We're here and hoping for a better day today!

[briggscreek]

We left from Oregon on Sunday and arrived at the PPH on Monday. Our 5 year old DD had a bit of a cold last week but was feeling much better. Then Sunday night, we stayed in Santa Nella and I woke up to her having a 102.5 fever. She was playful and in a good mood Monday but running a fever all day. Then Monday night she had a fever of 103.5. Ugh, I was freaking out! We ended up having a local doctor service come out that services local hotels. She had an ear infection and the doc gave her antibiotics right on the spot. Totally worth the $350 charge to not have to go find an urgent care, and our insurance said they'd cover at 80%. No fever last night and I'm so happy that she'll get to enjoy the rest of the trip. I love the Paradise Pier, by the way. We stayed at the DLH twice last year, but I think we'll be staying here from now on. We were planniing on leaving Friday morning, but I'm thinking about adding a day to our parkhoppers and leaving later in the day so we have a bit more park time.

 

[soaringirl]

I hope your little one is better now! It's awful when they get sick.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

Hope the rest of your trip goes smoothly!

We had almost the exact same situation in 2002. My youngest DS was 4 at the time and seemed to have a little cold before we left. We stayed overnight in Santa Maria on the way down. I checked him in the middle of the night and he was burning up. We didn't have a thermometer with us, but did have some Tylenol. The next morning, we found an urgent care. He had a double ear infection! We found a Walgreen's to get the meds and we were on our way. It was our first trip not bringing a stroller and I thought he shouldn't walk around so much since he was sick. I offered to rent him one, and he said, "No mommy, I want to walk." His little legs carried him around Sea World, the zoo, Legoland and Disneyland. Kids bounce back quickly! Hopefully yours will too!