Anna has another ear infection! It's only been about four weeks since the last one, which was in both ears. The doctor also said she may have an upper respiratory infection (fancy term for cold) because of her cough. I asked if she could have sinus problems and allergies that's causing the problems. She said yes and that after we clear up this infection, which is just in one ear, then we'll monitor her closely. If it's nasal related then mucus draining would cause the cough and could be pooling in her ears causing ear infections.
Her dad, who the younger children were with this weekend, said she was fussy and grumpy all weekend. She's been like that most of today too, which is really tiring. Not only is she fussy because of not feeling well, but she wouldn't stay asleep during her nap so she's nice and sleep deprived.
Out in public she's almost a perfect angel. While we waited in the pediatrician's office today, she was all smiles. Back at home, she whined, cried and screamed. I took out the camera to catch her in action, but each time I did she stopped immediately and said, "Cheese."
I even tried to be sneaky and turn the camera on when she wasn't paying attention, but as soon as I pointed it at her she stopped her antics. I gave up trying...
I did capture a few tears in her eyes in these two photos. You can see them, right?
I am amazed how she can pull out an immediate smile. Who taught her how to say cheese anyway?
I did not put those butterflies in her hair... her siblings were nice enough to do that and she refused to let anyone take them out. Well, normally I wouldn't care if she refused because I would just take them anyway because there are my second daughter's, BUT I didn't want any extra screaming during Amber's Calculus tutoring.
This may be the closest I ever get to catching her crying. See how her eyebrows are wrinkled? That was her frowning during a screaming session and this picture is the result of my sneak attack.I think she decided not to get caught again after the last time I showed her a picture of her crying. I have decided that I will have to stalk her - sneak around behind her and catch her in action. Are you ready to see the real Anna? Muhahahaha!
15 folks a chattin':
Awwww. She is really sweet. I love her little ponies in the last photo! I hope she is feeling better soon!
Poor thing! I know how she feels, all 4 of us are sick together! Isn't that sweet? And of course, I have to take care of everyone else so I don't have time to take care of me! :(
She is so cute & lovely. I hope she gets better.
She is so adorable! Gosh look at that smile! You've made my day by sharing your gorgeous family.
Thanks for the blessing!
Claudia from the Fey
Aww poor thing. My daughter has an ear infection right now too! I spent 2 hours rubbing her back last night so she would fall asleep! It's not easy on anybody when kids are sick lol.
Wow! I hope you all feel better and everyone gets some rest (and peace and quiet). Take care!
Pet,
I feel for you. I know how difficult it is to spend a day with fussy, grumpy kids who just don't feel well.
I'm thinking of you...
--Shaunalynn
But she IS the cutest thing EVER!!
Seeing pictures of her makes me miss my own being young. Then I read your description of the ear infections and the stuff that goes with them. Then, not so much. lol
She really is precious - have you considered PE tubes? All 3 of mine had to have tubes in their ears - we were averaging 1-2 infections a month. I'll tell you what - right after the tubes went in, not a single ear infection...in any of them. They were amazing.
Just something to think about. You may want to mention it to your pediatrician if she gets 1+ before summer. And hang in there - we all have kids who act perfectly fine at the dr's office, when 10 minutes before or after, they are screaming off their heads. ;)
Katherine
Oh dear. What Anna has with her ears, my daughter got with her throat. Always throat infections. And not uncommon either to be at the doctor's one month after the previous visit.
I might try your camera-trick. Not sure if it will work with my daughter. She likes to look in a mirror when she cries, to see if she looks sad enough.
A doctor friend of me always uses hydrogen peroxide to prevent ear infections. Just a drop in the ear at night, when his daughter is having a cold.
your right, I dont beleive it! :)
I hope she gets better soon but not before you get that grumpy picture.
you have a lovely daughter! it's nice that she can still manage to smile despite not feeling well. i hope she gets better soon. :D
I hope she feels better soon! It's horrible when our kids are sick.
Poor baby girl! I hope she feels well soon!!! There are a lot of kiddos with ear infections right now. I hope Hunter does not become one of them!!! Get well soon Anna!!!
What a cutie,I love her butterflies in her hair. They are so cute.
yes show us the real anna hahahaha!! that will be funny!!!
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