Spiders!

After finding a huge spider this morning in our bedroom, we took another look at Camryn's bites. Camryn definitely looked like she got some type of spider bite. After thinking it was a Recluse Spider and of course thinking the worst we took her to the doctor. (not to mention she was up this morning at 4am but I thought she was just teething.) The doctor said it was definitely some type of bad bug bite and that it was most definitely infected..(She even had a low grade fever) She didn't scratch them, so I'm not sure how this happened. The one on her thumb is pretty infected and it makes me think it got infected because the circulation isn't the same in her arm and hand in that arm because of the Erb's. Has anyone else had this happen to their little one? So, now we are on antibiotics for the bite, and if we need diflucan for diaper rash since Camryn is prone (and allergic to nystatin and lotrimin.)

Bug Bites

So I think Camryn might be allergic to bug bites. She has some terrible bites on her ankles and her left thumb. The one on the thumb is starting to get better but the bites turned into blisters!  They were weeping yesterday so we put a little calamine lotion on and gave Cam a baby dose of benadryl. It looks painful. They look much better today and are starting to dry out. What do you all do for baby bug bites or reactions to bug bites? 

Rolling neck

I've noticed recently that sometimes Camryn rolls her neck. It's just started recently and I'm wondering if it's new nerves firing in her neck or if her neck is uncomfortable. Has anyone's child experienced this? What do you do?

HANDS UP!

We were having a somewhat difficult time getting Camryn stretched out but I think we have found a solution. We have started singing "Hands Up" with Camryn every time we have to stretch her. This song for sure reminds me of my childhood and all the bar and bat mitzvahs I attended where the DJ played this song. Whatever it is about this song it works.  I don't know if it's the fact that I look utterly ridiculous singing and stretching Cam's arm up at the same time or if she actually likes the dancing and singing. Whichever it may be it WORKS!

Ready for the 4th

When Camryn has a Bad Day

What do you do when your little one is just plain out having a bad day?! Yesterday, Camryn spent the majority of the day either crying or whining. (We think she's teething) She had terrible naps and was just in a terrible mood. Finally, at the end of the day I just decided to get in the car and drive around with her. I was at my wits end by the end of the day. I put her to bed early and had a big glass of wine. I didn't even want to cook dinner I was so drained. What are some of the things that you do to get through a bad day?

Bumps and Bruises

I know it's normal for toddlers to have bumps and bruises, but I feel like Camryn has too many. She really is having a hard time keeping her balance and lunges into things. She's just starting to learn to walk on her own a bit and she sometimes lunges forward not realizing that she can't catch herself and she misjudges the distance between a parent or couch and falls into a piece of furniture or toy. I'm not really sure how to handle this as I know it is somewhat normal it's just the fact that Camryn can't brace herself and now has 3 bruises on her head. No matter how many times I try to catch her I can't always be there. This is one of my biggest fears for daycare. Any advice?  Anything that you've done to teach your children differently?