We decided to throw a surprise baby shower for friends of ours (Joe and Abbie), prior to the arrival of their twins. We had a houseful of guests, and enjoyed the day celebrating two miracles.
At the end of the day, I noticed that Em was warm (er...hot), and Jackson was fussy. They both had runny noses and minor coughs. After I got Em out of the tub (where she was with her good friend Emma K.), I took her temp, and it was a blazing 102 degrees. Initially, I felt horrible that we had friends all day in our house, and my kids were sick. I then felt horrible that we had friends all day in our house, and my kids were sick...having to entertain others.
Neither of the kids slept through the night, but they were both troopers. Tommy stayed home with the kids in the morning, and Grammi stayed with the kids in the afternoon. I made a Dr appt for both kids at 4, and rushed home to take them.
They were great the at Dr's office. Em laid on my lap the entire time, while Jackson was the first to undergo the examination (22 pounds - 10 months) by the Dr. Verdict...double ear infection, some chest congestion, and the onset of flu-like symptoms. Em's turn (27 pounds - 2 years 6 months), she wasn't too happy, but she did great...and Dr. S was proud of her! She too, has an ear infection with flu-like symptoms.
It's clear that even when they feel horrible, they are wonderfully behaved little kids, with bright personalities!
After administering the first dose of meds, I gave them each popsicles...they loved them! Em had 3 and Jackson had 2...
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