I actually had that done and how brave he is to not flinch as it is not a nice feeling. Sorry to hear that he is allregic. It will be tough but at least you know.

I'm so sorry to hear this! Just a couple of days ago, while eating at a burger place where everyone can eat as much roasted peanuts in shells as they want, I mentioned to my husband that all the shops beside it would be a big NO-NO for moms with children allergic to peanuts.

My son's birthday is on Tuesday and I put an order for a cake at Wal-Mart and had to ask if there was any peanuts or peanut products on it, and then I was told that it is handled in a place where peanut is handled.  I didn't know whether there was someone in my son's class with peanut allergy, so of course I had to talk to someone at school. Thankfully, there wasn't.

A child of a friend didn't use to have peanut allergy until he turned 2 years old. IT was quite a fright. Now they don't go anywhere without an epi pen.

I imagine this won't be easy.

ohhh im so sorry to hear that harrison had to go thru that

best that you know now tho so you can be safe.

he sounds like he was a lil champ with all the tests and cograts ont he self weaning ! your lil boy is growing up!

hope all else is well on the home front

xxxnat

It's really upsetting when you see your child so distressed isn't it? At least you know what he is allergic to now. I have a friend who is allergic to peanuts,she has to check everything. A lot of food even says on the packets 'could have come into contact with peanuts'. You would think that with it being such a serious allergy, proper manufacturing preventions would be made.

My niece-aged 14, is waiting to have these tests done. Just before Xmas she got massive blisters on her forearms filled with poison. This happened on two seperate occasions and she has been left with scarring. Her appointment isn't until April. Preliminary bloods have shown its not chocolate or nuts so they're investigating.

My very best wishes to your little boy and I hope his allergy doesn't develope any further,Loopy

Oh,no wonder you are upset,that's upsetting news. I'm so glad you know,what are they suggesting? Now, I know everyone and every allergy is so different but those things my little one was allergic to altered and the specialist said that it was very normal for even the most severe to change as a child matures,which did happen in our case. At least the peanut one is so well know now that avoidence is easier and understood which is the better than it use to be. Let's hope he grows out of it,such a brave little soul shouldn't have to deal with that.

Wow, what a brave boy to have to go through all that.  At least you know for sure now.  I'm sure with your nursing experience you will cope, but I guess it is harder when it is your son.

All the best, take care - Angie 

aww thats so sad. i wish we lived in a world where no one was allergic to anything and we were all healthy and happy. ( wouldnt that be good)

I know it is a BIG worry, and it will be something you need to deal with forever; however it is great that you have found out in this way.  Besides, you are a very bright, smart, capable woman, and you can cope with this.  You might want to familiarise yourself with some of Tammy13's advice among others.

As for NEVER growing out of a peanut allergy... Stephen's cousin Charles used to have an epi-pen and be severely allergic to nuts etc as well.  He is about 12 now, and they think that he has grown out of it.  I will ask his Aunty Helen for some information for you, about what happened with them.

Take care, chin up, life has a lot of great things in store for you all, and you know it.  Big hugs to that little blonde heart breaker too xox

PS - Dean gets the toys to himself for a while huh?

Dear Angela, so sorry to hear this news, you vent all you like and it's understandable that your worried about the tests results....i think the bigger fear would be the peanut one.....i will keep all my fingers & toes crossed, that the tests come back more positive than your expecting.

Sorry Harrison had so much trouble with the blood tests....they can nasty things at the best of times....hope his little arm is not too bruised.

Sending hugs & love Janice

PS Keep your chin up sweetie.

Oh Ang, I'm sorry to hear about Harrison. My friend went through the same thing and her daughter is allergic to peanuts and has to carry a epi pen everywhere. My step daughter was allergic to egg when she was little. She has since grown out of it at the age of 8 yr, but now she doesn't even like eggs.(very fussy child)She still could eat cake etc. Hopefully Harrison will grow out of it. Poor little boy had his first blood test. Not nice.Hope all goes well

Luv Trace

Hi, oh poor you and Harrison. Its very scary when the allergies are diagnosed, my toddler has severe food and animal allergies. He did very well with the test, unfortunately it is traumatic, but hopefully he wont have to go through it very often. I hope they dont find his allergy severe enough to prescribe an epi pen, but if they do, then you have the life saving equipment in your own hands. Once you get used to it, its a reassuring thing to carry around. Whilst peanut allergy doesnt usually disappear it can improve. Ruby has it, as does my husband. His now doesnt bother him at all, if he accidentally eats some nuts, his mouth tingles but thats all. Get your family on side, talk to them about how important it is not to have these foods around. Good luck, Em x

Aww Angela

So sorry to hear that, I know you mentioned your fears when we met up.. poor lil fella. Hopefully he will never have a lethal reaction to peanuts (or egg). Peanuts is one of those horrible allergies as most food labels (especially chocolate) state that they have been manufactured in the same area as peanuts. Hopefully this does not limit Harrrison's food choices too much bless him!

Lorna x

Allergies are funny things.  Technically, everyone is allergic to every thing in the world.  It is only by exposure that our bodies decide to accept things.  Look at animal and hayfever sufferers, they have a reaction once, and avoid the animal/ pollens for life.  In truth, they should be exposing themselves to the trigger to build up immunity.

Childhood allergies are tough things, because they can grow out of them.  All you can do is keep an eye on it until there is a severe reaction and then panic.

Oh, keep him from itching the sites too, apparently they will all itch for a while.  Good luck with it all and I hope that the blood tests provide some more answers.