SweetPea has allergies. :(

pollen count in Georgia


I took SweetPea to the doctor yesterday. She has been coughing and her eyes have been getting crusty with redness. Then Wednesday, she broke out in hives and eye started swelling. I called the after hours service and talked to a nurse who prescribed Benadryl. But her eye was ridiculously swollen yesterday morning! So I took her in. I had B today, which made the day interesting for sure.

Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis - Pink Eye Due to Allergies


My husband and I both suffer from allergies due to pollen. Usually it isn't a huge deal, as we just stay inside when the pollen count gets high. But Wednesday I had the White Cloud Diapers event, so we were outside all day. Georgia has a very high pollen count this time each year, but it has been in the extremely high category since Sunday, according to AtlantaAllergy.com.

The doctor said she has what is called Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. According to WedMD, Allergic conjunctivitis is most commonly (although it happens everywhere) seen in areas with high seasonal allergens, like Georgia.

The doctor said Children's Claritin daily, he also suggested something called Claritin Eyes for "preventive care" if we have to be outside, and prescribed her some eye drops for the time being. He said the best thing to do is avoid outside, period, on days with high to extremely high pollen count.

I feel so bad for my baby.

By the way, I love my pediatrician. He said that people who don't suffer from something, usually think others make it up. And that as the mommy, I know best. I love that he makes me feel like I am doing a good job. He was always so supportive of my breastfeeding and is so good with SweetPea. She is always so scared of the doctor's office, but he always makes her laugh and smile.

I got offered to sign up to be a Children's Claritin Mom Crew Member through Mom Select. I didn't initially sign-up because SweetPea's allergies weren't bad, so I didn't think that it would be a fit for us. I hope the program isn't closed, because after all of this, you better believe I am applying. I hate that my baby has to go through this mess.

So that's what's going on with us. How is the weather where you live?


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6 comments

  1. Oh poor Sweetpea and last year Lily had an allergic reaction and had hives for a few days. Very upsetting indeed and truly my heart goes out to you on this. I hope you get into the program by the way and that it isn't closed out.

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    1. It was really scary when she broke out in hives. I'm so glad my mom was with me.

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  2. awww....feel so sorry for lil Sweetpea, hope that see gets better soonLiving F.A.B.ulously on Purpose

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  3. Bless her heart!! I hope she feels better soon. In Oklahoma, allergies are awful. I always joke that when you pass the state line into Oklahoma, you should be greeted with Claratin. It's always hard to watch your children struggle, too.

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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    1. They should meet you at the state line in Georgia too. It was 1000 Sunday, 4000 on Wednesday, but after it "rained" it was 7800!! Crazy, crazy stuff!

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  4. Oh poor SweetPea - that's sooo hard!

    Thanks so much for sharing at the Friday Baby Shower - Alice x

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