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I am a dedicated mother of a severely food allergic child. Every moment of every day is spent keeping him safe and preventing anaphylaxis. Follow me as I go through the ups and downs of this anaphylactic life. Please click "our story" below to read the beginning of this journey.

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Our safe haven no longer feels safe.............

As a mother, the last thing you want is for your child to be in danger or any type of discomfort.  We as a family thought we had Asher's allergens all figured out.  We live a very strict lifestyle with ZERO allergens in our home and when I do take Ash somewhere, I am super careful and vigilant. Well, four times in the last week and a half, Asher has gotten hives around his eyes and forehead and swollen, puffy eyes at while AT HOME. This is a precursor to his anaphylaxis.  The crazy thing is that it seems to be something on me. Last night when I got home, I gave him my usual hugs and kisses and then BAM, hives around his eyes and his eyes were swelling.  As you can imagine, this is making me feel overcome with guilt and sadness. Just when I think I have it narrowed down, it happens again.  Today I will continue the task of reading labels on all of my hair products and cosmetics.  I have to find what is causing this.  We have an appointment for testing in December and are praying there aren't new allergens to add to the list.  Prayers welcome. I am trying to be strong for Asher, but I am terrified......