This is what we often call Whitney. She was such a tiny thing when she was born that I couldn't resist giving her this nickname. She still looks very petite, but is a pretty solid kid. Actually, this post isn't to muse about the size of my second child--but instead to give a little update about her.
Saturday, Whitney woke up with a fever--102.4--which responded well to children's ibuprofen, but wouldn't completely go away. Since she had absolutely no other symptoms--not even a runny nose, I decided to watch it and see how things went. Sunday, it was even higher at 103.5 and we once again gave her medicine to keep it under control. When Monday morning rolled around and she had the same temp as Sunday, I decided to see if it would break that day. In the early- to mid-afternoon, having not had any medication for well over the 6 hour limit, her temp was completely normal. So, I was pretty surprised when she woke up on Tuesday with yet another fever--only 101.5 this time. Since we have preschool here this week, Ryan took her into the health center.
While they were gone, one of my friends dropped her daughter off for preschool and, when I told her about Whitney, mentioned that her kids had had roseola several months ago--a high fever for about 3 days, and then they break into a rash. It sounded like maybe that's what Whitney had, but I hadn't noticed a rash.
When Ryan finally came home, the diagnosis was bladder infection--but we caught it very early, so it wasn't too bad yet. I wondered how this could be, seeing that we took her in on day 4 of her fever. Three previous days of a high fever doesn't necessarily say "early detection" to me--especially in regards to a bladder infection. Wouldn't you know that Whitney broke out with a mild rash yesterday! I think my poor daughter has BOTH roseola AND a bladder infection. They didn't diagnose it at the health center, but you can see the rash better today than yesterday. The good news is that once the rash shows up, the child isn't contagious anymore--at least that's what every medical website I've read today says. So--if your child was here yesterday while I was still under the impression it was only a bladder infection, I'm pretty sure she wasn't contagious anymore! (And, if she was, I am TRULY, TRULY sorry!) BTW--Did I mention Whitney is also cutting her 4th molar in the past few weeks? Yeah--being one is no fun!
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Your kids are so cute! I just read the post before and I can't believe how witty Kallie is. Kudos to you on your "persuasive" and loving parenting. I often look back at how I handled something with Owen and I think, I didn't really persuade him to choose the right.
I am sorry to hear about Whitney. I hope she is feeling better soon!
Aha!! Roseola doesn't really do anything, so no worries here. The fever can be worrisome, though. Now if any of your future kids get it you can shrug your shoulders and say, "hmph, roseola. No biggie." And feel like a seasoned mom.
Sounds like she's on the mend, poor little thing!
Wow Amanda! It is so great to hear from you! It has been WAY too long. I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well. I love Wymount- I am a little jeolous that you are still there!! Say Hi to my apt for me. So many good memories... So- I want to see pics of your girls, but I am so new at this blogging thing, maybe I just missed them. So how much longer are you there at BYU and where are you off to next?
Ooh- and I hope your little Whitney gets feeling better soon, that is no fun!!
Love, Krista
Poor Whitty-Bit. That so sad. I hope she gets better very quickly and I hope she didn't pass it on to anyone..but it's not really your fault if she did so I hope they're understanding.
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