bean poxed

sigh...

the bean has chicken pox. it's not full-blown because she's had her vaccinations, but the doc certainly thinks that it is very likely the pox. which is a shame as it means that the bean might be missing her last couple of weeks of "toddler school" (our under 3s programme), as well as her mandarin classes.

the spots first appeared on sunday but they were just a few scattered ones around her abdomen and her back, which i thought were mozzie bites. then when i bathed her yesterday i was concerned that spots had appeared in a cluster around her shoulders. and the itchiness would explain why her sleep has been fitful the past 2 nights.

yet during the day, the bean isn't particularly poorly. she's still got her appetite (she's just announced, "mum! i'm hungry! i'm hungry!" as i type this), although that could change if the pox gets worse, and she's been pretty chirpy and active.

still, the prospect of being stuck at home for the next week or so is a bit bleak...i hope my resources for entertaining her won't be exhausted too soon!