My baby boy came home from school on Fri and it almost looked like he had a heat rash on his face. I really did not think anything of it since it is over 100 degrees here on most days. Later that evening I was giving him a hug and he felt a little warm. I took his temperature and sure enough it was 101. He was in such a good mood though, so I thought maybe he was just teething, again!! Well, around 5:30 AM on Sat. he woke up just screaming and he was just burning up!! I always get so scared when he runs a high fever. I tried to give him some water since I figured he was probably thirsty and maybe try to get his temperature. I tried to take it (that's always so much fun) and it was at least 103! Well, then he started throwing up and dry heaving. A few minutes went by and he stopped a was able to get at least Pedialyte in his system (thank goodness he likes that NASTY stuff)
I figured we better try to get into to the Dr since it being a Sat if he was sick we'd not be able to get in till at least Mon. Well, we got into the doctor's office around 10AM -- thank goodness for my son's pediatrician!! They are truly wonderful!!
Turns out Tyler has a version of the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (his is at the back of his throat near his tonsils). I know, gross right?! Yea, well...the pediatrician said that it is a common childhood illness and it is going around day cares right now. So, he is home with me for sure for a few days. I will be glad when this is gone!! He is drooling SO much, will hardly eat or drink, is still running a low fever, and just does not feel 100%! My poor baby! Please say a prayer that he gets to feeling better! Thanks!
***UPDATE*** Tyler is all better!!
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YUCK! I am glad he is feeling better.
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