Well, on Sunday morning he was pitifully sick. He looked sick and everything he tried to take in came right back up. He was seeming pretty dehydrated to me so we headed to the ER (since it was Sunday). Once there, he, of course, sucked down some Pedialyte and kept it down. The doc discovered he had an ear infection. Gave him an antibiotic shot and sent us home.
The next day, he was no better and was still vomiting. Therefore, I called his pediatrician's office, and we went in for a visit. The doctor was concerned with his dehydration and admitted him to Blair Batson Children's Hospital for IV fluids and IV antibiotics. We also discovered he had a stomach virus on top of the ear infection. The ear infection made him lose his appetite and the virus ended up causing him to be dehydrated.
Sam was unable to join us because it happened to be Youth Revival Week. A huge thanks to my mom and sister for bringing me meals, clothes, pillows, toothbrush, Mickey Mouse and everything else we needed!!! I would've been in a bind without their help.
He was so, so pitiful and sick. He just laid around and slept all the time. It was so sad to see him like that...no smiles or laughs. After two days and one night, we were released to go home and told it would be several days until he "was back to normal."
Well, by Friday the old Mac returned! I am so thrilled that he's recovered from both illnesses and his hearty appetite has definitely returned. What an event to happen the week before his first birthday!
Waiting to see the doc at Baptist ER.
Poor, sick eyes
Catching some z's in the ER (he always sleeps with his face covered)
Laying out in the hospital crib...which made for a long night since we both slept in it :)
Sleeping in the crib...like he did all day
Looking a little perked up and ready to go home.
I am glad to see that He is doing better!!
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