23 January 2008

Owwww, Those Ears!

Well, Jordan's on the road to tubes in her ears. She's sporting almost constant ear infections over the last few weeks, despite amoxicillan, augmenten, and now Cefzil. . . . Ugh. But, the good news is that despite all this, sh has NOT been in the hospital! Woo-hoo! This, too, is a big step for her. It was close on Saturday evening, but she was once again able to keep herself hydrated, cough up her secretions, and especially not aspirate on them. She's doing better on all fronts.

On the way to her doctor appointment down in Portland we picked up Avery & Kate from pre-school & went to OMSI for a couple of hours, to play in the play room & to watch the Dolphins IMAX movie. I joked to Robin (Jordan's nurse) that most moms would avoid germ-fests like a kids play area when they have a sick kiddo, but not me! Gotta get out of the house for some fresh air & fun. Of course, the pediatrician chided me about the same thing, but was glad to hear we are able to get out & do things with both girls now that we have Robin's help part of the week.

1 comment:

Julie, Jeff, Jack, WIll and Jasper said...

Love the Christmas dresses! That is why you need girls. Heck, one day I should just go get myself one!
Glad to hear you stayed out of the hospitals, but sorry to hear about the ear infections. We were in the same boat this winter. We are going tomorrow to make sure the fluid is finally gone and see if we can avoid tubes. My nurse mother-in-law put it in perspective for me: tubes are better than several rounds of antibiotics on a kid's system! Good luck! xox