Joshua has had diarrhea (aren't you glad I shared that?!?) for 8 days now. He is not vomitting and does not seem to be sick. I wrongly assumed that he had a diaper rash from the diarrhea and have been treating it for the past week with cream. Last night at about 10pm Joe noticed that Josh had huge blisters and swelling in the affected area (think everything at more than 4 times normal size). I rushed him to Emergency where they diagnosed it as a yeast infection and gave him medication for what they say must be immense pain (it has spread internally) ... I thought he had just hit his terrible 2's and gotten whiney.
The infection looked even worse when Joshua woke up this morning, so I took him into our family doctor where he received an oral antibiotic and specific instructions. Apparently the infection is so bad that Joshua is not urinating and we need to force him to pee. Also, he might need to get circumsized. I feel like a HORRIBLE mother! I was practically feeding the stupid infection by putting cream on after every diaper change ... keeping the area moist so it could spread! We also have to take him in for tests as Dr Heffner is concerned about the diarrhea. He wants to find out what is causing it and why it is not getting better.
I saw the doctor this morning too because I am still in incredible pain from my ribs and I'm dizzy and nauseous. Apparently this is because I have my third concussion within 2 years. I never had a concussion in over 23 years and now 3 in 2 years?!? Why am I more accident prone now?!? :P
My Step-dad drove me around all morning to the doctor and pharmacist and then out to Joe's parents so they can watch the boys for the afternoon. I have a wonderful family! Thank you Rick and Athina!
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Before you get him circumcised see at least two specialists! Nolan almost got circumcised, but I am glad we went to the Children's Hospital in Montreal and talked to a very good children's urologist. Two doctors in BC (one of them urologist) told me he will need to be circumcised eventually, but a simple cream solved the problem and Nolan is now just fine. I hope you guys will get better soon and for good.
If you have any questions about the circumcision let me know because I was very stressed about it with Nolan and I can't imagine doing it on a two years old boy.
What the hell? Poor Josh! Is he ok now? I need an update!
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