Wyatt James Koger, A Fighter from Birth: It's a holiday and what does that mean?

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

It's a holiday and what does that mean?

Chloe woke up saying her eye hurts and it's pink, puffy, crusty, gross.... she even asked to go to the doctor!!! So on this Chirstmas Eve, instead of baking cookies, Benji is taking Chloe to the doctor. The doctor is about 45 minutes away so they will be away for a chunk of time:(( Say your prayers that Wyatt does not get this!!! Otherwise, Wyatt and I are happy at home:) A typical holiday in the Koger household:))

update- Thank you Laura for the advice! I am going to follow it! Benji and Chloe came home with news of not only pink eye, but also an ear infection!! Chloe is in the best mood and for the first time ever, did not cry at all at the doctor's office!!

2 comments:

Unknown said...: Sounds like pink eye! Not serious, but a pain to treat. Good luck with the drops. If Chloe is tough, try laying her down on the floor and have her turn her head to the side. Put a drop on the corner of her nose/eye and then tell her to keep her eye open and roll her head to the other side. The drop (usually) rolls into the eye and you don't have to deal with the blinking reflex. This strategy always works with Ethan, but not with Jack. Last month it took two of us to hold him down to get the drops in. Bribe with chocolate!
Good luck!

Laura; December 24, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Anonymous said...: I sure hope Chloe is well enough to enjoy whatever Santa leaves her! And that no one else catches the germ...Happy Holidays!
PatV.; December 25, 2008 at 4:54 PM

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