Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Fevers, Fevers


This cute little stinker had a fever last Tuesday after she woke up from a nap. She had pretty much slept all day, so I had figured that something was going on. Tylenol didn't seem to help much, but once we got some Motrin in her, she was much better and no more fevers. The rest of the week, she seemed to be fine. She had more tantrums then normal and had a little diarrhea, but she is also getting a couple of new teeth, so we figured that teething and moving into toodlerhood were all to blame.
Well, yesterday that all changed. She woke up again with another fever. So off to the doctors we went. I was really expecting that she had an ear infection, because she has also been playing with her ears. The doctor was a little concerned because Emma was having what she considered to be high fevers. (they have been ranging anywhere from 102-104.7) She said that fevers that high are not caused by teething. So she looked in her ears, and her ears looked perfect. So the hunt began to find what was causing the fevers. She then did a throat culture, and that also came back clear. Then the real fun began when they had to Cath her for a urine sample. Emma cried, I cried, but we got it done, and her urine also came back clear.
So for now, we are going with the assumption that she has something viral and there isn't much we can do but keep her comfortable with the Motrin, and keep her hydrated.
So we are kind of on a watch until Saturday. If she has anymore fevers from Saturday on (even like this week, where they just all the sudden come back a couple of days later) we have to go back to the doctors and they will do some blood work to make sure everything looks ok there. Right now, I am keeping with the idea that this is viral, it will go away, and we won't even have to worry about labs.
For the most part, Emma is doing great. She will get little bursts of energy, and then is ready for cuddle time. We will keep you updated!

1 comment:

k and j said...

Poor girl and poor you Kari! Update if you ever figure it all out. She is so darn cute. LOVE that hair of hers!