Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Poor Baby

On Sunday, Neil's parents were kind enough to come over and watch Sophie so we could have an afternoon date to go see The Watchmen. We had planned to go out after the movie for dinner, but when we called home to check in on the bean, the report was not good. So home we came. It would have been the first time just Neil and I had been out to dinner since Sophie was born. Sigh. Someday.

I'm not a rush to the doctor type, but a fever, diarrhea, and not eating gets me worried. So Monday morning I called the doctor and scheduled an appointment to take her in for a visit.

An hour later we're sitting in the waiting room. An hour later we're still sitting in the waiting room. An hour later we're finally in the exam room. Waiting. Finally the doctor comes in, does about three minutes worth of examination and says she doesn't know what the problem is. So she sends us down to Radiology to get a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia. Word to the wise: if you have to take your toddler in for a chest x-ray, make sure you have two people there to hold them down. Oh, and bring ear plugs. Not fun.

After four hours at the doctor, 3 hours and 45 minutes of which were spent in waiting rooms, all the results came back negative. We don't know what she has, but she is still sick. Meaning I can't go to the gym, which surprise, surprise, actually bothers me. But more importantly I still have a sick baby and no idea what to do about it.

So we're not having much fun around these parts. Unless you count changing diapers three times as often and holding an almost constantly fussy baby while pleading with her to please, please eat as fun.

On the bright side, she is being a cuddle fiend and we spent all day yesterday laying in bed watching TV. At least this sick stuff has a few perks.

13 comments:

  1. I hope Sophie feels better soon!

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  2. Doesn't it seem like they always get sick the ONE time you decide to leave? I don't envy you...I hope she's better very soon--and definitely try that dinner out again asap!

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  3. Oh Yuck! But Yeah for the cuddles. I hope she gets better soon.

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  4. Addie has the same thing. It will pass. She is better today and finaly eating!

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  5. Oh, poor little Sophie Bean! That totally sucks. Glad you got to see the movie though. Was it good?

    Send get well wishes to the little bean from ohio!

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  6. Hang in there. Enjoy the cuddles! Have you tried Pedialyte popsicles? (not you, Sophie)

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  7. Awwwh, poor Sophie! Many e-hugs and smooches to you & her both, and I hope she feels better soon. It must be really heartbreaking to see your little girl hurting :[

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  8. So sorry. Sick babies, no fun. Frustrating and time intensive doctor visits, even less fun. Apt to make you not want to go back, and then when they really ARE sick with something treatable (ie: ear infection) and you wait, you feel bad too. We've been spending lots of time in doctor's offices lately, but are finally getting some answers. Here's hoping Sophie has a virus and will soon be better.

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  9. Awww...poor baby! Don't worry about her not eating. Just be sure to keep her hydrated.

    Try to enjoy your snuggle time, it will pass soon, I hope!

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  10. Aw! Poor thing. It's scary sometimes when your baby is sick and you can't figure out why. Mama's love is a good cure, though. :) Enjoy the cuddles!

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  11. poor baby and poor mama! Oh bless you all! sickiness, particularly the kind you can't figure, treat, or soothe is awful. keep us posted. i hope you all get well soon and get some rest!

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  12. Oh no--I'm sorry your date got messed up and that she's so sick. I hope she feels better soon!!

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Give me some sugar, baby!