Help me!

Nathaniel had a runny nose and a cough last week so we took him to the doctors on Saturday to make sure everything was ok. The doctor thought Nathaniel might have an ear infection but couldn't get a good look. It took three people (me, Christopher, and the nurse) to hold Nathaniel down while the doctor cleaned out his ear to get a better look. He fought and screamed with all the might a 6 month old could muster. Christopher set him up when it was all over. Nathaniel's back was to me and he was slumped over and was letting out these heart breaking sobs. He looked utterly defeated- a broken man. The pain I felt seeing him like that was unbearable. It occurred to me that this would not be the only time I would have to stand by helpless while Nathaniel dealt with life's challenges. That sometimes doing what is best for him will not be easy but what must be done.

So- our next challenge is giving him his medicine. It's a big enough struggle even getting the medicine into his mouth. Now how do we get him to swallow it? He ends up spitting out most of it. Any tips from the more experienced parents out there? We need help!