May 2017 Moms

Randoms and Questions 3.6 - 3.10

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Re: Randoms and Questions 3.6 - 3.10

  • @hp_momma we did allergy testing at 2 after we had self identified egg and dairy at about 6-7 months old. Our allergist said we could wait a couple years and then come back around 4 or 5 and do some blood work to see if some allergies resolved or if he would be a good candidate for desensitization. She didn't mention routine testing for new allergies so maybe you could call and ask? Or more likely see if your PCM will put in a new referral to go back?
    I should probably just send a Relay Health message to her doctor and see if she will send us over for a retest. We've never actually seen an allergist either, maybe it's time to go down that path.
    We have a referral in to go see ENT for possible tonsil issues (croup 4 times this season!) and of course the only pediatric ENT is deployed, so now Tricare is wanting to refer me to an outside general ENT. I don't want a general ENT, I want a pediatric ENT! So now I have to argue with them about changing the referral. 


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  • @Jkp7749 We did a full blood panel instead of the skin testing. Our pediatrician at the time recommended it because he said it would be easier for her age. 

    @Squirtgun Ok now I really think I need to get in with the allergist! We've never seen one, just the allergy test ordered by the pediatrician and then they told us the results. 
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  • @hp_momma
     
    When you say croup, does it last more than a day? Every time  DD has a cold, she wakes up one of the first nights with the seal-like barking cough.  It settles to a more productive cough by the next night.  She's had it twice in the last month. Is that croup? I've been worried that she's got an underlying issue (asthma or tonsils) but I could be overthinking.  

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  • hp_momma said:
    @hp_momma we did allergy testing at 2 after we had self identified egg and dairy at about 6-7 months old. Our allergist said we could wait a couple years and then come back around 4 or 5 and do some blood work to see if some allergies resolved or if he would be a good candidate for desensitization. She didn't mention routine testing for new allergies so maybe you could call and ask? Or more likely see if your PCM will put in a new referral to go back?
    I should probably just send a Relay Health message to her doctor and see if she will send us over for a retest. We've never actually seen an allergist either, maybe it's time to go down that path.
    We have a referral in to go see ENT for possible tonsil issues (croup 4 times this season!) and of course the only pediatric ENT is deployed, so now Tricare is wanting to refer me to an outside general ENT. I don't want a general ENT, I want a pediatric ENT! So now I have to argue with them about changing the referral. 
    I know it varies by provider but I adore our allergist. Being the army they see a ton of peds and having everything in the same system makes things so much easier. We left loaded to the gills with free benadryl, epi pens juuuuust in case, and they did all of our CYS paperwork for on post daycare/activities. 

    She actually picked up on some things we hadn't thought about like if you are allergic to X you may want to test for Y and laid out a long term plan for us. Plus you know, while you are still in a magical place where nearly every specialty under the sun is at the hospital take advantage.

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  • @squirtgun sorry about the limited activity. That has to be so hard with kids at home. Especially when they may not understand why things have to change.

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  • clebl24clebl24 member
    edited March 2017
    @hp_momma. We deal with allergies too: peanuts (based on reaction and blood work), milk and egg (based on blood work,) and shrimp and crab (based on reactions at home).  I think LO has outgrown egg allergy.  Weird bc he does fine with crawfish.  

    Our pediatrician doesn't reccomend the skin test this early. He's 2.5, but doc offered to do a challenge test in the office after he turns 3. My kid is a picky eater and it terrifies me to let him try new things. He usually throws up immediately after consumption if he's allergic, but sometimes he also gets a rash, hives and swelling.  I always sleep with him following an allergic reaction.  

    I hope this baby doesn't share his/her sibling's allergies.   

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  • I'm sorry @squirtgun.  I'm getting to the point where I need to think about how I'm going to explain to my 2-year-old that I can't pick him up.  I still can, but its getting harder and I will be having a mastectomy in about 6 weeks which will completely stop any and all toddler carrying. 
  • @NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot I usually treat her croup at home (since it's just viral) but we had to go in twice this winter for a steroid dose because she just couldn't kick it. Croup usually lasts a few days and is worse on the third night. I'd try a humidifier in your DDs room and see if that helps!

