August 14, 2006

Just a quick post. I ended up taking Steven back to the doctor today as he was running a fever this morning and was very fussy. He has another ear infection. Poor little guy has had three already now. The zythromax works well but it upsets his stomach to the point where we have to break it up into small doses throughout the day. At least it's a fast acting antibiotic. I miss my happy, smiley little guy. He cried a lot last night and Ken and I took turns walking with him. Even keeping him on Tylenol every four hours isn't helping as much as it used to but the doctor said he can't have ibuprofen until he's six months old. He's as big as a six month old! But I guess that doesn't count.
Evie had a lot of ear infections as well and the doctor said it could be genetic. Not something I wanted to pass on to my children.
Evie has been an angel today, even with Steven crying so much. On the way to the doctors he was crying and she kept telling me I had to give him "medsin" to make him feel better. She kept saying "his tummy hurt mom, you gotta give purple medsin" which is the Tylenol he's been taking. Then she told me to hurry up and get to the doctor so the doctor could give him "medsin" so "He feel bedder". Actually she usually calls everyone she/her so she refers to Steven, her dad, anyone be it male or female as she or her. She's asleep now on the couch taking a late well deserved nap. She looked at me and said "I tired. I lay on de couch". She's been so wonderful today. Just reminds me how lucky I am to be her mom. We had some cuddle time this morning while Steven slept. We curled up together and she had cereal and we talked and watched Little Einsteins. Then she danced for me and we talked and played some more with her stuffed animals. I was utterly exhausted and feeling terrible when I first woke up. It's amazing how much a smiling sweet child can lift your spirits. Suddenly I wasn't tired anymore either.
They are both sound asleep so I am going to enjoy some quiet time and go start dinner.