I was feeling pretty good - we made it to six months without any health issues. A runny nose here and there, but nothing crazy. Then, like magic, James hit six months and got an ear infection. Infection cleared up (after antibiotics), within a week, back at the doctor's office with another fever and snotty nose. Ear infection #2. While taking a new antibiotic for that, the fever came back and so back to the doctor's office we went. This time, they gave him the magic antibiotic shot. Poor James. Poor Mommy. It was awful.
As soon as he was off the antibiotics from EI#2, fever came back. This time, it brought not only a snotty nose but snotty eyes as well (see below). I guess the infections wanted to pop in for Mother's Day and say "Welcome to parenting!"
So James and I spent Saturday morning in the doctor's office, yet again. After another shot of antibiotics (and crying by both of us), we came home feeling better despite double ear infections. We went back for a follow-up visit and second shot Monday, at which point we were referred to an ENT doctor for a consult regarding tubes. DOUBLE BOO!
Now, I must say, James is catching on to the nurses' wily ways. As soon as two women walk into the exam room, he grows suspicious. Once on the exam table, he starts whining and talking sternly to all involved. Poor baby. He knows what's coming.
I'm kinda worried about the tubes. I know its a simple and quick procedure, but the idea of my baby under anesthesia is not a pleasant thought. Only seven months old and already needing something like this. Poor sweet baby.
Those mean ole ears!
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