    My DD had RSV before 1 and has had to use a nebulizer for "asthma like wheezing" on multiple occasions, and we have croup multiple times a year so I think it's just been the final straw of "ok let's go see ENT and check out the tonsils"! 
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  • @hp_momma Good to know.  This cough seems to be more of a symptom of a regular cold and the awful sounding cough only lasts a night.  We do have a humidifier we use when she's sick.  We've never had a nebulizer, but I often suspect that might help.  I'll ask next we see her ped. Thanks!

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  • I'm sorry some of you ladies are having to deal with not carrying your toddlers.  I know it is probably emotional on the mommas and hard for the littles to understand.  I asked OB today the best way to carry mine. I'm guilty of putting him on top of my belly and supporting him with my arms. Apparently that is a no-no.  She suggested hip or back. I almost laughed bc there is no way I'm putting him on my back.  

    What do you find works best?
  • @WombThereItIs I think we never got referred to an actual allergist in the beginning because we were seeing a civilian pediatric office and they are definitely more cautious with their referrals outside. I think my pediatrician now would probably just send the referral over without even questioning now since like you said "were in the hospital with every speciality under the sun!" Lol 

    @clebl24 So far her only allergy is dairy and dogs. I was surprised shellfish didn't pop up for her since I have it and multiple members of my family have it but pediatrician said that one usually pops up later in life. Her only reactions so far have been a rash and her eczema gets really bad. Last nights "my tongue hurts" made me nervous! 
    Hope your next LO is allergy free! DD2 has had an allergy test and had zero reactions! 
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  • clebl24 said:
    I'm sorry some of you ladies are having to deal with not carrying your toddlers.  I know it is probably emotional on the mommas and hard for the littles to understand.  I asked OB today the best way to carry mine. I'm guilty of putting him on top of my belly and supporting him with my arms. Apparently that is a no-no.  She suggested hip or back. I almost laughed bc there is no way I'm putting him on my back.  

    What do you find works best?
    I am right handed so I carry him on my left hip, always have since he has been big enough. I try to minimize carrying time though because it gets uncomfortable and he is really good about doing stairs and whatnot on his own now. Also (early FFFC) since he is nearly 2.5 he is more aware I will sit him up on places near me instead of holding him. Recently the kitchen counter is a preferred toddler parking spot if he wants to be held around meal times. Our counters are really deep and the main part is like an island so he has lots of room. 

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  • clebl24 said:
    I'm sorry some of you ladies are having to deal with not carrying your toddlers.  I know it is probably emotional on the mommas and hard for the littles to understand.  I asked OB today the best way to carry mine. I'm guilty of putting him on top of my belly and supporting him with my arms. Apparently that is a no-no.  She suggested hip or back. I almost laughed bc there is no way I'm putting him on my back.  

    What do you find works best?
    I am right handed so I carry him on my left hip, always have since he has been big enough. I try to minimize carrying time though because it gets uncomfortable and he is really good about doing stairs and whatnot on his own now. Also (early FFFC) since he is nearly 2.5 he is more aware I will sit him up on places near me instead of holding him. Recently the kitchen counter is a preferred toddler parking spot if he wants to be held around meal times. Our counters are really deep and the main part is like an island so he has lots of room. 
    This is what I do too. We are having lots of "hold me!" meltdowns with DD2 right now but my back just can't handle it. At one point she cried for a good thirty minutes while she army crawled herself around the room to get to me. She's only about 27lbs which is pretty petite for practically 3 but I know I need to get her used to me not carrying her now. 
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  • @Squirtgun - I'm sorry you are so restricted; 11 weeks is a long time to go without picking up your kids or going on walks but I guess every week you get with baby on the inside is a plus so I get it. So hard but well worth it! It's okay to feel a conflict of emotions -- I would feel the same if I was in your shoes!
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  • @WombThereItIs , I WISH my kid would do the counter sit! 2.5 years old and he's an extreme safety freak. If I put him on the counter, he squeals "I'm going to fall! It's not safe!" And he throws a fit until one of us holds him. It's exhausting. 
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  • Mine is usually very safety conscious too @Kipperoo which is why I feel okay doing it. He won't really lean to grab things or move, he tried once or twice and looked super scared and told me "mommy, I no do it, I get hurt". I don't know many other two year olds that routinely stop themselves for fear of busting their face!

