1st Ear Infection of 2009

We took Lauren to the Dr. last night because she has had a cough for the past 2 days and daycare called yesterday and said she was running a slight fever. So by the time we could get her in (6 p.m.) she also had a runny nose. So I took her to the Dr. and it turns out she has her first ear infection of 2009. :-( She ran a fever off and on last night and was waking herself up from coughing so of course, Kraig and I got her and snuggled her all night to make sure she was ok. Neither of us got much sleep but I think Lauren got more sleep in our bed than she would have in her crib. Although, the extra feet kicking my side in the middle of the night, or getting a slap in the face was a rude awakening each time...but hey, I dealt with very little sleep when she was younger, so I can handle a few days of little sleep if it makes my baby feel better. She slept naked all night (diaper and socks only) because she was so hot, and she is still hot this morning and coughing, so I'm staying home with her. She is on the antibiotic called Cefdinir 125/5ml and she takes 6 mls one time a day for 10 days. Last year she had a few ear infections back to back and they said if she got 1 more she would need tubes. Well, she didn't get anymore last year, so I pray this is not the start of multiple ear infections for 2009!