With nothing else to think about, I've been mulling it over & over in my mind, just what in the world my girl had a reaction to!
The Acai berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world... nature's perfect energy fruit... so I've started drinking Mona Vie, thanks to a generous distributor who has just GIVEN me my 2nd bottle.
Yesterday, a little of the juice got on Flynn's straw (from a cup), which was drying on a nearby towel. I thought nothing of it, the drink is natural, dairy free, & nothing but berries/fruits. So I rinsed it well, in hot water, & sat it back on the towel to dry.
She drank from that cup at 9 pm at bedtime. At 10:45 pm she was in the middle of her reaction. Her allergist just told me this morning that most food allergy reactions happen right away - usually within 2 hours. And that he felt strongly that she had had a viral reaction. ?? I think he's a wonderful doctor & agree with most things he says, but not this. I truly think she had a reaction to one of the fruits in the mona vie.
And once again I've nearly killed my child.
Mother of the Year?
Thank you for most who have asked how she is. Much better...well enough to pick fights with her bubby. Last night, while she
So, now we will be sure that she avoids acai, apricot, aronia, acerola, purple grape, passion fruit, camu camu, banana, lychee fruit, nashi pear, kiwi, pomegranate, prune, wolfberry, pear, bilberry, cranberry, blueberry, white grape. Must've been one of those fruits.
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Glad she is feeling better.
Don't blame yourself. You are a great momma! Sending a prayer to sweet little Flynn. (I love her name. :))
Man, that is just so rough Amy. I was thinking of you all morning, about the terrible night she had. How frightening for you and her!! Dribbles in a straw sent her into an allergic reaction. Man, that is so tough. Must make your job so stressful...I am so sorry. I am glad to hear she's doing okay today. I will pray for your family...for strength and protection. And now to avoid all those fruits. Man. And you ARE Mother Of The Year, and don't you forget it!
Don't beat yourself up Amy. Can't you have a test done to see if she is allergic to any type of fruit? We did a "prong" like test on Linus' back a while ago to see what he's allergic to and he's only allergic to mold and mildrew. Just like everyone else. He is allergic to latex though. And a medicine that I make sure he doesn't get again.
I'm still praying for you and praying that the answers to whatever happened to Flynn be shown to you.
My hubby has a shellfish allergy also. He had a reaction like that a year ago and had to be put on prednisone to help the swelling go down. Unbelievable but the benadryl and claritin did nothing for him. He came home from work (and by the way the exposure was the previous day-tell that to your doc)and had hives from his neck to his ankles and he was hot and swollen. Miserable! So no more shellfish. Which is so hard since he loves it. Hopefully you narrowed down the culprit as shellfish and don't have to avoid fruit. That would be just as bad as the milk allergy. Take care and please believe that you are a wonderful mom that means no harm to your precious girl. Better to find out now in your home than find out in the care of school or friends. She had you to take care of her-she's very lucky!
I am so sorry, Amy, to hear about Flynn's reaction! Please don't blame yourself. I know its easier said than done, but Flynn is so lucky to have you as her mom!
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