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Annika Update


Guhlia

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Guhlia Rising Star

For those of you that remember our struggle with little Annika's rash and hives, I have some GREAT news. We have finally narrowed it down to four allergies. Milk gives her hives almost immediately. Rice and apples give her a rash, though it seems to take between 2 and 4 days. Corn gives her hives, but seemingly not immediately which is part of what was causing us some confusion. We haven't introduced most of the popular allergens, and of course she will remain gluten free until preschool, so we may not even know about some of her allergies. It's hard to say. At least we're on the right track though now. Her skin is beautiful and clear for the first time since she was a newborn. She also is much more pleasant now that she's not constantly scratching. This week has been amazing. She has not a patch of itchy skin on her, no more bloody clothes, no screaming while she scratches, clear face... It's amazing!!!

Thanks again to everyone who gave us support in our search for answers.


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Jestgar Rising Star

That's wonderful Angie! Thanks for sharing your good news.

jerseyangel Proficient

This is so good to hear, Angie :D

Phyllis28 Apprentice

Super news.

blueeyedmanda Community Regular

Angie that is great news. Annika is such a beautiful girl! Look how grown up she looks. I can't believe it is 1 yr already :):)

ravenwoodglass Mentor

This is such great news. She looks so happy :D

Lisa Mentor

What a big girl she is Angie. And pretty like her mother.


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Guhlia Rising Star

Thanks guys! I can't believe how big she's getting either. It seems like just yesterday that I was pregnant with her and Tori was my little one. It all just goes entirely too quickly. This is our last so I am hanging onto every moment.

purple Community Regular

Beautiful, happy picture! I am so glad she feels better and less stress for you too. :D

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