Since Alex began day care in September he has been sick. By his 3rd day in day care his voice became hoarse, by the 4th day he had a runny nose, and of course by day #5 he had a full blown cold.
We have had a struggle with sickness since September. I am sure that we are at the doctor's office every 3 weeks with something new. That doesn't include the "follow up" appointments to make sure that the illness is being treated correctly and that "the virus" is running it's course.
The latest illness is a repeat of the illness 3 weeks ago. After antibiotics and steroids we really only got 1 week of relieve. Probably no even a week, more like 4 days! So I call the day after the holidays. Yes, my kid would be the one to spike a 102.6 fever on Christmas Eve!! The office was only opened for a half day and was only taking sick calls. The appointment times were not convenient, considering I already was at work. If I knew that I could have gotten in within the next 2 hours, I would not have come to work in the morning. So, instead of making an appointment that day, I decide to ask the receptionist some questions.
This is what gets me when I call the doctor's office....
Every time I call the office I talk to someone different. Which is fine, it is a very large office, maybe 6 or 7 doctors in the practice. I don't expect to talk to the same person every time. Thankfully they have a very organized and friendly staff, with a great electronic system so they get things right! But, the thing that frustrates me is that every time I talk to someone new, they always have different medical advice. Notice I said, different and not conflicting medical advice (which is a relief). Sometimes I just wish that with a practice so big that they have a website for parents to check out their "tricks of the trade" when handling a sick toddler.
With every phone conversation I learn something new from one of the receptionist! It's so frustrating because of course I try it out, and it works. All the time I'm thinking, I wish the lady 3 weeks ago told me about this remedy!!
I should start jotting down all of the remedies that I have learned over the past few months of having a sick toddler!! Bet it would really add up if I took the time.
Hopefully, with the breathing treatments my little "A" will be feeling better soon so that we won't be making the frequent stops to the doctor's office!!
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