After a couple of hours of chatting, we were beginning to decide where we wanted to eat lunch when Jayden's face broke out suddenly - as in red rash all over, with white bumps. When I say this happened fast....I mean FAST. One minute, he's fine and the next his skin is covered. My mama heart remained calm asking the Lord for wisdom and instantly feeling prompted to call Rance to see if he thought I should go to an Urgent Care or the ER. My gut said the Urgent Care but I obviously wanted my husband's wisdom in this situation if possible. I was so thankful he was able to answer his phone (God's grace) and confidently tell me the Urgent Care was the right call unless he seemed to be having trouble breathing. Lindy was already googling the closest Urgent Care and we were all 3 out the door and there within 10-15 minutes.
It seems I continue to be tested as a mom with these situations and reminded over and over to surrender his sweet life to the Father! What peace comes from knowing that Father knows what is best for Jayden at all times. Even as we sat in that waiting room (which always feels like an eternity) and I watched this awful stuff take over his body, I could rest in my Father's arms knowing I could trust Him.
Just being honest, I think my moments of doubt come from a fear of making the wrong decision as a mom. Even when those thoughts cross my mind, I can beat them with Scripture by taking those thoughts captive and making them obedient to Christ. God doesn't put those nasty thoughts in my head!
After seeing 2 different doctors, it was determined that Jayden DEFINITELY had hives which meant it was DEFINITELY an allergic reaction to something that he had eaten or taken by mouth. I was so grateful for the confidence of the second doctor because he narrowed down so many things it could have been such as fleas, mosquitos, detergent, etc. Basically, we knew that either Jayden received something from my breastmilk OR had taken medicine that he was having an allergic reaction to. I am pretty routine in the foods I eat so the breastmilk seemed highly unlikely and just didn't make much sense. On the other hand, Jayden has been taking amoxicillin the last week due to a cold and it only makes sense that it had to be the penicillin (which Rance is also allergic to and several in his family). The doctor said it can take several days for a new medicine that a baby is taking for the first time to actually cause an allergic reaction. Heck, this can happen with adults too.
It was unbelievable to see how the hives had spread from the time we left Lindy's apartment til the time we arrived at Urgent Care and undressed him for the doctor's to look. Basically there is nothing much you can do except cold compresses and give it time for the medicine to get out of his body.
What was really fun is watching God's grace through a not fun situation. Jayden was SO happy, smiling big, and just cackling at the doctors even as his body was a MESS! He continues to amaze me in how he stays content and that my friend, is God's grace! We left the doctor and chowed down at Breugger's Bagel and then hit up Starbucks for a treat.
The interesting thing is the way the hives shift - one minute his face will be covered and the next it'll be clear and covered in another area - constantly moving all over his little body. My mama heart did well in the test I believe but my heart could explode watching him itching and the nasty reaction taking over his body.
I'll show you a couple of pictures and spare you the rest...
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| Jayden couldn't stop looking at coondog! |
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Much improvement!
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3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ
*2 Corinthians 10:3-5*
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