Chicken Pox- Not that weird, Starting on the private area? Freaking me out- Help!

[SpcCraftsWife]

My 17 month old appears to have chicken pox. this morning it looked like a little rash or irritation. tonight before bed, they were actual raised bumps and on her thighs and lower belly, also a raised bump on her tongue(although I can't see it very well because she thinks it's a game and won't show me)

So last week(maybe a little longer than that), some close friends of ours called to let us know that both of their children (23 mo and 4 mo) have chicken pox and to keep an eye on Natalee. Can it take that long to transfer and is there ANY normal reason at all that they would come up first on her private area, I personally never touch her there with my bare hands(wipes or wash cloths) and My dh is freaked out by giving her a bath even because his sister was severely molested and raped as a toddler...So it's not us, and she doesn't go to day care...could she have maybe had the virus on her hand and touched herself(being curious like every toddler)?

I am kind of lost...also- is it safe to wait until Monday for the dr, or should she go the the ER??

[KokoJones]

it may have shown up first in her private area because of the temperature there... they seem to pop up where the body is warmest, under the arms, behind the knees, in the genital area... i hope she gets over it quickly **hug**

[SpcCraftsWife]

thanks!! i was so scared somebody could have touched her or the dr would think that i did or something! she just woke up screaming her head off and inconsolable(uncharacteristic of her) i think it may be the discomfort from it

[MichelleJ1000]

Chicken pox pop up anywhere and everywhere.  I'm not sure of how long it takes for them to show up after being exposed to someone else who has them.  As far as taking her to the dr. I would call them first because chicken pox is very contagious.  I would stock up on calamine lotion and aveeno oatmeal bath (when they soak in it it helps with the itching).  Also, put socks on her hands to help with the scratching.

 

Hope this helps you.

[HuntersMomee]

from what i know. im no doctor. but chicken pox like to start in warmer areas that are usually covered. so her diaper area is one of those. under her arms, between her legs, those kinds of places. so i am sure it is normal to have them start like you are noticing.

i have never personally had them and my children havent yet either! so good luck and just keep her from scratching the best you can!

[HuntersMomee]

i have heard most doctors dont want you to bring your child into the office and will just tell you what to do about them over the phone.

Quoting MichelleJ1000:

Chicken pox pop up anywhere and everywhere.  I'm not sure of how long it takes for them to show up after being exposed to someone else who has them.  As far as taking her to the dr. I would call them first because chicken pox is very contagious.  I would stock up on calamine lotion and aveeno oatmeal bath (when they soak in it it helps with the itching).  Also, put socks on her hands to help with the scratching.

 

Hope this helps you.

[KokoJones]

yeah no need to fear... when i was young my mom said they started in between my thighs, genitals, behind the knees under the arms and on the palms of my hands... cuz of the warmth... load up on calomine lotion to help sooth her... call the doc to find out what you can do to keep her comfy **hug**

[SpcCraftsWife]

thanks guys. im also a little worried because i have heard that when you are pregnant you should be NOWHERE near chicken pox- but i will not abandon her when she needs me. she loves her daddy but she keeps crying mama mama... ugh...ill probably call the nursery at the hospital...sometimes they can help on stuff like that

[SnoBuny]

Chickenpox causes a red, itchy skin rash that usually appears first on the abdomen or back and face, and then spreads to almost everywhere else on the body, including the scalp, mouth, nose, ears, and genitals.

The rash begins as multiple small red bumps that look like pimples or insect bites. They develop into thin-walled blisters filled with clear fluid, which becomes cloudy. The blister wall breaks, leaving open sores, which finally crust over to become dry, brown scabs.

Chickenpox blisters are usually less than a quarter of an inch wide, have a reddish base, and appear in crops over 2 to 4 days. The rash may be more extensive or severe in kids who have skin disorders such as eczema

I do not think that there is a specific order in which they show on parts of the body. It is transmitted thru the air and by open chicken pox blisters.

[SpcCraftsWife]

yea its a little tough for me because she starting to be so miserable. she was sick when she was born for a few weeks and then got rsv at like 5 mo but since then shes been great, i hate it when shes upset!

[lexik16]

Quoting SpcCraftsWife:

thanks guys. im also a little worried because i have heard that when you are pregnant you should be NOWHERE near chicken pox- but i will not abandon her when she needs me. she loves her daddy but she keeps crying mama mama... ugh...ill probably call the nursery at the hospital...sometimes they can help on stuff like that

Talk to your Dr b/c I think there are different reactions to it if you've had the chicken pox as a child as well or even as an adult.

Hope you dd gets better soon, I know the itch and the fever can be really annoying.