Doctor Day!

Today, Reagan had back to back doctor's appointments in Tuscaloosa! First, we had a 3 month recheck with the allergy/asthma specialist who previously diagnosed her with asthma and severe allergies to cats and artificial red dye, as well as minor allergies to grass and dust. He started her on a daily inhaler and continued the Singulair, in an effort to control and prevent breathing difficulties! I went prepared to tell him how well she has been doing for the three months under his care and, within minutes of arrival, she was broken out so badly with hives! He ended up testing her today for 7 common food allergies and the tests were all negative (praise be to God)! He diagnosed her with atopic dermatitis and upped her inhaler usage to twice a day as we move closer to cooler weather, as well as prescribing some SUPER strength hydrocortisone ointment, rather than cream for episodes such as today! I was puzzled as her symptoms continued throughout the day, and discovered during dinner that the multivitamin I put her on recently contains red #40, a known allergen for her! That has been discontinued under my honorary medical degree :) and we hope it is the answer to our new issues!

Other than that, his office is beautiful and we enjoyed the constant action of the chipmunk and the birds, as well as some reading during our wait!

We followed that visit with a trip to our regular pediatrician! She was happy with the allergy/asthma report and glad Reagan is avoiding so much use of her nebulizer by using the inhaler daily! Reagan was up to 20 lbs, 8 oz. but had some bloodwork drawn, routine for patients who lose 16 oz. or more between close visits or weigh any less than last well check. Reagan met both criteria, but Dr. Vaughn felt strongly that she is healthy and will let us know tomorrow! Her little miracle head was still growing right on target! We thank God for healing her head and pray she will use that as part of her testimony of faith as she grows!

She got two shots and the morning wore her out, but we are thankful for her pretty, sweet little self! Aren't you?