Postum bum

Matthew now officially smells like Postum whenever he goes potty. I got a lot of suggestions on how to resolve Matthew's sore bum on facebook and I have included them bellow. The one that I ultimately tried and worked is not listed. I came from my sister in law Jackie. It's the "wierd" one she refered to in her post. She told me to take dry flower and cook it on the stove until it turned brown. Jamie did and practically turned it black. It looked almost exactly like Postum. We sifted off the carmalized sugars and put it in a baggie. Whenever we changed his diaper we would put gential violet on it to kill anything on there then a coat of the cooked flour just like it was baby powder. It really made him smell like Postum and I had to check really good to see if he was poopy because his diaper was pretty much allways colored brown whether he was poopy or not. It is not completely healed yet but it is close. He is a much happier little boy and I am a much happier mommy.

Kimberly Anderson Lucchesi

So does anyone have a great remedy for HORRIBLE diaper rash. I feel like I have tried EVERYTHING

December 3 at 10:22am · · Comment

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    Kimberly Anderson Lucchesi I put a picture up on my blog of his diaper rash but I don't dare post it here. If you would like to see the picture, read what I have tried, and give me your suggestions my blog is kandjlucchesi.blogspot.com

    December 3 at 10:23am ·
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    Leudys Luque wow!!!! pobrecito esta muy mal, Dylan tenia algunos problemas asi, no creo que alla sido tan fuerte, lo que yo hice fue colocarle crema cero, no se como se llama aqui es lo mas simple para los bebes, y le cambie la marca de panal a unos que absorven mas, yo le colocaba esa crema y talco al mismo tiempo y lo lavaba con agua fresca. la verdad no se si eso te va a servir. que se mejore tu bebe.

    December 3 at 11:29am ·
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    Allie Sensinger Honestly original desitin and powdering everthing with baby power was and is the only thing that comes close to working. The other option is to make sure that you take all sugars away from his diet such as juices and sweets. You can also try adding align probiotic with his milk.

    December 3 at 12:28pm ·
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    Joy Wahlen Wagner Rebekah had the worst diaper rash for a week and a nurse told me to mix petroleum jelly and cornstarch 50/50. It is a little tricky to do but it worked like a charm in less than 24 hours the open sores were healing the the redness was a pinkish color. Desitin just made her scream.

    December 3 at 1:46pm ·
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    Erin Dorsey Carbajal I second the cornstarch. Poor guy!

    December 3 at 5:25pm ·
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    Jackie Lucchesi Davenport Did you try the gentian violet? DON'T put cornstarch on it unless you're 100% it's not yeast, cause if it is, it will only feed it. I also have another weird one I forgot about that I will call you with that worked on Jacob.

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    Laura Smith I really liked the A&D diaper cream. I put it on Jacob before he went to bed and it was cleared up the next day. Balmex burns the skin more, I have found. Good luck. You could also try some aloe vera also maybe.

    December 3 at 6:09pm ·
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    Ryan Kendell Desotin!!!! You just have to cake it on there over and over again... Also watch what he is eating... Rylie gets horrible diaper rash after anything with tomatoes or carrots.... Hope it helps!

    December 3 at 9:23pm ·
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    Elise Anderson

    I would treat it like a yeast rash from the looks of it, but I wouldn't rule out food sensitivities (which also could be causing the ear infections) esp. when the rash is right around his bottom . Keep giving him probiotics and no antibi...otics unless absolutely necessary. Alaistar had a bad yeast rash for awhile and I tried many things the most effective was alternating using powdered probiotics right on the rash with a natural anti fungal/anti bacterial cream that have tea tree oil or grapefruit seed extract in a base of olive oil or coconut oil (both oils are also anti fungal) making sure that the strength is right for his skin (test it on yourself in a sensitive area). I made my own cream after researching natural anti fungal remedies online. Calendula is very healing and soothing as well. I also made sure he had lots of diaper free time and natural fiber breathable diapers with no additives/fragrances. Don't feed him any sweets natural or otherwise ( I also didn't eat them because I was still nursing him) and no foods with yeast like bread. Nystatin didn't do anything for us. I feel for you sweetie, I was a mess when he was going through that. I hope he gets better really soon... for all of your sakes. Much Love!!!See More

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    Suzy Greenwood-Fox Boudreaux's Butt Paste

    December 3 at 11:26pm ·

HELP!!!!!!!

