Egg Update

The results are in....

Mya officially has a severe egg allergy. It's a total bummer. I have come to grips with the fact that I will have to be a label reading momma. We have to be very careful that Mya isn't given any kind of egg product or we could have some serious consequences. I have 2 Epi-pens ready in case Mya has a severe reaction. Family, friends, babysitters, etc will have to be trained to use it in case of an emergency. It will be an adjustment, but I know that it really is a pretty minor problem compared to what other families have to go through. It just makes me sad that she will not be able to have "regular" treats for birthday parties and special occasions. I guess I will have to find some alternate recipes! Suggestions are much appreciated! :-)

Here are some interesting facts about the EGG ALLERGY:

• Eggs are one of the top 8 of all allergens.


• Many studies that have been done on infants with egg allergies find that by the time the infant has reached age 5, the allergy has been outgrown.


• Avoid foods that contain any of the following: albumin, egg (white, yolk, dried, powdered, solids), egg substitutes, eggnog, globulin, lysozyme (used in Europe), mayonnaise, meringue, ovalbumin, ovomucin, ovomucoid, ovovitellin, Simpleese
  Note: A shiny glaze or yellow glaze on baked goods usually indicates the presence of egg.


• Anaphylaxis is treated with a medicine called epinephrine (say: ep-uh-nef-rin), which is given by injection (a shot). Kids who have a severe egg allergy will usually carry — or have a grown-up carry — an epinephrine injection, just in case. (Epi-pen)