Reed has been a very healthy child for the first 9 months of his life, but that all came to a screeching halt on Saturday.  He was extra sleepy on Saturday and when he woke up from an extended afternoon nap he felt pretty warm to me.  I thought it was because he had slept so hard and so long so I didn’t worry too much.  10 minutes later I felt him again and he was still hot, and a little sluggish.  We grabbed the thermometer and I was shocked when it said 103.9.  Of course I immediately called my mom (for those of you who don’t know my mom is a nurse and works for Methodist Hospital “Call a Nurse”).  She gave me some steps to take and offered to come over and assess him in person.  In the meantime I gave him Tylenol and put him in a warm bath to try to lower his fever.  Sweet little Reed just played and splashed in his tub.

Long story short we monitored him very closely and alternated Motrin and Tylenol as directed.

Most people think I’m crazy because I didn’t take him to the doctor or the ER, but let me tell you why.  I had professional guidance and I don’t believe in taking a sick infant into a place filled with other sick people just so the doctor can tell me whether its the regular flu or H1N1.  They don’t give Tami-flu to babies under a year.  All that would happen is they would tell me to monitor his temp and make sure he is drinking enough fluids.  I’m off my soapbox now.

Reed has kicked the flu and is back to playing with Brody at the Davis’ house again.  Tending to a sick child was more stressful and taxing for me than when he was a newborn.  I really hope he doesn’t get sick again anytime soon!!!!!!