If one child has allergies, is another likely to?

MayDayGirl

We have two kids, but they aren't bio related, so it hasn't been an issue with them.  However I am pg with #3 and it's our bio child who has the allergies.  Does anyone know if it's likely this baby will have allergies?  We have like NO allergies in our family, so I don't assume it's genetic, but still curious.

Our household all eats the same, so it's not probably going to be a big deal at home, I just don't want for another child to have to go through what my son has had to go through.

Wendy1210

I'm in a similar boat. My son has multiple food allergies and we are TTC. I have been advised not to eat anything in excess so, I will limit my milk intake, etc. I also wil not take fenugreek when I am breastfeeding due to in the same family as peanuts. I am also going to speak to my allergist and see what he suggests. That may be a good idea for you too. 

klyann

I asked DD's allergist about this and he said that the latest research indicates that there isn't really anything you can do in pregnancy to prevent it.  With DD I didn't eat any of her allergen foods in excess.   

Nea2009

Great question. I was told by my allergist and a geneticist that breast feeding is a great way for me to protect my future babies but other than that they said we may be SOL.  But DH and I both have severe asthma and allergies. On a side note, I grew out of a shellfish and citrus allergy, only allergic to eggs now. There's hope! 

funchicken

Our allergist told us that because DD1 has allergies, it increases the likelihood that DD2 will have them.  So far though, DD2 isn't showing the signs that DD1 did--she's never had eczema or had a reaction to a food.  DD1 had reactions from an early age and she had bad eczema starting around 3 months of age.  I'm crossing my fingers that DD2 will be luckier.

LSU628

Probably not what you wanted to hear, but both DD and DS have a milk allergy. Fortunately, that is the only food that both of them tested positively to in the tests.

Court0026

I bf #2, and I was already avoiding eggs, milk, peanuts and tree nuts (what #1 is allergic to).  She so far has not had tree nuts or peanuts, but she has no other issues.  I think the likelihood is stronger, but it isn't a definite!

Court0026

Also, congrats on the bigger family!  I remember you from when you had your first!

MayDayGirl

Court0026:

Also, congrats on the bigger family!  I remember you from when you had your first!

 

Thanks!  My DS has the same allergies as your DS, minus cat, add in certain dogs.