is BABY VICKS???
I really feel so sorry for you, Shireen. So heavily pregnant and has to take care of the 2 sick girls. You are doing a great job. A very “wai tai” mommy 😀
Since u anticipate ur poor girl having this puking tendency, perhaps put a rubber sheet under the bedsheet. I used to do that when my twins were having this vomiting episode when they were small. then tell her to lift up her baju and vomit on it if it’s too late to run out. at least it wont kena the bed so much. just flush out the soiled clothes, soak them and u can thoroughly clean them nxt morning . U may try spraying Febreeze on the area which can be easily cleaned. smells great. the vomiting was triggered by the coughing reflex..dont think it has anything to do with the milk. take care. one of my collegue just delivered her first child 3 weeks earlier than expected date as u knwlah the nature of our job is physically stressed treating patients. so mayb the bb just wanna come out early to ease mummy’s brden.
poor girl..
i have 2 sick boys at home too..really tired to take care them..
hope your girl gets soon.
Poor mummy, it must be tough on you…. my boy too. whenever he’s coughing, he will puked like Sherilyn. Do like me know if you found any good remedy for it. : )
Take care.
poor baby…i hope she would recover soon 🙁
Aiyor poor thing … Why eh she always puke at this hour. Could it be she ate too full b4 she slept and the food can’t digest.
Poor gal..! i’m unable to comment at blogspot for a few days now. So i thought i would come here.. instead. Hope she recovers soon. It is heartbreaking for us .. mummies to see our kids this sick.
Some kids just go thru a vomitting phase. As long as it’s not caused by food allergies(eg milk, which is fairly common in Asian kids), and the kid is basically healthy, there is not much to do. Sometimes flat gingerale or 7-Up helps settle the tummy. Also, try not to let them eat or drink an hour or so before they go to bed. If they are “dying” of thirst, maybe just a few sips of water. Not sure what the purpose of Vicks on the feet are for. Just another word of caution, so-called “cold medicines” for kids have now been banned here as they do more harm than good.