Pink eye, that is. 2 people. 4 eyes. All conjunctified (yes, my other eye has rapidly developed the infection as well). But we each got our own bottle of drops so that's good. Except I think I might have touched my dropper to my icky eyelid which is a definite no-no. Oops.
I bet Easton is next. He's being so very clingy and cranky. And still not drinking much. *sigh*
My throat...when I reminded her to look at it...is red. That's all I got.
According to the doctor: Good news! It sounds viral. Which means in "up to 2 weeks" we should be feeling as good as new. I was like, "That is good news?" and she said, "Yes, because you don't have to take antibiotics." Whatev. I would've been fine with some bacteria and antibiotics if it meant feeling better in 24 hours. It's not like I wanted antibiotics for this if it doesn't need antibiotics, I just would strongly diagree that it is "good news". She is whack. I really hope I have an excuse to change doctors soon. And if I don't have a real excuse I will make one.
She made me kinda mad today. First, Easton--who was behaving better than most 2.5 year olds I know...especially considering he was woken from his nap and dragged to the doctor for other people's appointments...anyway...he was standing next to his chair in the exam room. He was bored so I asked him if he wanted to draw and he said no. Then the doctor butted in and told him (not in a snooty way but still...) "this isn't a playground. This is my office so I need you to be quiet." Huh!?!? He wasn't playing, he was standing there bored. Shut your pie-hole, doc. I'll deal with him if he's being loud. BUT HE'S NOT! Then, a little later I asked him to stop playing with the stirrup for the GYN exams. He did. But then he stomped one foot one time. No sound came out of his mouth for this. Just the one little "it-sucks-that-Mom-won't-let-me-do-anything-here-but-I'll-listen-to-her-cause-I'm-a-mostly-good-boy" stomp. And the doodie doctor said, "Wow. That is a really great tantrum. I bet you practice those tantrums." WTH?!?!? And if she thinks a teeny-weenie foot stomp is a tantrum then I bet her "family practice" experience has been quite limited.
You see why I want a new doctor?
I feel like mega-crap tonight. Both eyes itching and blurring and my throat is worse than it's been. Jason made me a cup of tea. I want another one.
Moms shouldn't be able to get sick. It's not like I can take any time off.
But there's your update. Thanks for checking in.
Monday, July 30, 2007
The Eyes Have It
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6 comments:
I would start looking for a new doc. She sounds like a be-otch!
Wow, you all are getting the double wammies. Is there a big price difference in hiring a baby sitting to come to your house vs. the drop in day care thing?
Wren is cranky, whiny (sp?), and not eating???Maybe he is about to get sick?
Move to Texas, then you can see our pediatrician. :)
I'm sorry you guys have pink eye! And that your throat is still killing you. Yeah, I HATE hearing something is viral, because then there is nothing to be done but suffer through. Ugh. Not good news.
I can't believe the doctor's comments! Oh my!
Ugghhh...pinkeye stinks...and the viral stuff stinks even more..I am so with you...that's not good news...it just means more suffering time!! HUGS!! Silly doc...
My jaw is still on the floor from reading about your doc's comments. Unreal!!
Oh and I too hate hearing "viral" LOL!
Don't listen to Kyla (lol), move to ARKANSAS and come see our doctor! I can't believe how rude yours was. I would have been steemed.
Feel better soon!
I'd fire that doc immediately. You should've popped her one, too. Or turned E on her with his potato sword. ;)
Sorry you guys are having such a rough time. Wee Laddie used to always get sick after the Children's Museum. Every time. I still took him, though, 'cause it was fun and I figured he was getting some immunity built up. 'Course I could do that, 'cause it wasn't ME that got sick. Feel better soon, all of ya!
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