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Thankfulness in the realization of Baby Girl's nut allergy

After eating peanut butter and other nuts with no prior complications, our little one went to the E.R. after eating a spoonful of  cashews .  I didn't even think about it as I put them on her plate.  She wanted to eat squash for lunch (we were at my parents' house, and my mom makes some great fresh fried squash).  I thought, "she needs some protein too", so I grabbed a few cashews from the canister on the counter before Karl and I rushed out the door to go sign the papers for the offer on our house.  When we were reaching our destination, my dad called my cell, and explained that her eyes were suddenly swelling and itching.  After we talked for a few minutes about what to do next, they loaded up her (and the baby too) and went to the hospital in Azle, which is about a 20 minute drive away.  I talked with them along their car ride, and her condition was not worsening, so we decided that we would sign the papers and leave immediately to join them in the ER (which was ab