Occasionally Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Our family is on a 10-day tour around our state, and my DS6 had what I think is his first food allergy reaction since he was diagnosed at age 15 months. I gave him some Benadryl and he fell asleep hours ago, but my DH and I are staying up in shifts to make sure there aren't any breathing issues that crop up (he had bad stomach cramps after eating dinner.) I know I'm a nervous Nelly, but maybe someone can think good thoughts for us? Any advice would be welcome, too. We're hours from home, and that makes me less comfortable with the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Awww, I'm sorry mama. That just stinks. :( I hope your little one will have an event-free night. That's so good of your dh to take shifts staying up with you. My dh tries, he really does, when the kids are sick but he simply. can. never. do. it. He's always snoring on his shift :glare:. I'm a light sleeper on the best of days and can't sleep when my babies are ill so I end up getting the midnight shift all alone. Sigh. I'll admit it. I'm very jealous of my husband's ability to sleep through difficult times. :tongue_smilie: I'll think good thoughts your way. Food allergies suck. We have about a billion of them. :tongue_smilie: :grouphug: to you. Try to get some rest when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'll say a prayer for your little guy! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks, guys. So far, so good. Poor little guy. :sleep: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'm up because I'm just stupid.:tongue_smilie: I have one with a peanut allergy, but luckily we've never had an incident. I can only imagine though how you are feeling. I'm going to bed now but I'll send some good thoughts your way until I fall asleep!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Make sure you've looked up the location of the nearest hospital and know how to get there. Know the address of where you are staying in case you have to call 911. :grouphug: I can remember those up in shifts nights with our DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 The Benadryl must have worn off ages ago, so I hope there won't be any issues. I don't even know for sure if it's allergy related. Nobody else felt unwell after dinner, and this was my gut reaction. I wish we were home, but I know it doesn't make sense to cut our trip short for a "maybe" reaction. Good advice about the hospital, though. It might make me feel better just to know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 :grouphug:A sick kid far from home is miserable. I hope you have an uneventful night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Everybody is starting to stir, the sun is coming up, and nothing eventful. Wifi at the hotel is spotty, but thanks so very much to all who were thinking about us. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hope today goes well. Listen to your gut. Good luck and enjoy your vacation. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hoping today is a peaceful, fun day with no allergic reactions! Glad you got through the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 One last update: when DS6 woke this morning, he greeted me with a big, tousle-headed grin. When I asked how he felt, he said "great!" and proceeded to have a wonderful day. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I have found this site very helpful for food allergies. http://www.foodallergy.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 One last update: when DS6 woke this morning, he greeted me with a big, tousle-headed grin. When I asked how he felt, he said "great!" and proceeded to have a wonderful day. Thanks again! Thanks for updating! Enjoy the rest of your trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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