E is for egg, another of Monkey's allergies. This allergy came later. As far as I'm aware she didn't react to egg through breast milk but as we introduced solids she began to have more reactions and we were advised to avoid egg.
Whilst Monkey is less sensitive to egg than some of her other allergens her egg allergy is still quite serious. Allergy UK say that 70-80% of children with egg allergy can tolerate it well baked in the form of biscuits or cakes. At the moment the hospital are still advising that Monkey avoids egg in any form.
Egg will be the first of the major allergen that we try to reintroduce although this will still not be for some time. Allergy UK say that most children with egg allergy outgrow it so I am feeling hopeful for the future. Even just being able to tolerate baked egg would make such a big difference.
Oh dear. My son-in-law had terrible allergies in his childhood and has outgrown some of them. We are hoping the baby didn't inherit his allergies.
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Glad to hear he outgrew them, I love to hear that people have as it gives me hope for Monkey. Fingers crossed for the baby.
DeleteAllergies are such a challenge. Especially being able to find food that my picky eater can safely eat.
ReplyDeleteI'm lucky that Monkey will eat ANYTHING!!! She loves her food. Unfortunately this brings it's own challenges as she is still too young to understand her allergies.
DeleteSo good to know that it's an allergy that can be outgrown, and indeed a food item that can be safely reintroduced. All the best as you introduce this back into her diet at the right time, and definitely hoping she outgrows it soon. #AtoZChallenge
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed!
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