I'm tempted to wake him...

freeatlast2014

JT has been so sick since Saturday. On Sunday the pedi told me just to monitor his low grade fever (100.5) but she didn't see anything. 2 hours later his fever was 102.3 (she's an idiot). I took him back to pedi today and sure enough - ear infection. His temp got up to 102.7 which had me a nervous wreck this morning...

So anyhoo - when I didn't wake him to give him motrin/tylenol last night his fever spiked. I'm tempted to wake him when it's time for more medicine to keep him comfortable and in an effort to try to beat the fever - what do you think?? 

shanlubey

If he is sleeping comfortably, I wouldn't wake him to medicate. He'll wake when he is uncomfortable and give it to him them. Waking him might make him upset. 

mommajen8

shanlubey:

If he is sleeping comfortably, I wouldn't wake him to medicate. He'll wake when he is uncomfortable and give it to him them. Waking him might make him upset. 

I agree. His fever may break by the morning. And feel better little man!!

RedZee

I also wouldn't wake him (if this question is still relevant), but make sure he is not bundled when he's sleeping. Put him in light clothes even if it seems like he'll be cold. It's better for him to be a little cool than to get too warm.

[A few weeks ago DH held our very close friend's 18 month old while he had febral convulsions and it was super scary so I did a bunch of reading and got paranoid.]

SweetHurricane

I know I'm late replying, but... I would not wake him. If he's uncomfortable, he'll let you know. Maybe you can premeasure the medicine so it's ready to go if/when he does wake up.

Hope your LO is feeling better soon!

ffejsGirl

SweetHurricane:

I know I'm late replying, but... I would not wake him. If he's uncomfortable, he'll let you know. Maybe you can premeasure the medicine so it's ready to go if/when he does wake up.

Hope your LO is feeling better soon!

All of this! Hope he feels better soon! 

jcole32444

That is up to you. If it were me I would do it. But Jay will go right back to sleep if we wake him for diaper change and medicine.

freeatlast2014

Thanks everyone - I didn't do it...he woke up a few hours later uncomfortable and I gave him some meds then.

I think part of this can be a reaction from his MMR!! Dear God help us, it's going to be a long week if so. 

freeatlast2014

RedZee:

I also wouldn't wake him (if this question is still relevant), but make sure he is not bundled when he's sleeping. Put him in light clothes even if it seems like he'll be cold. It's better for him to be a little cool than to get too warm.

[A few weeks ago DH held our very close friend's 18 month old while he had febral convulsions and it was super scary so I did a bunch of reading and got paranoid.]

That is so terrible - I definitely dress him way too warm...one night I ripped all of his clothes off of him cause he was burning up, sweating, etc. Thanks for the tip about it being ok if he's cool. I always remember when I felt sick wanting to bury myself under covers.