Tummy troubles

Laura didn't go to playscheme today - she has very bad nappy rash and is dirtying a lot of nappies so I am thinking she perhaps has another tummy upset or maybe the lest one didn;t clear up totally and has reared itself again.

The nappy rash was made worse because carers at playscheme appeared to only use one nappy on her the whole of yesterday and that was being changed when I arrived to pick her up! So not good. I had told them to change her frequently and to put plenty of cream on but it seems communication isn't all it should be there.

I was amazed yesterday when I went to pick her up and one of the staff asked me if Laura had seizures - I mean how come they don't know she has seizures???? The only reason she asked was because Laura had had one the previous day and she wondered if I'd been told. So I am really unhappy about that. They should all be aware of the kids' medical conditions and should record and report to parents all seizures. Obviously they didn't use her magnet as despite me telling one of them where it was on Monday, they hadn't even grasped that she had epilepsy and so wouldn't know to use her VNS magnet. I am going to have to have some strong words with Sarah on Monday. I don't like to complain about the playscheme but I think this is important enough to warrant it.

So today she stayed at home as I wanted to keep on top of the rash and her nappies. I rang the GP this morning and got some fungal/steroid cream as I think it's more than just nappy rash. Dad kindly came over to Laura-sit whilst I went to pick up the cream as it's easier not to have to drag her out to the doctors and the chemist. Hopefully the rash will clear up over the weekend and her tummy upset too. Actually she's been fine today, one dirty nappy this morning but none since. She was arching her back and writhing a bit after her feed this morning so I am pretty sure something gastro is going on. I am going to try her on probiotic drinks (Yakult) for a few days too as the dietician said they help some children. So fingers crossed she is better for Monday.