Nancy,

May I see the pics?

Even without seeing the pics, I would suggest you ignore the sarcastic
comments of friends who cannot relate to food allergies.  Many people who have
not experienced firsthand the fright of allergic reactions have a difficult
time understanding the seriousness of the reactions.  If my son had a reaction
like you are describing, I would avoid the food until I could consult with an
allergist about the problem.

Melanie
Mom to Noel (2.20.2003) who is allergic to milk

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>  Hi :)  I wrote the other day about Hunter's whole face turning bright =
>red and getting hives (ranging from round to oval, the size of a pencil =
>eraser to the size of a nickel) on his cheeks, chin, upper lip and neck, =
>during/after eating 1oz Beech Nut squash.  Almost everyone who saw the =
>pics was surprised and concerned BUT 2 people (not allergy moms) said =
>"well if he is allergic then I guess my child was allergic to everything =
>too (sarcastic undertones here) cuz that's what he/she looked like when =
>eating for the first months.  its just what happens when the food =
>touches their skin."  I don't think it is normal to get a bright red =
>warm rash w/ hives....but now I am second guessing myself.  could it =
>really be "nothing"??  Thanks for your input.  I still have the pics if =
>anyone wants to see.
>  Nancy
>  Mom to Tyler, 5/6/01, allergic to milk and fish; outgrew soy and egg; =
>env. allergies to dog, grass, pollen, and mold; asthma  *and*  Hunter, =
>8/23/03, reflux, eczema, allergic to milk, soy, oatmeal, bananas, and =
>squash; on Neocate and rice cereal only, for now!