The ER

Woodbridge/Fairfax - Last week we had some scary moments with Ryan. On Tuesday, Mommy got the dreaded daycare call that Ryan had a fever and had to go home (fortunately it was already 4:30). At home he was acting OK, but his fever kept creeping up. Around 11:00, Ryan started having labored breathing and his temperature spiked to over 104. Mommy called the doctor and they said to take him to the ER right away. At the ER Ryan was poked and proded, xrayed and tested for every little thing. After many hours, we all got home around 4:00 in the morning.

The next day Daddy followed up with the doctor and found out Ryan had an ear infection. That same afternoon, Ryan's fever spiked again and his breathing became labored. Again, the doctor said take him back to the ER. Mommy and Daddy decided to go to a different ER that specialized in pediatrics (unfortunately Ryan has visited there twice before). This time the doctor said Ryan has a virus. They got his fever down and sent him home.

After several days, Ryan is starting to feel better, but still not quite himself. Mommy and Daddy will follow up again with the doctor on Saturday to make sure Ryan's ear infection is gone and he is on his way back to a clean bill of health.