It all started a couple weeks ago...
Bentley had been a little more irritable then usual and pulling at her ears. I thought maybe she had an ear infection but she had her first dentist appointment and the dentist said she was getting her first molars in which could be why she is not happy and also pulling at her ears. I left it at that. The next week she had her 15-18 month check up and I found out she had a double ear infection which led to her having to take amoxicillin. She was doing much better and then exactly a week later the poor thing fell out of her crib and from the huge goose egg on her forehead I figured she fell right on her head. I already had a call into the nurse because she had a rash on her behind that just wasn't going away that was caused by an allergic reaction to pampers diapers so I was calling for a prescription. The nurse finally got back to me and I said, "Oh by the way" she also fell out of her crib. She told me signs and symptoms to look out for and the rest of the day and the next day she seemed to be doing fine. Well, Thursday morning at 3am she woke up vomiting and a 103 degree temp. Freaking out I immediately called the 24/7 ask-a-nurse and she told me to take her to the ER. Jarron also called his brother with nursing experience and he also said to take her in. Bentley was given a blessing and her and Daddy rushed to the ER. 2 1/2 hours later they returned with a diagnosis of the flu. I asked,"The flu? are you sure that's it?" I wasn't accepting that diagnosis but gave her medicine and put her back to bed. The next day she woke up with a light rash and again I called the nurse and she said if it gets worse to bring her in. She said it was probably just a viral rash. Sure enough towards mid afternoon the rash had gotten worse. Once again I called the nurse and took her in. The diagnosis: Bentley is allergic to amoxicillin. She has been taking Benadryl and is healing nicely but here are some pictures of her in the prime of it all:
1 trip to the ER, 2 trips to the doctor, 3 trips to the pharmacy and 5 calls into a nurse: expensive
Having children and freaking out: priceless
9 comments:
So sorry to hear about poor Bentley! The same thing happened to me when I was just a few months old, but the good news is I grew out of the allergy as I got older and now it's no problem to take it. Hopefully the same thing happens to Bentley.
Wow Salena! That must have been stressful. I'm glad she didn't have a more severe reaction that she did! That rash is pretty incredible though!
Noah got a rash like that too-so he is allergic to penicillan. It's just good that it wasn't more severe! :) sorry about the bad week! This week will be tons better! :)
Poor little girl!! And poor you...bet you were stressed to the max. So sorry, but glad all is well now :)
poor bentley. She looks rough in those pictures. Nicole too is allergic to any kind of penecilin/ammoxicilan. She broke out in hives all over her body and she was about Bentleys age when we found out. I get so nervous about all those drugs out there. So many kids have allergic reactions. It sure makes you grateful for good health eh?
My goodness, and all this while nearing the end of your pregnancy. How are you feeling by the way. I really want to see your belly!!!! Sorry to hear about your crazy week and poor Bentley. Hope she feels better and you get more sleep.
Oh poor Bentley and poor mom! My goodness, what an aweful week. And I second Tiff...I would love to see pics of your cute belly. Hope you are feeling good, although I don't know how you could be with 3 kids, one REALLY sick, and 9 months pregnant. Kepp up the great work!
Little Princess! Im happy that you guys were so brave! I freak out when my babies are sick too...Its so nice to have the gospel in our lives to have have Heavenly Father calm our motherly nerves at scary times like these.
I love your childrens pictures on the side, by the way. :)
I hope your baby boy in your tummy is keeping you feeling well.
Hey Langstons! This is Tasha (larson) Robins the long lost Texas friend in Meridian... I found your blog on Emily Stiles blog! I hope your little Bentley is doing better! Looks like you're so close to adding the fourth, wow time flys! We just had our baby in feb. almost 2 months early (sure wouldn't recommend that to anyone). Your family is beautiful, maybe someday we will actually get together ;-)
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