Friday, October 31, 2008

A Not-So-Happy Halloween

Unfortunately, Porter didn't have the best 1st Halloween experience today. We had a rough night last night with some congestion and a pretty poor night's sleep and this morning he woke up with his first fever of 101.4. I called the doctor right away and she had us come in since it was his first fever. He is super congested and she said his right ear looks a little red and has some fluid, but is not yet infected. She gave him a prescription for antibiotics and will have us start this weekend if his fever doesn't break. We have given him tylenol, which seems to make him feel better, but as soon as it wears off his temperature rises again. I am really hoping and praying that he will sleep well tonight and feel better so we don't have to start the antibiotics! We have also started breathing treatments three times a day.

So, Porter had to miss his first Halloween party this morning! I know it wasn't really for him, but for me! I am sad I didn't get to see the little cuties in their costumes, but I am glad we made the trip to the doctor. I did put him in his little golf outfit since it's still comfy, and the doctor and the nurse LOVED it! They even took pictures of him! He was a champ tonight and is sleeping peacefully now in his swing where he can breathe a lot easier. Hopefully the trick-or-treaters are done for the night and we won't have any more doorbell rings!

We hope tomorrow brings less snot and lower temperatures...

7 comments:

Heather said...

Awe... I'm sorry Porter isn't feeling well and he missed his Halloween party! It must be going around because now Kaleb had his first temp today also of 100.6! I hope our boys sleep well tonight!!

Shannon said...

Poor baby! I hope he feels better soon and don't worry, you have plenty of cute Halloween's to come.

Anonymous said...

P to the orter needs to feel better. Poore (hahahaha) baby! Umm, I invited Kylee and Jeff over to eat tomorrow, if Porter is feeling better, do you want to come? Cream Cheese Chicken!!!!

Unknown said...

Poor guy! Poor parents!

Patti said...

I hope he is feeling better! I want to see pics of the golf outfit...if you have any!

Patti said...

Duh. I am a retard. I just found your pics. HE IS SUCH A LITTLE MAN! I love him more every time I see his little face.

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear about P! Let me know if there is anything I can do. Missed seeing you on Halloween. Would love for Porter to come to our house Wed morning for his first chocolate cupcake! :)
Harriet