The doctor Dekker saw yesterday was very clear that if Dekkers ear infection was actually going to become something, we would be able to tell by his behavior. So I’ve been trying to assess him all day. Maybe I’m just new at the whole ear infection thing but I really can’t tell!
He woke up by himself this morning at 10am, as opposed to me waking him up at 1pm the last few days. He was happy and jumping in his crib when I went to get him, which I saw as a great sign that he was feeling better. He ate a decent breakfast and played downstairs for a couple of hours. A completely normal routine for us, so I was happy. He was a bit more sensitive than usual but he’s been sick so I didn’t read into it. He went back down for a nap at 12:30 and slept until about 4:30! He got up, refused to eat, and was awake for less than an hour before he went back down for a nap. Same story at 7pm. He fought supper and fussed until bedtime.
I’m not sure what to say! I mean, he didn’t fever at all today, so thats a plus! He hasn’t shown any cold symptoms today either. And he seemed to be in great spirits in the morning, but the day got progressively worse and I’m not sure how to read his behavior. I know he’s teething his 2 year molars right now, so while he’s a great teether, I know its uncomfortable. Plus, he had such a nice break from teething that I’m sure being in pain again is frustrating and new. So I can understand why he might be a bit edgy. But he’s sleeping enough for two children these days and then not eating when he gets up?!
Praying the highways are in better condition tomorrow for our inevitable trip to the walk-in.