Spring Is Here and Lynda's eczema flares

We can always tell it is spring, because Lynda's eczema will flare. Historically we have been in the hospital every year around Easter. I know that Easter is only a few weeks away, let's hope this year is the year that we can break our record.

Yesterday and last night, we had to wet wrap both of her arms. She was scratching at them and I knew if we did not get those arms wrapped we would be heading for a full body flare. So out come the ace bandages and the steroid cream. She was still able to play outside as long as she had long sleeves on to cover up her wraps. She does not want the kids to see her arms wrapped. She is getting older and is sensitive to what other kids think of her.

At first she did not want me to wrap her arms. Once we got started she was fine. I told her that if we just do your arms and get them under control we might avoid having to wrap your whole body. We have come a long way with wet wraps. I can remember her screaming, crying, and fighting Sean and I every time we had to wrap her. Over time she has learned that the wraps calm down her skin and then she is at peace and can sleep.

I thank God everyday for the doctors and nurses who have taken care of Lynda and who have taught us how to care for her skin. Without them we would still be living the nightmare.

Another Hospital Visit.....

Hello All,

Just a note to let you all know Lynda visited the hospital late Sat night. She had a hard time breathing and we were not sure if she was suffering a delayed reaction, asthma issues or what. Her breathing got so labored we rushed her to the hospital. She ended having a bad case of the Croup! She spent the next couple nights in the hospital and had fun hanging out with her favorite nursing staff. They are so great up there in the peds unit, I hope you never have to visit there, but if you do they are the BEST! Lynda is doing great now. Here are a couple pics from the latest hospital visit.

Sean

Two weekends of Parties!

Hello All, I am really trying to post when I can. I have had a pretty full social calendar lately. A couple of weekends ago my friend from school had a birthday party at Pump It Up and Callie & I had a blast there. You can tell by our pictures. Then last weekend we went to Burlington to Fun City and played at our friend Thomas's birthday party! Wow that place was fun too. Dad won us both big stuffed animals at this claw game and he got a 3rd one for Matt. We got to go swimming at this water park there that is inside and has a huge bucket way up high and it dumps water out. Let me tell you when it comes down it will throw you back! Callie and I both did it (with dad's help). Once we got done swimming we went bowling they have a really cool bowling alley there with black lights and glowing lanes. We all bowled one game before dinner. I almost beat daddy! Next time I will get him. The we played video games for tickets and had dinner. What a blast. Both nights we were really tired from all the excitement.

Lynda Dee