The Ick

The past week has been action packed with fevers, coughs, runny noses, diarrhea, you name it, we've seen it. On Friday Michael woke up from his nap just burning up. He had a fever the day before, but seemed better after the Motrin. But this was different, he was totally lethargic, and sat in my lap for a good 30 minutes. Very unlike our little man.

We happened to have the camera in their room, and Terry took a picture, since this is a rarity. I took his temp and it was 104.2, and that was rectal. Off to the pediatrician we went. As usual, my dr is off on Fridays, and my kids only ever have sick visits on Fridays. The dr we did see took a CBC and it came back negative for bacterial infection, but positive for viral infection. She diagnosed most likely a stomach bug, (due to his diarrhea and lack of appetite) said to keep an eye on Emily, and let her know if his fever continued. By the next day, he was much better, his normal energetic self.

Sophie had been dragging with a cold for over a week. She couldn't seem to shake it and her cough was really getting bad. She alsohad NO appetite. So on Monday we stayed home from dance (that was painful, believe me) and had an afternoon dr appnt. She couldn't understand why she had to stay home from dance. Take a look and see what you think:

By the afternoon Michael was covered in a rash, which I guessed was roseola. Given his sudden high fever, it made sense to me. Mind you, he was happy as a clam, just covered in tiny bumps. So he went with me and Sophie. Dr Harrison examined Sophie and pronounced a sinus infection. Then he looked at Michael and said it was roseola. Nothing to do for it, but Emily would most likely get it as well. Sophie is immune at her age. Sophie is now on amoxicillin, which has helped her tremendously. Michael is fine and back to his normal self. And Emily, well, she was never affected by either of their illnesses. While Michael was burning up with fever last Friday, here she was, trying on a new hat with Daddy....

Everyone is in much better spirits this week. Sophie feels and looks much better. She protests the amoxicillin, but that's not a big surprise. Ironically enough, Noah has a sinus infection too, and is on the same stuff. She told me he doesn't like his either.

Today was a beautiful day, 77 and sunny. This weekend it is supposed to hit 80. Will have to break out the shorts and the sunscreen. Happy Spring!