Sunday, July 12, 2015

Summer Frustrations

This summer has brought tons of fun, but unfortunately it has also brought lots of frustration. We have kept most news offline, but I'm feeling desperate. I'm asking for prayers for Lucas. Since late May/early June we have been trying to get him relief in some type of rash or allergy he's gotten. We've gone to the doctor this summer more than wellness visits in his first year. We've been given creams, a shampoo, and some otc medicines to try. We have seen some improvements; however, it's mostly just gotten worse. We are at the point of needing a dermatologist or allergist recommendation. And although our closest friends and family know and have been praying, we need more prayers for our baby boy. He's usually ok and has a good attitude for it all, but he's been uncomfortable with scratching. In addition to the prescriptions other things we've tried are witch hazel, oatmeal baths, washing sheets etc in hot water more than normal, soaks for bath toys in vinegar and bleach, throwing out some squeeze bath toys, no scented lotions our bath wash (our detergent is already free and clear), and we have him sleeping in long sleeve and pants to keep from scratching. We've bought lotion for eczema and have tried aquaphor, a&d, and more. We think the heat is not helping, but we can't do much about that. Right now I'm at the point of rage and worry and sadness for my baby boy. We need your prayers for clarity, answers, discernment, and healing. Our baby boy has been pleasant, but I can tell he's uncomfortable. He needs your prayers for relief and improvement. Please pray with us, we know God has the answers, but we need the doctors to find the answers and provide the healing needed for Lucas. Please join us in praying for the doctors and Lucas.

5 comments:

  1. What medicines have you tried and which ones seem to be working? What do the drs think it is? Pepper has a lot of skin issues, but hers is mostly eczema I believe, genetic from Jonathan's side. I can tell you what we do for her but I am sure you've tried it all for Lucas. Praying for him, you guys, and that his physicians figure out what it is quickly. It is unbearable to see them so uncomfortable ):

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    1. We had 2 different topical creams from our ped, plus a shampoo. But dermatologist put him on some different stuff today-a cream, an oil, and an oral antihistamine. Plus we are changing his soap,lotion, and sunscreen to Vanicream to hopefully not irritate his already broken out skin more. We did try quite a bit, but right now I am only using what they prescribed and suggested. Neither of us have eczema, but hopefully this was just flared from a virus like the dermatologist said and he'll be back to norm soon! Thank you for the prayers, it is quite hard to watch him scratch and be uncomfortable. Thankfully the itching is subsiding.

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  2. I'm so sorry,I did not realize he was so miserable. We will add special prayers for Lucas too our daily prayers. Love that little man to the moon and back.

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    1. Thank you, it had just progressively gotten worse, but I think the new prescriptions might help more. Please continue your prayers!

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