Nik’s fever spiked around seven this morning to 103.8F and he was cranky and beyond lethargic. In fact, he went back to sleep after a very quick snack (via tube, mostly to make sure he got his seizure meds on time) and slept straight through until Niksdad got him to the pediatrician at ten-thirty.
The verdict?
Another ear infection. This one seems to be different; he’s never had a fever like this unless he’s been really ill. It may have something to do with the fact that he also had his g-tube changed yesterday afternoon; always a traumatic experience for Nik, this time was worse because of a large buildup of granulation tissue inside his stomach. (Imagine that scene in Alien…and you might have an idea of what that tube change felt like for Nik.) Again, not a typical reaction for Nik when his tube gets changed, either. But he was pretty sore and his body may have mounted an inflammatory response (which can include fever) to both the tummy trauma and his ear infection. Whatever —it wasn’t fun in the early morning hours today.
So here we are on his third antibiotic in roughly a month after rapidly eliminating the ones he can still tolerate with “normal” or expected side effects (those which don’t involve rashes, open sores, or vomiting). Oy.
But the Tylenol and several hours of sleep seem to be helping a bit. Nik’s fever is down under 101F and he is quietly playing for the first time all day.
Here’s what that looks like:
Can you say “Who drained the Energizer Bunny’s batteries??” I imagine he will be back to his rascally self in a day or two.
Meanwhile? I’ve got a post cooking on some creative uses for duct tape. I kid you not!
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Oh I hope he feels better really soon. There was something going around here a few weeks ago. Really high fever, cough symptoms, and then it ended with a nasty ear infection. Bubba rarely gets sick and he was in bed for days. He was just back to himself earlier this week.
You guys have seen your share of illness. You need a break!!!!!
Oh, look at your poor guy. There is something so sad about seeing your rambunctious little dude all fevered out on the couch. Hope he feels better soon.
Oh poor Nik …. I’m glad to hear his fever went down a little. He sure is one tough kid.
SB was finally fever free today for the first time since Sunday.
You’ve piqued my curiousity with the duct tape.
Ange — A-freakin-men! I agree and I’ keep waiting for that break…it must come when I blink, right?
TM — Heh, heh, heh…
Sending a hug!! Hope Nik feels better soon.
Poor Nik. That picture does not look like the Nik we all know and love – that’s what Baxter looked like most of this week as well. Just bleah. Hope he’s back to normal quickly.
Gentle hugs for Nik. That fever stuff is sure going around these days. Here too.
An ear infection? Oh, poor lil’ Nik! He sure does look like he is miserable on the couch. I hope the medicine works fast.
Thank you for your comment on my last post. I think you are on to something. Also, we have been without a car due to it still not working! Found out it had a recall on it we did not know about it concerning the gas tank! The car thing is really stressing her out too.
You are right about the puzzle too because she will not let anyone help her and is very methodical about how she does them.
Hugs and Happy Easter!
Feel better soon Nik!
One good thing about having him rest is the cuddles
I hope you are getting plenty
I love that he still has the piano, ear infection and everything and all! Get well little guy!
Poor guy. Poor you guys. And through it all, you can still come up with fun ways to use duct tape?
You continue to amaze me.
Hugs from us…
Oh poor Nik, poor you. Hang in there…