So Pitiful

I was working hard this morning when I got the dreaded daycare phone call. Nicholas has a fever of 101.5. Ugh. Pack up my laptop and inform my coworkers. I get to daycare and there is Nicholas in the Boo Boo Room waiting for me. One of the directors informs me that some cases of strep throat are around, again. He is so pitiful when he's sick. His cheeks are flushed and he's lethargic. After assessing his symptoms for myself, I decide to call the doctor. I get an appointment for less than an hour later, awesome. He relaxes for the ride listening to Jack Johnson, his favorite.
Nicholas was a real trooper through the whole appointment. The nurse swabbed his throat and he gave only a minor gag reflex. After the test was positive for strep the doctor gave the choice of the regular antibiotic or a shot. We had already been down the antibiotic road last time he had strep, not easy getting him to drink it 4 times a day for 10 days. I opted for the shot, even though she warned it is very p-a-i-n-f-u-l. Good thing he can't spell yet. He knew the shot was coming and was so nervous and scared. His rear end is not meaty enough according to the nurse, so she had to go for his thigh. Luckily he had his Batman shirt on today and stayed strong. He did shed tears and whimpered about it hurting. If he could curse, I'm sure he would have. They recommended Tylenol or Motrin to help with the soreness and his fever. I think it was really the chocolate donut we stopped for on the way home that helped him. Cravings when you're sick often don't make sense but they do make you feel better. Now little man is dozing off while watching The Incredibles. And I'm trying to do some of the work I am missing today.