Thursday, July 28, 2011
A Set-back with Gabe today
Today we started the malaria prevention meds. These come in pill form. None of the kids have taken pills before today. We are very lucky to have healthy kids; but the ability to take pills is a handy skill for kids to have as I learned today. None of the boys could swallow the pills. The scene that played out included shouting, tears, unhappy kids, and frustrated parents. We'll get this down over the course of the month that we have to take the medicine. Gabe, who has not been excited about the trip, got very upset (again) about going on this trip. He cried on and off during the day. I hope that he will enjoy the trip once it starts.
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By the way, we had a much easier time with the pills today. Gabe was talking about the trip with enthusiasm while I was out with him doing some errands.
ReplyDeleteYay, glad to hear it and BEST OF LUCK with your travels starting tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteEllen
Probably too late to help, but the pharmacy can usually make liquid meds when people can't take pills. Sounds like it's going better than their father's efforts as a kid.
ReplyDeleteWe had our first medical break throuugh today. Yves took his malaria pill without help, or food, on the first try!! It was awesome. The other boys have mastered taking pills with food.
ReplyDeleteGood luck - the girls, with the exception of Jules, can swallow pills.
ReplyDelete~Margaret