Peanut Allergy.....
We took Mattie to the allergist today and she tested POSITIVE for Peanut Allergy. Matt and I have been trying to learn about this the past few weeks and have learned that there is more to this than just avoiding peanuts and peanut butter!

No Chick File....cooked in Peanut Oil
No Nestle Chocolate....manufactured with other candies with peanuts
No Little Debbie cakes....also manufactured with other Debbie cakes with peanuts
No Chinese......they use a lot of peanuts in their dishes
(cross contamination in mills and factories that make products with peanuts can pose a risk for her as well)

All of my favorites!! Matt said (I know/hope he was joking)...Gosh, Paulene don't think of yourself. I replied with gosh Matt I'm pregnant and am starving!

We have a lot more to learn so wish us luck and pray that Mattie is safe.

The allergist also tested her for allergies to dust, dogs, and cats. She also tested positive for dust allergies. They educated me about cleaning and items to make her bed healthier for her. (Do you think Matt will get me a Dusting Maid??) We are thankful that we don't have to find any homes for our three cats and Puga. Mattie is too! Her best friends right now are Puga and Yogi, as she calls them "Dogga and YoYoYoieeee"......

More News....

We are finding out the gender of our "peanut" July 1st. I know, pretty ironic that we named our baby peanut but we have been calling it this since way before this allergy incident.

Check back later this week for more....