One Sick Baby

My poor little girl is sick.  She woke up this morning with a sore throat and coughing.  The coughing wasn't too bad really.  In fact, I forgot about that aspect of her being sick.  She hasn't complained much, more just about her sore throat.  And of course, she refused medicine this morning.  I didn't push the issue.  At the time she didn't have a fever.

Around 7:30pm I went to kiss her on the forehead and she felt really warm.  Then I noticed the slightly puffy lips.  Always an indicator for Josie.  I don't know why, but if she has a fever her lips give it away.  So, sure enough her temp was 100.6.  Nothing too serious.  She did agree to take some medicine, but it had to be red and cherry flavored.  Thankfully that's exactly what I had to offer.  Sadly, I had to explain the importance of taking medicine only as directed.  Because once she finished her "cup" she asked for more!  Darn goober.  But I think she understood.  And she certainly knows not to take ANY medicine (not even cough drops) without first asking Mommy or Daddy.  Plus, she can't reach any of it...yet.

Not sure if she'll go to school tomorrow.  There's that stupid "24 hour fever free" rule.  I hate it.  I understand it's importance, but I still hate it.  I figure I'll check her temperature in the morning, if she doesn't have a fever then I'll send her.  But then I risk her getting one while at school and having no way to pick her up.  I just really hope she doesn't have one tomorrow.  I don't want her to miss out on her class Valentine's Day Party.  She's been looking forward to it all month.  And earlier she finally convinced me to fill out her cards (I'm a sucker for long eyelashes and puffy lips haha).  Granted if she misses the party, she'll still get some of the goodies.  Her teacher knows she has a sister there to send it all home with.  And I'll have Tori take her (Josie's) cards in.  This way her's get passed out and her classmates can drop theirs off in her box.

Anyhow, hopefully she's fine by morning.  Have a feeling she won't be.  I better rest up while I can.

Signed,
Super Mom