Peanut Schmeanut

I've talked about Max's peanut allergy before, so I wanted to give an update. We did a blood allergy test and it basically said that Max has food allergies to the most common things (milk, eggs, wheat, etc.). Of course those were low and his peanut allergy was off the charts. It really hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be. I check labels, I travel with an epi pen and benadryl and I have to watch what he eats. I sometimes feel like an annoying mom at parties with food, but I do it to protect my son. I won't stop that any day soon!! The next chapter will be sending him off to school and entrusting his teachers to do the same. Fingers crossed!

I have however introduced him to some other nut products. I bought almond butter, which is very similar to peanut butter. It states that it "may" contain traces of nut (just like almost any chocolate or baked product). I put it on some ritz crackers and assumed he would eat it up. I had my trusted benadryl right next to us. He takes a bite and immediately sticks out his tongue and makes a yucky face. No interest in it, but no allergic reaction. Yay! On the other hand he loves Nutella, so it looks like hazelnuts are okay too.

I love my son and I hate that he has to avoid nuts, but I am so thankful that he is healthy, rambunctious and cute as a button!!