Ambien and Other Drugs

So last week was a bit of a doozey around here. The weather seems to think that Utah's latitude has migrated to the north west. It has seriously rained every day for weeks +Three boys at home like caged animals = three sick boys. We started the week off with all three home with colds. Christian had the added bonus of having an ear infection. Let me add that he is 9 - so it is pretty much unheard of for a 9 year old to get an ear infection. Super fun.

Tuesday, Jesse rented a tractor, so he could level out our backyard in preparation to build a pergola and patio for us. This is what he wanted for his birthday - I know he is a lune! He spent the morning in the snow, on the tractor, creating a muddy mess, trying to remove a maple tree stump that would not budge.

Wednesday was Jesse's birthday. I had to take all the kids back to the Dr. because Christian still said his ear hurt and with William's asthma, we were worried about his breathing. Alas they all just had colds. So there was pretty much nothing I could do. We did get Will an inhaler, and some potent antihistamine medicine. I had made an appointment for Jesse and I to get a couples massage and go to dinner, but since the kids were still all home sick, we spent the night at home listening to William wheeze, Christian blow his nose, and Samuel cough.

Thursday and Friday nights Jesse and I spent preparing our talks for Sacrament meeting on Sunday. (Did I mention I am vehemently opposed to speaking in public). Seriously who asks a 9month pregnant lady to speak - oh how many things could go wrong there????

Saturday I took William to Instacare because he was now complaining about a hurt ear. The Dr. told me it was the worst ear infection she had ever seen. Awesome. So now everyone is getting a least three different medications a day, we are washing our hands every two minutes and I am willing myself to not get sick! I almost bought a haz-mat suit.

Sunday morning, when your church starts at 9:00 is always pleasant. Kids are freaking out - we have to be on time, because we are speaking, and Jesse is getting a headache. He reaches in the cupboard to get some Ibuprofen, and as he is swallowing his pills he realizes he just took some Ambien. Church starts in 15 minutes. He looks at me in horror - "What do I do?" I laughed. What else could I do? I told him to drink a Coke - that was all I could think of that could counter act a sleep medicine.

Now, many people have witnessed Jesse on Ambien. It is not pretty. He has been known to hallucinate, stumble, and/or giggle. He also tends to get really sentimental and lovey. I was worried. Luckily he typed up his entire talk so he could read it, and didn't have to remember anything, or wing it. The speaking actually went really well. Jesse did a great job covering. People just now think he is really mellow.

P.S. Jamie was at home with her brand new baby, so I was unable to go see or help her because of all the germs I was harboring. Also my Dad was recovering from his latest pancreas induced hospital stay. UMMMMMM... Do I dare say, things can't get worse? (Is it safe for me to take Ambien?)