Audrey's 15 month update

Our sweet baby is growing up before our eyes. Almost a full-fledged toddler, Audrey had her 15 month appointment last week where we learned all kinds of new stats. For one (not that this is a surprise) our girl is tall and is going to stay that way according to the doctor. She's in the 90th percentile for height! As we also know, she hasn't missed a meal coming in at 70th % for weight. Her head circumference is 80%. All in all, she's pretty evenly distributed.

Now that she's walking and climbing everywhere, she's definitely thinning out. She still loves to eat, so she's keeping up with her caloric intake. We learned last week, however, that there are a few things she can't eat. Several months ago she broke out in hives immediately upon eating her first PB&J. We mentioned this to her pediatrician at her 15 month appointment and he set up an appointment for her to see the allergy specialist. That happened last week and she got a basic 16 point allergy test run on her back. Everything's graded from a 1 to a 4. If you're a 1, 2, or 3 it's not a huge deal, but something to look out for. If you're a 4 in any category, then that's a pretty big deal that has to be monitored 100% of the time. No surprise, Audrey was a 4 for peanuts meaning she's HIGHLY allergic. We also learned she's highly allergic (4) to bananas and soy. This shocked us, as she usually eats 1-2 bananas a day. Although it doesn't produce an external reaction, the doctor said she may have a horribly upset stomach by eating them.

She also was a 2 or 3 with: grass, mold, beef, chicken, tomatoes, and corn! What's left to eat? I guess she's just go vegan... (ha ha, not in our house.) The doc said she can still eat those things, but to watch her for reactions. We now have epi-pens in both our cars and elsewhere, as we've now become "those people" who ruin the fun for everyone due to our kid's peanut allergy. Such is life I guess! Enjoy your peanut-butter-less PB&J.