11 August 2009

hand, foot, and mouth

So, Ellie has Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease. we thought that she might over the weekend since a couple kids at her daycare had it and she was showing some signs. We were just hoping it was some diaper rash though... Luckily her case of it isn't very bad, but unfortunately she can't go to daycare all week, because it is very contagious. So I stayed home yesterday, and I'll be home again on Wed and Thurs.

So far it hasn't bothered her at all, which is good. Basically what she has is a viral infection similar to the chicken pox, but instead of itchy bumps the rash is more like little blisters that can be quite painful.

2 comments:

T said...

That is terrible! Poor thing! Can adults catch it? Or are infants more susceptable? I hope she gets better soon!!!

Hugs and Kisses!

T said...

I hope she is doing better!