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Thank you so much....Tanga
nobody ever has enough infomation....so yes please do send some....
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 5, 2006 at 3:12 AM
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No problem! Symphony
Oh.. Atopic Eczema. I have so much respect for you. You are handling it the best you can and your son will love you for that. I just pray he will find a cure someday. Let me know about the outcome of the tests. I will try and send you some info on Atopic eczema if you don't mind but I am sure you already have all the info possible.
Mrs Tanga
posted by
Tanga
on September 5, 2006 at 1:59 AM
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Tanga....Thank you ever so much for reading all my blogs/posts
so very kind of you....
I also have been told about growing out of it by the time they are six....
but with my son....the exzema he has is uncontrollable...and uncurable as he has atompic exzcema (think that is how it is spelt) which means...change of air and dust and such is what flares it up......there is nothing I can do to stop this....all I can do is to try and make him as comfortable as I can and thats by...creaming him up to five times aday.....using steriod base cream twice aday...bathing twice aday....he needs bandages of a night and has to have medicine to help him sleep....
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 4, 2006 at 11:25 AM
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Dear Symphony
Oh how terrible this must be for you and your son. I really feel for both of you. I know alot about Eczema and read alot about it. My son had a little bit of eczema when he was 6 months old but not as bad as your little one. He still gets eczema now and again but only a few patches and I just put Advantan on and it goes away but it seems that your little one needs much more than that because he has it really bad. I also have a friend here in Zambia who also has a little one of 9 months who also flares up quite bad. All over his face and whole body. She also battles to find cures and just went to South Africa for some tests. Apparantly the doctor gave her some medicine and this seems to be helping. Not sure exactly what this is. I hope he will get over this soon, most kids outgrow it by the time they are 6 years old. I hope and pray for his recovery.
Mrs Tanga
posted by
Tanga
on September 4, 2006 at 11:12 AM
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Thanks for all your comments
posted by
_Symphony_
on August 30, 2006 at 1:36 PM
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hi sweetie! Hope you're okay!
posted by
Justi
on August 24, 2006 at 10:41 PM
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Just stopped in to see if you were back. Hope all is better.
posted by
Justi
on August 17, 2006 at 7:00 PM
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Symphony
We are still missing you and looking for Jamie to get better and you to be able to relax a bit. You are the greatest Mum. I have been telling you that a couple of years.....Give yourself a hug!
posted by
Justi
on August 16, 2006 at 6:01 PM
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Symphony, I'd been wondering about you, and what was happening,
I hope that Jamie's excema is improving. I don't know anything about skin conditions, but like so many said below, you couldn't have stopped it, but that's probably no comfort watching your child uncomfortable like that.
I add my prayers for him and for you and can't wait to see you back on the blog again!
posted by
Blanche.
on August 16, 2006 at 3:21 PM
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Want you to know I am thinking about you!!!!
posted by
Offy
on August 16, 2006 at 2:34 PM
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Just dropped in to say Hi!
HI!
posted by
Whacky
on August 16, 2006 at 2:23 PM
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You're not a bad mother...
Sorry you've had to deal with all this -- looking forward to reading your new blogs when you get to them. Take care of yourself... :)pat
posted by
Pat_B
on August 16, 2006 at 9:47 AM
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posted by
A-and-B
on August 15, 2006 at 6:34 PM
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If I could go into this blog and edit the headline I would
because the opposite is true. There you were blaming yourself but how you could control the dust and air in the environment? It is good you have learnt more about what is troubling Jamie because it will help you. I am sorry that you've had to go through so much. Take care
posted by
Azur
on August 15, 2006 at 5:12 PM
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Symphony
I just read on Azur's blog about the problems your son is having. I don't know about the eczema, but I've had asthma since I was 3, and nowadays it is no big deal. He will learn to adapt to it. Good luck withe eczema
posted by
johnmacnab
on August 15, 2006 at 3:57 PM
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Symphony
Thanks for the email. Azure wrote a beautiful note for you. I did a post too. We are missing you and hoping the children both are doing well. Don't get yourself into a state. You are a good mother. Don't ever forget that.
posted by
Justi
on August 15, 2006 at 1:10 PM
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Symphony
I am concerned about you dear one. I am praying for you and for Jami. Be blessed in the Lord, return to us soon.
posted by
Justi
on August 12, 2006 at 1:20 PM
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Poor kid...
