Sycamore

We went and spent 2 1/2 hours yesterday getting Hayden tested for allergies. They doctor could only test for 12 of the common allergens. He is to young for the whole round of tests that they will do when he is two. The could news is that right now he is only allergic to Sycamore trees. To do this test they prick your back with a tray of needles dipped in each allergen. If you are allergic your skin will turn red and whelp up. Hayden didn't even cry. His skin was red for hours after that. It was neat to see what things could irritate him, so we can be prepared. The Allergist changed his medicine and gave us a list of things to avoid. Hayden also needs to be tested for some time of something (I can't remember what it is called) that makes his body not produced the correct amount of immunities to fight off infections or viruses. I never heard of this but since many allergist also deal with immunology it would make sense. We are going next week to get blood taken. Hayden has been getting into everything. He is so destructive. He does not know how to be gently. I guess that's because he is a boy. I am going shopping tomorrow for Leah and getting a few things for the children at the Foster home in China. I am going to try to ship it on Saturday. I don't think it will be there by Christmas but its okay. David and I are thinking about taking Hayden to the zoo on Saturday. They are going to have the festival of lights. If it isn't to cold we will go. Hayden has been doing really good sleeping in his bed. It is nice to not be squished or "kicked" off of the bed. I miss snuggling with him though!