(not to worry) The cat stays

Several of you have emailed concerned that Jeremy's allergy could mean getting rid of Lincoln- not to worry, the allergist said that his allergy would have to be pretty severe for him to reccomend that, and actually his allergy is fairly mild. Good thing, because Jeremy loves his kitty! He calls him "Lidle-lidle-lidle" in a high pitched voice (meowing sounds? an attempt at "Lincoln Kitty"? Isn't clear), and still loves to face-plant into him (kisses). So Jeremy rubs his nose afterwards- doc says it's alright, so long as we don't let the cat in Jeremy's room. Actually, we don't let him in there already, even though he'd love to take naps with Jeremy- here's Lincoln snuggling up with the baby monitor, instead!

Not eggs, peanuts! (and also three movies)

Newsflash: We took Jeremy to the allergist to check what we thought was an egg allergy, and it turns out that he's not allergic to eggs but is allergic to peanuts and cats! Fortunately, it is a myth that kids can have reactions from being in a room with peanuts, and he's not so allergic that he can't have things processed in plants with peanuts. Also, the doctor said that we had about a 50:50 chance of him growing out of both (whew!), so long as we avoid peanuts until he is 3, and while we're at it, we should avoid fish and shellfish and tree nuts too. And I do mean "we"; so long as I'm nursing, I can't have any of the allergens either. However, he also stressed how great it was that I was still nursing- he says that my antibodies are still protecting him, and it is certainly the reason why Jeremy has never been sick. "Don't listen to anybody who tries to pressure you to stop- nurse for as long as you and he enjoy doing so. Most of the world nurses until after age 4." I can't see lasting that long, but it's nice to get a doctor's support.





And here are some little videos: most recent first- http://ourmedia.org/node/442358 This one is Jeremy walking a local dog.
Also: http://ourmedia.org/node/442378 This one is of Jeremy playing with his friend, Jacob. Very cute!
And finally: See how far Jeremy's walking has come.
http://ourmedia.org/node/442376 This one is of Jeremy at the Pride Parade this year, and taking some of his first steps.

Trip to Milwaukee

Jeremy, Mama Anna, and "Papa" (Grandpa Monty) had a wonderful (albeit exhausting) 5 day trip to Anna's Ecological conference in Wisconsin, coupled with a drive down to Chicago to see Jeremy's great-grandmother, his great-aunt Bonnie, his Uncle Isaac and Aunt Gretchen, and second cousins Marc, Jenna and third cousin Mahalia (whew!). Mommy stayed home and got lots of work done. She said that Jeremy seems to be walking so much better even in just one week. Jeremy had such a good time with Papa; he's still asking for him three days later.


This weekend, Jeremy has enjoyed watching Mommy play her last softball games of the season (she played well, even if they lost). He especially liked playing with the dogs.