Tabby has gotten some NASTY diaper rash. All thanks to a bug or something giving her dierhhea. Last night she was up and down all the time, screaming and crying from the pain. She only wanted mommy and she wiggled and kicked when she got into bed with us and cried when she wasn't in bed with us. I didn't get much sleep.
So today I opted to take one of my 2.5 remaining vacation days and stay home with her. I was way too exhausted to be of any use at work and I wanted to be in control of the hourly diaper changes and cream applications I thought were in order. Her sitter is great and super vigilant, but she has other kids to watch too. Plus, Matt was at training all day so he couldn't go get her if her sitter needed us to.
So we stayed home. It was a leisurely, pleasant day. Cool and sunny outside and we did a whole lot of nothing. Watched Baby Einstein and Disney Channel ate leftovers. Played with the dog. I did laundry and kept the kitchen neatish. We went to the library. She was very clingy and tired so we cuddled and napped. I think her rash is improving, but it is hard to tell. Luckily her diapers are better.
I'm exhausted from being so needed all day and though I did a decent amount of housework the house looks awful. Cluttered and dishelveled. And I'm so glad Matt's home.
Happy election day! We'll be watching Indecision 2008 and cheering on … Jon Stewart. Hope y'all voted.
I'm sure she's better but for future reference, my pediatricion recommended Maalox for a nasty diaper rash once. Just rub some on with a cotton ball. It worked wonders.