The results are in...

Today was Jason’s appointment with the allergist. From the moment I put him on the scale to be weighed he became very clingy. His desire to hang on to me actually worked in our favor since getting tested requires the suspected allergens to be applied to the patients back. Jason didn’t budge while we waited for his body to react to the allergens.

He was so emotionally exhausted that he even fell asleep while we waited for the doctor to discuss the results. (Why can’t he fall asleep like this during church?)

As I suspected, Jason is allergic to nuts, eggs and dogs. The doctor only tested for a few of the most common allergens so in the future we may learn more… something to look forward to, huh? The doctor also recommends we avoid all fish products as well. So now I have to carry two Epipens around. Abigail has the same allergies (and more), but she has always been AWESOME about not eating anything without asking if it’s okay. Even at the age of two she was super careful. I’m not so sure Jason will have the self-control to turn down a delicious cookie. I have to be super vigilant in making sure that EVERYONE that could possibly give him food is aware that even the smallest amount of nut could send him into anaphylactic shock. No cake at birthday parties, no more cookies or chocolate treats, and he’ll never know the taste of peanut butter and other nutty delights.

When we got home Carly sat with Jason on the couch while I cooked lunch. He didn’t want to eat a thing; he just wanted to go to bed. Poor guy!