As I've posted on my blog several times already, Joshua is sick. He was diagnosed with an ear infection last week and given antibiotics but he did not make any progress in the following 5 days and, in fact, seemed to be getting worse. Both Sunday and today he woke up with a substantial fever and cried for the majority of each day. Joe and I didn't know what to do with him or how to make him feel better. Thus, I made an appointment with the doctor for later in the week and then called back and begged them to squeeze us in this morning.
Dr. Heffner was great! Apparently the Amoxicillin (Penicillin) has done nothing for Joshua and his infection has gotten considerably worse over the weekend. He is now on a stronger (and much more expensive) medication for the next ten days. Unfortunately, he cannot get his ear wet for another 3 weeks!! Therefore, I had to withdraw Joshua from his swimming lessons. :( He loved those lessons!
Today has been extremely hard on both Joshua and I ... He won't eat anything, can't drink his bottle because of the pain in his ear and refuses to go to sleep, despite the fact that he desperately needs a nap. I can't wait until Joe gets home from work and can take over some of the parenting. (I have my prenatal workout class tonight and I feel both horrible and relieved that I get to go out for a few hours).
That is our life at the moment ... wanna trade?!? :P
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Jeepers! I wonder why the medicine did nothing for him. Maybe he is allergic to it. That's what penacillin does to me. Well, that and hives. Those aren't fun either.
Well, this weather is hit and miss, but Owen and I will come out again next week to visit with you guys. You name the day. And if the weather is nice we can go to a park, or just play outside. And if the weather is not nice we can play inside like last time.
hey stacey, i feel so bad for Josh. sending him an e mail hug and prayer...even tho i'm sure he doesn' remember me. want a visit from us next week( doesn't that sound weird???) hope you get some rest. its tough, tough, tough when the little ones are sick:(
Joshua and I have absolutely nothing planned for next week now that the swimming lessons had to be cancelled. What day works for you and Owen, Amy? How about you and Benjamin, Marci? Yay! Now we'll have some playdates to keep the little man occupied! We can't wait!! :D
How about Tuesday the 26th?
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