I had a very strong impression when Aidan first came down with the eye infection that something else was going on. This made me even more focused on it.
I realize now that it wasn't originating with the eye infection, that was just the most obvious one. He'd been sick often this summer, which I found really odd when I don't take him to daycare or preschool and we've missed a lot of church because of Clayton's pregnancy. Because he'd had an eye infection twice within two months, and cellulitis, I, as well as the doctors focused on his eyes.
I looked it up, and there are two ways to get cellulitis. One is the infection coming in contact with an open injury, (which he didn't have) and the other is untreated sinus infections. And he's already sniffing and snoring again... the whole cycle is starting over. Which is why he looks like he's still sick to me, he is. And sinus problems would also explain the swelling staying.
When I called Grandma Weber to tell her about it all, she said she had the same thoughts last night.
So now I see the cycle when I didn't before, and I will be better prepared for future doctor appts and can start documenting to remember. I also took him to an optometrist to make sure his eyes are still okay. Which after cellulitis, the pediatricians should have suggested. Anyway, I'm much less stressed about it now that I know his eyes didn't suffer any obvious damage and know what to be looking for.
Here are a couple videos of them just doing their thing. Haven't posted videos for a while.
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