Thank you for all of your comments and emails. I'm sorry I didn't post an update. I didn't think my child's food allergies would be important to other people. Clearly, I am downplaying the power of the Internet.
Thankfully, Michael is food allergy free! We assumed he had food allergies because he once got a rash from peanut oil, and constantly has a small rash around his mouth. I was dreading turning into the hyper vigilant mom who had to read all food packages. (Processed with nuts, no way!) I was anticipating sending notes to school and when he goes over to kids houses that said if he comes in contact with a nut he will die! Turns out he has sensitive skin and the food is bothering his skin, not allergies.
And, Michael did phenomenally well at the appointment. The appointment was about 90 minutes, and the biggest problem was that I was not allowed to feed him. He kept saying, "I need something to eat."
During the testing portion he just straddled my lap facing me and didn't even notice when they pricked him 20 times. He sat nicely for the twenty minutes it took before the Doctor could read the test and read the new books I had purchased on Thursday specifically for the appointment. (Smart mom I am).
After the doctor gave us the all clear, and some ideas for lotions and washes we can use that won't bother his skin, we went out for ice cream. Not that bad of a day after all.
I'm off to repent for my sins.
Jodifur is not a peanut free zone
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Wow — what a relief that must be.
Wow — what a relief that must be.
Wow — what a relief that must be.
Wow — what a relief that must be.
I’m so glad everything turned out ok! That is super.
I’m so glad everything turned out ok! That is super.
I’m so glad everything turned out ok! That is super.
I’m so glad everything turned out ok! That is super.
If I had been a good blog reader, I would have posted yesterday about the trip to the allergist. Mine even has movies in the room to watch. Our trip to the allergist resulted in Logan discovering Scooby Doo.
I’m so glad everything turned out okay! Someday I’ll blog about Logan’s trip.
If I had been a good blog reader, I would have posted yesterday about the trip to the allergist. Mine even has movies in the room to watch. Our trip to the allergist resulted in Logan discovering Scooby Doo.
I’m so glad everything turned out okay! Someday I’ll blog about Logan’s trip.
If I had been a good blog reader, I would have posted yesterday about the trip to the allergist. Mine even has movies in the room to watch. Our trip to the allergist resulted in Logan discovering Scooby Doo.
I’m so glad everything turned out okay! Someday I’ll blog about Logan’s trip.
If I had been a good blog reader, I would have posted yesterday about the trip to the allergist. Mine even has movies in the room to watch. Our trip to the allergist resulted in Logan discovering Scooby Doo.
I’m so glad everything turned out okay! Someday I’ll blog about Logan’s trip.
Yay! Wonderful news.
Yay! Wonderful news.
Yay! Wonderful news.
Yay! Wonderful news.
YAY for Michael… Having a Peanut allergy isn’t fun AT ALL. I am allergic to peanuts and I don’t wish it on anyone. I haven’t even tried to give Isabella any yet because I’m scared to death!
YAY for Michael… Having a Peanut allergy isn’t fun AT ALL. I am allergic to peanuts and I don’t wish it on anyone. I haven’t even tried to give Isabella any yet because I’m scared to death!
YAY for Michael… Having a Peanut allergy isn’t fun AT ALL. I am allergic to peanuts and I don’t wish it on anyone. I haven’t even tried to give Isabella any yet because I’m scared to death!
YAY for Michael… Having a Peanut allergy isn’t fun AT ALL. I am allergic to peanuts and I don’t wish it on anyone. I haven’t even tried to give Isabella any yet because I’m scared to death!
Woo Hoo!!
Woo Hoo!!
Woo Hoo!!
Woo Hoo!!
this is great. it makes like a hell of a lot easier knowing that you don’t have to manage his health in a dire state like one would if he had serious food allergies.
this is great. it makes like a hell of a lot easier knowing that you don’t have to manage his health in a dire state like one would if he had serious food allergies.
this is great. it makes like a hell of a lot easier knowing that you don’t have to manage his health in a dire state like one would if he had serious food allergies.
this is great. it makes like a hell of a lot easier knowing that you don’t have to manage his health in a dire state like one would if he had serious food allergies.
Whew! Declan had allergy testing around that age as well and he did fairly well too. I had mine at the same time and I think *I* did worse than he did!
Whew! Declan had allergy testing around that age as well and he did fairly well too. I had mine at the same time and I think *I* did worse than he did!
Whew! Declan had allergy testing around that age as well and he did fairly well too. I had mine at the same time and I think *I* did worse than he did!
Whew! Declan had allergy testing around that age as well and he did fairly well too. I had mine at the same time and I think *I* did worse than he did!
Wow, what a relief, huh?
Wow, what a relief, huh?
Wow, what a relief, huh?
Wow, what a relief, huh?