We are 14 hours past the pneumonia diagnosis, and already having a huge struggle getting Little Man to take his augmentin. It's white, and every kid knows that white medicine tastes bad. Little Man LOVES tylenol, but of course it's red. And every kid knows that red medicine tastes good! He drank the augmentin with lots of prodding this morning, but after he knew for sure that it was the yucky stuff, he completely balked at the second dose this evening. We tried mixing it with applesauce. No go. We tried mixing it in his juice cup. He got about half of the dose down in half an hour and we called it a night. This medicine was rather pricey and we really don't want to waste much of it, not to mention the fact that he needs full doses each and every time for it to have maximum effect. Tomorrow we are trying it in chocolate pudding. Please pray that he will be a brave boy and learn to take it even though it tastes bad. He did perk up a little bit this evening and it was such a joy to see him actually playing a little bit!
I didn't do much today other than care for Little Man, but I am utterly exhausted. My friend Angela brought us dinner tonight which was a huge blessing, and my husband got our taxes filed electronically (federal) and mailed (state) with 15 minutes to spare, which was another blessing! DONE for another year! I am working to finish a power point presentation tonight for our virtual history co-op in the morning, and then heading to bed. Thank you so much for your calls, emails, comments, and especially prayers for our Little Man. They are so appreciated!
We've had that medicine struggle too. My oldest cannot/will not swallow pills. Have you tried adding food coloring? Also, our pharmacy has a flavor enhancer additive available. Does yours have something like that? I will continue to pray for your Little Man and for his nurse Mama. May the LORD grant you a miraculous measure of patience and rest. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI know my sister has used the flavor/color enhancer that is available at the pharmacy - It was very inexpensive - and did WONDERS! :) Praying for little man and his momma!
ReplyDeleteWatch that pneumonia. If the oral meds don't do it, ask for the 3 day shot (med name starts with R--resophin? Ask LaVonda, she'll know). That was the only thing that knocked it out of my Sara 2 years ago...
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, dear one.
Yep, Rocephin. Forgot about that one. I can't remember the other drug they gave our ds in his other hospitalized bouts of pneumonia.
ReplyDeleteStill praying for Little Man and his momma...and the rest of the family and praising God the hospital isn't required!
Hugs, Marsha
cvs offers the flavor enhancer for $2.50
ReplyDeleteglad he is perking up!!!