Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease

It has struck our house! When the boys came back from their weekend at Lake of the Woods, I noticed Corbin's chin was full of red spots and looked extremely painful. Then I was noticing a few more red spots on his hand, arm, leg. We talked about what foods he ate over the weekend and it was nothing that he'd never had before. Then the more I'm looking, he's got blisters on his hands and feet as well and a light rash all over his legs.

So, after some googling and talking with people, we determined that it is probably Hand Foot Mouth Disease. He probably had a fever Friday evening, was extremely fussy, and then on Saturday the fever went away and these spots started showing up. I brought him in to the Dr on Monday, and lo and behold, he also has Impetigo on his chin to go along with the HFM. His doctor said he could go back to daycare after he'd been on the antibiotic cream for the impetigo for 24 hours. So, while this mama loved her extra day and half home, would've much rather it been under different circumstances!!!

He seems to be feeling much better the last day or so, and the impetigo is going away. He still has blisters on his hands/feet, and one on his finger opened up. It hasn't seemed to affect his mood much, but hopefully those go away soon!!!!

A farmer never quits...even if he's not feeling well!

Managed to get a little smile out of him!