Hand, Foot and Mouth

You turned 14 months last week, but I am just now getting to posting because it has been an impossible week.  You came down with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and it is the worst thing ever!  The blisters started in your mouth and are now all over your hands, feet, and bottom.  You are miserable, and haven't slept longer than 2 hours in the past 4 days.  You won't eat, and I can barely get you to sip water. It is a virus so there is nothing I can give to you to make it go away.  The benadryl mixed with Maalox has helped coat the back of your throat and relieve some pain.  Nothing really helps...you scream ALL day and ALL night.  Mommy and Daddy are exhausted, but can't be mad at you because you are so miserable!  

On a more positive note, you have grown a lot last month!  You now weigh 22 lbs and are RUNNING everywhere!  You are into everything and love to open and close doors and cupboards.  You have had an ear infection since you got your tubes, so that is good news.  You have learned how to scream and scream the loudest scream I have ever heard all day long!  You scream and it makes everyone jump.  It's almost impossible to take you out in public because you are so loud.  You are definitely my first screamer! You are very independent and want to be left alone to wander and explore as much as you want.  You hate being held, and will never hold our hand.  You know what you want and you get it.  You are also a charmer and a cutie pie and love to socialize and smile at everyone.