Eleanor vomiting

Thought you needed to know that. She is vomiting like every hour or so, then crying, "mamma mamma mamma" like some pathetic broken toy. She won't drink fluids and isn't hungry. It has been a long day for me. Here are some "vomit kid under 3 years old" care instructions:

• Give 1 tsp oral rehydration solution like Infalyte or Pedialyte every 1 to 2 minutes to prevent dehydration. Increase amounts and intervals as your child can tolerate it. Older children will tolerate slightly larger volumes over slightly longer intervals.

• If your child vomits, allow the stomach to rest for a half hour and start over with rehydration fluids.

• High-sugar fluids like, apple juice or full-strength Gatorade are not good replacement fluids for dehydration. High-salt broth fluids should also be avoided.

• Water should not be used as the only fluid for dehydration, but can be given in small amounts along with Infalyte and Pedialyte.

• When your child can keep liquids down, return to a regular diet.

• It's not unusual for children to have a decreased appetite after vomiting, but make sure they keep drinking adequate fluids. Avoid fruit juice, which may lead to diarrhea.

• Over-the-counter medications to stop nausea and vomiting are neither necessary nor recommended due to their negative side effects. Vomiting not associated with a serious condition will usually stop on its own within 12 - 24 hours.

Of course these instructions are a complete FAIL on an uncooperative child. Good news is she will only continue to do this for another 12 to 24 hours, oh swell! I also can't wait to find out what I get to do with over 3 year old vomiting kids.

I know I shouldn't complain. I am 100% sure others have had it way worse than this.