I, I can survive....

So, The Vitale family has weathered a big illness storm in the past two weeks. Shortly after my last post on Feb. 18 (yes, Dylan's birthday), daycare called to inform me of explosive vomiting and a fussy baby. I arrived at daycare about the same time as one of the daycare teachers as she returned to work after a shower and change of clothes. Hmmm Dylan was "quarantined" in his daycare crib "away from others". He was pretty happy watching the other kids play and running around in his crib. He was stinky and hot. No real continuation of stomach virus symptoms (TY God) however, the fever persisted for five (5) days. Right through family birthday night (no traditional banana pancakes) or present opening. Right through birthday party on Saturday and baptism on Sunday. Come Monday, fever persisted, he returned to the doctor (from Thursday prior) and we began treating massive sinus infection (byproduct of fever/illness). It was a long 6 days. Couple very fussy baby with house full, parties, special events, etc - Not a great time.

Exhausted at the beginning of last week (2 night break) and begin again. Gavin had a fever from Wednesday night until last night. He had a wellness visit scheduled for his birthday this past Friday which of course turned into a sick visit. That resulted in confirming what we already know...persistent ear infection, enlarged tonsils, possible adenoid issues - couple that with the five year old snoring and possible sleep apnea and we are booked to see the Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor on Friday this week. Luckily, we already have one. Dr. Gottlieb performed both of Gavin's ear tube insertion surgeries and Nora's too. [Note: minor miracle Dylan still fighting the urge for ear infections]. We will see what he says. I figure on a minimum - ear tubes again but tonsils and adenoids may be coming out sooner rather than later. That should be fun.

I will post again soon from birthday party, baptism, etc but had to record the month of birthdays saga first...