For This Season

{winding down}

I truly cannot figure out where summer escaped to?  As a child they seemed to last forever....not so much anymore.  And, I think as the child Noah is, it didn't seem to last long for him either. 

It's quite the mixture of emotion.  I am so not ready to let him go again, but excited at all that he will learn....and, of course the fun is a bonus too.  He absolutely loves school.  But, it is truly grueling for me.   

I met his teacher last night and was very pleased.  It's amazing how his little personality has seemed to be matched so well with the teachers we've had thus far.  She had sweet stationary for us to write a letter to them - so, he will have that to open next Monday morning as I'm driving away (sniffling).  

The countdown is definitely on......even though I try my best to slow it down. But, I do have my happy face on for him.  I'll keep it on until I pull away from he parking lot on Monday. 

{zzzzzzzzzz}

I guess Noah is taking advantage of the fact I am trying get him rested up to get back to school.  The child is still sleeping and it is 11:02 am.  The same child who is up at 6:30 on Saturdays to get the weekend started.   Hopefully, he is recouping. 

{status update}

Noah is doing much better!  Yea!  He still has a way to go as the fatigue is still getting to him.  He is still sleeping and it is 9:54 am.  He continues to nap several times a day - but, the fever seems to have finally left him.   I'm going to "enforce" as much rest as possible today as we have almost made it for a 24-hour stretch without fever. Thanks to everyone for checking in to see how he was, the get well soon wishes and to check to see if we needed anything.   I took the boys out yesterday and from the air conditioned car (as he is still coughing) we got to watch about 30 minutes of the Thunderbirds in the Air Show.  Big, big mistake - now Noah wants to fly jets.  So not good for my terrible fear of planes!  As beautiful as it was - it took everything I had to sit there with them and watch.   But, they had a great time....and he slept all the way home. 

{complicated}

As I was begging (& spoon-feeding) Noah a total of 3 bites of rice tonight before he collapsed back into his slumber.......with his stuffy nose, and cotton-filled, medicated ears, runny nose and eyes, sore throat, cough, fever, etc, etc.  He assured me it was fine that he wasn't eating (he is drinking, thank God) because.......sickness, is very complicated.   And, the snoring began within moments next to the humming humidifier.  Another long night ahead. :( 

{diagnosis}

strep, bilateral ear infections and upper respiratory.  The verdict is still out, because it seems that he had a viral infection to start off with and then when we had the decrease in temperature and then the soar along with resp symptoms - it appears to be that he was just brewing this second round?  His ear started "feeling funny" once we hit the interstate, was hurting within 2 blocks of the MD's office and did not admit that his throat was hurting until about 30 minutes after we left.  We were at the MD/Pharmacy for 4+ hours.  His temp soared again and he was crying - just about oblivious to everything but his ear pain.  He made the following statement between tears "Moommmmmm!  My ear is hurting so badly.  It is humilitating me so much!"  Irritating, perhaps?  Then when I told him he gave me a good one for the blog he became furious (remember pain and high fever produces major personality changes induced by teasing mother) He demanded I do not post this very thing I'm typing.  He told me he would be irritated by his humilation.  That child. 

AND.......guess who GREW.BACK.HIS.TONSILS?  I about hit the floor.  Apparently it is quite rare.  Does that surprise you really?  Just know that my knees buckled at that - especially if you remember the problems associated with his tonsil removal when he was 2 1/2.  I give up!  But, he is medicated and sleeping soundly right now. 

Ch-ching!  We are up to our 14th MD appt (would have been 15, but cancelled one) in a mere 11 days. 

{update}

Well, still running fever, so we'll be seeing Dr. D today at 11:20.  I won't tell you that it got up to 105.0 yesterday.  :(  But, since we've been down this road several times with Noah - it doesn't rattle me quiet as bad as it used to.  He has now developed respiratory symptoms on top of it - so, we may actually be dealing with two separate issues.    Will update when we get home.   

{still sick}

Poor guy!  I kept hoping today would bring a fever-free day.  No such luck.  He stumbled into the living room this morning very hot - 103.8.   So, unless we are fever free from really this point until tomorrow - we will be going in to see the doctor.   I really feel that it is viral (I think 4-5 others on his ball team have the same thing) but, he is starting to cough and I do not want it to progress to something more.  And, that is Dr. D's protocol for fevers.  It looks like all the little guys are dealing with the same thing, it's just miserable for them.  In fact, not even enough to play a full team last night.   

{mirror, mirror}

This entry is purely for myself.  When I stand in front of the mirror someday and am surprised by all of the wrinkles.....I'll read this and remember they were caused by days like this.  Noah, my high temperature producing child by history - climbed to 104.8 today.  Not the highest, we topped that out years ago at 105.7 - but, were in the ER for that one.  I KNOW he tends to run wild on the high side, but gee!   It's not good for the mama!  or the skin!  or the hair!  or the cleanliness of the home!  or the workday!  But, there is not place I'd rather have been than watching him breathe on the couch next to him. 

On a positive note, although we are not quite making it to the next dose of Motrin/Tylenol - it is breaking much faster than it had been.  So, hopefully we will have a quiet night - although my alarm will still be set every hour on the hour as the two hour interval makes me nervous after today.   I think tomorrow he'll be on the upswing.   And, another positive, the Fun Day at school was moved to Monday because of the anticipated bad weather tomorrow - so, I am very happy he will not miss that! 

And, on aside - Aunt Joann - do not worry, he's fine, really. :)   I knew this post would make you nervous, but I just entered it, so I would remember. :)  He's up playing his PSP as I type.   

{sick little man}

Noah is miserable.  His fever just broke (finally!) despite round the clock Motrin and Tylenol.   He is just now sitting up somewhat playing his PSP.   And, even at that he looks pretty sad.   It was so bad at one point he could not even tolerate cuddling.   He wanted nothing but sleep.  "Mom, I feel fine, I just need rest" in the most pitiful voice you've ever heard. 

Whatever little bug this is has hit him fast and hard.  I am hoping he will be well enough to go to his Fun Day at school on Wednesday.   Get well soon, my little man! 

{follow-up}

A bruise is present.  Just call me Grace.