Yesterday was quite the day. First of all, Mr. C had 2 appointments. He had some testing to see if he qualifies for extra services. He did so very well and did his best! The rest of the morning and early afternoon was typical. Then, he had a pediatrician visit for his ADHD meds. His ankle was still swollen and starting to look infected so I told Matt to have the dr. check it out. Upon examining it, he sent us to the ER at Children's. He basically scared us to death thinking the worst case scenario.
When we arrive, they whisk us back right away (due to the dr. calling before we arrived). Two doctors checked it out and it was not as bad as the pediatrician first suspected. No fever was also a good sign. It was infected, but not to the joint or bone. They placed topical creme on it and covered it for about 30 minutes. This creme sedates the area and also causes the infection to start draining. The creme worked its magic and most of it drained with the creme. Then, the doctor lanced it (gross and painful) and sent some of the fluid off for testing (we won't know for a few days). The doctor diagnosed it as cellulitis and sent us home with strong antibiotics and ordered Mr. C to soak his feet 3 times a day.
Before leaving, Mr. C was treated with 2 bags of cookies and chocolate milk, which he downed very quickly. He also scarfed his dinner down so that was a relief!! It was also great to see him WALKING on the foot for the first time in 4 days!!
It took quite awhile for Matt and I to calm down this evening. I love these kids more than anything in the world, but boy do they age me so quickly!!
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