Long Day

[aubreym]

Poor Tai.  Last night Tai was wanting to nurse a lot, again.  Sometime around 2am I finally said enough and went to rub his head to help soothe him instead.  His head was warm.  Not too hot, but definitely fever warm.  I hadn't exactly expected it, but he hadn't eaten much during the day - which is unusual for him - and Tom said he barely drank any of his bottle before bed, which is also rare.  Poor kidlet - he woke up with a fever and clearly felt like crap all day.  No other symptoms - except for the crying, drooling, hand biting and very little eating.  At least he nursed and had a bit of cheese and half of a cracker.  And some water.  Yum!

But it was a day of holding Tai.  He only played for half an hour or so, and spent the rest of the time on my lap.  We watched a lot of television and had a couple of naps.  Tylenol seemed to help some.  I'm just worried that he might have an ear infection or something important.  There were several times where he really started crying and it took quite a while to console him.  He sounded like he was really hurting - I just wish I could tell where!  If it happens again tomorrow, I might take him to see Dr. Treece.

I really really hope he's feeling better tomorrow, because it was a long day today.  I think I got butt rot from sitting in one place.  And it's so difficult to not be able to make him feel better.  He couldn't even nurse every time because it made him gag.  Poor kid.

In an effor to balance the whiny nature of the post - here are 5 things I'm grateful for, in no particular order.  Partially inspired by Schmutzie.

1. Good mama friends
2. Tom giving me a break in the evening
3. Wine
4. Thin Mints
5. Television

Comments

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

Poor Tai!

I have had better luck with ibuprofen than acetaminophen for fevers. It seems to work better and last longer. YMMV.

I can't go anywhere tonight, anyway.

Hope Tai feels better soon!

[aubreym.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm going to check out ibuprofen next time. I find it works better on my own headaches, so it's what I usually have around. But not in baby-form.

Soon we must hang out again. Always enjoy it!

[ringthebells]

It could be teething! Callum's having exactly all of those symptoms right now (and oh lord it was a long night), and in his case we're pretty sure it's because he's currently getting 4 molars + 2 canines. All at once.

So, next time Tai opens his mouth, check for molars coming in!

[aubreym.livejournal.com]

It's so hard to look! I tried while he was howling about my decision to change his diaper, (I am *such* a *mean* mommy!) but didn't see anything obvious. His top gums could be a bit swollen, but it's hard to tell.

Good luck with all of Callum's new teeth! And hope he feels better soon.