My poor Baby…..

I’ve been really worried about Ava this week. Last Monday morning (almost a full week ago) she had developed a rash overnight. It covers her entire face and upper chest.  I don’t know what triggered it, or why it’s sticking around… but it is. On Thursday I took her to the pediatrician to have her take a look at it. Her initial thought was that it was baby acne. NO WAY. Three weeks following birth, she had beautiful porcelin like skin. I knew that it was not baby acne. The pediatrician did not seem concerned, but told me to use Cetaphil wash, and I’m using Vanicream lotion which is a gentle hypoallergenic moisturizer. Luckily I have a follow up appointment with the pediatrician on Tuesday because it is not getting better. In fact, I feel that it is getting worse. I’ve done some research, and I think it might be Eczema. I don’t really know what else it could be. The only problem is that Eczema is normally allergy triggered, and I don’t have a clue of what that trigger could be. She’s not showing any signs of a milk allergy. I use Dreft to wash her things. I’ve already switched her wash and lotion. I’m baffled. It’s really frustrating and giving me some anxiety because she does seem uncomfortable, and itchy. It’s not getting better, and I feel totally helpless. I hope that at the next appointment, maybe I can get some answers. I hate this, and I hope I can figure out soon what is the cause.

UPDATE:

After much anxiety on my part, we have finally discovered that Ava has a Milk Allergy. Today I started her on a special Hypo-allergenic milk, and already I am seeing a big difference. She’s sleeping better, crying less, and her rash is already subsiding!! I feel like I have my little angel back!! What a relief to finally know what is going on with her. I’m just so happy that she seemed so much more relaxed and comfortable. I know that her rash was really starting to bother her, and she was starting to develop other symptoms as well. Sooo… we are on the road to recovery, and I couldn’t be happier!!