The Milk Test

Well, here we are at One Year. It’s time for The Milk Test.

(If you have no idea what I’m talking about, here’s the reason for The Milk Test.)

We have the option to have blood drawn (a difficult and frustrating experience for a toddler) and have it tested for common allergies. Out of pocket (us), this test will cost $300.

Ouch.

What we’ve worked out as The Plan with Braden’s Pediatrician is that we’ll do an exposure test first (we get to give him dairy products!!!) and if he seems to act strange, bothered, sick, or generally unlike himself, THEN we’ll submit to the blood test to get a definitive answer.

Please say your quiet (or loud) prayers and well wishes for him on this, guys. We’re really hoping he is able to consume dairy. (If all goes well, next test, in a month, is wheat…eggs…soy.)

So, today, Braden had Cow’s Milk for the first time… and CHEESE!!!

*big smile*

Other news from his check-up today is that he is now 80th Percentile for height and 65th Percentile for weight. He is a tall, chubby one!

Dr. Hunter was pleased with both his physical (walking/running) and intellectual progress. (I haven’t posted about his words, yet, sorry… that post will be soon – promise!)

We’re just praying (Dear Lord, please?) that he’ll be able to continue eating dairy.