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.
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dawn
everyone deserves cheese….
imaginary sarah
Gobble up that cheese, Braden! Your mommy really wants to share it with you (or does she? haha).
The Porters are REALLY pulling for you!
Daneille
I’ll be praying that everything works out well and he isn’t allergic.
Veronica
Good luck!
I hope he turns out fine and is able to eat dairy, the kid needs cheese! Everyone needs cheese!
Angie S.
You’ve got my prayers that B’s not allergic. Good Luck.
@ Angie
Please, Lord, allow this baby some cheese!!! I’d rather go without meat than cheese.
jenny
a life without dairy, eggs, wheat, and soy??? The thought of it is too much. What does that leave- watermelon?? My daughter lives a life without nuts and that’s enough to drive us all nuts!!! Good luck with the dairy. May his cheese be cubed, may his milk be chocolate, may he not get constipated. Amen.
Kim loves Kolby
In reading this, I think of my journey with Kolby. At 9 months old, we realized he had an allergy to both egg yolk and egg white. He was just tested the first of this month, and he has outgrown the yolk but still is allergic to egg whites. Allergist says hopefully he will outgrow the egg white allergy in a couple of months. I couldn’t believe how many foods have egg products in them!
Lotus Siva Carroll
Thanks to all of you for your words, wishes, and prayers.
So far he’s loving the dairy, and doing well! Keep praying for him!
PS: No serious constipation, but he did have a couple “nuggets.” Much better than blood, though. Whew!
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