Petey is sick :(
Yesterday afternoon a small rash showed up on his belly and chest, but had no other symptoms. Since he was wearing an outfit that had been borrowed and laundered by a friend I figured that he just had a slight allergy to the laundry detergent she used.
This morning we were awoken by Peter screaming bloody murder (Peter NEVER cries when he gets up, he just talks to himself and plays until we get him). We figured something was up, but assumed that he was just really hungry.
Brett got up (Saturday is my morning to sleep in), fed him a bottle and then tried to give him breakfast. Peter wouldn't eat. He took him to play with toys. Peter wouldn't play. He just screamed and screamed.
This is when Brett noticed how hot Peter was. He took his temperature and sure enough it was 100.4 - time to call the doctor.
Within the hour the whole family was in the doctors office waiting to find out what was wrong. By that time Peter's rash had spread to his face and his fever was feeling worse.
Finally the doctor came in and almost immediately diagnosed him with Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease; which we were told is very common and everyone seems to have right now.
Now we are just waiting for this bad boy to run its course. All Peter wants to do is snuggle, watch TV, and eat Popsicles... so, pretty much Brett wants to catch it now because he thinks that despite the fever and rash that Peter is living the high life.
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