Sick

Hannah hasn't been sick very much since coming to our home about 19 months ago.  She had a ruptured ear drum one time.  She didn't complain until right before it ruptured.  Well, Friday she started saying her throat hurt a little.  She had fever all day Saturday and Sunday.  It got up to about 102.5.  She rarely complained and said her throat was getting better.  I told her if she needed me during the night, she could come get me.  She was really confused.  She kept asking questions.  I told her if she was hurting or feeling really bad, she could come get me.  I told her she could have more medicine about 2:30am. She asked if she should come get me at 2:30.  Bless her heart.  I don't think she has had anyone to care for her during the night.  I wonder if she cried out when she was little and was ignored or got in trouble.  It breaks my heart. 

I took her to the doctor today and she has strep throat and a bad ear infection.  The doctor was concerned because she said her ear doesn't hurt.  He said I need to watch her in the future because of her high tolerance for pain.  If Tucker, Alex or Morgan had a high fever, they would be on the couch wrapped up in a blanket.  She did school today.  She hasn't acted sick.  I gave her some more medicine for her fever this afternoon and she really didn't want to take it.  She acted afraid to take it.  I reminded her that if she needs medicine and takes it as prescribed, it is okay. 

I hope she gets better soon.  I also hope no one else gets sick.