Life has been pretty crazy since last Wednesday. Zachary came home from swimming and playing at a friends house, only to discover he had a fever. His fever was high and continued all day/night and then all day Thursday. I decided to take him to the doctor Friday afternoon after I couldn't get control of the fever. **It's ridiculous but I also take my boys to the doctor at the first sign of illness; which is good for the doctor's wallet, but probably drives them crazy..."Here come the
Trenary Boys again!" I never have to tell them who we are at the check in desk...not something to brag about.** Anyways...The doctor tested him for Strep and it was negative. But his adenoids/tonsils were swollen, so he diagnosed him with
adenovirus. We were told it could last for 7 days, but to come back on Monday if he was still running fever. Well, he ran fever ALL weekend! He missed out on a birthday party (it was actually postponed) and the movies. He was miserable; he is still miserable! Today began the first day of the long awaited, summer soccer camp... but no camp for Zachary. He woke with 103+ temp this morning and off we went to the doctor. They ran another strep test and tested for mono. Both tests were negative and the diagnosis remains
adenovirus. Now the doctor says that it can sometimes last up to 10 days. We have super, fun plans for this upcoming weekend, and he (and all of us) will be so sad if he isn't well by then. We are doing all we can to control the fever, keep him hydrated and nourished, so I hope this virus says "bye bye" very, very soon!
In case you are wondering, Nate does not show signs of the virus, but it is very contagious in children. Nate's biggest issue is boredom! He wants/likes to go swimming, to the park, to friends houses, so he is acting out a bit. I just pray that he is spared and doesn't catch this nasty thing.
I hope to put both boys down for a nap soon, so I can sit outside and watch it rain.
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