and so it goes.....

well.....got the Claritin around 5:00pm today. When I read the ingredients it contained lactose...which of course is milk. so I called the on-call doc...which was thankfully our own doctor. He called back and all I had to say was "Claritin has lactose in it". And he understood. so he called the pharmacy and ordered a prescription of Zyrtec syrup for me. However, our insurance wouldn't cover it, the pharmacist called the insurance co. and they said they couldn't do an override with her, but if I called they could probably work something out with me. I called the insurance co., went through all the menus, just to hear "Our customer service dept is now closed. Please call back during normal business hours." I wanted to scream! I refuse to pay for the prescription without insurance helping out...just being stubborn I know, but I am so frustrated with everything right now...and the hives aren't as bad as last night.

I am treating the hives with the Benadryl cream Dr. Steve and it is working better than the hydrocortisone. Thank you for that suggestion. Hey! I just realized our Dr's name is Steven. Maybe you could cover for him when he is on vacation!

The hives came back after a walk tonight. All in areas where certain types of clothing rub and fit closely. And where you sweat. But they aren't really spreading. just little patches here and there...but my do they itch!!

And here is a suggestion. If you ever have hives or irritated skin...I do not recommend shaving. No matter how badly you think you need to shave. It will not be worth it.

Maddox had his first fun day at the park today. Usually he sleeps in the stroller, but today he put his feet in the sand and LOVED it!! He dug into that sand as far as he could with those little feet and had such a look of pleasure on his face! He could not get enough of it! Then he sat in the baby swing and had a great time with that. Just leaning back, holding onto the chains looking like he's been swinging all his life!

Mason attempted the monkey bars and was able to swing to the 4th bar...quite an accomplishment for him. He was pretty proud! Also sliding down the fire pole like nothing!It is fun to see him try some of these things that have been so intimidating and scary for him in the past. He's growing up! i'm so proud of him.

Off to bed now. We are going to Hoyt Lakes tomorrow to visit Craig's mom for the day. i hope i am done itching by then.