yes, i was serious. My daughter in law has serious allergies and i have cats. Some day she's going to have kids (i think). you are going down the same road she is (i don't know why she hasn't done shots lately) and you have been most graphic in expressing what it is like.

thanks and good luck.
did you buy that stuff to wipe your cats down with?
you're supposed to wipe them down once a week to get rid of dander. baths help too, although i think most people don't want to give their cats baths every week.