We have a PEANUT allergy!
That's right! I am kicking myself for not waiting longer. I know about half of you said you tried peanut butter no problem & other half said they were waiting. Big debate, but my ped. said it was fine to try after 12 mos.
So today for lunch I decided to try a PB&J sandwich. He already loves jelly on toast. So I put a little on finger & he licked it up, so yummy! I made a sandwich & cut in to quarters. I gave him the first one & he ate it up licking it everywhere. Then was reaching out for more. I gave him the 2nd quarter & as he was eating it, I noticed he was breaking out in big red welts all over his face!!!!
I took the sandwich from him, immediately started washing all of it off him with soap & water. He had rubbed his one eye so his one eye was red, his hands, esp. his right hand had red hives, & all around his mouth & chin. I called the ped. right away to ask how much Benadryl to give. Good thing I had it handy & they told me to give it & come in an hour (the Dr's were on their lunch break). They said in the mean time, if he starts wheezing, having trouble breathing, or difficulty swallowing, call 911! I was freaking out!!!!
I gave him water b/c I wanted him to get the rest washed out of his mouth & he had no trouble swallowing or breathing thank God. Then I took a pic of it, so DH could see when he got home & I called him. I was so upset. Anyway, we were first to see the Dr. It was a different Dr. than we normally see & he said just give the Benadryl every 6 hrs. till he's totally clear & to avoid any and all peanuts from now on. I asked how long should we wait till we try to introduce it again, a year or so? And he said not till he's grown up! Does that make sense?! This was his first reaction. Anyway, I guess they are considering it a peanut allergy from now on.
I brought him home, he ended up pooping so I changed his diaper & his whole diaper area was red!!!! I guess he pooped out all the peanut butter that fast?! He started scratching immediately when I took off the diaper. Poor baby! I put diaper cream on him & laid him for his nap. He's sleeping now, I hope he feels better when he wakes.
So why is it that everyone who has tried the peanut butter had no problem & I have to be the first to experience this reaction?!
Anyway, that is my saga. I hope it doesn't happen to any of you.
I'll post the pics I took of this scary event!
Can someone make peanut allergies a sticky? I'd like to learn more about it!