As I shared a few entries ago, we did get Ethan tested for allergies. I got a call while on my press check today from the doctor's office to go over his results. Here are the convicted allergens that have my baby sneezing, dealing with a pretty consistent running nose, and lately bothering his poor little tummy.
Home allergen:
Our cat Sierra :(
Food:
He's considered highly allergic to these:
yogurt
buttermilk
Cassein
American cheese
Moderately allergic to these:
Cows milk
parmesean cheese
mozzerella cheese
cottage cheese
swiss cheese
and on the low allergy list are these:
Kidney beans
Cinnamon
egg whites
gluten
goats milk
Oranges
Oysters
soy bean
wheat
whey
We have an appt with Dr. Seudekum to go over these allergens in more detail and also a nutritionist who will help us come up with good ideas and ways to avoid these foods as much as possible. After talking with a few people and researching a bit, I believe that most allergies (especially food allergies) at Ethan's age are just temporary. So, although we will probably take that route of avoiding these foods for the most part, we know that these are not life threatening to Ethan and in small quantities will be alright to consume. Maybe we will have a different opinion after Ethan's appt next week, but for now that is how we feel. Also, I definitely think that after Ethan is older it will be worth while to test him again, just to see what if anything he is still allergic to at a little older age.
Anyway, that is the update on Ethan for now.
So, anyone want a cat? ;)
Tanya
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