Although Layla has never really been "crying in the middle of the night" sick, she has had a couple of spells usually following cutting a tooth where I question whether or not I should take her to the dr. Well this week she has cut another tooth, her top left pointy one (cuspid I think it's called). With that tooth came drool and snot and now following the drool and snot we have MORE snot, coughing, swollen eyes, and a little fussiness. She looks today as if she has been totally beat up. Although she was a good sport for the most part, I could just tell she felt horrible. Which makes me wonder am I too conservative when it comes to medicine and going to the doctor? Maybe she has caught my cold? So today Lucas talked me into getting her some medicine. Now I am questioning whether or not I should have taken her to the doctor before the weekend. I just don't think the doctor would be able to do anything for her. She is eating, drinking, sleeping, and has no fever. I just wish there was some black and white guidelines on when you need a doc and when you don't. I guess at this point I will continue to trust my gut!
Here's to hoping I have a well child tomorrow!
If you read my blog about a month ago, you know I share your sentiments. It is so hard to know what to do, and they are soooo pathetic!
ReplyDeleteI feel the exact same way! Especially when they are so little and can't verbalize how bad they feel or what exactly is wrong. I hope Layla feels better today!
ReplyDeletetry benadryl. and my rule is 48 hours with a fever and 2 weeks cough and snot before I take them to the doctor. I usually have them take a few doses of benadryl to see if that dries everything out. MS
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