Hurray! I took Sam to the allergist to have him tested for some food allergies I thought he had. He was negative for ALL of them! The doctor said he's just been getting a rash similar to eczema from some of the more acidic foods because he has very sensitive skin. They tested him for 19 different foods as well as common allergens with little pricks on his back, and all of them were negative! I am so excited! I think I'll throw in another exclamation point just for fun!!! He was so sweet during the test. The nurses expected the need to hold him down on the table while they pricked his back, but he held still and just giggled. I think it tickled him! They were all in love with him by the end our visit.
I have been so paranoid about peanuts since he threw up the two times he had chicken cooked in peanut oil. She said that was most likely food poisoning from the chicken, because apparently he's not allergic to peanuts at all. We're going back to the doctor's office to have a thorough peanut test where they'll actually give him some peanut butter to eat. If he reacts, they'll be able to treat it right away, in a controlled environment.
So, just before we head across the country on a road trip and eat out a lot, I will be freed from asking every restaurant "Do you use peanuts or peanut oil in your cooking?" Hurray for being free from fear of public food! Except for the roaches and unsanitary employee hand washing problems! Ha! Now I can make our peanut butter blossom Christmas cookies without being afraid he'll get a hold of one somehow and throw up for a week straight. Now, after he's introduced to peanut butter in the doctor's office, I can make him peanut butter sandwiches for lunch! This will open up a new world of time saving, if he likes them, of course!
I just had to share my excitement that my little peanut won't have to worry about food allergies all his life. Hurray!
7 comments:
What relief! I can't imagine having to deal with food allergies on top of just regular parenting. I'm so happy this isn't a burden for you now. And, if you want to know about skin issues, just call. Two of my three kids each have their own skin issues!
I've been through that testing too years ago with my Michael. I'm so glad Sam sailed through it ok. I loved your pix of Mt. Vernon. Brings back memories of our time in DC newly married, 22 years ago. Time flies!!
We also went through something similar with Matthew...and he had the same reaction...laid on the table and giggled every time they pricked him! I can't believe you haven't been able to give him peanut butter...we would starve in this house without peanut butter!
Congrats! Thrilled for all of ya!
Allergies would make eating way too much effort.. and eating should be FUN!
That really is such good new! I am so glad, and very relieved for his mother!
What a relief for you! Can't wait to smooch the dickens out of those boys. Hope they let me!! LOve you all!
how nice!
as a person allergic to peanuts you are one lucky mom to not have to worry about it! and it's so nice to make pbj sandwiches, i feel so bad at what i had to put my mom through!
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