~ Not for those with a sensitive stomach ~
MONDAY - I was sick with the stomach flu...I don't handle throwing up well. I HATE IT!
Then...
Wednesday, new years eve morning, the kids and I went shopping with my mom and sister to get food and supplies for our 1st annual new years eve party. My mom wanted to start a new tradition this year, one that she didn't have to share with any of the in-laws. So, the plan was to be at their house in Bountiful around 6 pm for dinner and games, then around midnight go sledding together. We even bought sparklers for the kids to hold while going down the hill. The the entire family would spend the night at my parents, wake up, have a big breakfast, go home. Fun, fun, fun....Well, it was supposed to be.
Around 1 pm Kylie started complaining of an upset stomach, and by 3 she began throwing up everywhere, mostly all over Joel. So, the new plan was for Joel and Ky to stay home and Ry and I would go ahead and go to the party. Because Brent, my brother, was going to make it to my mom's house before I was, Ry decided to ride to Bountiful with him. About the time I reached Kaysville, I got a call from my brother saying Ry had just thrown up all over his truck. FABULOUS! For those of you who don't know, I have major issues when it come to throw up. Nothing can put me into a panic attack faster, YUCK!
Once I made it to my parents house, Ry had convinced everyone that he was fine, just had gotten car sick...RIGHT. I knew better. Ry has NEVER gotten car sick. I should have just turned around and taken him back home. But, I couldn't deal with the thought that he might throw up again on the way home, so we stayed. To help take my mind off of it, my dad gave me a xanax -- worked wonderfully, until he started throwing up again a couple of hours later. At this point my dad and brother offered to drive him back home for me, with me following behind, so that I wouldn't have to deal with it if he threw up again. THANKS DAD & BRENT! Once we got home, Joel stepped in, and all was good. I brought in the new year laying downstairs on the couch, by myself, watching the ball drop in NY. Now I am praying that Joel doesn't get it.
I am not quite sure were I got my anxiety about throwing up. I have dealt with it my entire life as far as I know. I remember if anyone got the stomach flu in my house I would hibernate downstairs, and once I was old enough to drive, I would go spend the night at my grandparents house to get away. As a young adult, it kept me from going to parties with friends, too much drinking equals throwing up. Couldn't do it :)
I am SO blessed to have married such a patient man, he is fabulous when it comes to my throw up anxiety and takes very good care of the kids and I when we are sick. He also is understanding when I pack me and the kids up and head to my parents house for the night when he gets sick. Thanks Joel, I love ya oodles!