Sickness
We've been "nursing" her along today, knowing there is no sense in even trying to see a doctor. We will have to pay money to be told the following: "push the fluids and alternate Tylenol and Motrin to keep her fevers down." Then we'll be instructed to "be sure she's urinating and when she cries be sure she has tears." Then will come the whole "it is a viral infection and there's nothing else to do but ride it out" bit.
There, I just saved time and money.
It seems her flu shot was too little, too late. Last night the adventure continued. She threw up in bed and spiked another temp of 102.3. I laid with her all night and kept an eagle eye on her fitful sleep. She seemed a little better today; at least she kept some food down. She is not running a fever at the moment, so I am going to try to lay on the couch and doze for a while. I haven't had much sleep in the last day and a half.
It will be a total bummer if she's sick for Halloween. That's all she's talked about for the last three weeks. Oh well, if she's not up to it on Saturday, I'll speak with a few people and see if we can stop by for trick or treats maybe on Sunday or even Monday. Hopefully she'll feel better by then.
My bigger worry right now is Neil. I hope mom's boobs are providing plenty of antibodies. Oh, the fun of parenting.
Here's wishing for a restful night.
