Our lil' Macy is now a spunky five-year-old who loves preschool, playing dress-up and "camping" with little brother, Evan. She's a smart cookie who enjoys learning and creating. Our house is loud, but fun, and filled with laughing, singing and dancing.
When Macy was one-year-old she ate two small bites of a cookie. Very quickly, she broke out with hives, turned bright red behind the ears and developed a raspy voice. After a trip to the E.R. and follow-up skin and blood tests, Macy was diagnosed with food allergies.
Macy is allergic to peanut and tree nuts. Her food allergies are severe. If she ingests even a trace amount of peanut or tree nut she could go into anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is rapid in onset and potentially life-threatening. There is no cure for food allergies. Therefore, we are diligent about strict avoidance of foods containing peanut and/or tree nuts. In case of accidental exposure, Macy has an Epi-Pen shot with her at all times and we know to call 911 immediately after administering it.
May 13-19, 2012 is Food Allergy Awareness Week.
- Learn more about food allergies at www.foodallergy.org
- Go to www.youtube.com/FAANPal to watch videos.
- Join us at the Nebraska Food Allergy Walk this October. Register at www.foodallergywalk.org with "Team Macy".
- Support the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act by visiting www.foodallergy.org/page/school-access-to-emergency-epinephrine-act1
Great informative post Michelle.
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