March 7th, 2010
My youngest was diagnosed with infantile eczema at 2 months of age. It was pretty severe and required an emergency visit to the pediatric dermatologist.
I knew nothing about eczema as no one in the family has it and my two previous children never experienced eczema problems. The dermatologist diagnosed it as dust mite related eczema and I was heart broken, because it meant complete lifestyle change.
I found myself spending hours on the internet looking for answers, or anything that would indicate my little girl was going to get better soon. I cried many nights, because it broke my heart watching her in agony.
The doctor gave me tons of creams, most of them based on cortisone. I did not know what was worse, me wrapping her so she doesn’t scratch herself to blood or poisoning her little body with cortisone. A food allergy test was ordered but at 5 months because she was too little at the time. In the meantime, I had to cut out all the common allergy causing foods from my diet since I was breastfeeding.
I couldn’t stand the thought of using the cortisone, because whilst it relieved the redness and itch, as soon as I would stop for the recommended 4 days break, the eczema came back. And each time it was worse.
I decided to visit a naturopath, firstly because I’m a believer in natural medicine ( my argument is, how did people cure themselves thousands of years ago…anyway, that’s me) and secondly, it was recommended to me by a friend.
So I went. He told me to stop the cortisone immediately and gave her some natural (disgusting) drinks and (stinky) creams that worked instantly. Whilst it didn’t cure the eczema, it helped to the extent that she was comfortable. In the meantime, we had the allergy test, and it turned out that she had quite few allergies, but not dust mites related.
Today, my beautiful baby is eczema free. We are still eliminating all of the foods from the allergy list, but I slowly introduce them in small amounts. The immunity has to be built up in my opinion. She gets small reactions here and there, but never to the extent she had at 2-4 months.
I thought I will share my story as some of you out there are spending your life looking for some answers to relieve your baby’s and your pain. I know how desperate I was for stories, advice or anything that was going to give me hope and tips on how to relieve my babies eczema problem.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or comment. I will be more than happy to help in any way I can.
Cheers
Tatjana
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January 26th, 2010
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July 31st, 2009
So I finally had my baby girl…the very special day was April 22 and after only 1 1/2 hours of labour and delivery ( I know, I’m very lucky), my husband and I welcomed another beautiful baby girl into our life. We named her Maya. She weighed whooping 3920 grams at 50cm length. Yes, even third time around, it’s very magical and the overwhelming endorphins just kick in. I find the best tasting food is the toast with butter and jam and a cup of tea or coffee, is the one they serve you after the delivery.Oh boy, I can still remember how good it tasted  .
I went home the next day as I can’t stand the noise in the hospital, plus I wasn’t alone in the room. Even though there were times I wished I stayed a bit longer, because my 2 year old was very hard to keep away from the baby.
I wasn’t quite the “superwoman” I thought I was going to be, handling everything superbly…actually quite the opposite. It took me some time getting used to being mum of three, but we’re getting there.
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March 10th, 2009
Someone sent me this via email and I thought it was hillarious. Maybe because mine are still very young so my sense of humour is still there See what you think and feel free to comment
POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging,
permanent work in an
often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication
and organizational skills and be willing to work
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends
and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to
primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,
until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a
pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat
in case, this time, the screams from
the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,
such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets
and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and
coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings
for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute,
an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a
half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for
the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills,
so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because
of the assumption that college will help them
become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that
you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension,
no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and
no stock options are offered;
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love,
and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
AND A FOOTNOTE ‘THERE IS NO RETIREMENT — EVER!!!
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February 16th, 2009
I am having more and more Braxton Hicks contractions. I used to have a lot with the two previous pregnancies and find them quite uncomfortable. It feels like they take my breath away for few seconds. I can also feel the baby filling up the space and some of the movements feel a bit painful. Am loving every moment though. For me, feeling the movements is the highlight of the pregnancy. Some women say they never get them. I believe they helped me every time in preparation for labour and delivery. But that’s a topic I’ll touch in my next post. I’d love to hear whether you believe they help prepare your body for labour and delivery.
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February 9th, 2009
My dute is 28/04/09 and I am so hoping that my baby girl will be born on 1st of May. This is a very special date for me, because my beloved mother, who passed way at 35, was born on this day. See, I was convinced this baby was a boy, purely on the symptoms of the pregnancy, having previously been pregnant with a boy and a girl, but as it turned out, every pregnancy is different. Wouldn’t it be very special to have a baby girl be born on the same day as my beautiful Mum? Not a day goes by where I don’t think about her, but having a child born on the same day would be so much more special. I guess we’ll have to be patient and see when baby Maya decides to meet us. I love children. God bless them, what a joy they bring. Every day has its challenges but their hug, kiss or their smile, makes you forget all the naughty things they do just like seeing your child for the first time makes you forget about the labour and delivery pains.
