Help! Need some "Motherly" advice.....

[Mishetta]

Day 3 of fevering! Can't believe it! Another day off school too. Thankfully, it's the weekend so DS will have an additional 2 days to get well.

Unfortunately, we had a birthday party planned for our 2 y/o DS this weekend that we just cancelled so that we can "air" out our house! My DH stayed home from work today too since he's feeling sick & I have a sore throat too!

I'm going to try to get to the store today to get those "bear pops" you have mentioned. Maybe I'll try one too!

 

[wickey's friend]

Originally posted by CJMickeyMouse
I think this poster is talking about Dimetapp Feel Better Bear Pops. They are cute too!

Yep, that is exactly what they are. Sorry it took me all day to post -- it's been wild at my house since I got off work yesterday, so I'm glad CJMickey gave you the name!

I hope your little one is better.

 

[Mishetta]

Wow, those Bear Pops must be popular.....I went to our local grocery store & they didn't have any & then I went to Rite Aid (drug store) & they were OUT!

I did buy some generic brand of sore throat lollipops because it looks like my 2 y/o now has the same thing! My DS8 is just feeling better this evening. He still can barely talk but he feels better & that's most important to me.

We got the call from the Doctor's office, it was NOT Strept, just a viral infection. (JUST!!) It almost would have been better for him to have had Strept, because the antibiotics would have helped him!!

Anyway, thanks to you all again.

 

[Micca]

No one mentioned warm/hot lemonade. It works for me. Sore throats suck

 

[shortbun]

watch out with popsicles-the citric acid in them can really
hurt an already sore throat. Cold water and lots of it-cold
reduces swelling and water will not increase mucus or
make tummies hurt. We've had lots of step here-ice water
seems to be the best. We use lots of motrin/advil too as
it reduces fever and swelling. I have DS gargle mylanta to
take the raw feeling out of his throat too-this trick our
pediatrician gave me. DS has learned to gargle but it takes
a bit of practice. Good luck, hope your sweetie is feeling better
soon!

 

[Mishetta]

Shortbun ~ gargling with Mylanta helps take the raw feeling out of your throat??? Oh....I'll have to try that!! I've never heard of that but I'm willing to try it. I just hope I'm well enough to run to the store to get some tomorrow!!

DS8's fever broke so he's on the mend. Baby has croup & a double ear infection. Have antibiotics for baby (took him to pediatrician today) but Doc said that will only help the ear infection, not the sore throat & croup. Poor little guy!

As soon as we're all well, we're all gonna get the flu shot. I think this was just a preview of what lies ahead if we don't get that flu shot! Not a pretty picture!