Archive for May, 2014

Week 21 – We didn’t think it could get worse   no comments

Posted at 3:10 pm in General

Seriously, can this kid catch a break please? Eli’s face is red raw with some chapping. It will start to heal and the seep again causing the cycle to start over. We are again so grateful for Eli’s easy nature. He is a strong boy! Unfortunately we are to the point where Eli no longer is comfortable in this car seat so rides in the car are very limited.

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Written by Shannon on May 30th, 2014

Week 20 – Eli’s face   no comments

Posted at 3:04 pm in General

Eli’s face has had a terrible flare. The worst part is we have no idea if he has picked up new allergies to cause it. The weather is nice, we wan to be outside but Eli’s skin is suffering. We are planning a trip to the Southwick Zoo on Monday, we hope to have a fun/safe trip. Eli loves books and shows about the zoo.

 

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Written by Shannon on May 21st, 2014

Week 19 – Scales   no comments

Posted at 5:22 pm in General

Eli was doing really well… until pollen hit. He has been waking up with swollen eyes. His cheeks are very scaly he looks like a lizard, a bath didn’t help. The weather is finally nice enough to be out every day but there are consequences. It is Allergy Awareness week and we are trying to spread the word!

 click here – foodallergy.org

 

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Written by Shannon on May 15th, 2014

Week 18 – I can’t believe we’ve come this far   no comments

Posted at 5:12 pm in General

18 weeks ago I truly never thought we’d make it this far. Eli has had to endure the worst itching, skin flares and trial and error. He is our trooper, he amazes me every day.

 

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Dada and his boys

Written by Shannon on May 8th, 2014

Week 17 – Finally a break!   no comments

Posted at 2:43 pm in General

Eli has slept through the night for 3 consecutive nights!! Last night was just shy of 14 hours! We are hopeful that we have turned a corner, looking at a light at the end of the tunnel. Eli’s skin is looking so much better, his cheek is chapped because of his runny nose but for the most part he looks great. He has been doing very little scratching, we are amazed. We went to see Dr Walsh and she was really impressed with Eli’s skin improvement. She couldn’t believe it when I told her that Eli has an issue with soy, I filled her in on Eli’s new diet. She will see him again in July and hopes that he will be wearing short sleeves! I can’t believe Eli will be 3 in a few weeks!

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Cousins night with Jake & Gavin ( Jake is so good about Eli’s allergies, always asking what he can and can’t have 🙂

Written by Shannon on May 2nd, 2014