Well...I'm bummed to say that Stanton has not been able to break his cycle of crashing every three weeks. This last episode was exactly 3 weeks to the day! Our pediatrician says it's got to be allergy related as whelps and rash indicated a histimine response. But I have to wonder, what kind of allergy shows up in a cycle and only rears it's head every three weeks? To me, it feels like a virus or hormonal or immune related. Since we've been to four allergists and three immunologists, I do feel a bit flustered. I've spent some time searching his predictable pattern on-line (whelps on face -- then runny nose -- then sneezing and allergy eyes -- then rash on torso -- then violent vomiting -- then drop in oxygen levels) and so far am empty handed. It seems like the "rash" for everyone else in the world could follow a common cold or leads to terrible things like seizures and death. Neither of which we've experienced; thanks be to God! I'm determined that our consistent clues do mean something more. I've just not found the right article, research or specialist to investigate the pattern.
He's happy once again this week, but still has a hard time catching his breath when playing as boys do. Here's a recent picture of our sweet "Bubble Boy."
Stanton is very excited about becoming a big brother! Our baby girl is scheduled to arrive on Friday, September 23rd! Stanton asks everyday when I'm bringing her home. Our family sure appreciates everyone praying for us, sending positive energy our way, thinking of us - whatever your style is. My heart's desire is that baby girl arrives into this world strong and healthy and that big brother Stanton stays well for the next couple of weeks as we transition home with the new baby.
"The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." ~ Numbers 6:24-26
