JMonster's Food Allergy Update

After the big cookie fiasco we made an appointment with a local allergist.

We have wanted to take JMonster to an allergist for a couple of years, but it was going to cost thousands of dollars so we put it off.

With our new insurance it only cost $15.

whew!

The results?

JMonster is SEVERELY allergic to peanuts now.

(He had been at the moderate level.)

He is now moderate to severe for walnuts and pecans.

(He had been slightly allergic.)

The good news?

He is NOT allergic to dogs!

(although cats are about the same as peanuts...go figure!)

Just take the picture Mommy!  And no, I don't need a haircut!

Food Allergy Lethargy: A not so gentle reminder

Today was a bad day.

It was also a good day.

It had the possibility of being a tragic day.

After church this morning, JMonster asked if he could have a cookie.

"I don't know, buddy.  I'm not sure what's in them."

So we asked.

And I gave.

One plain Oreo.  One mint fudge covered Oreo.

We then left and went to Chuy's for lunch.

mmmm...Chuy's

While we were there JMonster started complaining about a tummy ache.

REALLY complaining.

So I took him to the bathroom.

(It didn't help.)

We got back to the table just as our food was served.

He moaned.

He groaned.

He said he felt horrible.

So...what do you do?  

I asked the waitress to bring us boxes and we packed up our food and went home.

When we got home he got restless.

Very restless.

He wouldn't eat.

He started crying...HARD.

My sister came home and tried to listen to his breathing.

Sounded clear.

The Doc came home and felt his belly.

Felt all right.

Went to give him some tummy meds and he started sneezing.

SO I gave him some Benadryl.

In the meantime his face turned red.

His cheeks got swollen.

He started sneezing uncontrollably.

He was wheezing, and crying, and snotting, and swelling.

(My poor baby!)

We sat and snuggled for a bit.

He started to itch.

HIVES!

ALL OVER!

After about 30 minutes it all calmed down a bit.

(I didn't!)

His rash stayed around, but his nose and face got much better.

It took awhile to dawn on me...the cookies.

SO I looked up the mint Oreos.

Manufactured in a plant that also processes peanuts and tree nuts.

And he is now asleep in my bed.

There because I'm fearful he will start to react again, because they can you know.

So this is your reminder:

Don't let them eat ANYTHING 

you don't know  

for a fact 

is safe.

I was lucky today.

Next time I might not be.

Thank. You. God.

Off to Atlanta!

Once again, life got in the way of posting.

The Doc lost his Dad suddenly.

We've all been sick.

Lots. of. Tears.

But today.

Today we fly to ATLANTA!

To see old friends.

To try and sell our house.

Did you think we sold it?  Guess again!  Y'all need to be praying harder for us! :O)

Have fun in my absence!

Fierce RACCOON Trapper?

I have a friend who is a fierce Beaver trapper.

Don't believe me?

Go read about it for yourself!

I, on the other hand, am a fierce raccoon trapper.

I didn't set out that way.

In fact, I set out to be a fierce armadillo trapper.

Darn those armadillos!

They dig up flower beds.

They root in the yard.

They dig under fences.

They are a menace!

So, The Doc borrowed a trap from a friend.

We baited it.

Something ate the bait through the bars.

We baited it again.

This is what we found when we looked the next day:

He was so cute!

And so tired.

We just had to let him go!

We covered the trap, propped the door open and waited for him to run out.  I only turned my head for ONE second and drat I missed the winning shot.  It would have been good, too.

Run, Racoon, Run!

Go find your Momma!

Now back to becoming a fierce armadillo trapper!

You wish you were here!

 Don't be jealous!  It's tough living in paradise...

And the Pediatrician Says...

Yesterday was my turn at the doc.

(by the way, that shot in my shoulder is uber achey today!)

Today was JMonster's.

Except, he had to go because he's sick...poor little guy!

He's been junky and not acting like himself.

Napped.

Skipped meals.

Cried over little things.

Skipped a POOL PARTY!

Thank goodness our pediatrician's office is open on Saturday!

Ear infection and sinus infection.

"I'm sick, aren't I Momma?"

"Yes, Buddy, you are sick."

"See?  I told y'all I'm sick!"

as he runs off to go play with his cousins.

Kids are so resilient!

Why can't I be?

And the Doctor Says...

Went to the doctor today.

Other than an emergent trip a few months ago, I haven't been since we moved here.

Oops!

Did I mention I have white coat syndrome?

Especially with new docs?

I know, I know...I live with a doc.

Maybe it's because of The Doc.

That's another post.

So, the new doc says I have tendonitis in both shoulders.

He gave me some good drugs to help.

He thinks I have a Vitamin D deficiency.

(Really!?!  I was in the sun ALL SUMMER!)

He drew blood to find out.

I have arthritis.

Not RA, but old fashioned you did too many sports, arthritis.

He made me get a tetanus shot.

Ouch!

I gotta say...

I really like this new guy!

He's funny.

He's smart.

And he spent almost 45 minutes with me.

Have you EVER had a doctor spend that much time with you?