Poison Control and Other Misadventures

The morning started in such a promising and calm way.  Bubeaner once again slept well and was able to play a little with Dad before he had to get ready for work.  He was in a good mood too.  Yesterday he was a little moody.  We are not sure if he may be coming down with something or if his molars finally cutting through.

Either way things were fine until Momma was getting dressed.  Bubeaner managed to grab a hold of one of the hand sanitizing bottles Momma and Dad keep at their bedside tables.  Thankfully, the sudden silence alerted Momma.  He had the bottle in his mouth and pumped it!  According to Poison Control, the main danger was from the alcohol in the sanitizer.  Since he appeared to have taken no more than 1 tsp (and probably less since some was on his pajamas and the carpet), we just had to give him something sweet to drink (alcohol lowers blood sugar in children) and watch for symptoms (think tipsy).

Bubeaner enjoyed a glass of strawberry Nesquik milk since that was the only sugary drink available at home.  Did you know there are 25g of sugar in the 'REDUCED SUGAR' strawberry powder?  It was a left over from a craving last pregnancy.  And as much as Bubeaner enjoyed it, there is no way he's drinking that much sugar on a regular basis... and probably not til he's in college.

Bubeaner was still able to enjoy his hearty breakfast.  And thankfully, there were still no symptoms an hour later when the Poison Control nurse called back.  Meme'Licia and Momma still kept a watchful eye on Bubeaner for the remainder of the morning.  He was even able to enjoy a brisk walk up and down the street.  It was freezing cold but he enjoyed walking holding on to our hands.

 

Unfortunately, the afternoon was a repeat of yesterday.  He was fussy and needy, melting down for no reason at all.  He wanted Momma and he wanted her NOW.  Bubeaner was a little better for a while after Momma applied some BabyOrajel, so it might be the molar after all.

 

Either way, if we have a repeat performance tomorrow, Dr. Z is getting a call just to make sure we are not dealing with an ear infection or something else.  It's very unlike Bubeaner to be so fussy for so long, let alone 2 days in a row.  Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day for him.