Sick Kids

The past week my two little girls have been sick runny nose, high fevers, and coughs. My husband and I have not had a decent nights sleep all week... Well I haven't had a decent nights sleep since the baby was born, but that is part of the package having a nursing baby.

I am now at the exhaustion point were my body actually believes it doesn't need sleep. If your a mother you know what I am talking about... The point where your body has learned that the second it tries to go to sleep your baby will stir and start to cry/cough. Now, luckily instead of wanting to cry with frustration your body decides it doesn't want to play this way anymore. It just gives up on sleep all together. I lie awake with a mind that wont stop. Its frustrating at times, but if you give in it can actually be pretty amazing. Night is when I have my best brain storms, night is when I can watch MY shows and not Elena of Avalor or a rerun of Octonauts. I can sit on my phone for hours if I want, updating myself on the outside world. These are the joys of motherhood...

I wanted to share somethings with you all that I do when my kids are sick to help fight the bug....

Frozen WILD blueberries (not all grocery stores sell them, mostly health food stores). They are frozen so it helps cool them down when their fevers are running high. They also help fight virus along with like a million other things.

Soaking in the tub for at least 20 minutes in essential oils, right now we are doing Eucalyptus- for the congestion and Lavender oil to help sooth and relax. There are tons of others that we could use these are just the ones I had on hand.

I have also been giving them pro biotic to build their immune systems (We have all been pounding them so we don't keep spreading sickness around). I have a powder form for my kids that I mix with equal parts coconut water and apple juice. A big problem when kids get sick is that they wont eat or drink a lot and dehydration is a big issue. I have found that if I can get them to drink coconut water mixed with some kind of juice (that they love) it keeps them nice and hydrated.

These are just some tips and tricks I have learned and wanted to share with any of you new moms or moms that have been grasping for ideas on how to help your sick babes. I know when my kids are sick I am willing to try anything, if your like me give these things a try! I hope they help you, the way they have helped us.