tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post1995857072255508937..comments2023-08-24T04:34:20.939-07:00Comments on { Peanut Free Mama }: OK So I thought of something...Gabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07550046927054575066noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-61634415543930791522008-03-31T11:25:00.000-07:002008-03-31T11:25:00.000-07:00My biggest fear/concern was educating our extended...My biggest fear/concern was educating our extended family. I needed them to know how serious this allergy was, but I didn't want to scare them (or my DD). The Food Allergy Answer Book really came in handy for this, I bought my parents a copy and one for my in-laws as well.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659375983913639149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-64395042808693481632008-03-29T16:24:00.000-07:002008-03-29T16:24:00.000-07:00You asked if you can ever protect your child from ...You asked if you can ever protect your child from all of the allergies. I believe you can't. I am a 19 year old who on a daily basis fears that I will have a reaction to something. <BR/><BR/>I am very allergic to soy, gluten, wheat, nuts, tree nuts, fish, and shell fish. The enviroment around me also makes me react. <BR/><BR/>So to answer your question, a parent can not protect their child from everything. But having the proper tools to allow a child to live is also essential. Yes I am limited to what I can eat and do, but there are so many resources out there.Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100019358485843850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-54398544187816191822008-03-29T10:38:00.000-07:002008-03-29T10:38:00.000-07:00My biggest challenge was trusting others to care a...My biggest challenge was trusting others to care about my son's allergy as much as I do and trusting that they would be able to recognize and treat an allergic reaction. As a result, I often did not sign my son up for activities where I was not present which was a hardship for both of us.<BR/><BR/>This also created issues with the school. I wish I had the knowledge to push for a 504plan when he initially started school so it was not as big of an issue when we needed it in 3rd grade.Pezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577590808788846884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-79975277719388650492008-03-28T06:31:00.000-07:002008-03-28T06:31:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.tanalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154047611195966137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-26141635296448697732008-03-28T06:30:00.000-07:002008-03-28T06:30:00.000-07:00Can't wait to see this since I am still new to my ...Can't wait to see this since I am still new to my son's peanut allergy and trying to learn how to live a normal but safe life. Keep updating on progress of this!!!<BR/><BR/>Tanyatanalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154047611195966137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-66647269160468642822008-03-26T21:12:00.000-07:002008-03-26T21:12:00.000-07:00How to handle sending my school-aged child to a bi...How to handle sending my school-aged child to a birthday party alone. Should I be the only parent there besides the host parents to keep him safe? Should I ask them to be responsible for administering his Epi-Pen, should he get into trouble? Are they truly comfortable with this, and can they handle the crisis if needed? Etc. <BR/><BR/>SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-21216173066745745622008-03-25T17:39:00.000-07:002008-03-25T17:39:00.000-07:00I had 2 questions that really stressed me out: 1....I had 2 questions that really stressed me out: 1. What was I going to feed a child allergic to wheat, rye, barley, egg, milk, peanut and tree nut and 2. How will I know if I need to use the EPI pen?ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.com