Here it is; the summary of my past three days.
Tracking my 5 year old son's fever from 105.5 and back and still cruising at 99 on day four.
I wanted to be prepared with his stats should it turn serious enough to see a doctor.
He never felt sick. If you asked him how he felt, he enthusiastically said "AWESOME!" and would show you with a fist how he was going to "knock out this germ".
This morning I asked what he'd like to do and he said, "Well, watch a movie. That's what we do when we're sick you know." So we watched a movie.
I did speak with a nurse this morning who verified that we should just continue as we have been and do not need to come to the clinic.
I am extra thankful that the OTC medications and lukewarm baths managed the fever well.
I am thankful for the scanning thermometer that has made it so easy to track his temps, even while he is sleeping. These things rock.
I am grateful for the wealth of information on the internet so that I was able to make educated decisions about our course of treatment for him.
It's times like this when I am reminded of how big a job motherhood is. As my kids grow and don't need my constant attention and care; I am glad to be available without the stress of other commitments when they do need me.
