Hand Foot Mouth

Yesterday, Isla and I stayed home because Isla had a fever the whole night and didn't sleep.  Well, when she woke up from the am nap I noticed these small spots around her mouth.  I knew what we were looking at.....HAND FOOT AND MOUTH!!!!!! Crap! The only thing you can do is give some over the counter meds and cold things to eat and drink.  My poor baby, I don't wish this upon anyone.  But, I knew this was coming.....Isla's room at daycare had it going around....and no matter how well they pay attention to paci's Isla is a pro at taking the other children's.

Today, we are home again.  More sleep was had and hopefully we can get back to our normal schedules.


Hand, foot and mouth disease (coxsackie virus) – this is by far the most common cause of mouth sores. It usually affects children ages 6 months to 3 years. Symptoms include:

• High fever – often up to five days.
• Severe fussiness – this is often the worst part of the illness.
• Severe mouth pain or sore throat
• Copious drooling
• Refusal to eat or even drink
• Rash – small, red or white spots may, but not always, appear on the hands or feet (thus the name of the illness). A red, lacy rash can also appear anywhere on the body

As found on askdrsears.com  

Isla had all of these!!!!  We were home a total of 3 days.  I love my time with Isla, but I wish she felt better.