PrintEli had his follow up appointment on that ear infection today. Still not good. That Amoxicillin is not killing this bacteria, so the Dr prescribed another antibiotic for him and took a bacteria culture for testing… we will need to follow up in 2 weeks to see how the ear is doing and to test his hearing. Yes, every time a baby has an ear infection they usually don’t hear that well due to all that fluid in the middle ear.
He weighed 15lbs and was 23 1/2 inches long. I am exclusively breastfeeding him. I plan to breastfeed him for about 2 years. I have been really fortunate, that i have quite a supply of milk. I know some moms struggle with supply. I won’t introduce solids till he is 6 months old.
His Dr decided to go forth with his immunizations today. One of the vaccines he received today was the Rotavirus Vaccine which is an oral (swallowed) vaccine. This virus prevents severe diarrhea and vomiting in kids. Since he swallowed this, there is only one way to come out. When it comes out, we get into contact with it, we get it. Yeah. We have to make sure we wash our hands thoroughly with soap following baby’s diaper change as this is a live virus that they gave him.
I know there is alot of controversy about whether to vaccinate or not, but i am all for vacinnations.
Here’s how vaccines work – Immunity from vaccines: Vaccines are made with the same bacteria or viruses that cause a disease, but they have been weakened or killed to make them safe. A child’s immune system responds to a vaccine the same way it would if the child had the disease. This means he will develop immunity without having to get sick first. We all know getting sick sucks and it can be deadly..
The vaccines Eli received today will protect him against 8 deadly diseases.
See Below…
Diphtheria
- You getit when you come in contact with someone that has it.
- symptoms include a thick covering on the back of the throat making it hard to breathe
-It can cause breathing issues, heart failure, and death
Tetanus
-You get it from a cut or wound. It is not contagious
-symptoms include painful tightening of muscles all over the body
-It can cause stiffness of the jaw so the victim can’t open his moth to swallow and can lead to death in some cases.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
-You get it from infected person
-symptoms are violent coughing spells that can make it hard for a baby to eat, drink, or breathe, and can last weeks
- can cause pnemonia, seizures (jerking and staring spells), brain damage and death
HIB
- You get it from contact with an infected person
- there may be no signs from mild cases
- can lead to meningitis ( infection of the brain and spinal cord coverings), pneumonia, blood infections, joints, bones, and covering of the heart, brain damage, deafness and death
Hepatitis B
- You get it from contact with blood or body fluids from an infected person.
- Symptoms include tiredness, diarrhea and vomiting, jaundice ( yellow skin or eyes) pain in the muscles, joints and stomach
- can lead to liver damage, liver cancer, and death
Polio
-You get it from close contact with an infected person. It enters the body through the mouth.
- symptoms include a cold like illness, or there may not be any signs
-can lead to paralysis, or death
Pneumococcal
- You get it from contact with an infected person
- symptoms include fever, chills, cough, and chest pain
-can lead to meningitis, blood infections, ear infections, pneumonia, deafness, brain damage and death
Rotavirus
-Contact with other children who are infected
- severe diarrhea, vomiting and fever
-can lead to dehydration, hospitalization and death
When I got him home i gave him Tylenol right away as he had started being a little fussy. He was given the shots on his thigh. For swelling and redness on the spots they suggested placing a cool , clean washcloth over the sore area, Tylenol for pain, or give him a bath the water soothes the area.
When i left home for work he was sleeping. Poor a guy, all he wanted me to do today is just hold and cuddle him.
I am glad it is Friday. I will get to spend 2 full days with him at least.
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