So remember that earache that I had that scared the heck out of Ian a week and a half ago, well I finally went to the doctor today and it is an ear infection, I haven't been able to hear out of my ear for the past week. The only reason I actually went to the doctor is because I finally took Malia and Gunner to the Dr. today too. Malia had been complaining of a sore throat since yesterday, and Gunner was just plain onery! We also could see little white spots on Malia's tonsils, and thought we could see them on Gunner, thought because like our 2 year old would hold still enough to let us look in his mouth AND say aahh. They also woke up with runny noses.
So go figure, I work in the medical field, but hate going to doctors. I guess it is because I like to self diagnosis myself too much, or maybe it is because I see so many people that go to the doctor for things they can treat at home. Anyway I decided that I would take them today because of the weekend coming up. And sure enough, Malia has strep, and Gunner has strep AND a double ear infection (no wonder he has been so crabby and not sleeping well.) It's also his first ear infection. (that we have had diagnosed. )The thing I was so hestant about was neither of them had a fever that I knew about, and both of them were eating very well. Which I thought were two big signs of strep. So because I had a sore throat and earache last week their doctor told me I should be checked out so that our whole family can be treated all together instead of pinging it to one another. So Ian made appts for us with his doctor he has seen only a couple of times, and can you believe it, I have never seen a doctor up here (other than OB) in the over 4 years we have lived here.
The doctor checked my ear and said sure enough it was an ear infection, and Ian likely has strep too, but didn't even test him, just gave us prescriptions because of the kids.
So I guess I have learned my lesson, and now that I have seen a doctor who is conveniently 2 mins. away, maybe I will go to the doctor sooner instead of living with an ear infection for almost 2 weeks.
Kauai & Chickens
8 years ago
3 comments:
I am sorry you are all sick, if I lived closer I would bring you soup and popcicles and babysit your kids while you guys sleep. Only if I didn't live in NV and you in Oregon. :(
That is such a bummer that you all are so sick. I'm glad you all finally got some medicine. You are one tough cookie to live with an ear infection and 2 cranky kids that long. It's amazing how fast antibiotics can kick those nasty bugs. I can't believe that you haven't had to go to the doctor in 4 years. You must be doing something right. I can't believe that you've lived in Oregon that long either. Time sure goes by fast these days. I hope you all get feeling better soon.
Ahhh that is terrible. I can't believe you could live with your ear hurting for so long...You go little country girl! Hope you are all feeling better.
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