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Sick Bear

November 21, 2004 | Category: Mother to the First Power



To all the single parents out there, my esteem for you has risen 10-fold this weekend. Taking care of a sick child with no backup has been the most emotionally and physically draining work I think I have ever done.

My little Bear is still very sick. The doctors think it is some kind of flu, and 2 nights in a row his fever has hit 104F degrees. He's just miserable, hot, and all his sinuses draining.

He is trying to be a brave little bear, but he's only 4 - so sometimes he gets overwhelmed and starts to cry in frustration. It's breaking my heart.

I've run out of sherbert and tissues, so my friend Dee is coming over to watch him so I can go to the store. All I can do for him is make him as comfortable as possible, fight his fever, and pray this passes soon. If it goes on another night, the doctors want him in the hospital.

I feel so helpless for him.


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Comments


Lots of movies to keep his mind distracted, lots of fluids to keep him hydrated, lots of children's motrin (you can alternate with children's tylenol every four hours) to keep the fever in check, and of course lots of love and attention. Hope his fever breaks today. It's rough with a sick little one.

Posted by: Philip on November 22, 2004 07:42 AM


Oh, poor little guy. Hang in there--hope he's better soon.

Posted by: Psycho Kitty on November 22, 2004 01:03 AM


Thank goodness you have a friend who can watch your little guy for a bit. I know that I keep those Pedialyte freezer pops handy -- just in case. I hope you're able to get some rest once his fever completely breaks. {{{HUGS}}}

Posted by: Grace on November 21, 2004 02:33 PM


I feel for you and for Bear. My oldest - she's all of 2 - was really, really sick at the beginning of October. During out 3rd visit to the ped's office I finally broke and cried in front of doc and nurse. It seemed like she'd never be well again. The next day I cried on behalf of all those parents out there who a) have to go through that all alone and/or b) have a child with a sickness that doesn't go away.
Hang in best you can and I'll send better soon vibes!

Posted by: Laura on November 21, 2004 01:16 PM