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Skin prick tests for peanuts for little DD3 tomorrow, wish me luck, I feel a bit ill at the thought ....

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BlueBumedFly · 11/10/2009 19:22

We have to be safe than sorry I know, SDD2 was born with such a strong peanut allergy we need to know if DD3 has inherited the same allergy.

Wish me luck, am feeling sick at the thought.

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BlueBumedFly · 13/10/2009 12:20

Girls - absolutely not too early!!!!

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girlsyearapart · 15/10/2009 21:09

Just seen your dds name on the names thread. We both have dds with same name. (the R one) ooooohhh getting spooky now..

ps how's the pooing??

BlueBumedFly · 15/10/2009 21:44

Ok really spooky and yet very funny!

I have wine in front of me, you?

Dd not witholding anymore I don't think, but just not getting the whole poo on the loo thing. Nursery have told me to ignore and hope it just clicks soon under no pressure.

How's things? How's your fil?

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girlsyearapart · 16/10/2009 08:16

Improvement at least..

No wine last night I went down the exercise road instead.

Fil much better. Has been around a couple of times to take the dog out so is taking the healthy living thing a bit more seriously this time.

Has lost some weight and looks better.

BlueBumedFly · 16/10/2009 16:07

Good for you Girls, I did the whole exercise thing for a few days running earlier in the week, run out of steam now

Good news about FIL!

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girlsyearapart · 16/10/2009 18:32

my steam also running out..

BlueBumedFly · 16/10/2009 18:38

Thank goodness it's Friday !!!

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girlsyearapart · 18/10/2009 08:17

Anyway to ressurect this thread to original intention..

Good luck for tomorrow and let us know how it goes.

Then we can crack open the wine whatever the outcome..

BlueBumedFly · 18/10/2009 12:24

Girls - thank you so much. She was given a cake at a friends house on friday and I am sure it tasted on marzipan, I watched her like a hawk and checked the packaging but it did not have any nuts in, just manufactured in a nut factory which I have never avoided with dd. I was paranoid and sure I spoted a spot but it was in the middle of her cheek and could have been anything.

I am going to be an utter mess tomorrow! Going on mh own too as my mum away on holiday. Poo.

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beggsie · 18/10/2009 20:18

Second time around, good luck! Hope all goes well tomorrow. Will be sending positive vibes for you.
My ds went to stay for the weekend with my mum - first time he's been away from me since diagnosed with nut allergy. I was a nervous wreck and kept calling to say "oh, and don't forget to check etc etc". He couldn't have been in a better place than with my mum, but still - highly stressful! Needless to say, he had a ball, and absolutely no incidents or reactions...

BlueBumedFly · 18/10/2009 20:30

Beggsie - thanks so much!! I am once again hideous to live with so am having a quick MN moment rather than picking a fight with DH who insists 'it will all be fine, she will be fine at the hospital, no fuss, no fear' etc and other such broad sweeping comments which I know are voiced to try to reassure me however they just make me see red and argue more.

Good news on your DS weekend, it is such a relief isn't it when people 'get it'. TBH I think grandmas that 'get' it as so paranoid the packing was most likely checked in triplicate by at least three others passing by in the supermarket!!

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BlueBumedFly · 19/10/2009 07:46

Feel really sick now. Just want to fast forward 2 hours and be there. Not have to drive the hour to thr hospital or drive past nursery and explain to dd why she is not going somewhere she adores today. Don't want to deal with the needles or crying or upset. Having a serious case of Deja vu. Did we not do all this with one child already ?!!

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TheOldestCat · 19/10/2009 07:55

Hi BlueBumedFly - we've chatted on allergy threads before (I'm a grown-up nut allergic type - I like to pop along to reassure people that, although terribly scary for you parents, it can be managed and you will get used to it).

Anyway, just saw this and wanted to wish you well for today. It's horrid, but it will be over soon enough and DD will be happy to scoff some choccy. Try distractions in the car (new toy? book? singing?). Good luck.

girlsyearapart · 19/10/2009 08:07

It will all be ok bbf . Chant times 100 on way to hosp. (do it in your head as may slightly worry dd out loud)

Can you take her somewhere as a treat after?

