So, here is another entry filled to the brim with guilt. My little baby has an ear infection. Yes, an ear infection. I thought ear infections only happened to kids who attended daycare. I guess I was wrong. She has had a little cold for a few days that turned into a cough on Thursday. She had a cold when we were in Utah and were told not to worry unless she had a fever. So, I figured I had it under control. I am trying very hard to be a calm and rational mother. My definiton of calm mother includes not calling the doctor EVERY day (even though I would like to call her EVERY day).
So, I thought we were being rational by just letting the cold ride itself out as long as she wasn't suffering too much or developing more symptoms (like a fever). She started being cranky when we put her on her back in her crib (sure sign of an ear infection). She also has been waking up every few hours at night wanting to nurse (another clear sign of an ear infection). Her nose has been both stuffed and runny (a leading cause of ear infections). I feel just terrible that I waited three days to take her in to the doctor. She was very angry when the doctor examined her. I have never seen her that angry. She screamed and screamed. No amount of "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'" could soothe her. Please take note that Daphne does NOT like having things put in her ear.
Anyway, Jack is now at the pharmacy having her prescription for antibiotics filled and we are going to give her Tylenol for the pain. We are also going to give her a few extra hugs and kisses to make up for the poking and proding at the doctor's office.