Sick Kiddos!

Both Kavya and Keerthna are sick with some kind of viral infection! It started with Kavya having a temperature of 101 on sat night. It didn't reduce even with crocin (paracetamol) poured down her throat every 4-5 hrs. Sunday i took her to a local hospital just to check her ears and throat for any infection, they confirmed that she does have throat infection but totally scared me by saying she has to be admitted and be given sponge bath to reduce her temperature. Its not good for her to take paracetamol every 4-5 hrs (WTH??) I told him (assistant doc) that I will check with my pedi and then get back. My pedi - who is out of town but was so helpful by allowing me to interrupt her vacation advised me to start her on an antibiotic right away for the infection and was a little concerned with the low hemoglobin (7.1) but did not see a reason for admission. so sunday was spent with me giving Kavya sponge bath and wet cloth on the forehead to reduce the temp.

Monday morning we went to see another pedi, who recommended another paracetamol - Neftol which broke Kavya's temperature and she was back to normal at 2pm. I am giving her anti-malarial just in case.

As if this drama was not enough.. Keerthu started running temperature last night. Took her to the pedi right away and started her on Neftol.

I am at work today physically but mentally with the kids!