Doing a bit better this afternoon, after a trip to the doctor, a new toy and a dose of store-brand acetaminophen (forgot that Tylonel had been recalled til Doug went to two stores and they were both out--d'oh). Not sure what the problem is. Got a negative strep test at the doc's office and some "Give him some pain meds and see what happens in the next 24 hours" advice.I realized that subconsciously his week in the hospital still haunts dark corners of my brain. When I noticed the swelling, for just a second--maybe less than a second--I had a fleeting moment of panic. Hospital beds and lumbar punctures and IVs and motionless little toddler arms flashed through my mind. It was irrational. It was brief. But there it was.
1 comment:
I don't think it is irrational at all! There is nothing that makes you feel more helpless than not being able to help your child when he/she is suffering! It makes you a good mom to have those "irrational" thoughts. I hope your little guy is feeling better soon.
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