Trial And Error

From breastfeeding to formula to solids, the one phrase my sis (the baby whisperer) always told me was "It sucks, but it's all trial and error." Trying to see what I could eat that wouldn't upset his tummy, then dealing with a baby who cries all night due to his tummy not taking good to the new substance. Or trying out new baby foods and watching out for allergies or changes in his diaper filling. And FORMULA. Oh, Lord. We went through so many heart-breaking trials. Poor handsome would break out in a rash all over and even got to the point of throwing up an entire 6 oz bottle. Thankfully we found a formula that worked (after many failed attempts). Our switch to milk has been a breeze. I was very worried he wouldn't take good to it for the fact that it was SOY formula that we had been using.

 I am not allergic to anything. My brother inherited my mothers allergies and I guess I inherited my dad's. (none) Unfortunately, Hubby does have an allergy I am not fond of at all. Cats. I am a cat lover. Seriously, when I get old, I'm sure I will be that cat lady. So to find out that Hubby was allergic was almost a deal-breaker. What can I say? I have to have a cat.

{Hansdome at 6mo with an allergy to formula}

So with this trial and error journey we found we have another allergy. Last week, while babysitting, I made Handsome a PB&J sammich. While feeding it to him I noticed he had some red spots around his mouth so we put the sandwich away. The jelly had apricots so I thought that may have been what it was since he had the same reaction to apricots before. I kept thinking what if its the peanut butter. I was hoping that wasn't it because I know how much of a hassle a peanut allergy is. Well, yesterday we had Peanut Butter-Jelly time again. I wasn't worried since I figured the apricots were the reason he broke out the last time. He ate an entire sandwich.

 It was maybe 10 min after he had finished that I noticed some red on his face. I could also see a little red on the back of his neck. I told Fancy Man to help me take his clothes off. As soon as the close came off, the itching began. He was covered in what looked like hundreds of little mosquito bites. He began to frantically scratch every where. I was very worried that if it were a severe allergy his tongue would swell or he wouldn't be able to breathe, so I payed careful attention to his breathing and the inside of his mouth. All this happened right before nap time so him being tired made him very whiny. I wasn't sure I wanted him to nap because I wanted to make sure it wasn't getting worse. The bumps settled a little so i decided he needed to nap it off. I ended up staying home (we go to a church here in town on wednesdays) to keep an eye on him and give him a bath. Unfortunately, we missed the announcement to the Youth group of Hubby becoming the new Youth Pastor. Yay. So, we're not sure whether Handsome is allergic to peanut butter or jelly, but I think it's the dreaded peanut allergy. I'm just glad it's a light allergy where we didn't have to take him to the hospital.

{After his nap, bumps were all gone and the rash was actually better}

...The Best Is Yet To Come