You all know our Jacob!  He is anaphylaxis free for 9 years and counting!  Unfortunately, that day in June 2006 when we (I) first gave him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for the first time still lives in our (my) memory like it was yesterday.  It seemed like a good idea, we were leaving for the Outer Banks the next week and PBJ sandwiches would be easy on the car ride down.  Well, that wasn't destined to be after Jacob ended up in the emergency room, covered in hives and gasping for air.  Watching the emergency personal work so quickly to help my baby was impressive, scary and surreal.  After quick action, Jacob eventually was calm and sleeping.  Hours later it all started happening again... Jacob was having a rare rebound or biphasic reaction.  Watching everyone descend to his room again was much more upsetting this time, he and I both knew what was coming. 

Jacob is blessed to be surrounded by friends, family and teachers who keep him safe!  We are so thankful for his advocates and our partners in this journey!

Becoming involved in FARE, Allergy Moms, Kids with Food Allergies, Food Allergy Families of Bucks and Montgomery Counties have been great resources for information, support, sharing, recipes and advocacy. These groups also fundraise for research to help these kiddos have easier lives...so consider walking with us on Saturday, September 12th in Plymouth Meeting Mall at 9 AM or donating to this cause.

Xoxoxo,

Becky