we're not out of the woods yet

I am eating my words. We have not survived baby Doodle's first illness, yet. He now has a severe rash on his head, neck and face. The top of his head is the worst. I am currently waiting for a call back from the after hours nurse at CHOP (Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia) where our pediatricians' office sends their calls when they're not open. The rash already looks better than it did when I got back from the grocery store and Mr. Doodlebug said, he's up in his crib and has a rash on his head. That's how quickly he got it. When I left for the store he did not have a rash and when I got back it was really obvious. We've done some Internet research and the most likely cause is Roseola, but that rash is usually on the chest, not the head, according to one website.

I am beginning to get really depressed about all of the problems baby Doodle has had. I feel like it's one thing after another. I wonder if there is something that I am doing that is causing him to be sick. I am pretty good about washing my hands (always after diaper changes). I wash his clothes after one wear, and sometimes one wear only lasts an hour or two. I keep his sheets and towels clean. But maybe I am not being vigilant enough. I hope I am not making my baby sick. We have been to the pediatrician or CHOP five times in three weeks, and we might be going back tonight if they want to see him.

If there were ever something seriously wrong with baby Doodle I don't think I would be able to handle it. So for his sake and mine, I hope this rash is nothing too serious.