Our Eczema Solution!

I keep forgeting to post this!  Baby had some horrible eczema for a couple months.  At one point she even broke out in blisters!  We tried very hard to figure out the cause, but never did.  I tried changing her diet and using many kinds of creams and natural remedies and finally resorted to Aquaphor which I used once.  I really didn't feel comfortable using a chemical laden petroleum product on her, but the concept made sense.  We needed something to create a barrier to keep moisture in.  Then it occured to me that Lansinoh is very similar to Aquaphor!  I applied it with a bandage covering for three days in a row and it completely cleared up!  Since then (two months ago), I apply regular moisturizer every other day and it's never come back.  I hope this helps someone!

P.S.  Lansinoh is is pure lanolin ointment used for sore nipples and can be found in most pharmacies with the breastfeeding supplies.

My not-so-baby girl

I'm sitting in the living room, listening to my daughter's favorite music and watching as she walks confidently across the room.  She stops in front of the stereo and does a bouncy little dance before walking on.  She's clutching one of her pink and white flowered shoes and she seems to be on a very deliberate mission.  Sure enough she gets to the dvd cabinet, opens the door, puts the shoe on a shelf and closes it again.  Then she turns around to check in with me, giving me a sweet grin and pointing at me, but then it's time to get back to her important work of opening and closing the cabinet door over and over.....

My baby girl will turn one year old in a few short days and I'm trying not feel sad!  There's really nothing to be sad about, I'm really enjoying watching her grow up and I love the increasing interaction that we have.  It's just that every moment is so precious and I'm so in love with her that I don't want to miss anything!