UPDATE: The kiddo has pneumonia. Jack's fever was 104 at the doc's office :( She gave him an antibiotic and if he's still not feeling well by Friday she would like to see him again and order a chest xray. So no school for Jack on Wednesday. I didn't even take his wheelchair in to the doctor's office -- I knew he'd just want to lay on me. He's really not feeling well at all. Hopefully the meds will kick in and he'll start to feel better soon! Earlier today:
Poor Jack is not feeling well. He's had a fever and cough since Sunday night. His fever is 100-103 even with Motrin or Tylenol and the cough isn't terrible sounding but it is persistent and keeping him up all night. He missed school and two outpatient occupational and physical therapy appointments this week but he certainly needs his rest and therapy can resume next week! I am taking him to the doctor this afternoon. Hopefully whatever it is it goes away quickly. I hate when my kids don't feel well. He's been loving all of the cuddle time on the sofa as well as watching lots of Nick Jr. and getting to drink "fruit soda" or as Jack calls it "Froop La La" which is just some of that flavored no calorie, no caffeine seltzer water. It's keeping him hydrated -- which is great! Right now he's on the sofa watching the Backyardigans and is having a few chills from his fever. He won't take a blanket though and his hands and feet are FREEZING yet his head and back are very hot. My mother is coming over today to watch Morgan so I don't have to take her into the germy waiting room at the peds office. Must love Grandmas!!
I will keep you posted. Also, we're thinking of our little friend T. who is having surgery today. He's getting the ear tubes/adenoids and tonsils combo. We hope you're doing well little T.!!!!! Can't wait to talk to your mommy to hear how you're doing.
PS -- Jack pictured above with his gorgeous quilt made by our new friend Leslie from www.quiltsforkids.org thanks Leslie, we love the quilt and wheelchair tote bag!!
and yes, that is a wire whisk on the back of our sofa. What? You don't store untensils on your couch?
Sorry he is sick! Hope he gets over it sick!
ReplyDeleteIs there anywhere else to store things (apart from under and in between the pillows on the sofa, that is)? Hope the little fellow gets better soon - enjoy the cuddle time as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteWow, pneumonia. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. This is the third child I've heard of with pneumonia. Show him Max's photo, please, and tell him Max says hello and hopes he gets all better very soon.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt really is absolutely beautiful.
I can really relate to your fears. My son is in a wheelchair too and he gets pneumonia easily. He has bronchitis right now so I'm watching him closely.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Jack has pneumonia. It must be a bad time for that right now--I know several kiddos who have had it recently. Hope he feels better soon.
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