If you are or have been a caretaker of a sick toddler then you know that you can expect some sleepy days, some tantrums, some snuggles, and a whole lot of snot. It can be hard, sometimes, to keep up with your sick toddler because it can seem like they have no off switch for any illness and leave you more worn down than they are. If this is not you, I am SO jealous that your sweet baby sleeps through his/her illness and/or cuddles for hours on end. My little guy is currently playing with the curtains and will probably terrorize the dog in a split-second.
Still, life goes on and you'll probably need groceries, more medicines, or have to take your little joy to the doctor. That's when the battle really begins. With all the germs flying around this season, people tend to revert back to animalistic instincts around the sickly and, if it weren't against the social norm, I'm sure there would be snarling and barking as to keep them illness-free. Most people will tell you to keep it at home and as much as I'd like to it's not always an option. Sometimes I need to get out just for my sanity and keeping the illness in the home isn't helping us get any better. I'm not trying to sound insensitive as I know there are those with immune deficiencies that dread a sick toddler. This post is not for you. This is for those that can afford a doctor's visit and only want to discourage loving, worn out parents.
Taking your rambunctious, fever-crazed toddler to the doctor isn't as easy as you might think either. There are surfaces to touch, to taste, and to smell and also other snot-faced children to kiss. I love that I have an affectionate toddler that loves to share. Snot sharing, however, not so much. When did waiting for the doctor to call on you become such an Olympic event? I'm pretty sure most of those sports were created by a mom or dad with at least four children under the age of five.
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