Everything was fine last night. The Crazies took their showers and were running around like idiots (no, bedtime in my house is NOT a calm soothing time...judge me if you want...I'm just trying to tire them out...more on that at a later date).
All of the sudden, Matt's voice got really weird.
It happened that quickly...in like 2 seconds. WTF?
Then he woke up at 2AM with a fever. A quick shot of Ibuprofen sent us all back to bed pretty quickly.
Crazies wake up this morning. Fever is lower, but wheezing is present and voice is very froggy.
It's official. Matt is sick...
Sick enough for me to take him to the doctor's office on a Saturday.
Sick enough for me to leave a wailing Hailey at home with Daddy. Separation is not our strong suit apparently (more on that at a later date).
Sick enough for him to repeat "I no feel good" 500 times on the way to the doctor.
Sick enough for him to actually sit in his chair in the waiting room rather than wander around touching all things germ infested.
Sick enough for him to allow the doctor to check him out without squirming or whining.
Sick enough to warrant his first prescription...EVER.
That's right...in 27 months, we have not had to fill one prescription for the Crazies...not one.
Yes, we know how lucky we are.
No, I did not seal them in sterilized rooms...although I now regret the decision to let them out of the Hazmat suits.
He has the croup (I keep wanting to call it the Clap...what is wrong with me?).
The doctor put him on steroids...although I can't remember why she did this right now. It seemed to make sense when she first explained it to me (this is why Husband typically accompanies me to important doctor appointments...I suck at remembering this stuff). It had something to do with his throat and voicebox and inflammation (I think).
He's hanging in there...with his pale face, glassy eyes, hot skin, and croaky voice.
He'll be okay. He toured CVS like it was the MOMA. I remember CVS being pretty cool as a kid too...now? Not so much, but I let him. He earned it.
I'm spending this time enjoying the cuddles, watching him carefully, bringing him drinks, asking Hailey to be less high maintenance (ugh...more on that at a later date), and seeing little glimpses of my baby boy every now and then.
I still can't believe this is our first prescription.
Any bets on how long it will be for Hailey to show symptoms??? (more on that at a later date...I'm sure)
Disclaimer: "Last night" was actually Friday night...I wrote this late Saturday night. Apparently I was confused!
11 comments:
Wow! Your first prescription at 27 months??? ROCK STAR, I'm telling ya! That's awesome!
At least enjoy those baby boy cuddles, and I hope everyone is better soon.
Bummer he has croup, been there. Their cough always sounds so distinct, like a seal barking.
Croup is the pits...my son had it at 5. Just a warning...the steroids may cause a change in his personality or behavior while he's on them. They will definitely help...but you'll know when they've kicked in!
Hope Hailey doesn't pick it up...but croup is pretty contagious...
HORRIBLE!
I hope it doesn't last long. But I love that you want to call it the clap, too funny! I think the downside to having more than one kid is the waiting for the next round of illness. I hate that. Do we really need to share germs?? Would it be wrong to lock them in the basement till they were well?
Wow, you are very lucky, good for you and your hazmat suits ;)
Hope he's feeling better today and hope it doesn't spread. Poor guy.
I'm a pharmacist, so I can't help but comment to let you know that the steroids are to reduce the inflammation in his airways. Poor baby. I'll also warn you that steroids are NOTORIOUS for making a sweet child a terror. Just a side effect but if his behavior changes, you'll know why. Good luck. I hope Hailey stays well!
poor matt!
(Are you scared at his personality changing? I would be!)
Wow, I'm impressed that this is his first prescription!!!!!!!!
Yeah, croup sucks. It always presents itself at night...the kid seems fine when going to bed but then wakes you up at 2 am barking like a seal and struggling for air. It totally freaked me out the first time I dealt with it with one of my kids!!
Hope he feels better soon!! And hope Hailey isn't next!!!
wow! impressive you've gone that long without needing meds! Glad they've been healthy!
You know how some kids get sick and it always leads to ear infections? Whenever Jacob gets sick, he ends up with Croup. He gets it at least 2 or 3 times a year!! I thought we were headed there with him a few weeks ago but thankfully it never got bad. They even worried he had asthma a while ago b/c he was getting Croup so often...but thankfully he always responds to the steroids and is better pretty quickly.
Sarah had some odd bug this week than just brought on a fever and acheyness...and she seems to have shared it with me b/c I'm not feeling so well myself today. Hopefully they all stay healthy through the holiday...last year's holidays were AWFUL for us - we were sick for every. single. one!
that is awesome that this is the first sickness in 27m. i hope he feels better soon and keeps his germs away from his sister, mom and dad!
I can't believe this is your first prescription! That is very impressive!!! Hope he is better soon and Hailey doesn't get sick too!
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