We cannot catch a break here...(long)**UPDATE

So two weeks or so ago, Abby had an ear infection that had her out of day care for a week first on amoxicillin (which did not clear it up) and then on augmentin (which seemed to do the trick. Last week she had to leave day care and stay out another day for a case of pink eye. Yesterday, at DH's grandmother's 95th birthday party, Abby was not her usual self. I keep a thermometer on us (as well as Infant Tylenol) and took her temperature. 101.6. We took her home which disappointed everyone especially her great-grandmother.

Today was my mother's unveiling. She passed away last May 1st. Abby and DH obviously could not be there. Before I left, we saw that Abby had been wheezing and coughing. He also noticed that her eyes - BOTH eyes - were oozing again. Fortunately, we still had her eye drops and were able to treat her as per her doctor's instructions. Her fever has been up and down all day and though we gave her Tylenol to help reduce the fever, we know that it really won't make it better - more than likely something to run its course.

My little angel looks so sick. She is uncomfortable. Her appetite is supressed and I cannot seem to help her. She is putting out fluids and having bowel movements so I know she is hydrated. I feel so helpless for her. She truly cannot catch a break.

DH and I have taken off so many days. We have enlisted family who ALSO took days off to care for Abby. It is getting rough on everyone. Though I have the days to take off, I know it is hard to take a day here and there when you teach. My students crave and need the consistency of a teacher who is there everyday, but my child MUST come first.

I felt so sad today. I had to go to the grave of my parents to honor my mother who passed away when I was 25 weeks pregnant. I looked at their stones feeling very lonely. I don't have them anymore and today I did not have my little family with me to nobody's fault. It was what it was.

I did not write this to feel sorry for myself nor did I write it for pity and huggy guys. Life has a way of coming full circle. I tell Abby of her grandparents all the time. Their pictures are all over my home.

I am hoping that when DH takes Abby to the doctor tomorrow, that she can be treated well enough to get some sort of reprieve. She is such a good little girl.

Thanks for reading. I just needed to have a therapeutic vent.

**UPDATE**

Its bronchiolitis. She will be out for three more days. She needs meds/nebulizer 3 times a day. This sucks - especially for her. My poor baby.

Message edited 4/27/2009 11:31:23 AM.

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Leslie,

I am so sorry that Abby is having such a hard time! She could just be very sensitive to germs. Have you thought of using a smaller daycare center or a babysitter share? This may help your dd.

Lots of during this very rough time!

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I know you didn't write your post for this reason, but here are some huggy guys anyway I hope your little girl is feeling better soon! I know how hard it can be when they are sick and the feeling of not being able to catch a break. Hopefully things will look up soon.

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Posted by BigB

Leslie,

I am so sorry that Abby is having such a hard time! She could just be very sensitive to germs. Have you thought of using a smaller daycare center or a babysitter share? This may help your dd.

Lots of during this very rough time!

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I hope she feels better soon!

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Oh Leslie, sorry Abby is having such a hard time. I know it can't be easy. I hope she's feeling back to herself real soon & that you guys catch a break.

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I know when I was young, I always got sick when the seasons changed... something about that radical temp change didn't jive with my immune system and I got headcolds, ear aches, the flu....

poor ittle Abby she must feel miserable in this weather.... hopefully her ped will come up with something else to make her feel better

it's good that she at least is hydrated

Many for the anniversary of your mom's passing.... Even though dad passed away 24 years ago (anniversary is coming up... 5/2), it feels like yesterday.... it's always a rough time

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I hope you and Abby feel better soon. She is so lucky to have such a fabulous mommy who loves her so much!

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Posted by wannabemom



I know when I was young, I always got sick when the seasons changed... something about that radical temp change didn't jive with my immune system and I got headcolds, ear aches, the flu....

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leslie i just hate that abby has been sick so much. it's not fair i hope she gets better ASAP because we need to have a BEEF date!!

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Posted by headoverheels

leslie i just hate that abby has been sick so much. it's not fair i hope she gets better ASAP because we need to have a BEEF date!!

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I hope Abby feels better real soon!

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So sorry Leslie. If there is anything I can do please let me know!

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I hope you and Abby feel better soon!!
I know today must have been so hard. I can't imagine.

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huggy guy

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Poor thing...hope she feels better!!

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I'm sorry you are having a rough time. My son went through something like this when hewas little too, for over a month he had fever virus after fever virus. It's horrible. I hope everyone feels better soon

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Poor Abby (and Mommy)!!

Sounds like she has an ear infection. My DD has been going through the same thing since March 7! She had an ear infection, took amoxicillin. Looked like it worked. Then, eyes oozed again--another ear infection. Took augmentin, had allergic reaction and switched to omnicef (sp?). A few days after the course ended, ear infection again. Got zythromax. A few days after that, she had another ear infection. We just finished a course of Bactrim and so far so good. I pray that it works because otherwise we are heading toward tubes. It seems to be the same ear infection that won't clear up fully.

that Abby feels better!

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Poor little Abby I hope she feels better soon!!!