Diarrhea, diarrhea, and more diarrhea

Ugh...what a week filled with diarrhea! Tuesday, I picked Maddy up from daycare to find out that she had diarrhea all day and ended up with a bleeding diaper rash. I felt so horrible for her because she just seemed to be in so much pain. That evening we went to the Schmidts for a bar-b-q and Maddy slept through most of it. After she woke up she had a little dinner and then played with all the kids.

Maddy, Kendal, Olivia, Ben, and Brendon

She seemed fine until she had another bout of diarrhea. She would just scream and tense up when you tried changing her diaper. It was awful. Her mood would go from happy to sad in an instant.

"Thanks for the dress Grandma!" (Happy)

"My butt hurts!" (Sad)

Happy

Sad

Wednesday morning she woke up and pooped right through her diaper. It was all over her crib. What a way to start the morning! I was home with her all day so that was nice but I swear I changed a dozen poopy diapers. It was like she was a newborn. I went down to the pharmacy and asked if there was anything I could do. I ended up buying diapers, pedialyte, balmex, gold bond, and an oatmeal bath. It was pretty obvious what ailment I was trying to treat. After the oatmeal bath and a night of balmex and gold bond, her bottom looked tons better. Unfortunately her guts were still a different story. I ended up calling the doctor and they said just make sure she stayed hydrated and give her BRATS (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast). Thursday and Friday morning were a repeat of Tuesday and Wednesday morning. After waking up to a poopy crib again Friday morning, she seemed to have most of it out of her system.

Friday we went out for a few hours with Sarah, Ben, Marnie, and Kendal to a subdivision rummage sale. She unfortunately didn't stay dry although it was only pee but all over her clothes and stroller. I said, "At least I know she isn't dehydrated."

We went down to the Howell Melonfest with the Schmidts and Abbotts Friday night. Maddy had kisses for everyone that night and was having fun dancing to the music.

One for Kendal

One for Ben

Even one for Mike

Click Here To See Maddy Dancing

We then had a camp fire over at the Schmidts afterwards. Maddy of course was the only kid awake but eventually fell asleep snuggling with me. I just love it when she does that.

Saturday, Jason and I had a wedding in Detroit (hi Wilsy!) so we left Maddy with the Abbotts. Ben and Maddy actually had their first sleep over. Both Maddy and Ben were feeling better (Ben had diarrhea this week too) so they had a great time together. Thanks again Sarah and Greg! Yesterday was rainy so it was a nice day to get home early and bum around the house. Maddy and I took a nap together too which felt so nice. I missed out on her second nap as I spent 2.5 hours talking to Brooke. We are going to see them and meet Rylee this weekend. I CAN'T WAIT!