<p>Curiously, both my sons got a stomach bug this winter. They are Very Different People.</p>
<p>S1, on Day 1: “Mom, I’m really sick. I’m throwing up and have diarrhea. It’s awful.” </p>
<p>S1 on Day 2: “Mom, I’m not any better. I think I should I go to the doctor. I need drugs.” </p>
<p>S1 on Day 3: “Gawd, I’m so weak. It’s awful. What should I do?” Me: “Are you still throwing up and having diarrhea?” “Oh no, that stopped yesterday.” “Oh. Then you’re fine.” </p>
<p>On the other hand: S2 on Day 10: “Oh, yeah, I was really sick last week for about three days, but I’m fine now.”</p>