First Ear Infection!

Yes, sad to say we have encountered our first ear infection in the Lohrer household! Jaycee's right ear has been bothering her since Tuesday. With us not having prior ear infections I wasn't too concerned in the beginning. We have all been battling head colds and I really thought it was that her ear was plugged from that. She kept comparing it to flying on an airplane. She wasn't really complaining about having a constant pain. She would just say ouch when it would pop. Also, she didn't have any type of fever until this morning. Even at that it was just a low grade one. I knew it was serious when she broke down in tears because of it hurting so badly though this morning. I got busy putting in phone calls to get her into our local clinic. We got her in today at 1:00 and sure enough she has a pretty severe little ear infection. The doctor prescribed her some good drugs and told me to continue the ibuprofen especially before she goes to bed. She is doing lots better this afternoon. I just pray that this our last bout with the ear infections. I am so thankful that this was our first. As much as I hate for my kids to be sick, I do enjoy all the extra snuggle time I get, though!!!!