Egg Whites?

For those of you that don't know Madi has had a rash on her face, arms, and legs for about a year now. It just keeps getting worse and it started spreading to other parts of her body, like up her legs, and back. I have been constantly asking our awesome doctors (j/k) at the clinic here what I could do about it. They just told me it was something she would grow out of and try new lotions or soaps. I have tried just about every lotion on the market by the way. I even took her off dairy for a while thinking it might be a milk allergy. It still didn't clear up. Finally we went for her 18 month appointment and we met with a new doctor since our regular one wasn't there that day. I again asked if she thought it was allergies. She said lets try an allergy test. The previous doctor said our insurance wouldn't cover it so we didn't try. The doc says the skin tests are not covered but blood tests are. So they try to take Madi's blood which was heartbreaking. I was alone with her and two other nurses tried to hold her down. It wasn't happening. We rescheduled to when Trevor could be there to hold her. That time it went good and they got the sample. The lab tech says it should be a few days, we'll call you if anything comes up. Yesterday I finally call them back (two weeks later) wondering if maybe they did find something and didnt call. The nice nurse on the phone explains that Madi is allergic to egg whites. Egg whites? I would have never guessed that. It is a mild allergy but it could be why she has developed the rash. I was so relieved which is weird to say. I am sad that my baby has an allergy but am so happy to find out what the problem is.

So no cookies, cakes, or chicken nuggets for Madi. We now have to change how we eat a little bit. Maybe it will actually make us eat a little bit healthier. I am hoping that we will start to see her skin clear up soon.

You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You?"

Splash Park Fun!

Madi had so much fun at the splash park this past weekend. The weather has finally warmed up so we made sure to take advantage and go outside. The water was still freezing but Madi played for the longest time. She loved it. She would come say hi to us and I could tell she was freezing but having too much fun to care. Oh what fun to be a kid again!

What we've been up to

I have been slacking lately. Here are some random pics of the last few weeks. We have been having some awesome weather so we have been outside as much as possible. Madi and I went with some friends to the Rhododendron Gardens . They are beautiful!splashing her feet in the water
Trevor played in his schools golf tournament last weekend.
They played at a really nice course in town and had a really good time.

We went to a picnic on Memorial weekend at Blue Lake park with some friends. I want to get Madi a chair like this, it is so cute.

This is just a random pic of us waiting for Daddy to come home. We sometimes go on the balcony and wave to him and Madi gets so excited for her Daddy!