I have a new respect for my nephew, Jack. Sweet boy is allergic to SO many things and it breaks my heart. I had a little glimpse into his life. Saturday night, after a beautiful day at Callaway, I had a bad allergic reaction. I ate a few bites of my dad's salad at dinner and failed to notice the carrots. I have a weird allergy to raw carrots. It usually just makes my mouth itch...however, that night my mouth not only itched, but it began to swell. I sat there scratching my neck, my ears and my mouth. Sandi, my sweet sister-in-law, went to the car to get Jack some benadryl and brought me some as well. It didn't help much. I started coughing and felt my tongue begin to swell. I think Josh got nervous because he asked me to go to the car with him. He then took off for some benadryl. We went to 2 stores before we found some. He gave me 6 teaspoons in addition to the one I already had. It didn't start fast enough. We went back to the restaurant and my mom told him to take me to the fire station down the street. That is where you go when you don't have insurance - or so I guess! =) The fire station was closed...HA! really, it was - along with the pharmacy (I failed to mention that earlier)!
The benadryl started working so we just got in the car to drive home. After 7 teaspoons of benadryl, I remember little about getting home. Apparently, I bathed the kids and put them to bed, but I barely remember it. Stoned off benadryl....But, I am perfectly fine! JUST SAY NO TO CARROTS! Yes, I will - forever and always!!
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