The dreaded skin prick...

Today Finn was "skin prick" tested for soy, wheat, eggs, milk, peanuts, and a tree nut mix. I don't feel like rehashing all the details, but it looks like he's still severely allergic to most of the above. We have to go back next Monday and restick him for wheat and soy. There is actually a possibility that he may NOT be allergic to those! (The reason we have to go back is because his reaction to milk, eggs, and peanuts was so severe the doctor and nurse were unable to get accurate reads on the other two.)

I nearly fainted in the office after seeing Finn's poor little back blow up like an ugly, angry red relief map. I had to be seated with my head between my legs and given water by a nurse. Then I cried.

Going to this appointment I had some hope that my baby would not be denied all the delectable wonders available to him out there...and, more so, that walking through a restaurant or friend's house might not pose a fatal accident if he's (or his care givers) are not careful. Seeing his back, I knew the results before the doctor or nurse read them to us.

It was just a moment. Bill was there to hand me a tissue and offer up some Nada Surf from his iPod to soothe my heart and poor Finn's itchy back which he was not allowed to scratch for a full twenty minutes. It worked, for the most part. And, let's not forget the good news - he may be over the soy/wheat thing. That means BREAD and regular PASTA! How wonderful! So, I am ever hopeful. He can still grow out of the egg and milk allergies. Who know... I'll let you know how next week goes.

I'd like to leave you with some suggestions for what to have on your iPod/iTouch/iPad/iPhone or other mobile device, when you need to be soothed in a pinch.

I highly recommend, at the very least, the following two songs by the Brooklyn based band, Nada Surf.

Inside of Love - Let Go

Killian's Red - Let Go

Also, and I know, KNOW you will say I am biased...and, duh, of course I am, the dude's my brother, but if his voice and mellow sounds can't chill you out on a stressful drive home from work or a ridiculously long line at the grocery store when you need to be somewhere, there's just no pleasing you. These songs are my MOST favorite for lifting me up and/or lowering my blood pressure...oh, if you don't know, his name is Chuck E. Costa. Find him on facebook or the link below.

Able - From the Rooftops

At the Drawing Board - At the Drawing Board

These are by his band, Mon Monarch, and are available for free downloads! Did you read that correctly? YES, FREE.

Answers

Restless Heart

Battened Hatches

I am Good Fortune

http://share.monmonarch.com/

Friends, if you have not downloaded this yet, please do. It would really help them out and, for your health, your blood pressure thanks you in advance.

Now, off to make those gluten/dairy/egg/delicious-free Christmas cookies for Finn....