Allergies Abound!

A few months back, Savvy developed an oral allergy to eating raw carrots.  I thought it was kind of ridiculous, to be honest.  But the hives and the swelling were hard to discount, and the incident repeated itself on a subsequent occasion.  Then, the same thing happened with raw apples.


We decided it was in her best interest to screen her for allergies with a qualified professional.  And boy, am I glad we did.  

Beginning of the allergy test

Our poor Savvy girl is allergic to a LOT of stuff, with birch and oak pollen topping the list.  Pretty much all the tree pollens, grass pollens and weed pollens are in there too.  Including a very common mold, cats and dust mites.

End of the 15 minutes of allergy testing

Translation:  a few changes to our lifestyle.  No more open windows in the early morning or late afternoon.  No more hanging her linens on the clothesline.  Absolutely no chance of getting another cat.  Mattress and pillow covers to keep dust mites at bay.  And two EpiPens standing by in case of a severe food allergic reaction.


Moral of the story:  if you think your child may have allergies, it's best to follow your instincts and have them screened.  Better safe than sorry.