I haven't wanted to post in a while because it's been one doctor's visit after another. Last Friday, we had to get his right ear drained at the ENT, and it's still not looking better. He's finishing yet another round of antibiotics and it's not working this time. Runny nose (to the extreme), runny ears (pus and blood), cough, sore throat(tonsilitis), vomiting, and refusing to eat. Gerard's just not been feeling well. In spite of all that, they can't pinpoint what's wrong, other than a bacterial infection that is probably now a viral infection. Our doctor has been on vacation, so the other doctor thinks he may have a fungal infection in his ear that is resistant to antibiotics (we had ear drops and eye drops as well). This new doctor gave me a lecture about chronic use of antibiotics and told me to keep him out of daycare. It was not a supportive visit. His ear culture came back negative for bacteria this time...so it's a mystery. I won't ramble about it any more, it's too depressing.
Here's a photo of Gerard playing at the doctor's office with their big toy. Doesn't he look huge? Well...his weight is down again - He got up to 22.9 earlier this month, and is now down to 21.8 with this illness. Next week we'll be talking about the possibility of removing his tonsils since it's a playground for bacteria and infection. We're just worried about him being so young.
I captured this with the iphone during the usually frigid geosciences picnic. No matter the date, it's a high of 40 degrees and drizzly. Makes for green, green grass and beautiful lighting. Here's a photo of Mr. Preppy G on his 16th month birthdate (13 months adjusted).
I haven't wanted to post in a while because it's been one doctor's visit after another. Last Friday, we had to get his right ear drained at the ENT, and it's still not looking better. He's finishing yet another round of antibiotics and it's not working this time. Runny nose (to the extreme), runny ears (pus and blood), cough, sore throat(tonsilitis), vomiting, and refusing to eat. Gerard's just not been feeling well. In spite of all that, they can't pinpoint what's wrong, other than a bacterial infection that is probably now a viral infection. Our doctor has been on vacation, so the other doctor thinks he may have a fungal infection in his ear that is resistant to antibiotics (we had ear drops and eye drops as well). This new doctor gave me a lecture about chronic use of antibiotics and told me to keep him out of daycare. It was not a supportive visit. His ear culture came back negative for bacteria this time...so it's a mystery. I won't ramble about it any more, it's too depressing.
Fr. Eric didn't like my hat. He said it looked like a beret. He should talk! Both boys are wearing pom-poms on their tams...so I don't know about that!
Here's Master Gerard in his Easter outfit before going to church. Doesn't he look adorable? He had a good day, even after a rough week of more ear infection and draining (ugh). Another respiratory infection. More antibiotics for eyes, ears and throat. The doctors want to talk about removing tonsils now... 
We're so busy with the new schedule and new daycare (that's a good thing), that I haven't had a chance to post. Promise to get something up eventually... You all know how it is. Gerard is happy and doing well in the new center, and really enjoys being around lots of other toddlers. He's sooooooo close to walking. I don't think he could crawl any faster than he does. New words: "Mamma" and "Bye-Bye" - He says them over, and over and over all day long. He also loves to clap and say, "Yeah!"
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