I can't do it anymore! I can't handle Matthew being in pain. I have dealt with so many sick kids in my profession and do very well, not getting too emotional. Sure, I breakdown at times but not like this and it is only over a sore bum. I just started crying when he cried over anything touching his bottom.
My poor boy has been on antibiotics for about 4 months now for his multiple ear infections. He started getting a diaper rash during the first cycle and it has never really gone away. It has gone in cycles and looked better and worse at times but NEVER this bad. Since the ear tubes his ear infection has gone away but his bottom still looked really bad. 6 days ago I finally took him into the doctor because the sores on his bottom were bleeding down his legs. They swabbed his anus and told me he had type A strep and that was what was causing the deep red rash right around his anus. They gave me MORE antibiotics and told me to put Nystatin, Triamcinolone, Neosporin, and a barrier cream on his bottom every diaper change.
I went away feeling discouraged because after all, wasn't it the antibiotics that put us in this mess in the first place and why didn't the antibiotics for his ears take care of the strep? I was hopeful, however, that these antibiotics would help and he would be healed quickly. Well, I was wrong. I think the antibiotics are killing the strep however his bottom looks just as bad or worse than it did last week. I am trying to change his diaper frequently but I work and have little control of what happens between the time I drop him off and the time I see him at 6 or 7 at night when he gets his bath. It's times like this that I HATE that I work. I just wish I could be a stay at home mom. It makes me feel so guilty that I can't just make it all better and it's because I work that it isn't better by now. It rips my heart out when he cries. He cries whenever his bottom is touched, wiped, washed, etc. I even got sensitive wipes and they still hurt him. He loves his baths but is now afraid of them because the water hurts when it initially hits the water. He cries and squirms whenever I put him on his changing table.
I am hoping to get any advice any of you have to help heal his bottom. Let me tell you what we are doing now. He is on Kepra (an antibiotic) to kill the strep. He takes a few acidophiles capsules a day to counteract the antibiotics killing all the good bacteria so that he doesn't have diarrhea (right not thankfully no diarrhea). At each diaper change I apply with a cotton ball some gentian violet (this is an antiseptic that is herbal similar to iodine that is supposed to kill everything) that stains everything purple (that is why spots of his legs and scrotum are purple in the picture). I have made a concoction of Nystatin (an antifungal), Triamcinolone (a steriod), Bacitracin (an antibiotic cream), and Tripple paste (a barrier cream) that I put on his bum after the gentian violet. It seems to work well for a few days then it breaks down again and bleeds. The problem is I know it needs to scab in order to heal completely however it is always moist so it never scabs. I have taken a cool hairdryer to his bum also but he HATES it and cries the whole time. I am out of ideas! I plan on finding someone to help give him a priesthood blessing tomorrow. Please, if any of you have any ideas on how to heal this PLEASE let me know!
I have to say I have a little more understanding and compassion for the mothers of my patients and what they go through watching their own children suffer as the do. I am blessed that this small things is the biggest thing I have to worry about.

The picture doesn't give it justice. His whole bottom is pitted and weeping. The purple is stain from the gentian violet. The redness goes all the way up his bum crack in the back also.

These are not even all the meds he is taking now. From top left to right:
Keflex (antibiotic), Acidophillus (probiotic), Gentian Violet (antiseptic), Nystatin and Triamcinolone (Antifungal and Steriod), Tripple Paste (Barrier cream), Desonide Cream (for Ecxema), Prevacid (for Reflux).
I forgot to put his Tylenol and oral Nystain (he ran out) in the picture.
WAAAAAAY too many meds for a little toddler.

Sunday Suits and Snowfall

We woke up this morning to a beautiful blanket of show outside. I decided it was a great Sunday to dress Matthew up in his warm suit that he will very soon outgrow. The vest is already tight. I couldn't resist taking pictures. He looks so cute in that suit. He is just starting to be more brave when it comes to walking. He is smiling in the picture up above because he usually isn't allowed in the kitchen except when he is in his highchair eating. Well, he found the gate open and nearly ran into the kitchen. He was just giggling away so proud of himself for getting through the gate.

He did the same thing after church and thought it was so funny until he slipped on the floor and bumped his head.
After church we enjoyed our newly cut Christmas tree.

Daddy shoveled the walk while Matthew watched. He thought the snow was so interesting.

Daddy and Matthew in our winter wonderland.

Matthew LOVES our dogs. Here he is chasing after Paige. He thinks they are so much fun. One day he will be Paige's best buddy but for now she would prefer to be a good distance away from him.

Matthew figured out pretty quick that you can slide backwards on the kitchen floor because it is slippery with his nice suit on. Good thing this was after church.

Matthew is learning a lot of sign language. I find that it is really helpful in communicating. He is loving being able to tell us what he wants. We have had to modify a few of them. This is his sign for drink and eat. He hasn't quite figured out how to distinguish the two different signs. He also knows milk, all done/finished, bath, and again.

He is walking however he still needs to pull up on something before he takes off.

He is used to wearing soft soled leather shoes. I put these hard soled church shoes on him today and he hated them at first but got used to them pretty quick.

He is very interested in the tree in the living room however so far the prickliness of it is keeping him away.

Blurry but cute. My little man.

Christmas Tree Shopping

I have been a little worried how I was going to keep Matthew away from the Christmas tree this year. He is walking all over the place and I didn't want him pulling the tree over on himself or breaking a bunch of the glass ornaments. I decided to buy a real tree this year in the hopes that the prickliness of the tree would keep him away. We went to a Christmas tree farm in Alpine and picked our own tree. It was a lot of fun. We found a gorgeous tree that was VERY prickly. Matthew had a great time walking down the rows of trees. I was picky of course and Jamie was glad I didn't settle of the first tree he liked.

