this is what a bad day looks like

Andrew has not had one day without a rash in over two months. It has been beyond frustrating. It hasn't been just one rash - it has been one after another, on top of another, in a new spot, with a new look... I have seen a couple doctors and talked to a few nurses, but never our pediatrician because he hasn't been available on the short notice that come with rashes. Today I finally had a nervous breakdown. Not only did Andrew not sleep well last night because they were itching (for the first time) but it was also on his face (for the first time). I talked to a nurse again and decided I'd wait for his 5 year checkup to get it looked at, but then he woke up from his nap and it was worse. I called the doctor back and told them I needed to have him looked at and started to cry. For the record, that gets you listened to - I had no idea. : ) I got an appointment with our pediatrician after the office was closed! It was just what I needed. Every time I get worked up, all it takes is a meeting with him and I'm back to being a normal person again. I love our pediatrician for that. Anyway, to make a really long story a tiny bit shorter, I'll stick to the key points. Below is what sent me over the edge. Don't look at it if you don't like gross things.

This is the worst spot but it's everywhere on his body, including his face, which you can kind of see in the first picture. We're starting with Benidryl (which of course has to be on recall the first time we ever need it!) and if that works we'll move to Clariton until we're able to get in with a dermatologist. Long story why we're starting with a dermatologist instead of an allergist, but we are. If the Benidryl doesn't work, we'll move to a high dose steroid ointment. By then, we should have an appointment with the dermatologist and we can at least let them know what we've tried. He did reassure me that it's not one of the 5 or 6 rashes that are bad news and then whispered "he's not going to die from this" ... I'm telling you, he knows exactly what I need to hear. : )

Also included in our bad day...

Mason refused to sit down in his stroller. : ) Not really bad, more funny than bad.

And this part wasn't bad at all. It was actually very, very cute.