And there is nothing you could have done differently to change the course of action of that stuff! It is not your fault and it doesn't matter that you went on holiday - at least he got to enjoy it right? Besides, he doesn't need to think that a vacation is what caused an outbreak or he'll never go on one. I think you are a great mom and are doing an excellent job, keep it up!
posted by
SomeoneElse
on August 8, 2006 at 10:56 AM
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SYMPHONY, How is your little one doing? Be good to yourself.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 7, 2006 at 10:59 AM
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Symphony, you're not a bad mother, you just don't know what to do for him. That could be any one of us. Gosh, honey, I hope for both your sakes that these doctors know what they are doing and can make him welll I will keep both of you in my prayers. Keep hope. God bless.
posted by
MaggieMae
on August 3, 2006 at 8:46 AM
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Symphony, I am watching out to hear how things are going
Take care
posted by
Azur
on August 3, 2006 at 3:12 AM
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SYMPHONY, Poor little thing (and poor mama too). I hope he is improving. My grandson (now 18) had it bad when he was little, but he finally outgrew it and is not troubled with it anymore. I hope your son outgrows his too.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 2, 2006 at 10:18 PM
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Hope everything's OK. You haven't been around for a while.
4 days is a long time on Blogit.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 2, 2006 at 7:54 AM
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In my experience
women who think they are bad mothers never are. The excema will clear up.
posted by
fionajean
on August 2, 2006 at 7:36 AM
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Symphony
Please let us know as soon as you are back. Love ya lady.
posted by
Justi
on July 31, 2006 at 10:59 PM
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Oh, I am so sorry for your pain....Please let me know if there's some way I can help you. Please email me before you go...
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on July 31, 2006 at 2:00 PM
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Symphony...
I replied to your mails....i have lots of connexion problems with my internet, but besides that i'm ok...
I really hope that your son's health condition will improve soon i know it is hard, but keep courage...
posted by
Marshallengraved
on July 29, 2006 at 7:57 AM
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SYMPHONY
I'm sorry to hear this. Have you asked RckyMtnActivist if there are any herbal remedies he can try?
posted by
avant-garde
on July 29, 2006 at 4:47 AM
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I've had eczema on and off since I was a kid and the only relief I got was from something called Tarbonis. Not sure if they still make it. Hope he gets some help soon.
posted by
babe_rocks
on July 28, 2006 at 7:22 PM
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It looks very bad. Like an allergic reaction to something. May God's strength and peace be with you during this difficult time.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on July 28, 2006 at 2:55 PM
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Symphony
I am so sorry for little Jamie. I am sorry for your pain in this too. You are a good mother you know that. You could not help this. I hope the hospital stay will not be as difficult as you are thinking it will be. I will be praying for you both. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on July 28, 2006 at 1:10 PM
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Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments....
what would I do without you all?
I will reply to all your comments individually soon, .....I just want to read many of you first....
posted by
_Symphony_
on July 28, 2006 at 12:42 PM
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Symphony...
I really feel sorry about your son's bad health condition...hope that the docs will handle the problem fast...
btw, i replied to your email...
posted by
Marshallengraved
on July 28, 2006 at 10:32 AM
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A setback but it will get better
Although Jamie's skin has flared up, it is important to realize that this could have happened at anytime (an it probably will again). You are doing exactly what a good Mum should, getting him to the doctor as soon as possible.
As he grows his sensitivity to some things will lessen and get worse to things that didn't bother him before. My sister had excema as a child and seemed to get flare ups from different washing powder used on her clothes and bedding and tomatoes. If she even had a bit of ketchup on a fry she would itch for days. They finally did all those allergy tests but my Mom had to push for them - the doctors didn't want to do them on a child so young.
