Ear infection v2.0
There's nothing like finding out at your 9-month well-baby checkup that your 9-month-old is unwell.
During Jack's exam today, his doctor discovered an ear infection.
For those of you playing along at home, this would be the second ear infection in one month. And we're all about equal opportunity here, so this one is in the right ear.
I knew he had a cold, but it seemed to be just about gone. The cough had completely disappeared and his nose was much less runny. He was grabbing at his ear a few times yesterday, but I figured it could have been teething.
So another round of antibiotics, although this stuff must be stronger. Omnicef is the name and we only give it once a day for 10 days.
I think he must be picking up the germs at daycare. I am totally going to quit my job and pull him out of there. Oh wait. Shit. He's not IN daycare. He stays home with me.
My sister is having a good time with this one. She pointed out my stay-at-home, breastfed baby who only eats organic food is kind of a sickie.
"You might as well switch him to whole milk and cheetos," she remarked.
3 Comments:
Watch out with the Omnicef. My baby had mean diarrhea with it. I HATED it!
Oh, poor Jack!! My husband was the same way as a baby--breastfed and at home, but still Mr. Ear Infection. :-(
Hope he feels better soon!
My son is working in his 4th ear infection in 6 weeks. We've tried Amoxicillin, Augmentin and now Omnicef with this one. The Amox was fine. The Augmentin TOTALLY ripped up his tummy and I think the Omnicef is rough for him too. Hard to tell b/c we just started Saturday. I'm really hoping it helps, though. He's only 5 months old and is going to be referred to an ENT for tubes if he gets another ear infection before Christmas! :(
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