u/c0rndoggie

I am ready to wean. We gradually reduced feeds and also changed the location so my son knows he only nurses in our bed. This helped a lot. He started sleeping through the night two months ago and stopped night feeds on his own. We stopped nursing to sleep about a month ago for night time and naps. He nurses for a bit and then we stop, snuggle, and he goes to sleep. He still nurses and 2-3 times a day (first thing in the AM, before bed, and occasionally before nap time).

I have decided I am ready because the mornings have become a huge source of frustration for me. If my husband is with him and I am working a nighy shift or away for a night, he sleeps GREAT. But for me, he wake up at 5am. Ill let him nurse and then he freaks and wants to keep nursing all morning long. I write this as he just spent the last hour crying on and off because I wouldn't let him have a free for all with the milk. I am just ready to get sleep again.

Basically my question is, should I just do the bandaid trick and say it's all gone? Or does anyone have any other tips? I don't really want to use sucker buster or similar products.

Hi there,

I have had dyshydrotic eczema on my hands for years. One of my biggest triggers beyond moisture is heat and humidity. Besides reducing my triggers, topical steroids have been helpful but as soon as I stop using them, it flares again. I always tried to be minimal with my steroid use, only when I really needed it and for the shortest time possible.

Anyways, I asked my doctor for any recommendations while I wait to see a dermatologist, and she prescribed protopic. Ive been using it for 12 days or so, and I don't know how much longer I can stand it. My hands are so itchy and irritated, and sensitive. It has caused some dry, plaque-y looking areas as well and my blisters remain.

I'm trying to give it a little over 2 weeks before I decide if it is working or not. But I am wondering, has anyone had any success with protopic for dyshydrosis on their hands?