Interesting eh? The little guy's had a fever off and on (mostly on) since Friday, between 100 and 101.5 degrees, so nothing terribly high, but a little too long-lasting for my liking. He's also been pretty cranky and he's been having a hard time sleeping, being quite restless, doing a lot of crying and needing a lot of cuddles. He doesn't have much of an appetite, and I certainly can't get any more liquid into him than usual. I had thought perhaps he was teething, as he's got a few teeth at the top that have been so close to popping through for a while now. Staying home from church with him on Sunday, I saw a red spot on his forehead and on his cheek and thought he just bonked himself on something... and then yesterday his "bonk" marks seemed to have spread, and now he has some small spots behind his ear, under his chin, and perhaps even some on his chest. Seems like we'll be making a visit to the doctor at some point today. Any ideas out there, Dr. Moms?
Edit:
After a trip to the doctor yesterday, it seems that it is most likely Roseola. Several days of fever, followed by a rash when the fever breaks. The rash on his face is looking a little better today, but it has spread to his torso now, which is covered in red spots. He's still a little cranky, but he's been sleeping a bit better, which hopefully will help in time with the crankiness. So far, Peter and Aaron seem to be fine, and we're hoping they don't end up with it as well. We are having family pictures taken tomorrow for the church directory, which should be interesting if this rash kicks around! I took a few more pictures yesterday as the rash developed:
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Looks like it could be Roseola. All the best!
I thought it could be too, but I wondered if his fever wasn't high enough for that and if the rash would be more widespread (although it is spreading now). I just got back from the doctor, who said it could very well be Roseola, but it's hard to know for certain because there are numerous viruses which present with a few days of fever, and then a rash. We'll keep him away from other kids for a few days and see how it goes.
Have your kids ever had this Amy?
Yes, Micah got it the day he was supposed to have open heart surgery. Awesome timing! You can read more about our experience with it on my blog (scroll down as it's mentioned in a few blog posts): http://kahoogstad.blogspot.com/2007_05_01_archive.html
Thanks for that link, Amy. It does look a lot like the photo of Micah's rash.
And I am reminded by your post of how much you guys have been through with your kids... it must be so nice to have those days when they are so young and helpless behind you!!!
Yikes, Rach! I hope he feels better again soon!
Rachel, I was thinking the same thing as I went looking for our Roseola posts. It's good to remind myself sometimes how far God has brought us:)
Hope Nate is feeling better and had a great birthday!
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