May 10, 2003

Strep Diary - 100.5

Hey, that's lower, huh? Motrin wearing off though. syringe after syringe of gatorade and water. Good news? I HAVE SOME! Got her in the shower, cooled her some, washed her frayed dry hair, even braided through her tears to make sure her head is cooler. You know her hair--it's quite a crown of warmth to have when you're fighting a fever. So she's braided and sleeping now. White spots on the roof of her mouth--not sure if it's the strep or yeast from the antibiotics and lack of resistance due to the strep. Anyone seen strep spots on the roof of the mouth? Am going to look that up. It could be either or. Maybe yogurt later will help.

An hour ago she said, I want lasagna. THAT'S GOOD! When she gets bossy about food, I know that's a good sign.

Will certainly know which way this thing is going to turn by tonight, I hope, as the omnicef will be four doses in by then. Thanks for all the good thoughts.

Happy mother's day, ya'll. ;-)