At DLR right now but ...

[farmfresh]

Hate to tell you this but flat sprite, so often recommended, could make the vomiting worse.... so you've done the right thing swapping over!

All this learned from bitter experience unfortunately. Fingers crossed for improvement

 

[arliepooh68]

well my dh has food poisoning and they told him gatorade, (after of course flushing him with fresh saline bag and phenergan shot), but I know gatorade has some clear ones in that. . . I do not know if target will have it, but I do know rite aid this liquid stuff that really helps the kids tummies, they all had that stomach bug where nothing was staying down, so i went to the store to get the gatorade and stopped in rite aid and spotted this, it was like 8 bucks, but heck i figured if it worked a lil bit it was well worth it. . . they gagged taking it, but enough went down that it actually worked!!!! Good luck!!! it is an absolute horrible feeling as a mom to not be able to make your child feel better when they are so sick. . . I know there is a target down harbor, as for the other. . ..

 

[Mom2Joce]

Not aussies...hehehehe!! But last time my friends stayed there the same thing happened! Hope they get better soon

 

[Cookiedude]

Nooooooooooooooooo! DS9 just started vomiting too.

DS7 finally stopped at about 5pm after 13 hours non-stop. I got them into bed and dropped off into a much-needed sleep ... woke 15 mins later to DS9 throwing up. I burst into tears.

This means likely another 12 hours of this. And another day of DL missed. And dealing with housekeeping again tomorrow morning.

The thing that really gets me is that Friday is DS9's 10th birthday. We've got the Discover the Magic tour booked for 10am, then dinner at Goofy's Kitchen and finally Fantasmic. I've been looking forward to it for so long, it's all a surprise for him. It's the whole reason we came here in the first place. Both my sons are autistic and we've had the most intense few years (therapy, school issues, divorce, chemo, you name it) and this was my what-the-hell-we've-come-so-far-I'm-taking-the-kids-to-Disneyland trip.

And we've still got one kid to go who (as yet) hasn't succumbed. I almost want to go in and make him throw up just to get over the inevitable

Oh boy. What a day. Made me laugh though when my son said in his tiny weak voice "Mummy, but what will I write in my journal about today?"

Anyway, sorry for this completely off topic rant of a post! I just can't believe it.

 

[todzwife]

That is my worst nightmare. Seriously. I'm SO sorry you are going through this. Uh...Welcome to America!

 

[todzwife]

And there is a good chance that they will be better by Friday. The trick is staying healthy yourself!! Wash your hands after handling any soft of bodily fluid and know that they can be contagious for up to 2 weeks so make sure they wash their hands after they use the restroom. We had a stomach bug the week before Halloween and it was HORRIBLE. I can't imagine dealing with it in a hotel in a different country.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Nooooooooooooooooo! DS9 just started vomiting too.

DS7 finally stopped at about 5pm after 13 hours non-stop. I got them into bed and dropped off into a much-needed sleep ... woke 15 mins later to DS9 throwing up. I burst into tears.

This means likely another 12 hours of this. And another day of DL missed. And dealing with housekeeping again tomorrow morning.

The thing that really gets me is that Friday is DS9's 10th birthday. We've got the Discover the Magic tour booked for 10am, then dinner at Goofy's Kitchen and finally Fantasmic. I've been looking forward to it for so long, it's all a surprise for him. It's the whole reason we came here in the first place. Both my sons are autistic and we've had the most intense few years (therapy, school issues, divorce, chemo, you name it) and this was my what-the-hell-we've-come-so-far-I'm-taking-the-kids-to-Disneyland trip.

And we've still got one kid to go who (as yet) hasn't succumbed. I almost want to go in and make him throw up just to get over the inevitable

Oh boy. What a day. Made me laugh though when my son said in his tiny weak voice "Mummy, but what will I write in my journal about today?"

Anyway, sorry for this completely off topic rant of a post! I just can't believe it.

Oh that just sounds so terrible! I wish there was something I could do for you, but other than pray that you're all well tomorrow morning (and pray for you all to get a good nights sleep), there's not much else I can do from where I am.

I've been right where you are, so I know what you're going through! And, my DS8 is autistic too, so I know how hard and challenging that can be too.

Try to get some rest if you can. Are you about ready to fall over yet?

You poor thing. I'll be sending strong pixie dust your way!

 

[IluvDISNEYLAND!]

