The Pink Stuff

Little did we know, it all started the day of her birthday party. She was running a low grade fever that morning stemming from what I thought was a mix of a minor cold and cutting another tooth. She had the beginning sniffles and a rather wet cough that only got worse as the days passed. Fast forward through one fantastic first birthday party, Christmas eve, Christmas Day and saying goodbye to Grandma K and we landed ourselves back at the pediatricians office. Only 10 days had passed since we were there for her 12 month checkup. Doc Nielsen took one glance in her ear and a lengthy listen through the stethoscope switching from her back to her chest then back again. Claire has a double ear infection (the left one worse than the right) and bronchitis. Poor baby! Her first real sickness. One trip to the pharmacy and we made it home with a bottle of amoxicillin, otherwise known as the pink stuff. One teaspoon, straight from the fridge, administered orally three times a day for ten days. Let's just say...Claire is not a fan! Here's hoping a combo of hugs, kisses and this thick, pink sludge will work quickly.