    Sometimes he just wants mommy and at 33.5 lbs I just can't hack it like I used to. I want my next one to be a petite little thing, I think this one is fed rocks and lead pellets at daycare!

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  • thinking of you and your DH, fingers crossed! @nda_roxybabe
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  • @nda_roxybabe fingers and toes crossed!!! 
  • @nda_roxybabe , sending positive vibes your way!! Keep us posted!! 
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  • @nda_roxybabe Sending lots and lots of positive vibes your way!
  • @nda_roxybabe Sending all the positive vibes your way! Hope you hear soon!
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    @nda_roxybabe Thinking of you and your DH! Keep us posted!

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  • @SKZW Sorry to hear you need to be on modified bed rest, too. Hopefully you're able to find the care you need for your son quickly to help ease that worry for you.
  • I'm so sorry to all the moms on bedrest. Boo. 

    I basically pick up DD to get in a basket at the store that's it. It's too much to pick her up at this point. If she wants me to hold her I sit down and she climbs on my lap.
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  • vrj0522vrj0522 member
    edited March 2017
    @SKZW - Don't be so hard on yourself! Things happen and if you had a normal pregnancy the first time, there would be no reason to think it would be any different the second time around.  Fx that restrictions are in place only for a little while. 
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  • So sorry for those who are on bedrest already and unexpectedly! 
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  • Sorry to the mamas on bed rest! 

    @nda_roxybabe lots of good vibes sent your way!!! 

    @vrj0522 DH picked up our registry bag about a month ago and I love all the goodies in it I'm very tempted to get another  :)

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  • Hugs to all the mamas on bedrest! 

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  • @vrj0522 @mrsfox2008 you guys are making me want to make a target registry just for the bag! What's in it? (Sorry if that's been shared way back when we talked about registries)
  • @ShadeofGreen816 I got a 4oz Avent bottle, up and up baby wipes, honest diaper sample (2 sz one diapers & wipes) baby lotion sample, mustela baby wash sample, a set of nursing pads & milk storage bags by lansinoh, a few one time use samples (boogie wipes, babyganics laundry detergent) a pacifier and a ton of coupons! 

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  • @ShadeofGreen816 I got a 4oz Avent bottle, up and up baby wipes, honest diaper sample (2 sz one diapers & wipes) baby lotion sample, mustela baby wash sample, a set of nursing pads & milk storage bags by lansinoh, a few one time use samples (boogie wipes, babyganics laundry detergent) a pacifier and a ton of coupons! 
    Pretty much the same except mine had a Dr Brown's bottle and a mam pacifier which is what my kids have used so far. The coupons were really great too... baby apparel, diapers, nursing and maternity apparel, and to all the samples included.
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  • @SKZW, @Squirtgun, I can't even imagine bed rest with a toddler. I have no words of wisdom, just wanted to send my love.
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  • SquirtgunSquirtgun member
    edited March 2017
    @SKZW aw man! It sounds like you have harsher restrictions than I do! I'm still allowed to drive and cook simple meals. I'm also still allowed to play on the floor with them and play outside. (We have a fenced in backyard, so playtime pretty much consists of me sitting with a bunch of pillows under a tree while the girls run around and play.)  
    Hopefully you will have your support system in place quickly!  I've pretty much just told husband I'm sorry, he's going to have to pick up all the housework.  My SIL (his sister) just had a baby this week, so I know from experience (from when she had her older son) that his entire family (in town) will be totally focused on supporting her for the next month or two. So, we haven't even told them yet about my restrictions and probably won't unless we absolutely have to. But my sister (out of town) is on standby to come help if I get harder restrictions.  I just got that set up this afternoon, though. No forethought from me either! 
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