My son got a high fever last night, before medication his temperature was above 103 (39.5C) and we are skipping school today!

It's noon and by now we've backed cookies, gone for a spin, we've built a caste from milk cartons, and currently we are discussing dinosaurs vs wolves, who would win. His fever is rising again a bit which sadly with him results in endless talking. I am actually afraid he will faint for lack of oxygen because he doesn't seem to breath in while he continues his chitchat.

Any ideas guys for fun things to do? Tv is not an option because of his hearing issues and I doubt I even know how to turn ours on. Ironically his speech development was my reason to ban tv in our house when he was born.

Oh, the kid is five and reads but now his eyes hurt so he prefers low lights so that too is out.

People he is explaining me how one could charge batteries from volcanic activity. People, I need help.

You have a smart son.

F30lolz wrote

You have a smart son.

That sounds smarter than he is. My kids are freaks with their interests but they are not pushed to be little geniuses.

But seriously. When you guys were kids, sick and miserable, what did you want to do? Ive ran out of ideas.

give him children's Advil or Tylenol and tell him to go to bed.

Mario_Kart wrote

give him children's Advil or Tylenol and tell him to go to bed.

He's gotten the maximum doze of course, he's not sleepy one bit.

Lups wrote

He's gotten the maximum doze of course, he's not sleepy one bit.

if his high fever continues, I think going to the ER at the children's hospital might be your best bet.

Have you tried Benadryl in combination with a fever reducer? Could cause him to feel a bit better and will bring upon drowsiness. Diphenhydramine (active molecule) tends to create a mild sense of well-being and enduces natural sleep. Studied Pharmacology as a Chemistry major in College. Drugs are fun (when used properly).

Mario_Kart wrote

if his high fever continues, I think going to the ER at the children's hospital might be your best bet.

In Europe we follow the protocol of seeing a doctor if the condition (with no other symptoms) continues for three days. He is in no pain, a runnin nose is the only thing bothering him. His fever goes down beautifully with normal children's meds and the kid is bored. This appears to be a common cold, nothing more. Half of his class has it.

SMV_M4 wrote

Have you tried Benadryl in combination with a fever reducer? Could cause him to feel a bit better and will bring upon drowsiness. Diphenhydramine (active molecule) tends to create a mild sense of well-being and enduces natural sleep. Studied Pharmacology as a Chemistry major in College. Drugs are fun (when used properly).

I'll look into it, ive always used a combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen, sadly my chatter box doesn't require rest while sick (activities we do don't cause physical straining) but he apparently wants to talk about everything and anything.

Mama Anna I think you need to find out the reason why your son has high fiver and 39.5C is no joke .
Sounds like the flu to me if he has pain all over on his body and bones in combination with a cold and bronchitis and lack of appetite .
Best thing of course is to call a doctor .
And I wish your little son a speedy recovery .

Good advice: Board game
Bad Advice: video game.

///M Power-Belgium wrote

Mama Anna I think you need to find out the reason why your son has high fiver and 39.5C is no joke .
Sounds like the flu to me if he has pain all over on his body and bones in combination with a cold and bronchitis and lack of appetite .
Best thing of course is to call a doctor .
And I wish your little son a speedy recovery .

Dude it is totally up to the person. I am dead if my body temperature reaches 37. Hubby doesn't even notice temperatures under 38.5. It's not exactly the first cold we have ever had and I would take him to see a doc if there was a reason for it. The fever was lowered efficiently as told.

Now, tips for treating small boys boredom. If I knew how to get you a sample of the chatting I would. He is killing me

MrPrena wrote

Good advice: Board game
Bad Advice: video game.

I tried. He cheated in them and I hate losing. :R

Lups wrote

I tried. He cheated in them and I hate losing. :R

You should let your kid have 150% of the seed money, but no cheat.

MrPrena wrote

You should let your kid have 150% of the seed money, but no cheat.

He bribed his kid brother to steal from the bank while I went to get the cookies from the oven. I ended the fame when he was caught and then the chatting started. I'll text you a sample now.

How about a Tylenol to knock down the temp?

C5driver wrote

How about a Tylenol to knock down the temp?

He's now at 37.2 (meds worked last night and he got a load in the morning too, it's in a slow rise and he gets his next load around three.)

Now. How did your mom keep you sane?

Lups wrote

He bribed his kid brother to steal from the bank while I went to get the cookies from the oven. I ended the fame when he was caught and then the chatting started. I'll text you a sample now.

Maybe it is time to do monopoly bank reserve requirement audit every break.
Tell em. "If you decide to be a banker, you gotta do this everyday. you will thank me for training you right now."

Lups wrote

He's now at 37.2 (meds worked last night and he got a load in the morning too, it's in a slow rise and he gets his next load around three.)

Now. How did your mom keep you sane?

She would hit me with a stick if I mouthed off.

C5driver wrote

She would hit me with a stick if I mouthed off.

He's just chatting, he keeps explaining stuff to me, volcanoes, dinosaurs, dogs, bombs, how ducks give birth, how a frog would be easiest to catch, how he is the fastest bicycle rider ever (poor boy, he's so cautious with his bike he actually don't even ride downhill), it is constant and I can't apparently distract him when he is lecturing.

I was kinda hoping you guys had magical tricks how to keep a kid entertained. We've even opened the hoods of both cars to learn different parts and what they do. I am out of ideas

Lups wrote  

C5driver wrote

She would hit me with a stick if I mouthed off.

He's just chatting, he keeps explaining stuff to me, volcanoes, dinosaurs, dogs, bombs, how ducks give birth, how a frog would be easiest to catch, how he is the fastest bicycle rider ever (poor boy, he's so cautious with his bike he actually don't even ride downhill), it is constant and I can't apparently distract him when he is lecturing.

I was kinda hoping you guys had magical tricks how to keep a kid entertained. We've even opened the hoods of both cars to learn different parts and what they do. I am out of ideas

Well, your options are limited if he is running a temperature....

C5driver wrote

Well, your options are limited if he is running a temperature....

.... No shit...

Even now that the fever is down the main focus is to keep him from running around.