Logan's back "reacting" to the 24 sticks...
So, we've known for a couple years that Logan is allergic to ants, and today we had our first allergy doctor appointment to determine if an epi-pen is needed before he starts school on Tuesday!!! Roger and I were SO proud of how well he handled the apointment. I have to say that after just having his 4 yr old shots about three weeks ago all of us were nervous about this one. Dr. Markum's nurse was great (and he was too)! Since he's younger, they actually have this little contraption that allows them to do 8 sticks at a time...so three rounds of that and the sticking was done! No tears, but it sure looked like he wanted too! A few of his "sticks" reacted pretty quickly, and no scratching was allowed. We distracted him with toys and a new Tom and Jerry on the iPod (thanks, Aunt Haylee!)! All in all, a pretty decent visit!
We did learn about all Logan's allergies....
Ants (a given...we already knew that)! However, no epi-pen needed so far! He's never had hives or trouble breathing as a result of the bites so it's one we still have to give bendryl for immediately and watch, but no other action needed thus far there!
Pine (pollen and pine straw, etc)! This proves the suspected pollen allergy that caused the sneezing and runny nose (and the Claritin everyday from late Feb. to June).
Mold (one of the more severe reactions)...2 types (Alternaria...an outside type very common in summer/fall AND Aspergillus a type found all over)!
And, last but not least... DOGS! Yes, I said DOGS!!! Our first reaction was, great...we've had Bree for 11 years....what do we do about this!?! Dr. Markum reassured us that as long as she's not on the furniture (which she's not except Austin's bed), we vaccuum lots, and he doesn't mess with her too much (or other dogs that aren't allergen friendly) taking a daily dose of Claritin or Zyrtec should make the allergy tolerable without complications. Afterall, he's lived with her his entire life!
And, really, that's the course of treatment right now....daily Claritin or Zyrtec (prob. Claritin bc they have a chewable for his age and Zyrtec doesn't) should keep all of his allergies controllable, and we go back to him in a year to re-evaluate, and of course call if anything changes or happens before then! We're very thankful no shots are needed now and no epi-pen!!!
On a Different Note....Pre-School Orientation...
We had Logan's Pre-School Orientation tonight! He got to meet his teacher (Mrs. Merri, the one Austin had...FABULOUS!) and see his classroom! The only thing he's telling people about it so far is (and with huge excitement), "My school has cookies and lemonade!!!" and then, eventually he'll tell you about the kitchen and the blocks...he's excited about going Tuesday, anyway! I have taken the morning off so I can take him that morning! He can't wait to sport his Star Wars book bag! I'll have pictures of that next week!
Wow! What a day!!!!
3 comments:
what a trooper he is! joey has some issues but not many. he is allergic to my sisters cat only...very strange then spring usually gets him.
He did so well at the allergist. Robert had that needle test when he was 9 months old, so we gave him a bottle when they did the first 25 and had to go back 3 times for the other to make 100 total. He is allergic to everything under the sun, even dogs. I know cats, bunnies, and gerbils cause his asthma to flare up so none of those. But, Kane is fine. I hope everything goes well on Tuesday, I am sure it will. Love you!
Glad to hear that the allergies are not too dangerous. He was such a brave boy!
Okay, the sign threw me off with "3 year olds needed." He is starting 4k, right?
How exciting! I hope you have so much fun and he does too! It is pretty sad when your last baby starts school! Just wait until next year!
Give us pics!
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