Okay, if that is the answer...what is the question?
www.clipartheaven.comWhat do you give a child who just had their tonsils out, who doesn't want to drink anything, chase the medicine with and to eat?
It was a revelation about 9pm last night. Medicine time has been a big complaint because it was "burning" after she was done talking it and therefore causing her more pain and wanting to not have the medicine. I started cutting the watermelon last night because I finally thought, that should be soft, has lots of liquid, and is like eating which is what she wants. I brought her a small bowl of tiny watermelon pieces and she smiled like I gave her a million dollars! She finished it and asked for more. About 30 minutes later it was time for the dreaded medicine and I was thinking as I was cleaning up the watermelon mess...the reason the medicine probably "burns" is because she is not taking a big ole drink to wash it down with! So, the time comes for the medicine, she complains, and I tell her the new plan. Reluctantly, she agrees. She took all the medicine in one drink (something that has taken many little sips before) and started eating the watermelon. A few minutes later, she proclaimed that was the best time of taking medicine yet!
Hooray!! Thank you God!
So, what do you give a child who just had their tonsils out, who doesn't want to drink anything, chase the medicine with and to eat? The answer is watermelon!
P.S. It was time for medicine at 3am, that is why I am awake.
5 comments:
What a good idea! I never thought about that ~ I'm glad that you have something that works ~ for her sake and yours :)
Nice thinking mommy!!!!
You are very resourceful ! I do pray Beth is feeling better and you are able to get some rest yourself.
What a yummy remedy! I hope she enjoys it.
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