Sick Baby

Both Colton and Kinzie had well child check-ups yesterday. Colton's 3 year and Kinzie's 4 month. Colton is growing so fast and is the 95th percentile for height and weight - he's doing great besides a few spring allergies. Kinzie is 50th percentile for height and 10th for weight. She's our little-bitty girl. Which would be fine if she were well.

In January, Kinzie was treated for a double ear infection, sinus and bronchial infection. 5 shots over the course of 10 days. Poor Baby!! I was told the cough would linger and to bring her back only if she ran a fever or quit eating and became very lethargic. She has kept coughing but has been as happy as can be. She is talking up a storm (I wonder where she gets that) and can roll both ways. She will also hold toys she can wrap her fingers around. Because she's developing well and is happy, I haven't worried about the cough too much. Yesterday, however, Dr. Stephens said she is not a "well baby". She still has fluid in her ears and still has a bronchial infection. They gave her another shot of antibiotic as well as a prescription for an oral antibiotic and a nebulizer and medication to do breathing treatments. It is horrible!! She screams and cries through most of it and it is hard for me to hold the mask over her mouth so she is actually getting the medication. This morning we both cried through her treatment. I feel so sorry for her - I hope this helps her get well finally. If anyone has any tips on administering these treatments please let me know. I would appreciate it.