A Challenge

Henry is so...Henry! He is fantastic and a challenge. The current challenge is his rash, which has been getting worse everyday. We went to the doctor this afternoon and it is definitely eczema, and he is allergic to something. What is the million dollar question.

They don't do allergy tests on babies, we have to figure it out by process of elimination. So for the next five days I am on an elimination diet. I am only supposed to eat meat, rice, potatoes and plain veggies, mainly salad. Then I can start adding foods back in one at a time and we will hopefully find what it is he is allergic to. Also, it could be the dog or the doggy shampoo we use. I have to give Gus a bath with Cetaphil and make sure that I set Henry down on clean blankets that the dog hasn't been on. All of this is easier said than done but I am going to google elimination diet and hypo-allergenic diet now for some tips.

Oh! There is good news about his allergy, it is only superficial. Whatever is bothering him is not causing gastro-intestinal problems. Henry was kind enough to oblige by having a poppy diaper while we were there which she checked for traces of blood and there were none. That is the good news of the day, this problem is an annoyance not a danger.