This is Ian and Karen's story, about how they discovered their little three year old daughter was allergic to nuts and getting that first anaphylaxis diagnosis... Ian tells the story about how something so simple as feeding the birds started the allergic reactions. Just feeding the birds In March 2014 my little girl JoJo and I were out in the garden feeding the birds, as … [Read more...]
Allergy Adventures story time and picnic in Wendover Woods – 31st August
Summer is finally here so with true British optimism the next What Allergy? Allergy Support Group, brought to you with the support of The Anaphylaxis Campaign is going to be story time in Wendover Woods on Saturday 31st August. I'm a big kid at heart myself so I can't wait to relax and listen to some fun stories. The whole event is geared around food and allergens and giving … [Read more...]
How do you explain allergies to your small child?
This is a subject that comes up time and time again at the Allergy Support Group I organise with The Anaphylaxis Campaign and it's not a simple answer. Every child, mother and family is different and there are so many ways to approach this but here are a few that proved really helpful and positive: Tell them they're special - Explain to them that their body is actually … [Read more...]
Allergy Support Group – so what goes on?
Thank you so much to Anuja, Sharon, Rich and Jenny for coming along - I was worried nobody would and that I'd end up sitting alone munching on my home made freedom cookies. Thankfully, they came, and this is what one of them said, "Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the meeting yesterday. Thank you very much for organising it." Well, thank you for coming along! Quite a … [Read more...]