Double Doctor Visit

Today was Abigail's 15 month well visit, but it doubled as a sick visit because last night she had the highest fever she's ever had - 103.7. Eek! She got sent home from daycare yesterday a little before lunch with a fever of 102.1. Robby picked her up and took her home, but by the time I got home, it was up to 103, and at 7:00 was up to 103.7. That's when I called the doctor.

This is only the second time we've needed to visit this doctor; since we moved pretty far south, I didn't see any sense in sticking with her "original" pediatrician in Frisco, although we all loved him and highly recommend him. Since his doctor's office always had a nurse practioner call back for after hour calls, I was surprised to receive a call back from the DOCTOR herself with this office. I liked that. Basically, all she said was to switch from infant's Tylenol to children's Tylenol, give her plenty of fluids and watch her for changes.

So, I sent Robby on a run to the pharmacy to get the meds, and sure enough, within 30 minutes of giving it to her, her fever was down to 103 and she was much, much happier. It wasn't an easy night, but we made it through and when she woke up this morning, no fever. Funny how that always happens.

Since we had this visit scheduled already, we carried on as normal, but used the doctor visit to our advantage and had a sick AND well visit, all in one. The doctor pretty much said that she didn't show any signs of other illness, no ear infections or the like. (Since Abigail is teething four teeth, I'm wondering if it is related...? The pediatrician, of course, says probably not. I wonder why all doctors say that teething doesn't cause fever, but just about every tooth Abigail gets is accompanied with SOMETHING - fever, runny nose, etc. Hmm. Just a thought to ponder...) Plus, since Abigail had no fever today, she just said make sure that it doesn't come back, and if it does, to bring her in on Monday.

As for her well visit, she gets an A+. Physically, developmentally, emotionally, everything is right on target. I was very, very pleased to know that her head circumference hasn't changed since her 12 month appointment! Last time, her HC was 19" - which is off the chart and labeled >97%! This time, with the same measurement, she is at 95-97%. Yay! Back on the chart!

Here are her stats:
Weight: 22.2 lbs (35%)
Height: 31 inches (75%)
Head: 19 inches (95-97%)