As some of you know, my four-year old daughter suffers from viral-induced asthma, has severe eczema, and has documented environmental and food allergies (wheat, chocolate, soy, milk, and peanut). Because the three are connected, her pediatrician last week referred her to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to a pediatric allergist/pulmonary doctor to see if we could get a handle on things.

Her appointment was this morning. Lots of talking, a physical examination and *major* scratch testing later...it turns out that her environmental allergies are minimal, and her food allergies have disappeared. We were given the option of letting her try peanuts/peanut butter at home, but we opted to have them do an "oral challenge" there instead. Fifteen minutes of peanut butter on the arm, fifteen minutes of peanut butter on the upper lip, and then two peanut butter and crackers later...and I have a girl that I don't have to worry about accidental exposure/ingestion of peanuts/peanut butter.

This is a *huge* relief to someone who was excessively worrying about kindergarten next year. I was very impressed with not only the specialist she saw but also the resident who visited with us, who quickly identified an unrelated problem.

So, here I was, worrying that they'd discover some *other* food allergies and I'd have to turn my world (and my cupboards) upside down, and the exact opposite happens. Sometimes things come out of nowhere when you least expect it, you know?

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YAY!!!! Good news!

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Fantastic! I'm happy for both you and the little one.

(Pssst. I just looked at your pictures. O my God. I love them boobs. I mean I love that puss. I mean I love the butt. I love it all!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU...ARE...ABSOLUTELY...HEAD TURNING...STUNNINGLY...DROP DEAD...GORGEOUS.)

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oh yes she is a sexy lady, Larry and a great person.

So glad to hear your news Hun, that is wonderful

Awesome news IAK!!! YAY!!!

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I'm so happy to hear that! This must be so exciting for the both of you .

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Thanks, guys! I am absolutely thrilled, and *so* relieved I took her someplace where I could get some answers. I've felt my stress level lighten dramatically today.

(And thanks, LarryL. I'm blushing!)

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My friend, I am so glad for you and your little sweetheart!!! ((((IAKG and kidlet))))

Larry... I agree, she's stunning, isn't she? She's a fabulous friend, too!

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IAKG!!!! ((((HUGS)))))

I can only imagine the relief that you felt along with the elation! Those kinds of food allergies are nothing to sneeze at...and many don't realize how severe they can be.

I am so happy for you and little IAKG!!!

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Terrific! Congratulations!

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Wow, I bet you are so thrilled. I am glad to hear that.

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WONDERFUL NEWS!!!

One less thing to worry about is always good.







Now introduce your sweetie to PBJ's, FlufferNutters, home made peanut butter cookies, etc, etc........

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't imagine life without NutterButters.... very happy for all of you

Great news IAKG.

IAK Thats great but be CAREFUL!!!!!!!! My daughter has those same food allergies. Don't let her overload on them or she will get sick! My doctor said if she does eat them, no more than every other day and only small amounts at a time. The effects of the food stays in your system for 4 days. If you notice her face breaking out, or little bumps on her body or her scratching til she bleeds, back off of them.

You know the best medicine for an allergic reaction to food is Alka seltzer gold. It doesn't have the aspirin in it so children can drink it. It saved my girl many times.

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