slideshow image 2

Little Sickling

Saturday, February 23, 2008
Aurelia has been out of sorts this last week. It started with a mild fever, that lasted a couple of days, when, at last, it peaked, and disappeared. It looked as though the coast was clear, when less than two days later, a rash appeared. Since yesterday, it is clear that her ears are bothering her. And so, today, after having consulted, the health line, and her pediatrician (by phone), we headed out to an emergency clinic just to make sure things were okay. It looks as though she has roseola, which is what I suspected, and we just need to monitor her over the next couple days, as her ears to appear irritated. She has a scheduled appointment with her pediatrician on Tuesday, so he'll be able to check if her ears clear up with the virus or if she'll need antibiotics. I am to continue administering Tempra to relieve fever (if it returns) or to help manage her ear pain...

I know that this was nothing serious, but the stress I have felt over the last couple of days, not to mention the lack of sleep, has been overwhelming. I hope this is the worst we will ever have to experience with a child ill. It breaks your heart to see them so helpless, and unable to do much to relieve their discomfort.

7:45 am

Monday, February 18, 2008
It's early morning, and I forced myself out of bed after being woken by a neighbor slamming the door and the high-pitched continuous meowing of my cat. I would rather be in bed, but am gathering the courage to change another diaper. Sometimes, you just don't feel like it. Then again, if you take a moment, and think of the "why", it seems like a small price to pay.