Down a Week

Last Sunday afternoon Gracyn woke up from nap with a fever and complained about her forehead hurting.  That night her fever spiked to 102.7.  I took her to the doctor the next morning.  She was tested for strep but it was negative.

She continued to run a high fever and complain of forehead pain.  She also had a very red throat and would not eat much.  By Tuesday afternoon she was running in the 103s consistently.  I was afraid she might have the flu so back to the doctor we went.  She tested negative for the flu, strep, and mono.

Snuggling with Mama

Sad to miss school so we brought work home.

Popsicles were the only thing she would eat



Wednesday afternoon she spiked to 103.7!!  I have never seen the thermometer read that high!  However, I resisted the urge to call the doctor.  We were told Tuesday it was likely just a virus and we just needed to wait it out, give fever reducing medication, and give plenty of fluids.

Thursday morning (Valentine's Day) my little sweetheart woke up without a fever.  Hooray!  My excitement soon vanished when I realized her fever had crept back up to 102.5 and she moping in her chair with the saddest look on her poor little face!

Thursday at 1pm we gave her another dose of ibuprofen before nap.  She woke up feeling better and remained fever free the rest of the day.  Although, since ibuprofen can last up to 8 hours I wasn't convinced yet.

Friday morning I took her temperature when she woke up - 98.7!  Yay!  She was finally better.

It was a LONG week.  We had to miss out on several activities we had planned and just stayed around the house.  It is hard for me to stay around the house for several days with all the kids.  We all get bored and stir crazy!!  But, the cuddle time with my sweet Gracyn was nice.