Well, friends, we've got orders. Hooray! We ship our household goods in the middle of next week; we fly to mainland at the end of next week. It's going to be a busy ten days, but at least it's all happening!
So, there's the good news. That, in case you're wondering, is the part we won.
The part we didn't win? Well, I suppose we could look at that as winning, too: Kathleen won the virus lottery!
After my last post, Kathleen's high temperature hung around for a few more days. It was uncomfortably, but not dangerously, high. We pushed fluids and fever-reducing medicines and tried to distract our cooped-up toddler with crafts and books and DVDs from the library. (Thank goodness for Veggie Tales!) Eventually, though, the fever broke. We all sighed a big sigh of relief, ready to move on to good health. Our relief was premature, I'm afraid. Shortly thereafter Kathleen broke out in a whole body rash. Roseola, we think. The poor child is covered, head to toe, in a bright red rash. Our internet research indicates that there's nothing to be done for roseola, so we're just waiting it out. (Speaking of internet research, if you're a concerned mom who's doing a Google Image search for a photo roseola, one of the first ten photos that you get is of our sweet friend Anna. At least we're in good company!)
Anyway, as near as we can figure, Kathleen came down with two different viruses right after another -- the first virus with the bug-bite-like spots and then the second roseola virus. Honestly, what are the chances? Now we're just hoping that Madeline has somehow evaded the virus... and using our house-bound days to prepare for our big move.
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Wow! Thanks for letting me know my daughter made Google fame! Kinda scary, huh? I'm glad she's better, and I've heard once they've had it, they don't get it again!
I was going to comment after your last post that I thought it might be roseola, but I didn't know. And Marie's right, they usually don't get it again. Both of my boys have gotten it- and after Joshua got it, Caleb got it again. But because I thought he couldn't get it again I panicked and internet research was not helpful. When you search little bumps, red rash, fever, etc. the other virus you come up with is measles. Yikes! It all ended well, though. Hope your baby's better soon.
Oh poor thing. James got roseola over Christmas following a high fever. It's no fun but it will pass. I hope Kathleen is feeling better soon. DP
I'm sure you are busy moving right now. I hope that all goes well!
I'm sorry Kathleen was so sick! I hope she is better now and that your travels back to the mainland go smoothly! Jim and I will be in California the end of Sept-early Oct. Maybe we can drive over and see you guys!
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