It was bound to happen, but man, I wish it wouldn’t have. Let me back up.
This morning, we took at 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, the starting point of our Annapurna trek. The idea was to check into a guest house (it had WiFi, hence this post), get lunch, and then do a bit of sightseeing in this area with our guide. But about an hour into the tour, Aidan said that he wasn’t feeling well.
In short, Aidan threw up 15-20 times between 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in our hotel bathroom. It wasn’t pretty. The poor guy was just miserable. It’s not altitude sickness, as we really haven’t ascended. I’m pretty sure he got sick from his lunch – tomato soup and a slice of white bread, because it hit shortly after he ate.
When your child can’t stop vomiting, you get concerned. When your child can’t stop vomiting in a third world country, you get really concerned. I skyped Neerav at 5 a.m. Portland time and told him to page the doctor.
It’s now midnight here. Both kids are asleep; I’m monitoring Aidan’s condition. (I’m also in charge of ridding the room of geckos and cockroaches. Ok, there’s only been one gecko and one really big cockroach, but still.) He hasn’t thrown up for 2 hours. The doctor said to let him sleep and then try more fluids and maybe some bland food in the morning.
I’ve told the guide and porter that we won’t be leaving in the early morning as planned. Perhaps, we’re not meant to see the Himalayas. That’s OK. We just need Aidan to feel better.
Please pray for him.
Sounds like food poisoning which likely means he is feeling better as we read this… I hope he is doing ok… We take powdered “gatorade” on trips – it packs down small and is good for hydrating if you get sick or before your flight home to help lessen jet lag.
Hydration! Hydration! Hydration!
He’s had half a litter this morning; still working on it. π
You told me I’d be getting hold of u on trip. Wish you’d have been wrong!
Hang in there, Shellie! Sending prayers that Aiden feels better soon.
Hi Aidan – I hope you feel better soon. From Carl
Thanks Carl. I’m feeling better.
Love you Aidan!!! – Greg, Beth, & Benjamin
So sorry Aidan is ill. Food poisoning is the worst. It was probably the water they made the soup with, or if there was an animal based broth in the soup, that may have been cross-contaminated. Sure wish you had access to some Pedialyte. I’m sure your doctor has some ideas to replenish his electrolytes. As awful as this is for him, it’s got to be even harder on you, in a way, because you know just how remote you are. Sure hope Aiden feels better soon.
Best wishes for all of you.
I’m so sorry poor Aidan is so ill!! Let’s hope it helps him to know so many of his followers are sending get well wishes
Praying for his recovery & rest. Sending hugs of comfort. β€
Feel better soon Aidan!
Oh no Shell!! Praying he feels better soon! Poor Aidan!! Hugs to you all!