A Trip to the Emergency Room

Our Sunday did not start out like we had hoped.  Isabelle unfortunately ended up in the emergency room right after breakfast!  Yesterday we noticed she started getting a couple red "dots" on her body.  As the day went on yesterday there were more and more, but nothing too alarming.  We talked to her doctor yesterday evening and they said to keep an eye on things and call back if it got worse overnight or if it seemed to be bothering her.  It did not seem too concerning since she was acting fine, with the exception of a runny nose.  She was not itching or even noticing the rash.  I checked on her last night around 10:30 when she was sound asleep and I did not see anything on her face or hands so I went to bed. 

When Isabelle woke up this morning she was literally covered in this rash.  Some spots are the size of peas, others the size of baseballs, literally.  And it had spread all over her legs, feet, stomach, back, arms, hand, part of her neck, one of her ears, and one by her eye.  But she was still acting as if nothing was wrong!!!  I called her doctor back this morning and they said to take her to the emergency room.  So in we went after breakfast.  I am very glad that Des Moines has a "children's emergency room".  It is part of Blank Children's Hospital and it is very reassuring to be seen by ER doctors who are for pediatrics.  Anyways......the results came back that she has "Erythema Muliforme".  Basically a viral infection.  The doctor stressed several times that the rash will be much worse before it gets better and then turn colors so it looks like she is bruised all over her body!!!! He said this will last about a week.  We are suppose to go in immediately if she has any swelling in her face, especially her mouth, neck or eyes.  Or if her joints get swollen (which could happen up to two week after the rash goes away!)

Needless to say we are keeping a very close eye on her and will be spending the next week or so playing at home.  I am going to take her in to her regular pediatrician tomorrow morning for a second opinion just to be safe.  But until this goes away there is nothing we can give her to help it.  I feel so bad for her and pray that she stays in good spirits and does not get the excessive swelling and joint pain.  My poor little munchkin.

Isabelle napping after her long morning.....

 Please keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery!!!