And in the category of “Why did I even bother…”
Posted by Carrie on 22 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Fitness and Health, Gabriel
“It’s just a virus.” 
Apparently, most of the kids coming into the doctor’s office recently have the same darn rash. “Summer virus,” she said, “which isn’t bad, since it means summer is on its way in?” Yeah.
Gabe relished telling everybody in the office (at the top of his lungs), “I’m acting like myself!” I guess in his head, that means that he’s not sick at all, so he has license to flee anybody who approaches with medicine.
Well, I got the primary answer I wanted, which was to know whether he needed to be kept home and away from activities. Verdict: he’s fine to participate in things, so long as he doesn’t spike a fever over 100 degrees under the arm (getting the thermometer into his mouth is the Funniest Joke Ever). Bible School and Kiddie Korner are a go for today! He was tickled, er, red.
I have my own doctor appointment this afternoon; don’t let me forget to print and fill out all the preregistration paperwork. 
If she seems amenable, Eric said to go ahead and make arrangements to switch our family back to her. We really liked seeing her when she was still in town, and if we have to drive a tiny bit further to see her, it’s probably worth it.
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on 22 Jun 2009 at 11:20 am
Kelly Dyer said …
I was all set to comment about this today and you beat me to it! My daughter had the same thing happen about a month ago. She was a little weird – well, weirder than usual – for a couple of days and then it was gone. Here’s hoping Gabe is the same way.
Now go print out your paperwork!
on 22 Jun 2009 at 7:15 pm
monique said …
we’re dealing with Scarlet Fever over here… the boy has had a 103 temp for 4 days and this morning developed a freaky rash all.over.his.body. he’s now on amox and missing his last day of school =( also, they say the “rash” from Scarlet can take a week or more to fade! ack!
hoping your little guy stays “normal!”
on 23 Jun 2009 at 2:09 pm
Heidi said …
Ciaran’s got a random thigh/lower back rash. The doctor diagnosed heat rash or, possibly, something fungal. I guess it’s the season!