The kids are under the weather with some bacterial infection. Last Friday Xavi ran a 103.2 fever which was controlled with meds but every six hours he would go back up. There were some sleepless nights getting up and bathing him when his temp got over 102. The doc gave him some antibiotics and he seems to be recouping. Of course Veronica had to out do him with a fever of 103.7 at 6pm last night, you know when the pediatrician has already gone home for the day. She continued up and down all last night so we went to the doc's today. It was a horribly long appointment with blood being squeezed out of a finger, and strep cultures taken and lastly, because the doctor thought she might have a kidney infection, a catheter tube to collect a urine sample. I told them she would pee in a cup but the nurses didn't believe me and so after traumatizing her beyond belief, she urinated all over the table, not in the catheter tube. What a mess, I was so frustrated with this pediatrician. It wasn't our regular doctor, and I thought he was so incompetent. I feel angry at myself for not being more forceful with the nurse, my little one pees on command, she's so good and yet I allowed her to have two nurses hold her down. I almost lost it and started crying myself. I don't think it was necessary. We go back tomorrow because Veronica's still running a high fever, 102.7, but this time we see her regular doctor and boy am I ready to vent. I'll pray that I'm professional and not the hormonal 9th month pregnant woman that I really am. I must remember to pray for self-control.
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It sounds like such a rough week for you. I can imagine the fatigue and frazzled nerves. Tomorrow, self-control is good, but still be assertive and clear in your discontent while maintaining that self-control.
Poor baby... (Veronica)...
Hope it all goes well.
I am so sorry to hear the kids are sick.
"Father God, I pray that these precious children are touched with Your healing hand and recover quickly. I pray that you will give Jenette clear thinking and self control in her dealings with the doctors and nurses. Amen."
Hugs~ Becky
"Pee on command"? Do you know how blessed you are! Has your doctor suggested alternating Advil and Tylenol? Being in the USA won't get you any more sleep when the kids are sick but I am so thankful that there is meds and doctors so readily available. I'll be praying for your fammily's rest.
Two out of four have been sick here with high fevers in the last 10 days here as well. I had a bout of whatever it was without the fever. I have been where you are in regards to the overwhelmed feelings (glen calls it the mamma bear). I think we hesitate because we are supposed be in a room full of professionals...but mommy truly knows best. I have learned not to second guess my motherly instincts and have actually told them to stop before and I've actually cried too, because I feel for my kids. Hang in there, this too shall pass. Love ya.
I know how rough it can be with sick babies, especially with another one ready to be introduced into the world soon. I hope this will pass soon so you can get some rest. My prayers are with you.
I am truly sorry that this is happening at this time for you especially when you are soooo pregnant. The hormones, the mommie in you, being tired, and not wanting your kids to go thru this. I pray for a quick recovery for everyone in the Gonzalez household big and small. That the healing powers run from the top of your heads to the tippy tips of your toes. He gives you a renewed strength beyond and much grace with understanding for the wee ones. I am counting the days until I am there with you. It won't be long.
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