I have a theory

stever

Pedi's inoculate as much  through germ transmission as they do through vaccinations.

Seriously, I can't say for sure that M caught his cold at his 18 month appointment, but I'd say he has come down with something after close to half our appointments. 

mtnrider

That's why I hate going to the pedi office, I try to hold S the whole time and not let him touch anything especially the toys in the waiting room.  And I am not going to tell you that it's good that Mikey's getting germ exposure now while he's young because it bugs the crap out of me when people say that!  I'd rather he get sick later than now, because when kids are older they can take cold medicine to feel better! I'm right, right?

stever

I know that he really does need to be exposed to things, but I'm definitely inclined to agree with you. He's just sooooo miserable. Coughing and snotting, and he's been bugging me to nurse a lot - something he hasn't done since a week after we weaned

Anyhoo, you're right. If he was a grown up he could take some Ny Quil and call it a night.

daisydana

stever:

Pedi's inoculate as much  through germ transmission as they do through vaccinations.

Seriously, I can't say for sure that M caught his cold at his 18 month appointment, but I'd say he has come down with something after close to half our appointments. 

Oh, I totally agree with your theory. The two colds that Sydney have caught have been a day or two after a pedi appointments. And I used to be a nut about her not touching anything. All bets are off now! I don'g know how I will keep her contained now that she is walking. She wants to say hello to everyone and touch everything, 

ateytelb

That's entirely possible, especially if they don't sanitize door handles and toys.

mama.bear

Agreed!

Makes sense to me. Sick people are in doctor's offices (and hospitals).

That is why Robby's surgeon wanted him out of the hospital so quick. There is a high risk of contracting secondary infections (especially with an already compromised immune system). Once Robby passed all the post op tests the Dr. said Robby is safer out of the hospital than in it.

I hope today is a beter day for Mikey. Poor little love.