Monday 9 July 2012

Winter sea holiday - day 2

I woke up to a beautiful Tuesday morning and to a girl that seemed to have no earache - I was much relieved. We started the day with breakfast on the patio and some drawing while waiting for the temperature to just go up a wee bit.

The old tree in front of the Villa always provide a bit of a climbing opportunity and yes, every year we climb higher.

Happy to have conquered the tree we set off for the beach. It was a beautiful day and I posted this picture on Facebook
Bliss indeed - a good cappuccino, a happy Princess and a great book.
She had a ball playing on the beach and in a big hole and even made friends with a 10 year old boy with whom she scavenged for shells and other sea life.

All of a sudden she came running to me, crying that her ear was incredibly sore. We immediately went home and by the time we got there she started puking again - poor girl. I dumped her in the bath with a bowl to at least get rid of the sea sand and called reception for a doctor's number. A doctor in Margate was recommended and we I called - we could come in but be prepared to wait, he was fully booked. My poor girl, all the way there she was miserable and kept getting sick all the time. We walked into the doctor's rooms and the receptionist immediately took her to a room to lie down. They were so friendly and helpful - not 10 minutes later and the doctor saw us. Turns out she had a huge ear infection (her first ever) and that it was the pain and imbalance from the ear that made her feel so crappy. We picked up the meds and headed home, to only stop at the library to return DVD's and get two more as I knew that for at least until tomorrow morning or more realistic tomorrow afternoon we will be at home while she slept off some of the meds he gave her.

So we had a great afternoon sleeping (her mainly but me too), reading and watching DVD and went to bed rather early.

10 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry to read that your girl had an ear infection while on holiday. That's not cool at all. Being in pain or feeling sick while being on holiday sucks big time.
    That is some incredible service you got from that doctor.

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  2. I also get sick the first day of any holiday on the KZN coast. It's the drop in pressure for me.

    Again, love the pics and tell her she has fabulous taste in pencil bags. I love it!!!

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    1. It's such a great concept - 3 bags that attach with velcro and a clip

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  3. oh no...my poor beautiful girl...horrible horrible and so painful!!!!

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  4. Poor girl! My kids get ear infections all the time and it truly bites.

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  5. I can't imagine flying with an ear ache! Knock on wood we haven't had any ear infections yet, and here's to hoping you have no more! Although as an adult, the thought of being able to sleep for a day may be well worth the pain!!

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  6. LOve that photo of the book & cappuccino!

    It sounds like paradise, although you had to go and find a doctor.
    Pure bliss just to be able to read and see some sea and sand!

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  7. Ear infections are the pits! Wow, can't believe this was really her first one ever - that's pretty lucky I think.

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    1. She is such a healthy child - apart from tummy issues and the odd headache.

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  8. Oh what a bummer to get sick while on vacation. Glad you were able to find a Dr that gave her some relief though. Aside from that...the day sounded great...coffee, a book and the beach? Pure bliss!!!

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