Coronavirus: Virtual Check-up

Concern about his dehydration and constipation had us calling the doctor today. Normally, the doctor would automatically tell us to bring Troy in, but due to the coronavirus, he scheduled a Skype video appointment instead. So there we were talking to the doctor over video chat, examining our son as he directed, and relaying back the information for diagnosis. Which was both strange and cool at the same time. It’s amazing all the ways that we now use technology to our advantage. It’s also amazing how we have adapted as a people to this pandemic that has forced us to stay at home.

It turns out that Troy has yet ANOTHER viral infection that has produced some redness and sores on the back of his throat. This is apparently why he decided to stop drinking, because it hurts to swallow. Psychologically, he’s now connected the bottle to the pain, so seeing it makes his throat hurt, which is why he’s so adamant about pushing it away. Which is fine, except we now have to figure out how to keep him from associating drinking in general to the pain of swallowing.