Although Turbo Tot had an immediate and acute reaction when she had peanut butter, I still needed to take her to an allergist to confirm she had a peanut allergy. Even though I was such a baby when she got her blood drawn, and knew they’d stick her with more needles at the allergist’s office, [...]

Today I had to take my baby to the hospital to get her blood drawn. Although I chose to go to the hospital because the lab personnel are experienced drawing blood from babies, I felt anxious as I pushed her stroller through the doors of the hospital. I kept reminding myself she’s not sick, she [...]

Yesterday at lunch we had quite a scare. While we all sat around the table chatting, I looked over at Turbo Tot in her high chair and immediately asked with a sense of urgency,
“What’s all over her face!”
My hubby was sitting closest to her, but I could see from across the table red blotches all [...]