You learn something new every day

- 11. Sep, 2008 in Motherhood uncensored -

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Did you know that a child can have severe double ear infections, with no symptoms other than random puking?  I did not know this, yet it appears to be the case.  I kid you not, no more than 10 minutes after I hit “publish” on that last post, Miss T’s daycare called to say that she had puked yet again.  No warning, no fussiness, just BLEAH, everywhere.  So I picked her up, and decided to take her to the doctor for the sole purpose of finding out there was nothing wrong.  I wanted him to tell me that she was fine, so that I could take her back to daycare before the end of the 24-hour mandatory waiting period.  Then lo and behold, he looks in her ears.  Mmmm hmm, mmm hmm, he says, nodding as he takes a look.  Yep, that’s pretty bad in both ears.  And in one fell swoop I felt like the Worst Mom Ever.  Sorry, kiddo, you should be fussier next time. That would be a clue for your dumb old mom.

3 Comments

  1. MOO on the 11. Sep, 2008 remarked #

    Aw, try not to be so hard on yourself! We all do the best that we can and NO ONE would know that baby has a DOUBLE (!) ear infection from puking alone!

  2. Jen on the 12. Sep, 2008 remarked #

    You are not the worst mom ever! Ear infections can be sneaky. Don’t sweat it. Hope she’s feeling better. :)

  3. VAlerie on the 12. Sep, 2008 remarked #

    Poor thing. I guess she doesn’t feel THAT bad or you would have known. You have mommy instincts. Your child must just have super-human puking skills.

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