Let's not do this again soon!

Somehow we've made it to almost age 4 without much in the way of illness. Colds, yes. But nothing to send us to the pediatrician's office, outside the regular annual check-ups and flu shots. Seems like we're making up for lost time now.

Three weeks ago, we showed up for walk-in hours to discuss a persistent cough. The doctor's answer? Allergies.  We started a daily regimen to manage them.

Two weeks ago I called the doc's answering service during off-hours for the first time. Then showed up for walk-in hours the next day to take care of an infection. Yep. His First Antibiotic.

This weekend? A reaction to antibiotic? or a stomach virus? Either way, another call to the doc's off-hours answering service.

Yesterday there was a tug-of war over yogurt. Lots of bedding to wash. Carpeting to scrub. Piles of books to read. Tantrums over withholding juice and food.

Flat ginger-ale, anyone?

Comments

[Bluegrass Mama]

I am amazed you've never had a sick visit to the pediatrician before now, but you have my sympathies! And my husband was drinking his own flat ginger ale yesterday, but at least I didn't have to clean up after him.

[Chris]

No matter if it's anywhere from allergies to the flu, sick kids are not fun...for either one of you! You most definitely have my sympathy. :)

[vw bug]

I hope it gets better soon.

[Sarcasmo]

Poor little guy (and poor you). Hope he feels better soon. Once they start school it's a given they will catch what the other kids have. Usually they share it with you too.

[Melody]

Monet's been on antibotics twice. Talk about make her soooo moody. Unreal. She's so not the same child when she's on them. I'm sure your little man is the same. I hope he gets better soon, especailly with Santa on his way!

[kristi]

Oh no! Poor K! I hope he feels better soon. I think it's great he got to almost 4 without ever having an antibiotic. Wow!