-Thank you both. I have started reading some of the entries. Just
knowing someone else is in the same boat with me really helps.
Thanks again and have a wonderful day!!

~Lisa


-
- In insectstings@yahoogroups.com, "moomoos_mom" <moomoos_mom@...>
wrote:
>
> When I joined, I sat and read the entire archieve. Its not an
overly
> active group so its completley doable and SO worth it.
>
> Hugs to you. I too have a four year old and know what fickle
little
> beasties they are :)
>
> I hope you have some answers.
>
> Cate
>
> --- In insectstings@yahoogroups.com, "Deb Fawcett" <acet@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Lisa and sorry to hear of your sons situation. It is without
a
> doubt a very scary one. This is such a good place to vent. The
> board had been unusually quiet this summer it's usually such
a "buzz"
> this time of year. We do have a couple people here that have
children
> in your situation and our famous King of Stings is full of
> information.
> >
> > You go a head an vent as much as you like. When I found this
site
> about 5 years ago it was such a blessing.
> >
> > Cate and I were wondering where everybody has been but hopefully
> they will be back on soon and you'll be pleased with the support
from
> here.
> >
> > Go thru the posts. There is a wealth of information there.
> >
> > Take care
> >
> > Debbie
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: robertpowell872
> > To: insectstings@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:32 PM
> > Subject: [insectstings] I am new here
> >
> >
> > Hello everyone. I am new here. My situation involves my 4 year
> old
> > son. He was stung in April 07. We experienced anaphylactic
shock.
> I
> > would say it was the scariest moment of my life but I think
that
> this
> > entire year living in constant fear has been the scariest
part. I
> am
> > so glad I found this message board. I have been looking for
some
> type
> > of support and I have found nothing until now. My son will be
> getting
> > skin tests next month. He has already had the RAST test and
fire
> ants
> > and yellow jackets showed up as an allergy. I am not looking
> forward
> > to the testing as my son is not very fond of any doctors but I
> can
> > hardly blame him with two ambulance trips to the emergency
room.I
> know
> > each person is unique with their reactions but any pointers or
> advice
> > would be wonderful. Thank you for the opportunity to vent a
> little. It
> > is hard for people with out these types of allergies to
> understand.
> >
> > ~Lisa
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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