Isaac hasn't had a fever this morning, which is good. The pediatrician said that it's probably a virus -- it could be influenza or it could be a virus that is turning into a bacterial infection. So, we're going to wait it out and see if he gets a sinus infection or something. His lungs, throat, ears, nose all look good.
Once again, it was a good thing I kept him home today because he has a spot of impetigo under his nose. It's highly contagious until he's been on an antibiotic ointment for 24 hours.
Thanks for your prayers for Isaac's health. His fever being normal most of the time is a good thing. It means he's getting better. If he stays fever free for the rest of the day he can go to school tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
I'm so frustrated!
Isaac's fever seemed to break yesterday and so I sent him back to school today. This afternoon his fever is back again at 100.3. It's been 8 days! I called the doctor and made an appointment for tomorrow morning at 10. If he gets worse tonight I'll take him to Urgent Care, but I don't think he will. I look forward to getting some answers tomorrow!
I felt so bad telling Brock's mom that she should make other arrangements for tomorrow. She wasn't sure where to take him. Hopefully one of our mutual friends can take him. I'd hate for Brock to get whatever it is that Isaac has.
It's been frustrating. Last week, Isaac missed four days of school and I missed four days of supplemental income via babysitting. We've been housebound except for a trip to the doctor and some errands on Saturday. It's so hard to have cabin fever when a dozen neighborhood kids are playing outside and you can't join them. I almost cried this afternoon.
He seems ok at the moment, although tired. Right now he's sitting on the couch wrapped up in a blanket and eating a popcicle. I just want my son healthy again. I'll post again tomorrow after the appointment. Please pray we would get some answers and that Isaac would get over this soon!
I felt so bad telling Brock's mom that she should make other arrangements for tomorrow. She wasn't sure where to take him. Hopefully one of our mutual friends can take him. I'd hate for Brock to get whatever it is that Isaac has.
It's been frustrating. Last week, Isaac missed four days of school and I missed four days of supplemental income via babysitting. We've been housebound except for a trip to the doctor and some errands on Saturday. It's so hard to have cabin fever when a dozen neighborhood kids are playing outside and you can't join them. I almost cried this afternoon.
He seems ok at the moment, although tired. Right now he's sitting on the couch wrapped up in a blanket and eating a popcicle. I just want my son healthy again. I'll post again tomorrow after the appointment. Please pray we would get some answers and that Isaac would get over this soon!
Friday, May 2, 2008
Isaac's fever is back
I'm glad I kept him home from school again today. Even though his temp was normal at 8:30am, it has now spiked back up to 103.1 as of 2:30pm. I see why they say to wait until he's fever-free for 24 hours before sending him back to school.
So now, we're sitting in the kitchen eating orange sherbet and watching PBS kids on tv. Isaac's been lying on the couch all day, poor kid. He doesn't seem to miss school much but I think it's because he's enjoying being home with just me and Allie, and having me baby him as I tuck blankets around him and bring him drinks and cuddle with him.
So now, we're sitting in the kitchen eating orange sherbet and watching PBS kids on tv. Isaac's been lying on the couch all day, poor kid. He doesn't seem to miss school much but I think it's because he's enjoying being home with just me and Allie, and having me baby him as I tuck blankets around him and bring him drinks and cuddle with him.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Sick kids
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.
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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