She got flu-like symptoms, which have been better (except her cough) for a couple of days, and then a rash, which has been spreading all over from her back to upper arms, upper legs, now a little on her face, VERY mild, maybe just a little itchy. The doctor saw the ones on her back yesterday and said they looked like bug bites. Obviously, it's something else. I'm wondering if anyone knows what a breakthrough varicella would look like (they are really light and mild, except when she is in the bath, just pinkish bumps, not crusting over and not too pimply). She had her second varicella vaccination about 10-11 days before the bumps, 8-9 days before her fever. Oh, varicella = chicken pox, in case no one knows what I'm talking about.

She feels fine, super energy like always when sick. I just feel horrible, because she has missed one of her three school days this week and will miss another tomorrow most likely and is pretty bummed about not getting to go see her teachers and friends. I'm doing the mommy stuff: validating how sad she is about missing out; talking about how important it is to get all the way better, take care of ourselves, not get others sick; trying not to let my empathy for her sadness/frustration escalate into devastation (i.e. encourage her that it's OK and her friends and teachers and activities will still be there when she gets back and we can do fun stuff at home until then).

Anyway, guess I'm just looking for some mommy support her from others who have dealt with sick kids and know how hard it is when they aren't feeling well or are missing out on stuff they love.