Now, take a closer look at Maya's cheeks, which have a lovely rosy glow to them. They do not normally look this way. We noticed it yesterday, and they were still pink all day today. My parents even commented on it when they were here for our Christmas celebration. And now, with the children nestled all snug in their beds, I decided to do a little internet diagnosing.
Anyway, I would be willing to place a wager that she had Fifths Disease, but is now feeling better. Check out this description:
"The symptoms of fifth disease for any age group are a slight fever, headache, and a sore throat and runny nose. It more often than not is passed off as a common cold or at worst, the flu. Children are more likely to develop the bright red rash symptom on the cheeks and this can move on to the body and arms. When the child has recovered from the disease the rash fades and looks web like across the body. It can return when the child is too warm or agitated but this is not a sign of the disease returning."
Well, she had a fever (101) on Monday. She has slept horribly all week. She hasn't been eating as much as usual. She had a horribly runny nose and now... she has red cheeks. At the same time, she seems to be feeling much better than she was before! So, there's my guess. Poor little kiddo... It's so hard when they can't talk! I am just happy she seems to be feeling better in time for Christmas. Yippee! :)
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