After taking J to school today, I check in on him during my class's Special Area. His teacher tells me he felt a little warm and looked tired. I look. His face is flushed and his eyes are glassy. So off we go to the nurse who confirms a 100.6 degree fever. Call me in a substitute 'cause he has to go home. And off we go to the doctor.
My tough guy is sitting beside me, leaning his head on my shoulder. My arm wrapped around him. I wish I could make it better. I wish that my kisses and strokes over his hair will give him a little energy. But we wait. And after an almost hour wait in the sick waiting room full of kids and parents in masks, his fever is now up to 101.6.
He's trying to put on a good face... Really.
But really would rather just lie down and rest... Truly.
'Cause the verdict is in... Definitely.
INFLUENZA! It's going to be a long week for this little guy.
:( So sorry to hear about J! C was home today, but he seems like he will be fine for tomorrow. Phew. I hope J (and his momma) hang in there this week.
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOhhhhh NO! Hoping for a fast recovery, my youngest missed two weeks of school!!
ReplyDeleteMan! Please tell me you got him some Tamiflu. It works so fast! Praying for all of you!
ReplyDeleteIt is going around in our town too. I've been doing everything I know to protect my children from it, but I can't be with them at school.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. It is running rampant in the Upstate, too.
ReplyDeleteWe're in the same boat! Except we've got you beat on the waiting! We waited THREE hours last night before we ever saw the NP. Hope you guys are feeling better soon! The flu, a bad stomach virus and Strep are running rapid where we live!
ReplyDeleteAwwww.... I hope he is feeling back to his old self soon. Yes, stomach flu and strep running rampant here too.
ReplyDeleteYUCK!! I hope he feels better soon. The flu always scares me!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Bevy! BTW- I love subscribing to your blog via e-mail. I never miss any! But, not so great for comments. :.)_
ReplyDeletePoor baby...and Bevy! Hope things are better soon.
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Hope your little guy feels better soon!
ReplyDeleteOhhh...hope he feels better SOOOON! He looks great though...hopefully it won't be too bad!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my....he IS trying to put on a good face!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good sport, what a cutie and I hope that he gets better soon! Influenza, wowza'...
Best to you as always, Lachlan
OMG...How does he manage to look so adorable when he is sick! Poor thing...And I LOVE your rhyme!!!! Feel better little guy!
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