We just finished up at the doctor. His throat culture was negative for strep so he was prescribed liquid Tamiflu (apparently many local pharmacies are out of this so they must make it from capsules), additional ACT treatments, and Tylenol every 4 hours as needed. For the next couple of hours Nathan is supposed to follow a clear liquid diet and then can follow the BRAT diet. I will keep you posted.
The only good thing about this illness is the extra cuddles I am getting. Feel better soon, baby boy!
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This was originally going to be an update on last Wednesday's clinic appointment but this morning I found myself trying to comfort an ill baby. After another irritable night of sleep, I brought him downstairs to feed him a bottle (6 am) which he promptly vomited all over. It is only after I began removing vomit pajamas did I notice how feverishly warm he was. I. Just when I thought I'd get away with one measly visit to the doctor in a week, I end up with an additional one to two ill baby appointments on my calendar.
So here is my slightly abridged version of the clinic update.
For some reason Nathan is entirely freaked out by the scale but we finally managed to get a weight of 24 pounds - Outstanding, nearing closer to the 50th percentile!
There is always a huge discrepancy between the height measurements at clinic vs. the pediatrician. At clinic, Nathan is measured standing and is a little over 31 inches. At the pediatrician, he is still measured on his back and is significantly longer than 31 inches. Kinda makes me laugh!
Nutrition: Limit juice consumption, serve milk in a sippy cup with meals keep offering vegetables, salt!
Dr. A Review: Last culture grew staph but not pseudomonas, bloodwork showed low hemoglobin (possible anemia), may need iron supplement. If the current (I do not have the results yet) and the next sputum cultures are both pseudomonas free, Dr A. would like to perform a bronchoscopy and a PFT (pulmonary function test) in one visit.
I had prepared a list of questions for the Respiratory Therapist. Pacifier with treatments? Preferably not. Cleaning the chamber of MDI? At the same time I clean chamber and mask. How to tell when the MDI is empty and needs to be replaced? Never really got a good answer to that one so I will continue to toss every month.
Now I am going to continue tending to my sick boy.
On the way home from the supermarket to get food I stopped at the pharmacy to pick up a cheap (yea, right!?) thermometer since I couldn't locate my trusty ole rectal. Between the $50 ear thermometer and the $50 forehead thermometer, I chose ear. I am still learning how to use the darn thing and after 4-5 readings in both ears I got a range of 101.7-103.7. My poor lil fella.
He has an appointment this afternoon with the pediatrician. Until then I will attempt to keep his fever down, push fluids, and monitor his cough. I also called his CF doctor who said to kick up Nathan's treatments (add an afternoon session) if he begins hacking. The only thing I am enjoying right now is cuddling with my extra cuddly sick boy but I do hate seeing him so uncomfortable.
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