Scarlatina :(

We have had way to much sickness to start out this year.  Between stomach bugs, sinus infections, the never ending coughing, etc, we have all four had a turn at illness already this month.  Now, our sweet Ella has been a very sick little girl for 4 days.  On Saturday, she woke up complaining of a stomach ache and slight sore throat.  She went ahead and got dressed for the two birthday parties she was invited to, but unfortunately spent the entire day on the couch sleeping, vomiting, and not feeling well.  Sadly, Sunday was more of the same.

 First thing Monday morning, we went to see the doctor.  She also broke out in a rash this morning.  It turns out, she has scarlatina, which is a form of strep.  They gave her IV fluids and anti nausea medicine, which seemed to help quite a bit.  We went to the grocery store for her prescription and some bland foods like jello and popsicles.  She began to feel a little better this evening and even ate a little bit.

This morning, Daddy took her back to the doctor for a follow up and more IV fluids while I taught preschool.  She ate a good lunch and was feeling good by mid afternoon!

It was great to see this smile again!  And Emma was sure glad to have her sister feeling better and playing together again.  Praise God for doctors, medicine, and healing our little girl.