I am a little bit surprised, though, that I ended up taking two non-consecutive sick days this week as a result of said cold. Granted, I know that I can't take the day off every time the munchkin gets a cold (particularly when he has no fever, which is the X factor for attending school). However, it's his first cold, which means it's my first cold, which means I really want to make sure everything goes right.
Synopsis of my week:
Monday -- I am out sick. I take Jack and I to our respective doctors. This takes 5 hours to accomplish. In an ironic twist, I get Amoxicillin; Jack does not. Pediatrician is pretty sure he's on the way to kicking the cold.
Tuesday -- Work. Jack seems to be getting better.
Wednesday -- Work. Jack seems to be getting worse.
Thursday -- I am out sick. Jack and I go back to the pediatrician, who confirms that he is not, in fact, better, and prescribes Amoxicillin. (In an ironic twist, I never filled my prescription for mine, because getting to the pharmacy while working full time with a cranky baby is difficult. However, despite this laisez faire attitude toward my health, I am now better.) Pediatrician waives my copay and apologizes for hauling us back in -- he just wanted to see Jack again because he's so young. We love our pediatrician.
Perhaps the most notable event of the day, though, involves our wait in the doctor's office. I fed Jack a bottle while we were waiting. He took it contentedly. He belched vigorously. I felt like a champion mother on display. That is, right until he spit up with volcanic force. Horrified, I watched as the spit up covered my shoulder, cringed as it made a Batman-style "SPLAT!" on the floor, and gasped when I realized it had also sloshed into my open purse/diaper bag.
(Sigh) Happy Almost-Friday, y'all.
Heather
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OY. And yes, it could be worse. He could have gotten sick sooner. Good luck with the meds, honey.
ReplyDeleteAww, poor Jack! I hope you both have a better weekend. It seems like a lot of babies have been getting sick over the past two weeks... something must be going around!
ReplyDeleteHey woman, take your meds too! Jack needs a healthy momma! I hope Jack and mommy are feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteAmpicillin is a pain medication but is not as strong as hydrocodone. Ampicillin for mild pain when components do not cause any side effects to hydrocodone difference you can become addicted to it.
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