Best thing is to keep on doing what you're doing.......keep in close contact with the doctors and keep track of what has changed in his day to day routine so that if he does have a flare up you can tell the doctors what was different.
Hang in there Symph
posted by
DivineDiva
on July 28, 2006 at 10:09 AM
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Symphony
OMG!
There is no way you could have known this would happen, and actually, you can't be sure that it's your trip that caused this.
I think you're in enough pain without needing to blame yourself. You obviously do your very best. I would hate to see what this poor little boy would look like if he didn't have such a dedicated mother.
You take care! I'll be thinking about and praying for both of you!
I hope it isn't too painful and they find some real answers at the hospital.
I've been through a lot of crap at the hospital when my daughter was really young, with them trying to find a reason she didn't want to eat. She had to go through a lot of crap for nothing. It still tears me up to think about it. I was very helpless to do anything for her when they ran all their "tests".
Be strong girl! This is NOT your fault!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on July 28, 2006 at 9:08 AM
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Symphony
YOu are NOT a bad mother. A bad mother would not have fought with the hospital until they did something. It would not have mattered where you were he became immune! The human body does that and that is beyond the control of even a very good mother like yourself.
posted by
bel_1965
on July 28, 2006 at 8:57 AM
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Symphony
You are not to blame. All you have done this past week is to live your life. It has been hot and this could have happened at home just as easily. If Jamie can't do normal holiday stuff, this needs to be treated for everyone's sake most of all him. My boy had an operation at age 2 and it was much worse for me to watch than for him to go through. I was so impressed with the medical staff who treated him. You will see that the children's nurses and docs are the kindest of folk and they know how to relate to children and stressed mothers. They also will play games with him to distract him from the worst of it. I wish very much that I could come to visit you at this time.
Don't focus on what's happened. Think ahead.
posted by
Azur
on July 28, 2006 at 8:46 AM
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Ahhh, Symphony, you poor thing. And his poor skin!! Good luck,
I will be thinking of you and pulling for his speedy recovery. This is a hard thing about parenting. When there is something that is beyond our control, we still feel guilty about it. You are a wonderful, loving mother and he will get through this. Modern medicine or some other kind of healing, he will be ok. If you ever have any questions about holistic medicine, feel free to email me and we will put our heads together here to try and help you. Much love to you both. Chin up. I know your pain and there is no cure for it.
posted by
Schatz
on July 28, 2006 at 8:23 AM
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I hope he gets feeling better soon
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on July 28, 2006 at 8:22 AM
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They'll be able to check for what's causing the allergies, Symphony. So that will help in knowing the best way to relieve the problem. This is not your fault, you know. It happens. Often they outgrow the problem; but it's no fun in the meantime.
posted by
reasons
on July 28, 2006 at 8:22 AM
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SYMPHONY
Sweet one...don't feel guilty over things you have no control over! I am so sorry this has happened! Oh and I don't know a better Mom than you!!! Let us know how it is going and good luck!!!
posted by
Offy
on July 28, 2006 at 8:21 AM
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Symph,
You are a wonderful mother! It's so easy for me to say "don't worry", so I won't. Worrying comes with being a mother. But it sounds like he is getting the best care available, and I bet they'll figure out the source of the trouble very soon.
God Bless
(Isis)
posted by
myrrhage_
on July 28, 2006 at 8:18 AM
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Symphony
We are all pulling for you.
It was nice to hear from you and to know how you are doing. I'm sorry about what you are going through.
Keep us posted.
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on July 28, 2006 at 8:18 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear about your baby...
You shouldn't feel guilty-everyone goes on vacation...you can't stop going places like that. I'll pray for him each day and he'll start getting better, you'll see. God Bless!
Now quit fretting.
posted by
Passionflower
on July 28, 2006 at 8:15 AM
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