The First Fever

My baby is sick. He had his 4 month shots on Friday and has been cranky ever since. On Sunday he had a fever of 101 and wasn’t eating very well. On Monday his fever wasn’t much better but he was eating like normal. On Sunday evening, he was particularly cranky and was sooo tired. He kept rubbing his little eyes and whining but wouldn’t go to sleep. He was only quiet when we held him. I decided to take him into our bedroom and lay down with him. I sang to him (although not well, good thing he is just a baby and can’t tell that I don’t have much of a talent for singing) and cuddled him until he fell asleep. It was one of those moments that makes me really enjoy being a mother. You know the ones where a hug, a cuddle, or a kiss makes everything all better. The ones where they fall asleep in your arms and everything at that moment is right in the world.

We have since contacted the doctor. They want us to keep an eye on him but do not feel they need to see him at this time. The fever may be a delayed reaction to the vaccines, because of teething, or a virus. Thing 2 is doing much better. His fever is down and has been teetering around normal and hasn’t needed any Tylenol. He is eating as usual. Although he still has this desire to be held and cuddled and told that everything will be alright. I am hoping he will be back to his old self tomorrow and able to enter his regular routine.