Last night Tagen had to go to ER as he had been running a temperature of 102 and over for four days and nights. He was diagnosed with strep throat on Monday and was not getting better. He was having trouble swallowing. Thank heavens Michelle is a nurse and realized he needed some more medical attention.
He was diagnosed with an abscess starting to form on his tonsils. They gave him fluids, an IV antibiotic and some steroids. They spent almost 8 hours in the ER. His fever finally broke during the night and he was feeling better today.
Michelle had to take him to their family doctor this afternoon so she asked me to pick up Ellexia after school. I picked Ellexia up and one of her friends. We took the friend home and then I took Ellexia to get a snack.
By the time I got Ellexia home, Michelle and Tagen were back from the doctor. Tagen needed to take an antibiotic pill but was having trouble getting it down. Michelle broke it open and put it in some pudding. He took one bite and was having trouble getting the courage to eat the rest of it. I picked up the spoon and fed him like I did when he was a baby. I think it shocked him and he opened his mouth and swallowed it down before he could think about it! Go G!
He hasn’t eaten much for the last couple of days. He said a hot fudge shake from DQ sounded good so I went to get him one if he would agree to take a shower while I was gone. He agreed to the deal and off I went. By the time I got back with the shake and some DQ sandwiches and Dilly Bars, he had taken a shower. He hadn’t felt good enough to shower for the last couple of days. Somehow a shower and clean sheets on a bed helps you feel better when you have been sick for a bit.
I sure hope his troubles are behind him and he starts to heal. If he starts running a temperature again he has to go back to ER to get admitted. He was referred to an ENT doctor and I am betting having his tonsils out will be in his near future.
While I was in town I stopped by the Hospice office and had my TB test read. No reaction so that was quick and easy. I stopped and had lunch.
It felt good to be of use and help to the kiddos. It has been a while since they have needed G.
It has been a beautiful fall day today. The temperature reached 70 and the skies are bright blue. The trees are beautiful with their red, orange and yellow leaves.
Grateful Tagen is feeling better, grateful I got to spend a little time with Ellexia, and grateful my TB test was negative.