Saturday, December 27, 2008

Secret Formula

Okay, while we're on the topic of throw-up (and I promise you [well maybe not definitively] that I will never speak of it again) I have a secret formula for you that will save you a lot of headache (and laundry). It has come in handy over the last ten years with my four children (and myself) and since it has, I always feel the need to pass it on. Name it what you will, but I call it: the water treatment. It goes like this. You or your child throws up, don't eat or drink anything for one hour. I know it's hard, especially when your child is screaming, "Water." But you must hold out. After one hour you give them one tablespoon of water every ten minutes for the next hour. That's hard too, because they will want more. After that hour, you can give them more water and start on the BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) diet. I usually do it for that whole day. The next day, they can eat as normal. If at anytime during this process they (or you) throw up again, you must start over. I swear by this treatment. My children usually only throw up one time when I apply this process. You're welcome. :)

7 comments:

  1. Poor Kasie. That was one doozy of a Christmas. But, I am glad that you are all feeling a little better. The one good thing about stomach flu (if one can call it good) is that it usually lasts only 24 hours.

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  2. That secret formula totally works. It has saved my life more than once. Benjamin never throws up more than once or twice, and I remember before you (and subsequently my doctore) told me about the secret formula, I would be up with him for hours when he got sick because he kept throwing up.

    I'm so glad you guys are feeling better!

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  3. Renee, yes, it is amazing that just as fast as it comes, it is gone. Thank goodness. I don't think I could handle more than 24 hours.

    Candi, I know, I am the greatest friend ever, always imparting wisdom and knowledge to you. lol Can't wait to see you on Monday.

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  4. Sorry about your holidays :( Glad you're feeling better, and thanks for the wisdom, which I hope I don't have to use too often!!

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  5. I think you have some competition for Santa's love, but don't worry he has enough to go around. He gave me strep throat for Christmas. I found myself at the doctor's on Christmas Eve. Even though I couldn't talk or even open my mouth for her to take a look, she still felt it necessary to give me an antibiotic the size of a bar of soap. I found out later that there are liquid versions available. Later, as in after the the worst was over. I'm a firm believer that my doctor loves me more than Santa Clause.
    I'm glad you're better now.

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  6. Awww! I'm sooo sorry. it's not fair, is it? But hey! At least They only threw up once! Icky-icky. But, i do have to say I'm a weird mom! LOL! I love it when my kiddos are sick. (Okay so not puking their guts out! LOL!) but when they lay on the couch and are quiet and look so sweet. LOL! Yep evil, right?

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  7. Tricia, you always deliver some stiff competition. Strep throat, huh? We'll see who Santa loves the most, next year will be the tie breaker.

    Jenni, it is kinda nice when they're laying around all lethargic isn't it? It's so rare. It seems like they fight less too. :) lol

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