So, despite cloth diapering...River's got a bad diaper rash. It's not bacterial or yeast related, she's just wet and sensitive. We tried two types of disposables but they made things a little worse and we tried a bunch of creams (I have Triple Paste coming in the mail). So far, the best thing for her is Desitin (40% zinc oxide used with liner to protect my cloth diapers), lots of changes, and lots of airing out (on a those training pads for pets). The biggest problem (besides seeing this awful rash on my baby girl)? My daughter has decided to pee and poop with practically every diaper change and each "airing out" session. I've been peed and pooped on trying to keep her dry at least 7 times this week! It's almost impossible to dry out the rash so that I can put cream on it. All of my efforts are working and she's healing up...it's just driving me crazy and I honestly would rather be in natural labor because I feel like I had more control in that situation! Newborn poo is no fun with rashes, especially if you have a baby who is constantly eating and going. I'm not looking for advice...just venting. I know that this diaper rash is not that big of a deal but as a mom it's just hard to see your baby's skin so red and raw :(
In other news, my poor baby girl has been choking while nursing and I found out that I have "overactive let down" aka "too much milk" thanks to Google. Thank God for my wonderful friends who blessed me with a pump to help River nurse more comfortably and store up some milk for emergencies and date nights. I tried feeding her with the bottle the other day and it was a success...even though she was REALLY confused at first...I love that girl and all of her funny faces :) I also introduced two different types of pacifiers to her and she hates them both. I guess I'll keep my role as human pacifier for awhile.
Even though it's been crazy and River is not the easiest baby (or being without Jamin is hard...either one), I can still find joy each day. I have been keeping myself in check because the last thing I want is to be depressed and not do anything about it.
Time is passing quickly and I am so pumped about spending Christmas with Jamin...I can't wait to have my best friend and soul mate near me again.
***Update: I tried cornstarch again and it really helped try out River's skin before I applied the Desitin...hopefully she heals up soon!!!
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diaper rash is the worst! It doesn't get any easier to see your little one's bum all red and ouchy. Mathias is a year, and i wanted to cry at his rash the other day. hang in there!!!!!!
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