Ear infections in babies
Filed under: Health and Safety, 9-12 months, Toddler
I feel like I'm getting another crash course in parenting this week.Nolan was diagnosed with an ear infection: moderate in one ear, and moderate to severe in the other. His fever continues to flame, and peaks into its hot, uncomfortable fury at night. Yesterday I stayed home with the baby, today Rob did, and we are both exhausted with the feeling of helplessness we have.
Because I know nothing about babies except for the current problem I'm immersed in, I'd been unaware that ear infections are the most common diagnosis in pediatrics. It's good to know, I guess, but it doesn't stop my baby's pain.
I'm also still fretting about Nolan's antibiotic prescription. I went and got a second opinion on the subscription, and the second doctor said that, yes, indeed he should be on antibiotics.
In the meantime, my active little baby is listless, clingy, and fussy. Rob's staying home with him again tomorrow and I really hope Nolan is back to himself very soon.
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