Thursday, December 01, 2005

doctor's visit

I decided to take Jordan to the pediatrician today. She has had a little cough for a few days, but Kenneth and I both thought that it was probably just drool rolling back down her throat because it sounded like she was trying to clear a tickle. And, she has been drooling a lot because we think she is working on 1 or 2 bottom teeth. But, yesterday afternoon and today the cough started to sound a little more "wet" and she is kind of rattly sounding. She also started with a runny nose, but it's clear, so again I had attributed that to teeth. I beat myself up thinking that I should have taken her sooner until we got to the doctor. Doc says it's probably a viral infection, but not to worry. No meds (fine by me), but to watch if her breathing becomes labored, etc. So, an hour later, I guess I am just like any other first time Mom!! This cough is probably why she has not been interested in her rice cereal and fruits, though. She was doing so well and all of a sudden, she clams up when a spoon comes near her. We're going to take a couple days off from the solids and try again when she sounds a little better. Oh yeah, she weighs 16.5 lbs!! Since she's apparently not missing any meals, I don't think the lack of solids shouldn't be too detrimental...

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