Sunday

I spent about half of the day in the local ER with Nathaniel. Yesterday his temperature spiked to 105. I brought it down quickly with meds, but it won't stay down. Today it went to 104.5, and he complained of pain behind his eyes, so we left.

Ian kept Micaela, Gabe, and Asher at home, and Asher was good. He drank water from a sippy cup and ate some applesauce. Micaela helped him with his cup. Way to go Dad! He kept a 5 month old happy for over 5 hours!

Nathaniel insists that he's not sick. He and I slept for at least an hour in a 'quiet room' at the ER
(where he wouldn't infect anyone) after we were triaged and before we were taken back. The PA gave me a hint: viral infections in children cause extremely high fevers (103-105) which are easily controlled with fever medication. They are not dangerous provided they are controlled. If the child remains well-hydrated the medicine is safe. If they're not drinking, don't give them motrin, but continue tylenol. In contrast, bacterial infections cause slow rising fevers that start low and are more dangerous. Her prescription- prednesone to speed his healing (open the constricted air passages from the croup since it's going on day 5) and continue the tylenol/motrin routine. Bring him back if he's not better by Tuesday.

In other news, Ian, Micaela and Gabe did visit the Vineyard this morning, but had to leave early so I could get to the hospital. Ian attended the early service and like what he saw. He missed a Bible study/financial seminar that we would like to attend, but it will continue for the next 9 weeks, so maybe we can still make it. Ian approved the nursery and children's minister, liked the pastor, and loved the pastor's kids wearing shirts labeled Thing 1, Thing 2, Thing 3, and Thing 4. He wants me to go this Thursday to a small group. If no one is sick, of course, we'll all go. Then I suppose the group won't be so small :)