Pineapple hasn't been in the best condition for more than a week. She came down with a runny nose before we left for Fukuoka, and it seemed to have gotten better. However, on Tuesday she started to cough and complained that her ears hurt. I took her in first thing on Wednesday morning, and sure enough she was diagnosed with an ear infection. Poor Pineapple, sometimes she puts her fingers in her ears and says, "The sound in my ear is scary." In spite of the ringing, she has lots of energy and plays as usual. She did sleep a lot yesterday - almost 12 hours last night and then a 3 1/2 hour nap during the day.
Other than the runny nose, she seemed to be better this morning. Since she had an appointment for a flu shot after lunch today, I called the clinic to check if she could come even though she's taking medication right now. The doctor said as long as she didn't have a fever and has lots of energy, there wouldn't be any issue.
When the doctor saw her, she immediately said that Pineapple's cheeks were red and she might have "apple sickness" (Erythema infectiosum). The doctor didn't have to check anything other than her face and arms to know. We had to reschedule the flu shot for two weeks from now.
We need to make sure that she gets enough rest and nutrition, and we as parents also need to the same. Luckily, we will get a box of veggies from Akita tomorrow!
パイナップルは１週間以上も本調子ではありません。福岡に行く前から鼻水を出していたのですが、少しは良くなってきているようでした。が、火曜日になって咳をし始め、耳が痛いと言い始めました。水曜日の朝一で医者に行ったのですが、やはり中耳炎だと診断されてしまったのです。可哀想に、指を耳に入れて「お耳の声（音）が怖い」と言っていました。耳鳴りは気になるようですが、元気はあっていつもの通りに遊んでいます。ただ、昨日はかなり寝ていましたけど・・・３時間半の昼寝をした上に、昨夜は１２時間近く寝てくれました！
今朝は鼻水以外は調子は良くなっていたようでした。娘は今日のお昼過ぎにインフルエンザの予防接種があったので、中耳炎の薬を飲んでいるけれど注射はできるのか確認の電話を入れました。先生は熱がなくて元気であれば問題ないと言っていました。
先生に見てもらった時、すぐにパイナップルの頬が赤いから「リンゴ病」にかかっているのではないかと言い出しました。顔と腕を見ただけですぐ分かったようです。おかげで、予防接種は２週間後に延期になってしまいました。
娘がゆっくり休んで栄養を取るように、そして私たちも親として同じようにしなければいけません。明日は秋田からの野菜が届くので、ちょうど良かったです！
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