Anyone remember this incident? It was back in September. Wade was just four months old at the time.
We know now that this was the start of his allergy troubles. He didn't gain any weight from 4 months till 9 months. Most of you know the story and are pretty sick of me talking about it (right?). For those of you that don't I'll spare you the details and just say that we thought it was a milk allergy, I elliminated milk from my diet and he got somewhat better.
His allergy went from being an internal reaction to external and he has really bad excema now. Our pediatrician referred us to an allergist because of his skin and history of allergic colitis.
We took him to the allergist today and he had 20 back pokes to test him for potential reactions. There were 3 that he reacted to: milk, eggs, and PEANUTS! I wouldn't wish that on anyone. The milk and egg allergies are not life threatening. The nurse just said to do our best and really try to always avoid them. But peanuts scare me!
We got trained about using an epipen and have to carry it and benedryl with us now. We have a huge regimen for caring for his skin outbreaks. We filled 3 perscriptions and talked to our bigger kids about the changes we would have to make.
Wes went right to the cupboard and threw out PB out in the outside trashcan! Kylie didn't react so well. She was convinced that she would have NOTHING to take to school for lunch anymore. Finally we got out of her that she was just really scared for Wade now. Payton just wanted to tell everyone all about his new diagnosis!
So we have some changes to make here, but we will deal with it. Keep us in your prayers that we never have to use that epipen!
4 comments:
Ohh, that is too bad. I agree that a peanut allergy is scary. And I totally understand Kylie's reaction; throwing away peanut butter would not go over well at our house. Good luck with everything!
oh that picture was so sad! I am so proud of your kids watching out for the little man. Good luck niecie... but as with everything, you will do this beautifully
I'm so sorry to hear that. At least you found out in a not so scary way about the peanut thing. Good luck! We wish we could come on the 4th of July to see you guys:(
Yes, I have always thought peanut allergy is really scary! Prayers are with you. Your kids reactions show how much love your family has for each other!
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