The doctor said "don't be alarmed, mom, but..."

"Tillman has pneumonia."

An hour after I blogged about Tillman's 6 month well visit, I get a call from Nick saying the daycare called.  Tillman had a temp of 102.2, and they requested he be picked up.  We, of course, thought it was due to his 6 month shots (4 shots at this visit), but I scheduled a doctor's appointment anyways...good thing because 2 hours in the doctors office with a breathing treatment, another shot, oral antibiotic and testing for RSV concluded that Tillman had pneumonia (pneumococcal pneumonia that is/was superimposed over a virus aka daycare crud). We saw a great physician, Dr. Clifford (going to switch to him from now on).  He gave us his cell phone number and told me that it is always with him and to call no matter the hour.  He called to check on Tillman on Friday night, and ended his call with "give Tillman a hug for me."  On Saturday night, Tillman's fever spiked again, and I was getting worried because it was getting late (new mom here...never had a sick child before).  I broke down and called dear Dr. Clifford.  He "triaged" Tillman over the phone.  He told me what to do and to call back if things didn't get better and we'd reassess!  When calling, I was ready to go to the ER, but he talked us through it and was really calm.  Again he ended the call with "give my little buddy a hug for me!"

 

Tillman is doing much better!  He went to daycare on Monday since he was fever free from 24 hours (that's the rule).  Nick and I agreed not to tell the daycare ladies that Tillman had pneumonia...didn't want to freak them out.  I just told them he had an infection and he was on antibiotics.  He still has his terrible cough, stuffy nose, and watery eyes going on.  He's had this since March 1st.  We sure hope April brings a stronger immune system to our household!  Tillman and I have been to the doctor twice in March, and Nick has been 5 times.