Plus I got a lecture on how fever is good for the body and how over the counter decongestants and antihistamines are counter-productive and should not be used.
Great. Tessi has a fever of 102 (39) for 3 days, hacking cough that's getting worse, not eating and by her standards lethargic but I get the new mom treatment. Honestly. I have 3 children. I know that fevers are good and I have NEVER complained about a child that was lethargic. Hell, I've begged for them. This guy wasn't our regular dr but he could see that her chart was very light...only about 3 visits in over 2 years and again, she's the youngest of 3. Come on. Give me a break.
So stay home, drink liquids and take panadol (tylenol) At least he could have offered me the token cough syrup that makes them sleep. That's too much to ask?
An American family living in Australia. While we all speak English here, I wouldn't say we all speak the same language.
