Sick Toddler

Having a sick toddler is no fun at all; however i think i am becoming a pro at it.  It's just the beginning of flu season and my little guy has already gotten just about everything it feels like.  He started with getting a flu shot and two days later ribbing a fever; however, the fever didn't leave after a day like normally... no it lasted 6 days.  Then, he developed a bad cough and slight runny nose two days after being fever free.  About 4 days after that he got a stomach virus.  Thankfully, he only threw up once but had diarrhea several times... not fun with a toddler. A day later another fever.  So how did we get through it all. Actuary we're still going through it.  As I type, he's laying in my arms sleeping.  This part of my toddler being sick, I love! I love all the cuddling and love he gives being sick. Everytime he wants to breastfeed or cuddle i let him.  I never tell him no when he's sick. .. after all it's a natural antibiotic!  The rest of the time, i make sure he's drinking plenty of fluids.  I don't push him to eat.  I let him eat what he wants but guide him by giving him his favorite fruits or veggies.  A few other things we've done while he's sick is read several books, all his favorites plus new ones. We've colored, worked on his name by playing with letters in his name, dry erase markers, etc. We have relaxed a lot.  I try not to leave his side too much.  After all a sick toddler wears mommy out also.