Ear Infections

I've always heard about the ominous ear infections of infants, but had never experienced one until this weekend.  On Sunday, Avery woke up unable to open her eyes.  It appeared they were glued shut with yellow, sticky eye boogers.  It had been getting worse through the weekend, the watery eyes, runny nose, low grade fever and cough.  I had chalked it up to her shots and allergies, but this was obviously more.  So we called the pediatrician, who luckily sees patients on Sundays by appointment only.  After speaking with the nurse, she agreed that Avery met the criteria to be seen.
I couldn't believe how busy they were.  We were finally seen, an hour and a half after our appointment time.  Sure enough, double ear infection.  Apparently the yellow eye boogers are overflow from her ear infection.....pretty gross when you really think about it.  I've read sinus can overflow through the tear ducts, but ears too?
Avery wasn't showing the telltale sign, tugging the ears.  Besides looking pitiful, lack of appetite and being really tired, she was still trying to smile and perform for us.  Keith stayed with her on Monday.  She slept all day so I was up with her all Monday night, thus home with her today.  She's really doing well!  She's been up most of the day and playing.  She woke from her afternoon nap screaming.  I put in the ear drops, gave her the pain reliever and neither worked.  I felt bad, but finally I put her in her crib and closed the door.  I didn't know what else to do!  After about 10 more minutes of screaming I went and got her.  While walking around I noticed she was eying her bottles.  So I held one up and she grabbed hold and started sucking on the cap.  She was hungry!  She just ate 2 hours ago, but her appetite is back!  Good sign!
So, it seems she's on the mend.  Overall, not too bad.  I think we all weathered it quite well. 

Here's my sick baby :(

Here she is today...just 2 days after the previous pics.  Thank God for Amoxicillin!