We had a really fun weekend this past weekend. Well, Rylie did, at least. She got to go to two birthday parties and got some new bathing suits and a new favorite outfit, so that was a fun weekend for her.
Bryce, on the other hand, didn't have such a fun weekend. When I got him out of bed Saturday morning I could tell he didn't feel good. He felt warm, so I told Brian I thought he had a fever. As usual, Brian was like "you always think there is something wrong when there isn't", so he took his temperature. It was like 99.4. Granted, that isn't much of a fever, but since my kids usually run low like I do, I still thought something was wrong.
Rylie and I went to birthday party #1, and when we came back, Bryce ran up to me. As soon as I picked him up I could feel how hot he was. We took his temperature again and sure enough, it was high...102.7 to be exact. Since he has had so many problems with his ears, I checked them both for drainage but didn't see anything so I didn't really know what to think. His fever went down some with Motrin but kept coming back all weekend. He didn't eat much and had some diarrhea, so we figured he had a stomach bug.
This morning Brian took him to the pediatrician and guess what? He has an ear infection! What?!?!? I thought this second set of tubes and the adenoidectomy was going to get rid of all of the sickies, but apparently not. The pediatrician thinks he does have some kind of virus since he has the stomach issues too, and decided not to put him on oral antibiotics. So right now we are hoping it will quickly run it's course and be done. He has lost over a pound already, so I don't want him to lose any more weight. She told us to use the drops in his ear that we usually use for his ear infections.
I called the ENT today just to let them know that his ear was infected. He called me back personally (have I mentioned how much I love this guy?) and agreed with the pediatrician to just use the drops in his ear. We have an appointment next Monday for his follow up, and we will discuss things further then. He had mentioned before that if this round of tubes and the adenoidectomy didn't stop the ear infections, that we may have to look into some immune system causes. Ugh.
To top it off, Rylie has been complaining that her ear is hurting when she lays down. She had fluid at her last ENT visit, and also the last time she saw the pediatrician, so I have a feeling if the fluid is still there next Monday when we see the ENT, he will suggest another set of tubes for her. Ugh again.
Bryce still had a fever before he went to bed tonight, so he'll be home again tomorrow. This just stinks. My poor little buddy has had so many issues with his ears and I just want them all to stop!
One of these days, though, my husband will realize that sometimes I'm not just being paranoid, and that mother's instinct is better than any thermometer.
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Oh LeeAnn I feel you. Tonight Zoe is running a fever which is not good. I'll be running to the peds tomorrow for a unine sample. I'm praying that she doesn't have a UTI. If she does it's not good and could mean surgery to fix her ureters. This will mean the antibiotics for her grade 3 urinary reflux is not working "WAH". Hugs and I hope both of the kids are feeling better soon.
Husbands never like to think they are really sick. Never rushes to the doc, just let it run its course. Whatever! So sorry Bryce is not feeling well. Prayers your way for quick recovery.
I will just say...'mom always knows best.'
Mother's intuition exisits! How do I know that??? Because when I was pregnant with my twins I sensed that something was wrong so we went to the hospital. Yep both twins had their cords wrapped around their necks and were delivered that night. I'm pretty sure my family thought I was paranoid before we left for the hospital, but they shut up very fast after we called them to come meet their grandkids.
What can I say? Moms really do know best!
A mother's intuition should never be ignored. I too, learned this the hard way & now even over a fight with my husband I will do what I feel is right. Honestly, in this case - I could care less what he has to say. We are with our kids so much we notice the most subtle of things - we just feel when something is off!
I hope Bryce is felling better today and that Rylie will be ok!
Sick kiddos is not fun & just breaks your heart.
Bernadette
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oh no, not again! :( i'm sooo sorry you all have to go through this so much. i hope Bryce feels better soon and hopefully Rylie will be ok as well.
Oh, LeeAnn, this just blows. I was hoping that the surgery would resolve Bryce's sick issues! I hope he feels better soon and that the follow up to the ENT results in good news.
Mother's Intuition is always spot on :)
It's better to be safe than sorry. Which is why myself and my very normal appearing, but quite warm daughter will be braving the elements this afternoon to take her to the doctor. For the first time ever in her life, she keeps pulling on her right ear and saying, "Mama, EAR!" And not the cute way they identify body parts, but the way that asks WHY...
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was just at the Doc yesterday w/my oldest for an ear infection. the youngest went a week ago Friday for one! BOOO
He doesn't have to believe in it for it to be real.
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Mother's are always right! The sooner everyone just accepts that, the better off they'll all be! I'm so sorry Bryce is sick and Riley is catching it too. I hope they're both feeling much better fast.
I'm so sorry! I hope Bryce feels better soon!
Mother's intuition is always right. Always! I'm so sorry you guys are still battling! I'm sure it's discouraging after the surgery to be dealing with this. Nate has had fluid in his ears forever too, I wonder what the deal is!?
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