Sad, Sick Baby

So, you know about Ava's fever that she had last week. Well, her fever broke on Saturday....and then....little red spots all over her belly. Then her back. Then her neck. Then her sweet little face. She was actually feeling alright up until Friday (fever and all), but starting Saturday, she just was not a happy camper. She completely lost her appetite and wasn't interested in eating. Slowly, she began to deteriorate and started feeling really yucky. :( She wanted to be held every second; she cried every time she fell down- it was pitiful.

Ava visited the doctor twice on Thursday and once of Friday. They ruled out a urinary tract infection with a urine sample (which was quite an experience) and also ruled out any respiratory tract infections. When we were there on Friday, her doc basically said to continue to monitor and treat her symptoms. She mentioned that she could have a fever for a few days and then get a rash when it breaks- called Roseola. I'm so glad she mentioned that; if she didn't, I'm pretty sure I would have FREAKED out with this rash! So, that's what she's got. Roseola is a super common childhood infection that usually effects babies before age 2. No treatment is necessary; it just has to run it's course. Her rash is a lot better today, but her appetite is still very small. She's actually lost a little weight. :( She was 17lbs 14oz on Thursday and 17lbs 13oz on Friday (fully clothed)! Down from 18lbs a few weeks ago. Poor thing. Here she is with her sad little rash being completely pitiful...

Here's a little video of Ava being very sweet and feeling yucky. She's just not quite right. :(


Even in the midst of all this yuckiness....she still managed to perform. Here she is showing off (albeit not very enthusiastically) some of her tricks. :) Sweet little thing.