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February 4th, 2009
I haven’t experienced pregnancy in summer before, even though this is my third pregnancy. I am now in my 28th week of pregnancy and the Sydney heat is really getting to me. The day starts with some energy but the humidity is absolutely draining me. Of course having two kids to look after, doesn’t help either but you find yourself with no choice. The house we just moved to, which we’re renting, has no AC and I’m wondering how is a pregnant woman supposed to cope in such conditions??? We ended up buying a portable AC but of course it’s only good for one room, so we use it at night in the bedroom. At least something. I really feel for all women who are pregnant at this time of the year.
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February 3rd, 2009
Oh, that Special Day…
Life is filled with amazing memories, miraculous moments and instants of pure joy. However, nothing compares to the joy and amazement a mother feels at the birth of their child. Pregnancy is a wondrous thing, though it can be more than a little uncomfortable, but birth more than makes up for any amount of discomfort or difficulty. That single moment is unlike any other that a mother will experience in their entire lives.
A Wealth of Emotion…
New mothers may have fears regarding their soon-to-be child. Fears about the future, about caring for the newborn and many other fears are very common. The first glimpse of that tiny life, crying and clutching miniature hands, fills your heart with incredibly deep emotions. Love, fierce pride, determination and incredible joy are just the tip of the iceberg. When your child is placed in your arms for the first time, when you feel that amazing warmth and those tiny hands grasp the end of your finger, all other thoughts leave your mind. You are filled with an amazing feeling of peace, of contentment and all-encompassing happiness.
A Lasting Memory…
All too soon, the baby will begin to grow, to experience life and to become the person he or she is meant to be. The first months pass swiftly, the baby growing and changing all the time. Those memories of birth remain, though they grow distant with the passing of years. Scrapbooks, videos and even tiny mitts from the hospital can instantly recall those memories for the mother. However, they are little more than a curiosity for a growing child.
A Day 2 Remember Keepsake can immortalize these memories. More than that, it can provide your child with a way to experience that instant of joy. A Day 2 Remember Keepsake provides a way to show your child how important and special they are, as well as all the information about their birth. The Keepsake includes vital birth information, such as length, weight and eye color, of course. However, the try beauty of this gift is in the details.
Combining the beauty of a work of art, with the accurate information of a birth certificate, the Keepsake also offers information about zodiac signs, what happened on the day and during the year the child was born and much more. This incredible keepsake is a heartwarming way to provide your child with memories that will last a lifetime.
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February 1st, 2009
I am currenlty pregnant with my thrid child and recently got this email. I could not stop laughing. You really see so much of yourself in it. So I thought I’ll share this with all of the mothers out there in a need of a good laugh. Enjoy!
1st baby:You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN confirms your pregnancy.
2nd baby:You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible.
3rd baby:Your maternity clothes ARE your regular clothes.
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Preparing for the Birth:
1st baby:You practice your breathing religiously.
2nd baby:You don’t bother because you remember that last time breathing didn’t do a thing.
3rd baby: You ask for an epidural in your eighth month.
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The Layette:
1st baby:You pre-wash newborn’s clothes, color coordinate them, and fold them neatly in the baby’s little bureau.
2nd baby:You check to make sure that the clothes are clean and discard only the ones with the darkest stains.
3rd baby:Boys can wear pink, can’t they?
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Worries:
1st baby:At the first sign of distress–a whimper, a frown–you pick up the baby.
2nd baby:You pick the baby up when her wails threaten to wake your firstborn.
3rd baby:You teach your three-year-old how to rewind the mechanical swing.
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Pacifier:
1st baby:If the pacifier falls on the floor, you put it away until you can go home and wash and boil it.
2nd baby:When the pacifier falls on the floor, you squirt it off with some juice from the baby’s bottle.
3rd baby:You wipe it off on your shirt and pop it back in.
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Diapering:
1st baby:You change your baby’s diapers every hour, whether they need it or not.
2nd baby:You change their diaper every two to three hours, if needed.
3rd baby:You try to change their diaper before others start to complain about the smell or you see it sagging to their knees.
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Activities:
1st baby:You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics, Baby Swing, and Baby Story Hour.
2nd baby:You take your infant to Baby Gymnastics.
3rd baby:You take your infant to the supermarket and the dry cleaner.
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Going Out:
1st baby:The first time you leave your baby with a sitter, you call home five times.
2nd baby :Just before you walk out the door, you remember to leave a number where you can be reached.
3rd baby:You leave instructions for the sitter to call only if she sees blood.
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At Home:
1st baby: You spend a good bit of every day just gazing at the baby.
2nd baby:You spend a bit of everyday watching to be sure your older child isn’t squeezing, poking, or hitting the baby.
3rd baby:You spend a little bit of every day hiding from the children.
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Swallowing Coins:
1st child:When first child swallows a coin, you rush the child to the hospital and demand x-rays.
2nd child:When second child swallows a coin, you carefully watch for the coin to pass.
3rd child:When third child swallows a coin, you deduct it from his allowance.
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GRANDCHILDREN:
God’s reward for allowing your children to live! AMEN
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