Tuesday, September 1, 2009

What A Scare!

On our way home from the splash park this afternoon Easton had a severe allergic reaction to something. Still don't know what. I brought him to our Dr. (also an urgent care) and they stuck him with an epi pen and he cleared right up. It was so scary, though! The good part is that he is fine, and now I know what a reaction looks like in him-or can look like. So I feel more confident in knowing when and how to use the epi pen.

Easton was coughing like crazy and couldn't breathe without a heavy wheeze. His face and eyes were all red and I couldn't tell for sure if it was swollen, but now I see it was. He was also scratching his head like crazy after a while.

More good news: They highly recommended having Easton retested for allergies. If you may recall, it takes a ridiculous 6-plus months to get in to the one we like. BUT-Luke has an appt scheduled in a month or so. An appt I've been planning to cancel. He's doing great eating everything that we do without problems(ya!), so I thouht I'd save myself the $40 and half a day of annoyance. Which means...an opening! If they give me any grief, so help me...

6 comments:

Cherish said...

oh that is so scary. I am glad he is ok. I wonder what he was allergic to? that is strange.
you poor woman. you deal with more allergies than anyone I know.

Dave said...

Wow, that would be scary! Do you have an epi pen? I'm glad to hear that he is fine now and hopefully you can do the appointment swap!

The Lees said...

That's scary!

Tara said...

Good luck with that...that is so scarey! Hope all is well.

Lizzy said...

that is so scary! i'm glad you were able to get him treated so quickly. poor easton and poor you!

Ash said...

I found your blog! I'm glad he's feeling better!