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Sick again :/

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My kid is sick AGAIN.  I kid you not, she's been sick every 2-3 weeks since late September.   This happened last year in Kindergarten, too, but it lasted from September-March.  Just when I thought "is this ever gonna stop?" it stopped.  But now it's going longer into the Spring this year.  She seriously gets so many fevers, it's insane.  And her doctor says it's 100% normal.  Sometimes there's an underlying cause (strep, stomach bug, cold, etc) but sometimes (like I think this time is)... her only symptom is fever (103 this morning).   She has a little cough, but I think it's allergies.  

I'm so over this.  This is her 16th day of school missed, which frustrates me beyond belief.  Last year she missed 17 days.   I know it's because she's never been around many kids, and her immune system has gone to the crapper since starting school...  but now it can end?  I'm afraid to check her temperature in 2 weeks.

 /end pity party whine.
Does anyone else have a kid that is constantly sick? (FYI, before starting school she seriously had maybe 3 sicknesses in her whole life. Maybe she's catching up?)

E+C
(+ hers and his, ages 13 & 8)
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  • tulips1058tulips1058 member
    I'm so sorry, that stinks! Can't relate yet my daughter is only 4 months so she has not been sick yet, I'm dreading this when daycare starts!
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  • ferris0906ferris0906 member

    Yes I do.  He's 14 months old and has been in daycare since 6 months old.  My husband and I have maxed out our sick days because of all the time we have to take off for DS.  He's had like four ear infections, numerous colds, coughs, etc.  He actually just went to the doctor today for yet another cough/fever. 

    The only time he is super healthy is about five days after starting antibiotics.  Then he has no dripping or coughing...alas, that only lasts for a week or two.  Then the next daycare illness takes over...

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  • MonkeySenderMonkeySender member
    This has always been a fear for me. I try to get out and about quite a bit and make sure she socializes, so I am hoping that it helps her immune system some, too. Either way I assume the first couple of years of school will be tough.
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  • Chapter79Chapter79 member

    imageMonkeySender:
    This has always been a fear for me. I try to get out and about quite a bit and make sure she socializes, so I am hoping that it helps her immune system some, too. Either way I assume the first couple of years of school will be tough.

    Do that! You will thank yourself later, and hopefully it helps.

    I dread September just because I know it will start all over again. Kids are so ick with their germs in school. 

    I'm taking her to the doctor this morning.  She had a cough from her cold 2 weeks ago, but I didn't think much of it.. her coughs always last a few weeks past the cold. Now the cough has gone backwards and gotten worse + fever, just wanna make sure there's no underlying cause.

    I'm hoping this is our last one this school year.

    E+C
    (+ hers and his, ages 13 & 8)
    TTC
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