Goop and a rash.

Hi Cal,

Before you were born, Daddy and I did some research to pick your doctor. We wanted to make sure you had a really good pediatrician to help us take care of you. Auntie Erin recommended Dillan's doctor, so about 2 months before you arrived we had a meeting with him. His name was Dr. Hom and we like him very much. He also had a nurse practicioner working for him named Annette. She was Daddy's nurse when he was a little boy! She remembered him well!

Your first few doctor's appointments were routine. You had a check up at five days, one week and two weeks. At all of these appointments you were doing great. You were small, but gaining weight. You were strong and healthy!

Shortly after your two week appointment, Daddy and I noticed you were having some trouble with your right eye. It was really runny and goopy. When you woke from a nap, it was often stuck shut! I called the doctor's office and they wanted to see you right away. Nana was sure it was a blocked tear duct, but I was nervous it was something worse. Like usual, Nana was right. It only took Dr. Hom a few moments to diagnose is, and he gave me some ideas on how to make it better.

The day I took you for that eye appointment, I noticed that you had a small rash starting on your face. It didn't look too bad and the nurse said it was just baby acne. Very common and nothing to worry about. Well, within two weeks, it had spread to all over your face and onto your neck and chest. It was so red and looked sore- but it didn't seem to bother you. I called the doctor a few times, and finally I insisted that they look at it. As soon as Annette saw it, she knew it wasn't just acne- it was eczema! She said it was most likely caused by overheating and she told Mommy not to dress you so warm. She also recommended a cream to put on it. It took almost a month, but it finally cleared up.

After the rash, I thought we would be able to stay away from the doc until your next check up. No such luck. As soon as the rash started to clear, your LEFT eye started to get goopy- even worse than the right had been. Another blocked tear duct!

All these things happened between your two week and two month check up! So many visits to the doctor in that time, I was afraid they were going to think I was a crazy mom, or a worry wart. But, by the time of your two month check up you were back on track- healthy and strong! No rash, no goop. Now we are waiting four your four month check up!!