Poor Erik has had a tough week. It started on Sunday with vomiting and a low grade fever. His stomach seems better but he still has a fever 5 days later. It's usually between 100.5 - 101.5. He acts pretty normal although has been laying on the couch more than usual. He has no cold symptoms at all. We are headed to the doctor this afternoon -- 3rd doctor's appointment in 30 hours between the two of us!
Update:
Because Erik has had a fever for 5 days and no other symptoms at this point the nurse practitioner checked for strep throat and an UTI. Erik was very cooperative for both the throat culture and urine sample (peeing in a bag). They were both negative.
Verdict: Virus - as suspected. The nurse practitioner said she has seen a number of kids with fevers, mild GI distress, and sore throats recently. If his fever isn't gone by Saturday we are supposed to go back in. Meanwhile, Erik's 30 minute TV limit has been lifted until his fever is gone.
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Oh, what a bummer... for both of you! The end of pregnancies are so hard without a sick kid. Poor Erik!
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