I just said a prayer for your you and your boys. I hope they get better soon Here is a hug for you because as a mother I know this is tuff for you. We don't like to see our babies suffer.

Is there anyway you can stay a couple of extra days. I know it might cost $$ but what-the-heck you came this far

 

[DangerMouse]

I'm so sorry you are having such a bad round of illness with your kiddos. I hope you are able to salvage the last part of your trip and have at least one more good day in the parks.

I had my own bout of bad luck before we got here, but thank the good Lord we just had a wonderful first day in the parks. I'll say a little prayer for your family as well.

 

[flyinshirer]

My heart is just breaking for you!! I had to read your situation to DH and my sister. Wouldn't it be great if you were able to stay a couple more days?
We went on the tour in October and it was the most favorite thing that we have ever done at DL!!! The only advice I can give you to make it a little easier is to bring plenty of water. We walked a lot and fast. I would have brought water bottles if I'd known I was going to be doing a workout. Maybe you could let your tour guide know that your family is recovering from the flu and they could take it a little slower for you. Try not to miss it though!!! My whole family loved it so much!!!
You will be in my prayers. I hope you feel comfortable being in America at least. I can't imagine being in another country on my vacation and have to go through what you are going through!
Hang in there and keep up your Mommy Power!!!

 

[Cookiedude]

Thank you guys! How wonderful you all are. I think I can feel your prayers holding me up.

I'm sitting here just watching my son like a hawk, waiting for the next bout. Should go to sleep but it's like knowing an alarm is going to go off, you know?

Anyway, decided to write a trip report to cheer myself up. It has almost no mention of vomiting ... well okay there's some but it's not even ours

 

[Cookiedude]

Oh that just sounds so terrible! I wish there was something I could do for you, but other than pray that you're all well tomorrow morning (and pray for you all to get a good nights sleep), there's not much else I can do from where I am.

I've been right where you are, so I know what you're going through! And, my DS8 is autistic too, so I know how hard and challenging that can be too.

Try to get some rest if you can. Are you about ready to fall over yet?

You poor thing. I'll be sending strong pixie dust your way!

Thank you for your prayers, truly. I am so touched. Does your son also have a hard time with the vomiting thing, not being able to read the signs from his body properly? My kids find it tough processing what's about to happen and then run to the bathroom in time.

And no surprisingly I'm still standing I've come this far, I aint about to let a gastro bug defeat me. But it helps sooooo much to vent to you guys. Thank you

 

[Cookiedude]

I just said a prayer for your you and your boys. I hope they get better soon Here is a hug for you because as a mother I know this is tuff for you. We don't like to see our babies suffer.

Is there anyway you can stay a couple of extra days. I know it might cost $$ but what-the-heck you came this far

You know, at this point I'm seriously considering it. This is our first stop on a three week California trip. We're supposed to leave Sunday and head up PCH to San Francisco via Big Sur. Then we come back down and head out to Big Bear. So at this point I'm like "honey ... how badly did you want to see SF?"

 

[Cookiedude]

I'm so sorry you are having such a bad round of illness with your kiddos. I hope you are able to salvage the last part of your trip and have at least one more good day in the parks.

I had my own bout of bad luck before we got here, but thank the good Lord we just had a wonderful first day in the parks. I'll say a little prayer for your family as well.

I'm so so glad to hear you had a great day today. I was thinking of you guys. Was it dead today also? Maybe we'll bump into you if we manage to get back in the next few days. We'll be the Puking Aussies So, er, maybe you don't want to bump into us heh heh

 

[Cookiedude]

My heart is just breaking for you!! I had to read your situation to DH and my sister. Wouldn't it be great if you were able to stay a couple more days?
We went on the tour in October and it was the most favorite thing that we have ever done at DL!!! The only advice I can give you to make it a little easier is to bring plenty of water. We walked a lot and fast. I would have brought water bottles if I'd known I was going to be doing a workout. Maybe you could let your tour guide know that your family is recovering from the flu and they could take it a little slower for you. Try not to miss it though!!! My whole family loved it so much!!!
You will be in my prayers. I hope you feel comfortable being in America at least. I can't imagine being in another country on my vacation and have to go through what you are going through!
Hang in there and keep up your Mommy Power!!!

Oooh, thanks for the heads up I so hope we get to do this.

Yes I feel very comfortable here. It's my 6th trip over so at least I know the lay of the land and stuff. But I really do mean it that it's helped me so much just to hear such kind words of support from you guys. Really, I'm so grateful.

