Maximus and HFMD

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a fairly common viral illness in children. (HFMD is not the same as foot-and-mouth disease, also called hoof-and-mouth disease, which affects animals.)
HFMD most often occurs in preschoolers, although adults and children of any age can get it. Most adults have developed antibodies against it from previous exposure. HFMD most often shows up in the summer and fall.
HFMD can be caused by any of a number of viruses, most commonly the coxsackie virus.
Toddler contracts HFMD, will first have a mild fever. A day or two after the fever starts, your toddler will develop painful sores in his mouth — on his tongue, gums, or the inside of his cheeks. This will likely make him irritable. Your child may also develop a rash on the palms of his hands, the soles of his feet, and maybe his buttocks. The rash, which isn't itchy, starts out as small, flat, red dots that may turn into bumps or blisters.

(Facts taken from babycentre.com)

Based on the above facts, I firstly discover that Maximus is infected with HFM on 28 August during late afternoon towards evening. However, he got all the symptoms (fever, spots, ulcers) all at the same time. So instead of going for our family dinner, we rushed to the nearest hospital.
Maximus was confirmed having HFMD by the pediatrician but was told that he didn't need to be admitted. However since the administration has been done, we stayed on.

He was super duper cranky and it's really pitiful to see him suffers in pain especially with the ulcers in his mouth - the worst is on the tip of his tongue. He was being quarantined in a single room. The pediatrician and nurses are nice and helpful (of course...we paid a deposit of RM 2k).

At home, Maximus was really sticky to us like glue and always wanted to be carried. He can't eat much but we have to give him more fluid. I have to record down the quantity of fluid he took so that he won't be dehydrated.

Although he is still active - playing well especially with his cousins, he still isn't himself because of the ulcers pain. Sometimes he gets very cranky and cries a lot. It's not easy for us and it really takes a lot of patient to fulfill his needs.

I pray every night for God's healing and speedy recovery. I am sure this happened for a good reason. We were supposed to go for a picnic at the Ulu Yam waterfall on Sunday 29 August but I think God has HIS plan to protect us from the recent disease.