Isaac's been sick with a cold virus since Monday afternoon. As soon as he got home from school, I could tell he had a fever. It was 102.9. Over the last few days it's been 100, 99, 101, 103, 100, then 98.6 at the doctor's office, then back up to 102 by lunchtime. I kept him home Tuesday, Wednesday, today, and he'll be staying home tomorrow too. He'll need to be fever-free for 24 hours before he can go back to school. I took him to the doctor today and she said it was just a virus. He's also had a cough but his lungs are clear and his throat looks fine.
Allie's also had a virus but it has showed different symptoms in her. Her fever has only gotten as high as 100.3. Most of the time it's been in the 99 range. She developed a light rash all over her trunk and a stye on her upper left eyelid. The doctor said that once the rash appears she's no longer contagious. Her cough sounds like Isaac's cough, and her lungs are clear too.
With the kids being sick this week, I've been missing out on babysitting income. I'm not too disappointed, as it's been fun having Isaac home -- cuddling together on the couch, napping together, playing a board game or two.
It's just a matter of waiting it out, drinking lots of fluids, and keeping Isaac from over-exerting himself. Incidentally, he over-exerted himself tonight and got sick to his stomach. He hasn't shown any signs of stomach upset other than that. But he's been tired a lot. Yesterday after lunch he told me he was tired so he went to bed and slept for 2 or 3 hours. I couldn't believe he put himself to bed without complaint.
Hopefully, my kiddos will be back to health in the next day or two. If not, back to the doctor we'll go.
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