Daddy and Matty heading into the farm to pick the perfect tree.

I was excited to run into the father of one of my old patients I used to work with. This man, I think his name is Eric, had a darling little boy that passed away I think about 2 years ago. I had the privilege of taking care of their little boy a few times. It was really nice seeing him.

The tree is a little bigger than I expected in the living room but I'll make it work. It is beautiful.

Our First Thanksgiving at Home

Jamie has wanted to host Thanksgiving for a long time. He LOVES to share his love for cooking with others and what greater time to do that than at Thanksgiving. We had a small get together with our little family along with his sister and brother in law Jackie and Dave Davenport and his Aunt and Uncle on his Mom's side Aunt Donna and Uncle Dale. We cleared out the basement and brought the tables downstairs. Jamie smoked a turkey, well, lets say 6 turkeys for Thanksgiving. (one for Dad for a work party, one for Barbara at TRA, one for Shelby and Joe, one for Matthew's babysitter Lylian, one for Seth's clients at the weight loss retreat and one for us). From what I have heard they were all stars of the feast. He did a great job. We had turkey, potatoes and gravy, stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, creamy vegetables, rolls, sparkling cider, juice, apple pie, pumpkin and chocolate swirled cheesecake (complements of me), and pecan pie. Everything was wonderful. Overall it was quite a successful Thanksgiving.
The most important part of the holiday is remembering what you are truly thankful for. This year I am thankful for my wonderful family, immediate and extended. I am so thankful for doctors this year who have helped not only my little sweet baby but my dear husband as well. I am thankful that all of us are in fairly good health. I am thankful for my warm house and for the plenitude of food on the table. I am thankful for my wonderful job and a great boss who is so lenient with me. I am thankful for technology that allows me to connect with others who are far away. I am thankful for vehicles that make traveling so easy. I am thankful for the gospel in my life because I know that my life would be drastically different if it weren't for my knowledge of the true and everlasting gospel and the love and sacrifice of my Savior. I am thankful for so many things they are to numerous to mention.

The adult table including Matthew (the child intruder :)) Jamie, Dave, Jackie, Dale, and Donna.

The kid's table Ben, Sam, Eden, and Jacob.

We took a picture of all the Lucchesi kids out here in Utah to send out to Jamie's parents.

My little trooper

Matthew has had ear infection after ear infection for the last 4 months. He has been on multiple antibiotics with no resolution. The antibiotics have cause diarrhea that has caused a horrendous diaper rash. The Friday before Thanksgiving I decided after a good conversation with my sister Amy (who has had 2 kids who needed myringotomy tubes) that I was going to take him in to see her ENT doctor to evaluate his need for tubes. Amazingly I got in that very same day and even shared an appointment with Amy and my nephew Noah. She took one look at his ears and said they look horrible, especially considering he was on day 6 of his antibiotic Omnicef ( a very strong antibiotic). I decided to let her place tubes in his ears to help drain the fluid. I took work off on the following Tuesday and he had surgery at 8am at American Fork Hospital. He was a pretty good patient. He is getting stranger weary so any time someone came up to him he would cling to me like it was the end of the world. He only whined when they messed with him. The hospital was so great they brought him a donated wooden car and quilt. They were really nice for him. The car really kept him happy and the quilt kept him nice and warm on the way home. When it was time for his surgery they came in and got him so quick the both of us hardly knew what was happening. He cried only after he got half way to the operating room. The surgery was really quick and the doctor was out telling me about it in about 15 minutes. She performed a hearing test on his ears before she placed the tubes that he failed miserably. My poor baby could hardly hear. He has been a little behind on his verbalization and I think it was due to the hearing impairment from the fluid. She also said that the fluid in his left ear was as thick and rubber cement! It had been there for a while and would not have drained without the tubes. She sucked it all out and instilled medication behind the ear drum. When they brought him to me he was very distraught. He wouldn't let me hold him or put him down. He was going in circles on my lap crying frantically. He only calmed down when we finally left the hospital and were in the parking lot. He was still clingy and needy until after his first quick nap then he was a happy boy the rest of the day. He has been so much more calm and happy since the surgery. I am sorry I didn't do it sooner. I am so thankful for doctors and modern medicine that can help my precious baby.

Matthew was a little weary of the nurses that came in to the room. He didn't mind the cute little hospital gown.

This is the cute quilt and car they brought for him. He loved them.

The only way I could get him to stay on the bed was if I distracted him with his cars.

Mommy, look at my cool new car!

I can even walk with it!

Who are you? Where are you taking me?

Wait, that is my mommy back there.

This was Matthew after surgery. He held the car only momentarily then I had to put it away. He just wanted to get out of there.

Family Pictures 2010

My mom was kind enough to take family pictures for us just before the weather changed and they turned out great. Thanks Mom. Here are some of the best ones.