Another first...the flu

Max was sick last week with a cold, then Maddie started having the same symptoms. We haven't been to play dates or stroller fit in about 2 weeks it seems. Well, instead of her getting better, she started running fever and her cough worsened. To take a precaution I took her to see the doctor. We weren't able to see Dr. Nguyen, so we saw Dr. McClintock.
I had that feeling like I was a paranoid mom and they would just tell me to give her fluids and Tylenol as needed. When they told me she had the flu I couldn't believe it! I have never had the flu and neither has Max. We both got the vaccine in 2009. I guess we were so busy this year we didn't get it, but we should have. We will for sure next year.
Maddie is doing relatively well, but her cough is terrible! She is running a high fever, so I am giving her Tylenol. Last night she slept with me and was pretty much up all night. Needless to say, I am exhausted. Max wanted to join in on the fun, so as soon as I got Maddie to sleep around 4am, he decided at 4:30 that he wanted some time with Mommy. Shawn and both went to get him, but I took over since I can generally get Max to go back down. When he sees Daddy all he wants to do is play. Looks like we are having a day full of coffee for Mommy and cartoons for Max. Ugh! Oh, did I mention I was sick too....awesome. This too shall pass....hopefully soon.