LuluSkipToMyLou · 19/10/2009 09:25

A bit late I know, but hope your appointment is going well - send DD some hugs from us all (and for you too, if it's allowed on here!)

whelk · 19/10/2009 13:16

How did it go BlueBumedFly? Really hoping it went well x

BlueBumedFly · 19/10/2009 13:24

Thank you everyone, back now and I can (very) happily say that the work they did today was NEGATIVE! Horray!

Of course, as she has not had much exposure to nuts there is the chance of a false negative, I do understand that. I know she has had exposure to walnuts before in carrot cake, not to eat the actual nut but has eaten contaminated food. She also eats veggie burgers so no soya issue. He said from the level of reaction today she is not likely to ever develop an allergy and she is also not that atopic, which is also a good thing, means that she will hopefully now start to grow out of the eczema and wheat thing.

But, OMG, she went totally and utterly ballistic. I thought she would actually pop, I had to hold her down throughout which is hideous and she cried and screamed and I thought at one stage she would vomit! Horrible, staff were OK but could not seem to see why she was so upset, I am sure they are used to dealing with older kids that can be bribed.

Now I feel dreadful and very teary. We came home via the shops to get a 'well done' present but since then she has been a total and utter nightmare. I suppose it is to be expected and she is a toddler but OMG, hideous child from hell!! Just total defiance and rudeness. Bleugh. She is now napping so I hope that she wakes up in a better mood.

I know I should be delighted so why do I want to cry??? Maybe it is the relief, maybe just all the stress coming out now.

So, have bought a jar of peanut butter and will test a tiny speck on her lip at the weekend once todays stuff has all warn off and she is feeling more herself. Will let you know how that one goes!

In the meantime THANK YOU SO SO MUCH for all your kind words and support, I cannot tell you how much I relied upon it and took comfort in the fact that there are some pretty special people out there who can raise anyone up when they are stressed and down, even though they are facing the exact same challenges.

SDD fell of her trial this week as well, decided enough was enough. So we went back to a total nut restrictive diet for about, hmmmm, 10 minutes. We are now back on course and i will continue to let you know her progress. We are approaching her 'washout' month where they take her back off the nuts and test IgE afterwards to see what affect it has had. Could be scary. Hope they don't wash her out over Xmas, she was looking forward to a 'real' slice of Xmas cake this year! That would really kill her pig!!

Is it really to early for gin???????

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whelk · 19/10/2009 13:38

Not too early at all. I'm soo pleased for you and dd!! thats brilliant!
Totally understand the wanting to cry thing though - I expect its all the emotion. Im generally on pretty close terms with my tear ducts so understand the urge to cry under most circumstances
But hey crack open that gin, let the great news sink in and relax!!

Toddler tantrums? piece of piss compared with allergies!

BlueBumedFly · 19/10/2009 13:45

Many thanks Whelk, even your kind message made me cry! Better not go for gin, 'mothers ruin' isn't it.... hmmmm, vodka perhaps

Would you say, and I really do now the answer to this one just not thinking clearly now) that I should not try the peanut butter today? Better wait for the stuff they put on her skin to be washed off etc?

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whelk · 19/10/2009 13:53

I am very far from the expert on these matters (ref my response on my other thread!!!Duh) but I would say not to try today. I think you and dd have probably had as much emotion and allergy related prodding, testing and faffing around as you can deal with today!

Today - just relax - enjoy dd and have that drink! Make mine a Mojito!!

BlueBumedFly · 19/10/2009 14:05

Yes I do agree of course.

I love mojito!!!!

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LuluSkipToMyLou · 19/10/2009 14:17

I second what Whelk said, you've had enough stress for one day! Of course you were in tears, it's such an emotional process.

Oh and gin is foul, does anyone else want a margarita?

misdee · 19/10/2009 15:19

hooray!!!

hope your other dd's nut trail goes ok as well. been following your stuff for a while.

beggsie · 19/10/2009 15:54

Yay!!! Really pleased for you and your dd. What a relief. I would not do the peanut butter thing today either (although would be sorely tempted I'm sure). Have a nice easy afternoon - I remember the screaming and tantruming - had the same with my ds with his latest round of skin pricks. I thought I was going to break his arm when I was trying to keep it still!

Good luck for the next stage of the trial with your sdd too - I will be keeping an eye out for updates. I am hanging on to any hope for dear life!

Good news for a Monday. Oh, and I am a mojito kind of girl too, so count me in!

TheOldestCat · 19/10/2009 16:01

Great news!

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