Virus Alert

I took Genevieve to the doctor today. She looked so pitiful yesterday that people would give her a sad frown and then avoid looking at her. The doctor took her temperature (normal), checked her eyes, ears, nose and throat (all normal), and then said that they would run a blood test. Genevieve has never had her finger pricked for a blood test before, and I kinda got the impression that she didn't like it much. She gave the nurse her game face (picture to come soon) and then screamed. The nurse then put a bright orange band-aid on Genevieve's finger, which she immediately took off and threw to the ground in outrage. I got a tissue and held it onto her finger until the bleeding stopped.

The blood test indicated that she has picked up a virus from somewhere and that her illness is not related to her shots. That's probably a good thing since her shots were for polio and hepatitis. We're supposed to give her plenty of fluids and tylenol and hope that the virus runs its course by Thursday. I hope she's better very soon. There is nothing in the world more heart wrenching then watching your child so miserable that she barely has the energy to cry.

On a happier note, the doctor said that Genevieve is big enough that she can eat anything (except honey) without worry. We have now added scrambled eggs, boiled chicken, black-eyed peas, and a few other items to her repertoire. She has liked them all so far, except for those pesky carrots...