First Ear Infection

Hailey has her first ear infection, or should I say infections???

It all started last week after she went to the doc for her 9 month checkup and flu shot. Dr. Chris said that the shot may cause fever for a couple days so when Hailey got sent home from daycare last Wednesday I was certain it was either the shot or teething. We gave her some tylenol and she was fine Thursday and Friday.

Over the weekend, the fever came back. When I gave her tylenol it seemed to get somewhat better, so once again I just thought teething. Well, it got worse.....

I could tell the poor little girl wasn't feeling too well when I dropped her off yesterday, but she didn't have a fever. An hour later I get a phone call saying that Hailey has a temp of 101.6 and that I needed to come get her. I immediately called the doctor's office to have her checked out. Fever off and on for a week is not good and I was really worried that she was getting the flu.

It was 9:30 and all the sick child appointments were already taken! I felt helpless! When the nurse called be back, I explained the situation and told them I really wanted them to see Hailey the same day. The nurse said she would see if Dr. Chris could work her in.

A little later, she called back and said come on in. Dr. Chris was sweet enough to work her in before his after lunch appointments showed up. If anyone is looking for a good pediatrician go see Dr. Chris at Pediatric Partners, he is so nice and is really good with Hailey!

Anyways, she has an ear infection in both ears! I feel horrible, how could I have not known she was hurting so bad? We got some antibiotics and came home to rest. Her fever got so high I stripped her down and put cold washcloths all over her. It scared the heck out of me! Other than being awake at the Dr's office and to drink her bottles the poor baby slept for over 24 hours. Now that's a sick baby!

Good news is that her fever broke over night and she woke up this morning a happy girl. She has been playing and dancing around. Its nice to have my sweet girl back.