Anna-thology

So my son has scarlet fever.

No, he's not dying. Yes, it's contagious. Yes, he's getting better. But it's been a rough couple of days around here. We finally made it into the Dr late yesterday afternoon. Come to find out that Madison County has the worst malpractice ratio in the state and IL is one of the highest malpractice states in the country, it made finding a pediatrician extremely challenging. Yesterday was a stinky day. But a doctor co-pay and $8.78 later (for good old pink bubble gum amoxycillian) and he's well on the road to recovery, despite the nasty red rash covering his body and the white spots in his throat. I got a good butt-chewing for not peeking in his throat earlier, but he never once complained of a sore throat. Crazy, because scarlet fever is just Strep with a lacey rash all over. He said his head hurt, that was it. Even when the Dr pressed him to say his throat hurt, he never did. So I feel a little justified in turning down 'Bad Mother of the Year' award, despite this Dr's best efforts!

So, be praying. He was highly contagious. Sarah just got over her ear infection (the one we were in the ER for on Monday). She's acting awfully cranky tonight. I'm praying she doesn't wake up with strep too, it might be more than I can bear. Oh, and Rob and I really don't need it.