Maybe I am taking the wrong test...
I am starting to feel as though I am in one of those silly high school/ college dreams you have right about finals time.   I did everything- went to class, did my homework, studied for hours, was well rested and fed... only to show up and find out that I am taking a test on a different subject entirely.  Maybe you studied European history and are taking a test on metaphysics.  Surprise! 
In the real world, I did everything I was supposed to- nursed, avoided processed foods, made my own foods, all introduced at the right times, etc.  Now I am trying to follow directions (at least I finally got on the course of seeing who are ready to help!) but can't seem to get direction fast enough to keep up with Noella's symptoms.  In other words: I don't know what to do.  I have no idea what the answers are, or even what they could be anymore.  I am a bit too type A to be comfortable with this experience, and I cannot imagine any parent who would not be concerned about their child's ongoing discomfort.
We have taken out all of the potential food allergens.  The dogs left yesterday to spend some summer vacation time with my parents.  Every toy has been scrubbed or washed, the floors have all been steam sanitized, the carpets have been professionally cleaned, all linens from sheets to carseat covers to shower curtains washed, you name it we have done it.  Granted, the food has been a bit over a week and the dogs have really only been gone a day and a half.  I should not (although of course I will) expect an instant reaction.   The most frustrating thing is that not only is she not getting better, but in many ways it looks like she is getting worse.  The eczema is spreading on her arms, is almost permanently on her upper thighs, and her ankles and fingers are almost constantly scratched up.
She has a stomach bug today and a fever, which made her eczema worse.  When she got up from nap, her feet were all blotchy and - now that I have seen it once- look like they are ready to erupt into blisters.  So we went to the doctor, consulted with multiple people in the practice, and agreed to put her on a short course of steroids to try to bring all of the inflamation in her body down.  Next step: an allergist.  Hopefully they can help us with finding some answers.