Hellobee Boards

We were given Epipen prescriptions.

@swedishfish: We have the Epi Pen, originally I would have preferred the AuviQ but it wasn't covered.

I felt comfortable with the EpiPen trainer as a training tool. I also watched videos and do the same for anyone who cares for R.

We've had to give it before and it works just as explained (just add it 5,000x more stress than when you 'administer' the trainer!).

@swedishfish: that does seem like a strange thing to get wrong!

We got coupons for the new system, but had just bought four epi pens, so we held off on buying anything new. Next time we will fill with the new system-- not so much for me, but for our school providers. So far they haven't had to use it yet, but she has had two skin reactions at school, so it's a matter of when, not if, I think.

We have EpiPens for Xander. We keep one at his daycare and one in our diaper bag. Whenever someone is going to watch him, I bring out the EpiPen trainer and have them practice with it so they feel comfortable using the EpiPen if needed.

Really stupid FTM question - for those above who carry one of these rescue meds, is it because your LO has a known allergy and there is concern that there could be an anaphylaxic event in the future or is it a precaution thing in case they react to a new food or get stung by something they are allergic to?

I carry an epipen due to a wasp allergy, but thankfully have never had to use it. I'm so paranoid that DD will have the same allergy!

We have both and have used the AuviQ on DS1 after having a reaction to peanuts. When you're in the moment, having a device that can walk you through the process is so helpful.

I haven't used either but that is such a strange comment from the allergist about waiting on the blood draw. I work at a pediatric hospital and a 2 year old is not going to like getting a poke and more then a 14 mo old. You will have to hold her down either way unless you want to wait until shes like 6 or 7! I would go ahead and get the testing done if you want it, that just not a very convincing reason to wait!

@swedishfish: aahh, I see, that makes sense. Just didn't want the allergist to get you to put off testing if you really wanted to get it done!