Family not taking allergy seriously? (yes, LOL, another question!)

[Guest guest]

When you ladies found out about your childrens' allergies, did you have any people in your family who didnt really take the threat seriously?

My DH (who seems to be getting the idea now) didnt seem to believe that she was allergic to eggs (or much of anything for that matter) and was mad because he thought it wasnt fair that she couldnt even eat regular birthday cake.. Now, after only 2 days, he is checking labels and asking me whats safe and whats not.. so I am not worried so much about him... its more my MIL.. where she just doesnt seem to take the situation very seriously at all... She says "its just going to be more work for you is all"... as if I have the choice, and I am deciding to do this! She has said a couple times that maybe its just the weather making her skin so bad etc etc... (which I am sure contributes).. but I am just so afraid that (for instance tomorrow) I will come in to see them sneaking her a piece of cake because they feel bad for her.

I know I am being a little paranoid.. and presumptious about how the first family gathering since the diagnosis will go... I am just curious though... has anyone run into this? Where others just roll their eyes and think you are nitpicky?

TIA! : ) Carol & Sara - Severe excema allergy to eggs, minor shellfish