Blisters *Update*

Man. It just shouldn't be this hard to get rid of an ear infection. We are on our 3rd antibiotic (Zpak) and after a rough night Mae woke with what looked like heat rash (a rash, but only on her neck and upper chest) as well as a mystery blister on her hand, which apparently was REALLY hurting her, because she'd hit the roof if you even touched it. She also had mild diaper rash and seemed generally fussy. She also was acting like her crib was going to bite her, so a morning nap was a tough sell. After not two but THREE phone conversations with her pediatrician and the phone nurse, we decided to bring her in because apparently blisters are a rare, but documented, reaction to an antibiotic. So back we go. Again. This will be our 5th doctor's visit since Saturday before last.

*Update*
The blister had popped by 3pm and was only an ugly red mark on her hand (of course!). The ped decided it was probably just a coincidence and not related. After all, it was only ONE blister and no more had appeared on the scene. Her left ear was still red but not BAD and it's obviously improving. She recommended finishing off the Zpak and if any more blisters or rashes appear, then to return. Hopefully it was a coincidence. How do babies get a random blister? Did she suck that part of her hand voraciously last night? Is it from her new acquisition of linoleum-crawling? Hmm. The boys were absolute gems today, all day long. They had so much patience and played quietly together so well. Let's hope this all clears up in the next few days.