It’s just a virus. Those have to be the four most frustrating words a parent can hear at the doctor’s office. I mean seriously. My daughter has been miserable since Thursday (5 days ago) and I took her to the doctor’s today. She has been running fevers of 102-103 since Saturday, her eyes look like she has been on a three day bender and she won’t get off the couch.

The doctor did a strep test - negative. A flu test - negative. Took blood - everything looks good. So, it must just be a virus. ICK!! There is nothing to give her except Motrin to make her comfortable, plenty of vitamin C-rich liquids and let her rest.

Tomorrow will be her fourth day in a row missing school and her 6th day in a row at home. I may be taking some of my own Sick Day Sanity Saver advice.

Posted on December 17th, 2007 by Char
Filed under: At the Doctor's