Miss E, after all her allergic reactions, was finally referred to an Immunologist/Allergist for a consult and allergy testing. I guess I should back up a bit and provide some background info. I know I posted a while ago about her reaction to Augmentim(http://emmakatherine2008.blogspot.com/2009/07/thats-life.html) but on top of that, after a dinner out a few weekends ago we had another case of hives but this time with an unknown cause.
I was a little hesitant to brave the allergy testing appointment by myself but I knew it was something that had to be done. So Emma and I got an early start (we had an 830am appointment time in Greensboro) I loaded up the diaper bag with crayons, books, toys, etc. and kept my fingers crossed for a good experience.
Despite the appointment taking two hours, numerous different needle sticks, a screaming toddler, and a whole lot of information thrown my way....I would say it was a good experience. The final diagnosis after two hours.....negative to all allergens they tested her for, a new course of treatment for her ezcema, asthma, two different inhalers, a nasal steroid, an epi-pen, and the knowledge that she will have to endure more testing when she is older.
While I hadn't set out to capture this experience on camera, one thing that keeps E occupied is "posing" for the camera so I figured why not! The quality isn't very good since they were taken from my cell phone but you can get the idea.
Despite the appointment taking two hours, numerous different needle sticks, a screaming toddler, and a whole lot of information thrown my way....I would say it was a good experience. The final diagnosis after two hours.....negative to all allergens they tested her for, a new course of treatment for her ezcema, asthma, two different inhalers, a nasal steroid, an epi-pen, and the knowledge that she will have to endure more testing when she is older.
While I hadn't set out to capture this experience on camera, one thing that keeps E occupied is "posing" for the camera so I figured why not! The quality isn't very good since they were taken from my cell phone but you can get the idea.
Patiently waiting for the doctor
A sticker and some hugs from Mom finally got her calmed down
Check out all those sticks!
Oh just another adventure in the Donovan-Mendenhall household :)
(UPDATE: After unsucessfully treating her ezcema with the above prescribed steriod creams/lotions and simply getting fed-up with all these drugs...it looks like I may have found the miracle cure for ezcema and I encourage you all who suffer with this to give it a try!http://www.kissmyface.com/barsoappages/pureolivebar.html)
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