Yesterday at lunch, James noticed that Daniel's eyes were a bit goopy, but we thought it might be that he was tired or something. After his nap, Daniel's right eye was very swollen and full of yellowish discharge. Oh, great - pink eye - just what we need! So this morning, I took him to the doctor. What he actually has is Periorbital Cellulitis. The doctor even considered admitting him to the hospital right away to start a 24-hour IV antibiotic! Shocked the heck out of me! But because he was so lively, and didn't have any pain to the touch around his eye, she just prescribed a heavy-duty antibiotic and made an appointment for us to come back in the morning to have it checked out. He's also got an ear infection in his right ear. He's been a bit fussy lately, and had a runny nose and low-grade temp, but I thought it was because of the molars he's pushing through. But now, I've been totally educated on this eye infection! He's taken one dose of the medicine, and already his eye isn't nearly as red around it as it was this morning when he woke up. So hopefully, when we go back tomorrow, the doctor will say that it is getting better and to just continue the meds at home. I'd hate to have to put him in the hospital! The good thing is that he is not contagious, so I don't have to worry about the other two getting it. A huge relief!
Please keep him in your prayers! Thanks!
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