STREP Throat....Really???

Let me start by saying that Carolina texted me yesterday that Grayson had a fever and was laying on the floor. She said she had no idea anything was wrong. He ate good and drank his milk pretty good. She just thought he was tired and full from his big meals. But she decided to check his temp. She said it was 102 and going up. But by the time I picked him up he seemed totally fine...so I wasn't all that concerned. Then this morning Trent took him to see the dermatologist for a check-up on his birthmark. We knew it looked so much better but took him anyway for them to confirm. I told Trent to make Carolina check his temp before he left her house when he dropped Grayson off. So she checked it and he didn't have fever. But then I get a text from her at around 1pm saying his fever was high and that he didn't eat any of his lunch. I told her I would call the nurse advice line and see if they want to see him. I was on the phone with Schwab at work so I couldn't answer my cell when the nurse called me back. I listened to the message and it said that Dr. Grant would like for me to bring him in. I called the front desk and made him an appointment for 3:30. I knew I should have left a little earlier than 3:00 b/c I was sooooo late to the appointment. I didn't show up until 3:50. Baby boy was so HOT and I could tell he didn't feel good at all! :(

Dr. Grant could tell he was not feeling well. His temp was like 104. She checked his ears and they looked good. Then she looked in his throat and noticed it was really red towards the back. She decided to run a test for Strep. I didn't think he could have that since he hadn't really been coughing. The only time he would cough is after drinking milk or eating. I guess it was itching his throat. Anyway, the test came back positive. She prescribed him the pink medicine to take for 10 days. My poor little guy! I hate when he doesn't feel good! Makes mama sad!!!

We also learned that Dr. Grant will no longer be his pediatrician. Her husband got a promotion so they will be moving to Austin. She was a sweet doctor. We'll miss her!