Just another shot at mother of the year
Yesterday I got a call from our nanny that Shepherd had broken out in a rash all over his body…he didn’t seem bothered by it, no fever, but it was {apparently, I didn’t see it} a rockin’ rash and Miss Sarah thought I should know about it. You know all of this mid-adventure always happens on one of the few days I am actually at work…
So I called the peditrician and here’s how the conversation went:
Doc: Is the rash raised?
Me: I’m not sure, I am at work so I haven’t seen it.
Doc: Does it blanche?
Me: I’m not sure, I am at work so I haven’t seen it.
Doc: Right, okay. Has Shepherd eaten anything new in the last 24 hours?
Me: He has transitioned to whole cow’s milk in a cup, but his formual was milk-based, he eats yogurt, and I ate dairy while nursing and there was never a problem.
Doc: Yes, I do not think it sounds like a diary issue. Is there anything else he might have come in to contact with that would be new?
Me: Well, his 3.5 year old sister did give him M&M’s on Sunday afternoon without us knowing.
Doc: Interesting. I do not think that would matter.
Me: Ok. I mean, we fell asleep and Linden climbed in his crib and gave them to him.
Doc: That’s fine. Can you call me when you get home and can do some tests on the skin while we’re on the phone?
Me: I actually have dinner plans and will not see Shepherd before I go to bed.
Doc: Ok, well if he is not having problems breathing I think we’re ok. Have whoever is with him tonight give him Benadryl and an oatmeal bath.
Me: Ok. I mean I only am working two days a week and normally am at home in the eveinings after I work, it’s just that we’re surprising our boss with a going away party, so I won’t be home to look at the rash.
Doc: I’m sure you’re a fine mother and Shepherd sounds like he will be just fine too.
Ha! I couldn’t help but laugh with irony and embrassment after I got off the phone. I’m telling you, just another shot at mother of the year…
