I think he swallowed a button!!

Stupid baby clothes!!!! So, my son is wearing a BRAND NEW pair of pants, which roll up and then have these straps that button so that the pants stay rolled up. After his morning nap, I noticed a strap was unbuttoned, so I went to rebutton it and THE BUTTON WAS MISSING. It is no where to be found, I searched everywhere. If he didn't swallow it, it has slipped into another dimension, or spiteful kitties have absconded with it. The Boy seems no worse for wear, and after talking to the ped. office, I am now on a reconnaissance mission to retrieve the button. That is, if The Boy did indeed swallow it. Fun for Redhead Mommy! I needed to buy latex gloves anyway....ick.