I'm getting cabin fever in a bad way. Both of my kids are sick. Cooper started his fever and lethargy on Monday. Took him to the doctor right away and he was diagnosed with the flu. Tuesday morning the doctor called and said his overnight strep culture came back positive. So, he most likely doesn't have the flu, just strep. Strep isn't something to take likely though. His fever had spiked as high as 105 twice, which is downright scary. I took him to the hospital yesterday to get 2 shots of antibiotics, since he refuses to take oral medication. I tried to get him to take Motrin Monday night and consequently got some spit in my face (as he was coughing/gagging it out), so I know it is only a matter of time before it's my turn.
Maddy spiked her fever yesterday. It got up to 104.5. This morning it's 103. She says her throat hurts. She'll take Motrin and prescription medicine though. Yay for that. We have a doctors appointment for her at 11am. Cooper is clearly feeling better. His fever broke last night and he's excited to go see "Maddy's doctor" though, I told him it was his doctor too. I guess since he's feeling better the doctor will now be Maddy's doctor. Cooper is still lounging on the couch with Maddy, but as long as his fever is gone for 24 hours he should be good to go for school tomorrow.
I started to feel bleh yesterday. I can feel the sickness starting to settle in. I thought for sure I'd wake up with this full blown nastiness, but I am surprisingly feeling okay. I'm a little sniffly, a little stiff, little energy but otherwise okay. I know that probably doesn't sound all too pleasant, but if you compare how I look compared to my kids, it's a world of difference.
So, here's to hoping for a healthier family in the near future and that I stay relatively healthy. I don't get sick days.
