tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post3626391775106324164..comments2023-08-24T04:34:20.939-07:00Comments on { Peanut Free Mama }: Kindergarten, Allergies, and Tears (oh my!)Gabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07550046927054575066noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-86315791748532032812009-09-13T19:27:19.546-07:002009-09-13T19:27:19.546-07:00lovin' this blog! my 4 yo daughter has had num...lovin' this blog! my 4 yo daughter has had numerous trips to the ER from really mild exposure, so we're super careful because she's really high risk. we have a nut free home, but unfortunately my ex is of the mindset that he doesn't want to change his comfortable habits for the safety of his daughter, so i've had many screaming fights with him. sigh. glad to know i'm not the only one in the world who takes nut allergy seriously!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-56463512620621624462009-09-08T15:22:02.288-07:002009-09-08T15:22:02.288-07:00Any surprises! Been dealing with our elementary s...Any surprises! Been dealing with our elementary school for 4 years now (even though there are 16 other kids with food allergies) and have heard things from staff (and Principals!) like:<br />- there are peanuts in this world, deal with it!<br />- we're a peanut-free school (well, sorta). The SCHOOL doesn't serve peanut products, but kids can bring it from home, oh, and the consession stands for sporting events can sell them.<br />- we've never had a student reaction before (true 6 months ago, but then (guess what), EMS was called for another student (not my son) last year. Hmmmm...ready to listen yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-63209186287982439132009-09-07T22:07:54.720-07:002009-09-07T22:07:54.720-07:00My daughter started K this year too, so I would lo...My daughter started K this year too, so I would love to share ideas with you. One great thing these days which is so different than my elementary school days, is that there is no trading food allowed at snack or lunch! That fact alone relieves a lot of my stress.<br />The secretary at the school showed me the box full of Epi-pens for all the allergic students! It really is becoming more common.alison - surefoodslivinghttp://www.surefoodsliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-91720498465679631482009-09-05T19:31:33.365-07:002009-09-05T19:31:33.365-07:00love your blog! my son is off the scale allergic t...love your blog! my son is off the scale allergic to peanuts, shellfish, and eggs..as well as allergies to gluten, and many other things I am working with our school system now, since the daily sandwhich is peanut butter and jelly...thanks for your imput!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292906471261830215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-76127322199657494062009-09-04T04:36:58.036-07:002009-09-04T04:36:58.036-07:00Glad all is well!
Our only issue has been that the...Glad all is well!<br />Our only issue has been that they haven't given me a list of birthdays and he got left out of one a few days ago and felt sad.<br /><br />Other than that he's been VERY stressed. Stressed that he's not smart enough and stressed that he's going to have a reaction. I'm hoping that once he gets used to things that all the stress will go away.ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12367131116081742274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-11262553715304278942009-09-03T10:21:08.122-07:002009-09-03T10:21:08.122-07:00We have had great luck. Our lunch program is safe ...We have had great luck. Our lunch program is safe and the school has done a great job. The kids have had a hard time not understanding that peanuts can hide in food. I ordered a book from Barnes and Noble called "Allie the Allergic Elephant" it explains in kids terms what can happen if your child eats peanuts. The teacher read it to the class and it helped tons!The Reynolds Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426481516790772033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-32700965777197775152009-09-03T06:42:38.926-07:002009-09-03T06:42:38.926-07:00So far my son's nursery have been fabulous so ...So far my son's nursery have been fabulous so fingers crossed that will continue. No school for another couple of years so I've got plenty of time to build up a head of worried steam by then!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-34371497532507688292009-09-03T04:57:58.942-07:002009-09-03T04:57:58.942-07:00My daughter with peanut and tree nut allergies sta...My daughter with peanut and tree nut allergies started kindergarten this year as well. My wife contacted the person in charge of food services at the district level. We were able to get a list of all the foods served in the cafeteria with the ingredients for prepared foods and nutritional information for processed items. Hopefully the people in your district will be just as helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4851559164054858621.post-4944998843275397282009-09-03T04:49:22.497-07:002009-09-03T04:49:22.497-07:00My son starts kindergarten next year and so your e...My son starts kindergarten next year and so your experiences will be very useful to me. Looking forward to reading them. <br />Thanks for all your updates, they really help.<br /><br />Nat's MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com