update

Miller immediately felt much better after our trip to the urgent care on Saturday! He was more playful and his fever was gone. However, he still had a runny nose, cough, and congestion. So, yesterday we decided to take him to Dr. Knippers to have his ear re-checked and to find out if he could take anything for his congestion. His left ear, which was the ear with the infection, had a little bit of fluid in it. His right ear, which the PA at urgent care said was not infected, was pretty red and had formed a blister due to infection. Dr. Knippers switched Miller to a different antibiotic, Zithromax. The antibiotic they prescribed him at urgent care (Augmentin) is pretty harsh and was causing Miller to have watery stools and a diaper rash. Dr. Knippers also prescribed Quartuss to help with his cough, congestion, and runny nose. Hopefully he will continue to feel better!

On a side note-I cannot begin to tell you how much we love Kathy and Dr. Knippers. They never seem like they are rushed; they take time to visit with us and answer our questions. They distract Miller during their assessment by playing with him and making him laugh.

Yesterday, I woke up with a sore throat and by lunchtime I had a fever. My mom watched Miller while Colby and I went to urgent care. They did a strep test and flu test. Both were negative, but the doctor gave me a prescription for Zithromax. I think I also have a sinus infection. I am feeling so much better today! Colby has been incredibly helpful! He stayed home from work today and has been helping take care of Miller so that I can rest. I am so lucky to have such wonderful support!