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September 22, 2006

The Week From Hell

Monday Got up. Got dressed for work. Darren mentions Dylan's not eating well for his morning meal. Feels a little hot. We take his temperature. 101.3 degrees. No work for Mommy. Mommy and Dylan go to the doctor. Doctor checks out Dylan, put a baggie over Dylan Jr to collect a urine sample. Says ears are looking better. If still a temp in the morning, we will go back to the doctor with the urine to check for UTI or bladder infection. Of course, if temp goes over 103 we are to go to hospital.

Tuesday Morning Still a temperature. Back to doctor with urine. Not a UTI or bladder infection. Doctor changed our prescription to something a little stronger. Sent to hospital for blood test (CBC for white blood cell count and blood culture). Dylan, Mommy and Daddy trekked to the hospital and pulled a sneaky-sneaky and went up to Pediatrics for his blood test instead of the lab. Blood for CBC clotted so no results. Doctor not going to make us redo it unless still a temp tomorrow. Blood for culture ok, waiting on results. Of course, if temp goes over 103 we are to go (back) to hospital.

Tuesday Afternoon Dylan is not eating much at all. Still wetting diapers but not eating. Can't give new meds because it has to be taken with food. Doctor says if he still hasn't eaten by 9:00 pm, bring him to hospital. Of course, if temp goes over 103 we are to go to hospital.

Tuesday Evening Temp over 103. Dylan, Mommy and Daddy back at hospital. Chest X-Ray (comes back normal) CBC again (comes back normal). Given oral tylenol and sent home.

Wednesday Not sure what went on with Dylan. Mommy puking all day. Diarhea all morning. The Grandmas tag-teamed all day to take care of Dylan until Daddy got home.

Thursday Morning Mommy got up, still puking. Dylan got up, still temperature. Daddy took Dylan to doctor. Mommy went to her doctor. Dylan's ears were a little red and his throat was pussy. If he still had a temp by Friday, he was going to have to be admitted to the hospital. Mommy's doctor checked her out and gave her drugs to stop the nausea (because she threw out the ones from her pregnancy). They weren't working by 2:00 pm. Mommy still sick. Dylan still sick. Daddy exhausted.

Thursday Evening Everyone started to turn a corner. Mommy feeling better, eating soup and rice. Dylan's temperature down all day. Praise the Lord, maybe we're getting through this.

Friday Morning Daddy exhausted. Mommy exhausted (and still a little pukey). Dylan fine. Mommy and Daddy bring Dylan to daycare. Sleep all morning.

Friday Afternoon Daddy picks Dylan up from daycare. Happy happy joy. Dylan eats his lunch and Mommy notices a rash on his arm. Turns out rash is on whole body. Back to the doctor. Mommy makes a funny with receptionist about running a tab. Daddy and wallet not amused. Doctors check out Dylan, don't think it's an allergic reaction, but rather viral. Put him on benadryl - if it's allergic, benadryl will clear it up. And then they have to change antibiotics again.

Friday Evening Rash starts to clear up. Benadryl knocks baby out. Mommy and Daddy veg on couch and watch Lost DVDs.

Quote from Grandma: "Baptism by Fire"

Appropriate.

Posted by Terri at September 22, 2006 10:15 PM

Comments

OMG!!!!!!! Glad that you are all doing better - but holy cow - the title says it all!!!!

Posted by: Vizma at September 24, 2006 12:18 PM

How scary for you! It's good to hear he's a bit better. Hope you were able to rest up this weekend.

Posted by: Jennifer at September 24, 2006 07:24 PM

Oh dear! What a horrible week. I really hope the three of you are feeling okay again. Take care!

Posted by: Juno at September 25, 2006 10:18 AM

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