Book Clubs: Epi Pen
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How to Find Desperately Needed ME TIME. Infant with a Newly Dia. Peanut Allergy
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on September 9, 2010
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OK, so I have 3 kids - 7, 5 and almost 1. The 1 yr old has completely turned our "normal world" upside down. First with respiratory complications after delivery and ...
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- I'm sorry for what you're going through. I have four kids, one with severe allergies, and a military husband who lives in another state. I certainly understand the ne...
- I'm sorry things are crazy for you right now. We have a peanut allergy too, though the severe reaction hasn't happened yet. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't see the...
- Hi. Good for you to make your sons heatlh a priority - especially when you've had to make so many sacrifices for him. You've been on a long, rough road. It does get...
Where Are Parents' Rights??
Asked by D.G. from Modesto
on May 5, 2011
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This one tops the blunders of the elementary school that the last of my young children attend. Today I received a phone call from the principal's secretary telling me...
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- Your wishes should have been followed! The point is, you said NO, and I can't believe a principal would disregard that and do what he/she wanted. I hope no one has m...
- OMG!! I would call the superintendant's office today. Then the school board. You explicitely told them no. What if you had gotten the permission slip and had ...
- Oh my gosh, I would have been livid. They were completely out of line. It's so strange that you posted this because I had the exact same situation yesterday except I...
Need Advise on a Toddler with a Newly Diagnosed Peanut Allergy
Asked by S.N. from Washington DC
on March 14, 2008
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My 22 mnth old daughter was recently diagnosed with a allergy to peanuts. If there are any moms out there who have children with this conditon, please offer advise on ...
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- Peanuts are legumes. Be careful with beans and peas. My son has had reactions with both of these. Stay way from chinese restaurants..lots of cross contaimination. Chic...
- I know about food allergies because i have some. You will need to be a label reader to check ingredients on everthing. Peanuts are a common allergic food. Peanuts a...
- I would check with the allergist but if I were you I would stay away from all nuts. My daughter is class 3 for tree nuts (class 4 is fatal). At age 2 she had a sever...
Need Different Food Options for My Daughter
Asked by L.G. from Denver
on September 4, 2009
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HI
I have a soon to be 1 year old who has been allergic to milk,eggs,and peanuts since about 5months old. As she is getting old I am finding it hard to find different...
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- Hello, have you tried "out of the bread box" bakery. They sell their product at vitamin cottage. Stick to as much fruits and veggies as possible. Children should be ...
- Lindsay and Reagan, There is hope. Both of our children have similar allergies. Soy is an option, but I know when the kids were little they had an allergy to it as w...
- My daughter has those allergies you listed plus several more. We are also gluten free. We've created a lot of recipes - especially for baking - that are egg free and d...
Food Allergies
Asked by D.R. from New York
on June 27, 2008
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hello!!
one of my twin girls was having some bumps on her face when she ate and the bumps were more severe with peanut butter SO we got her tested at an allergist. he...
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- You need to go back to the Dr and have all the information explained to you, along with a strategy for removing certain foods from her diet. Allergies can be tricky, s...
- hey debbie, I myself have severe food allergies. I believe that the classes go from 1 to 6. 3 is right in the middle, but you should cut out everything that your girl...
- if she eats some of the stuff several times a day and doesn't have a reaction to it... it doesn't seem like it's that severe... (I could be wrong). I too am a mothe...
Snack Ideas for Preschool
Asked by T.J. from Seattle
on August 21, 2008
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I'm in charge of snacks once a month for my daughter's preschool. Due to choking hazards and food allergies, there's a long list of things we can't bring. We had orien...
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- TJ, I relate. Our son just finished his second year in pre-school and I am soooo happy that he will begin Kindergarten in two weeks. Snacks were a struggle for me to...
- Good snacks for preschool that seemed to be ok when I had to deal with probably the same long list you do are: Pirates or Veggie Booty, Mozzarella Strings (found in t...
- Just wanted to throw this out there... when my daughter was in preschool they made snacks easy about every 2 months I would get a list from the teacher what to bring.....
Would This Make You Mad?
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on July 21, 2011
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Yesterday I had a biopsy done on my thyroid. It is a relatively simple process, and though it left me pretty sore last night, I am doing much better this morning. Howe...
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- WOW ! ! ! Look at the criticism of how men think. Men don't think or function like women. They don't take midol and are turned on by the sight of their beautiful w...
- I hesitated about replying but decided that maybe it was different perspective that might have helped me when I was younger so here it is... No, not at all. I've ha...
- Honey, if you want him home, you should tell him. He can't read your mind and you can't read his. I hope you feel better soon.
