Yesterday Claire and I visited Dr. Crane, third time in 3 weeks. Dr. Crane's comment was, "It wouldn't be a week without Jack or Claire visiting me!!!" Very funny, Dr. Crane. Our previous 2 visits were for well baby check ups, but yesterday was not. Claire had a suspicious spot on her right leg right below her bottom. It was red, pimple looking and warm to the touch. It first appeared on Friday at Gee's house. Claire complained of pain and Gee bandaged it up with antibiotic cream. It seemed to get better over the weekend, we were just thinking bug bite. On Monday night it was REALLY red and hurt pretty badly, then on Tuesday morning, it had ruptured and was oozing...YUCK! I called the doctor's office and the nurse said to come in....so, long and painful (for Claire and me) story short, Dr. Crane suspects Claire has MRSA and she is on heavy duty antibiotics... The culture will come back Friday and we'll know for sure, but Dr. Crane was pretty sure herself. We are avoiding kids for 48 hours and should be swimming by the weekend! Hot water for washing clothing and Cloroxing the tub after her bath! Bummer....Claire will miss her last 4 swim lessons... BUT, a trip to Target and a new pink microphone really help in the treatment of MRSA, who knew???? She is feeling better today, she is taking Tylenol for the pain. Here's to a better week next week!
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