She's got a fever of 103

[puppetmaker]

Caroline has been running a slightly elevated temperature off and on pretty much all week. I had put it down to what seemed like her allergies. It wasn't really enough to worry about until yesterday afternoon. She sat down next to me and put her head in my lap. I could feel the heat radiating off of her before I touched her. I took her temperature and it read 103.7. After some Children's Tylenol it started to go down but has kept hovering above 100.

I gave her another dose 5 hours later along with a children's decongestant since her temperature was climbing again. She took her medicines like a good little girl and went to bed after having some water.

2:45 I am awoken by the bedroom door opening. Caroline came toddling in and asked if she could stay with me because she had bad dreams. She crawled up in the bed and again I could feel the heat off her skin again. We went downstairs and I took her temperature. We were back up to 103.2. So more fever reducer and she wanted water so I got her a glass of water that she drank down. We went back to bed where she had me tell her stories until she fell asleep. I touched her cheek and it was much cooler.

She woke up a few more times because of the cough but then went back to sleep. She declared herself awake at 6:45 and I asked her to close her eyes since I wasn't ready to open mine. We both woke up about 8:00.

She is now on the couch. Her temperature was 101 which is much better than 103 in my book. She asked to be covered in my Buffalo blanket and for some more water. I am letting her play her Dora Video Game for a while. She hasn't asked for breakfast so I know her appetite is off still. I am waiting for the Doctor's office to open so I can make an appointment for them to see her. My bet is virus. Peter's is ear infection.

I am grateful that Caroline is so good about taking medicine even the stuff she doesn't care for the taste of.

Comments

[gryphonrose.livejournal.com]

Wow, I hope she's okay. Has she had rotovirus? That one's nasty but the good news is it's gone in 24 hours. Keep us posted, okay?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

We think whatever it is she probably picked it up at NYCC because this has been going on for a bit. I think we just hit the crises point yesterday.

[lanofaylin.livejournal.com]

Please update later and let us know how she is...sending prayers and thoughts for her.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Thank you and I will update as I know more.

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor Caroline :( Poor Mom :(

I'm hoping it's one of those 24-hour viruses. I'm sending healing thoughts as I'm typing this.

It's wonderful she's being so cooperative. One of SO's little nieces screams bloody murder whenever she's not feeling well.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

We can usual tell when she is really sick because her energy level goes way down. Usually the day before she gets very very cranky which is unusual for her.

[chris-walsh.livejournal.com]

I usually feel the energy-suck, too, when I'm getting sick or on the verge of possibly getting sick (like a few days ago). So I know a bit of how Caroline's feeling.

Here's a virtual hug for the little one. *hug* I do hope she heals quickly.

(Hmmm. I thought of calling her "Little tall one." I kind of like the sound of that...)

[chris-walsh.livejournal.com]

Speaking of low energy, check out this icon (http://shadesong.livejournal.com/3571890.html?thread=47740338#t47740338).

[rosepurr.livejournal.com]

Poor girl! :( I hope she feels better soon.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

Aw, poor sweet girl!

And poor mommy, too!

[mythandwonder.livejournal.com]

Get well wishes to Caroline!

[caitriona27.livejournal.com]

Hope she feels better soon.

[jendaby.livejournal.com]

I hope she feels better soon! The last time one of ours had a fever that high, our pediatrician had us alternating between children's Tylenol and children's Motrin every two hours to keep it low. It is good that you are calling the doctor for an appointment. You are such an excellent mom!
I know how tired and worried you must feel, and I am sending healing energy yur way and hope that, whatever is causing it, it is something quick and easy to remedy. *hugs*

[norda.livejournal.com]

Whichever it is, I hope it passes soon.

[wookiemonster.livejournal.com]

Poor kid. Hope she feels better soon...

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I hope she feels better very soon! *hugs* for both of you!

[tristam.livejournal.com]

We are fortunate that Teddy still thinks of medicine as this special fruit flavored treat that he wishes he could get everyday.

I hope Caroline feels better soon.

[popfiend.livejournal.com]

Hope Caroline feels better soon and that you get to de-stress and relax sooner rather than later.

*HUGS*

[deltagrl.livejournal.com]

Oh, I hope she feels better! You are super mommy.

[thenodrin.livejournal.com]

I hope that she gets better quickly.

Theno

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

Late to my well wishes, but hope she was fine and it was a simple virus.

[lyonessnyc.livejournal.com]

Adding my good wishes to the pile. Hang in there, all!