Kayson - Viral Rash = Folliculitis Rash

I can't make this shit up. 

Kayson has been hit again with something...  we are thinking a viral rash, which has taken over his body and his face.  Last Thursday, he was more tired than normal, then Friday he stayed home from school - complaining of just achy body and a low fever.  The fever really didn't last long at all.  He rested and seemed ok Friday night. 

Saturday he woke with what looked like a pimple breakout all over his face.  I didn't think anything of it actually...  then he changed his clothes, and the bumps were all over his stomach/chest and back. They really look like pimples all over. He was so bothered.  He wasn't feeling all that great - no more fever, but definitely not himself.  I just felt so bad... Kid can't catch a break. 

So we skipped out on basketball.  He rested most of the day Saturday, but by Sunday he seemed ok.  He said he wasn't achy anymore, just tired.  

We talked with Tricia - sent her pictures and her doctor thinks it's a form of a viral bacteria - something called viral exanthem.  We've sent pictures to our doctor too.  Unsure what will come of this - more to come, but as of now Kayson doesn't look good...  and he's less than thrilled. I feel so bad for him. 

He's always had such good skin...  now I'm worried these will leave marks.  :(

UDPATE - Ryan took K to the doctor Monday afternoon...  results are he has folliculitis.  Basically a skin irritation that's full of bacteria.  STUPID!  He will be put on an antibiotic (but the antibiotic is out of stock!)  

His skin is looking a little better, but still not great.  He has some big spots on his face and back...  gosh I pray they clear up with the medicine.  Poor kid.

Influenza A

Playing catchup... 

Monday I started feeling pretty icky...  coughing mostly.  Ryan was down and out all day...  feeling miserable. 

Tuesday - Ryan was diagnosed with Influenza A.  Home with Tami-flu to help calm it down... and back to bed. 

Wednesday I was miserable.  I got into an urgent care - Influenza A and tonsillitis for me.  Slept all day.

Thursday, Ryan started feeling much better - coughing still pretty bad, he gets that dry, annoying cough.  My cough is deep and rattily, but I can't get anything 'up'.  and it hurts so bad...  We both have sore chests, diaphragm areas...  

Friday - Finally doing better...  Ryan worked from home, and had energy.  I still am tired, and coughing like crazy, but I definitely am on the mend.  

What a freaking week.  I'm so mad this happened to us... and I know we didn't get the flu shot, so we were bound to get it.  I know it.  But we have always been so healthy, and I just feel like the last 4 months or so, things have been off for us... and it makes me so sad.  

I am praying so hard that the kids stay healthy through all of this.  I would be shocked if they do, but I can pray and do all the cleaning to try to prevent it.  

I'm sure more to come...  

Weekend

Our weekend started well... and ended not so great. 

Friday night we stayed in... was nice to be home, and we just hung out.  I got the kids to play Skip-Bo with me, and we had so much fun.  

Saturday - Kayson had a basketball tournament here in town, close by, so that was nice... was glad we didn't have to drive to Ames.  I just wasn't feeling it!  He had an okay day of ball... didn't get in much, and I'm personally wondering if it's because of the coach they had.  I could be wrong, but I was not impressed by him at all.  Anyway...  the team went 3-0 Saturday, so that was good. 

Sunday - Ryan woke up sick...  achy, cough, fever...  so guessing he has influenza or Covid.  He's hunkered down in the bedroom...  haven't barely talked to him.  So Sunday was a little chaotic - Got Cora to dance, I got groceries, walked Boomer, got Kayson to ball...  couldn't stay because I need to pick up Cora.  So I missed the first game, and of course, was told he did a good job - had 3 3-pointers, I believe.  Cora and I got to the last game... he played a lot that game, but came out with a loss... I know he was bummed.  

We headed home and just relaxed.  I started coughing... like a dry cough, and am not feeling 100% either.  Pisses me off.  We have been so healthy - but the last 3 months, someone has been sick, or fainting, or experiencing allergies, or something... and I'm over it.  It's just one of those days where I'm tired, and I'm crabby...  life can be hard!!!!

A few pictures. 

I LOVE our basement tree!!!

Celebrated Crosby's 5th birthday!  Love that kid!