Monday, January 5, 2009

Benny's Allergies

Today we took the boys for another swim in their little blue plastic pool. It was the second time they'd been in it. We filled it the same way as last time and put the same toys in as last time (bath toys). Benny had a terrible allergic reaction. The poor baby came out in red welts on his legs, front, back, neck, head, face and all around his mouth. It was the most sudden acute allergic reaction we've ever seen him have. After the bath he was crying uncontrollably and kept coughing. We were worried his throat was swelling or something. His lips and tongue looked normal. Atleast if he's crying we know he can breathe!! We gave him his antihistamine that the allergy clinic told us to use and a dummy and he calmed down. We also put on his hydrocortisone cream. His red welts were gone within an hour. It was a little scary. We're still not sure exactly what caused it. He was swimming in tap water in a plastic bath with his regular bath toys. We dont know what he was allergic to!

2 comments:

ROOT226 said...

Hey Sal, so nice to hear from you. I'm glad you enjoyed Ev's video. We've had our video camera for a while, however just now figuring out how to upload video footage. sad, i know. :)
He makes us laugh so much; i'm not sure WHY he's saying "daddy"....he doesnt have a daddy nor has he heard either one of us use the term. :) Oh, we used IUI method (annoyomous donor).
How is Benny? Do you still think the reaction was due to the swimming pool? Poor baby boy, i sure hope he's doing better. I'm just amazed how big and handsome they are, they are growing so fast and getting around so well. They both have the cutest smiles and look like they play so well together. Keep posting pictures, we sure love hearing and seeing whats going on, in your part of the world. Hugs! -M
p.s. We just LOVE his wombat book and stuffed koala...Ev especially likes taking the leaf out of the koala's pocket. So thoughtful of you four. :)

lukenaomicoopa said...

Hi girls "and little boys" i was reading all about your pregnecy on the other site. beautiful ;) i was happy to see pics of them all grown up.

I was reading threw all your posts and couldnt help but relise the pool allergies.

My little sister Te-arntay "whos 14now" had bad ecma and had allergies from everything.

We found that sun-cream and clorine gave her bad rashes? It could also be a plant in the garden that could be doing it?

"just an ideas?" im sure with you both being nurses you will know alot more than most.

and might i say your sons are gourgous!!

thanks naomi