Little Sickies

My boys have been little sickies for 2 weeks now. I think Phin has a "cold" or respiratory issues due to allergies. They say babies don't have allergies, but he seems to be showing signs of them. And Asher just got over ear infection. He didn't have a fever or even any complaints of pain because of the ear tubes. He just had drainage and I knew his ear was infected. So, he's finishing up his antibiotics. It's been hard to lay low with sick kids. I want to go outside and play and take them to church, but it isn't in their best interest, so we stay home. I'm almost glad that it's chilly out again. That way I don't get sad that we aren't spending time in the nice warm sunshine. This chilly "spell" will give us a little more time to recuperate and then we can play in the sunshine!!

Phin also had an allergic reaction to a friend's laundry detergent. Since he's so young and small, we couldn't give him any medication, just a bath and watch to make sure the hives and redness went away. It did within the allotted time and we didn't have to take him in, but I'm wondering if we should get him tested. I would just like to know what I need to keep him away from.

Here's a picture after Phin's bath. We got rid of most of the allergin, so he's looking a lot better. He had hives all around his mouth, neck and the side of his head.


Here's a picture of Asher on his couch watching Curious George after getting his ear drops in. He went through a little Curious George withdrawal when we didn't have to do the drops three times a day.