How weird. After all these months reading the boards, planning, now sitting here at 11pm actually in my hotel room posting to the boards! And what a topic to be posting! Life is funny.

 

[JenDisneylandlver]

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to hear this is happening on your trip. I was like that as a kid. Almost like clock work I'd start throwing up during the car ride down. Or the day before. Drove my poor mother bonkers! Those stomach bugs are just the worst. My son also isn't very good about "reading" what is about to happen, I've had many nights of scrubbing my carpet and WALLS to prove it! LOL

Anyway you guys will be in my prayers that everyone gets well and that no one else catches it. If I were you I'd stay an extra day or too also.

 

[kylieh]

Hugs hugs hugs

Does housekeeping have a bucket you could borrow??? Thinking back to when I was little

A day or so of rest, nice and easy, I have a good feeling.

 

[Cookiedude]

I am so sorry to keep going on about this, it's like the grossest post ever but ... was just sitting here looking at DS9 sleeping soundly, had been nearly 3 hours since he'd first thrown up so thought that's a good sign, was just about to turn off the computer and curl up in the chair ... when he woke up and projectile vomited everywhere. All over the nightstand, telephone, wall, pillow, mattress cover (sheets got done with hours ago), blanket and floor.

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING???

DS7 had finally fallen asleep after his day-long ordeal and now I've had to wake him so I could strip the bed, yet again. I'm trying to do all this alone since DH is downstairs tending to his kids. Why is everything so *******ed white in this hotel.

I just don't know what to do. Other than laugh I suppose. I'm trying. I've been through every towel and sheet in the place, that is to say the replacement lot they brought me at lunchtime since we'd gone through the previous set with my other son this morning. It's so embarrassing. I just don't want to face housekeeping yet again. I don't know what I'm going to do if he throws up on the bed again, we're down to the last thing covering the mattress and only two pillows. If I was home I'd just be throwing everything in the washing machine, no big drama. How much more? Seriously.

 

[IluvDISNEYLAND!]

I am so sorry to keep going on about this, it's like the grossest post ever but ... was just sitting here looking at DS9 sleeping soundly, had been nearly 3 hours since he'd first thrown up so thought that's a good sign, was just about to turn off the computer and curl up in the chair ... when he woke up and projectile vomited everywhere. All over the nightstand, telephone, wall, pillow, mattress cover (sheets got done with hours ago), blanket and floor.

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING???

DS7 had finally fallen asleep after his day-long ordeal and now I've had to wake him so I could strip the bed, yet again. I'm trying to do all this alone since DH is downstairs tending to his kids. Why is everything so *******ed white in this hotel.

I just don't know what to do. Other than laugh I suppose. I'm trying. I've been through every towel and sheet in the place, that is to say the replacement lot they brought me at lunchtime since we'd gone through the previous set with my other son this morning. It's so embarrassing. I just don't want to face housekeeping yet again. I don't know what I'm going to do if he throws up on the bed again, we're down to the last thing covering the mattress and only two pillows. If I was home I'd just be throwing everything in the washing machine, no big drama. How much more? Seriously.

Hang in there! I know you feel terrible and your boys are so sick but it will be over soon. Keep telling yourself this will not last forever. DON'T be embarrased about facing housekeeping because the situation is beyond your control. I will continue to pray for your family. I wish you the best!!!

God Bless!!!

 

[kimis]

... two of our four kids woke up vomiting at 3am My poor DS7 is so so ill right now. I'm sitting here waiting for housekeeping, man are they getting a huge tip

This is day three of our five days at DLR so here's hoping we salvage some more time (and that the other two don't get it!!!!!!).

I really can't complain because we've had the most magic two days in the parks. Walk on absolutely everything INCLUDING SPACE!! The kids have been wonderful and everywhere you turn there's happy people and carol singers and gigantic christmas trees. I cried during the pre-parade-castle-lighting-snow thing

And my youngest son (the one who is so sick right now) wanted me to hold him during the fireworks, so there we were, cheek to chubby little cheek, when halfway through he looked down at me at said "Thank you for deciding to come to Disneyland mummy" and planted a huge kiss on my cheek. Took a quick look around to see if we were in a Disney commericial. Nope, real life. Cool.

Oops, he's awake and vomiting again. Help!

I am so sorry for your little guy! Hopefully by now all is well and you are back at the parks. Lots of hugs and prayers!