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ohashlet
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Since it's slow I'm going to complain
ohashlet
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This whole food intolerance thing... it sucks. It really sucks. I'm always hungry, and I'm tired! It's only been 3ish weeks but the planning, and researching and frantic googling, and bringing my own food to get-togethers and saying no to people's homemade foods, it's hard.
We've introduced some things with varying reactions but I'm pretty certain it's dairy/soy/beef. Cashews and peanuts seem okay, so do hazlenuts. Eggs had a slight reaction, which sucks because I'm really tired of oatmeal for breakfast. Wheat went okay with him but MY stomach/GI was a mess for a few days so I'm leaving that alone until at least after our trip.
Trying to explain what I don't eat and why to my MIL was a mess. I'll definitely be on my own for food while on our trip, and I can't expect her to cater to me, I'm just unsure how and what I'll be eating when we don't have a car/are 2000 miles away.
Ugh. It's worth it, I know it is. He's gaining weight finally and filling out and he's much happier without the affects of whatever it was that bugs him, but still. Ugh.
/vent
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Re: Since it's slow I'm going to complain
PCOS, Ectopic & M/C of twins October 2010, Currently TTC #2
You are SO strong and awesome to be doing this! I only had to do a portion of this for a few weeks and it SUCKED! I basically made myself homemade soup and lived off of it for lunch/dinner. Hang in there, mama!!
Well, the only way to ever know is to test it. You eliminate everything it could be (within reason) and then test things and wait a few days for a reaction. His reactions so far have ranged from a rash to projectile vomiting (with bile) and kelly green mucusy poop, and slow weight gain.
The other daunting thing is the constant monitoring. I mean, I do it anyways of course but having to remember what I ate yesterday and what could be causing that rash or is he fussy today or is he breathing funny, etc.
And I'll be doing it for forever.
First off, you are doing AMAZING! Its extremely hard but you're seeing first hand the benefits.
Second, it does get easier. I promise. Especially since you're able to add back some things. Once wheat is back, it'll open pandora's box for breakfast foods (like bagels and pancakes and cinnamon rolls).
I'm sorry your trip is going to be difficult, I can't imagine traveling with this diet. {{hugs}}
Nursed without dairy, egg, soy, peanut, treenut, fish, shellfish or beef for over a year.
Currently tandem nursing dairy, egg, and shellfish free.
DS born via emergency c/s after 20 hrs of labor. DD successful VBAC!
Learning Liam
Beta #1: 268 (16dpo) ~ Progesterone 54 ~ Beta #2: 541 (18dpo)
Can you order food (Amazon?) or ship yourself a box of food?
ETA: https://www.vansfoods.com/The_Goods/#/Waffles
would any of these follow your dietary guidelines?
oh, nope, not private, I just wanted a cleaner siggy, and I'm kind of being a crappy blogger lately so I didn't really want to advertise it right now. It's lifeasashlet.com though
No problem! I've started like 3 or 4 different blogs throughout the last few years. I'm done trying. Thanks
Beta #1: 268 (16dpo) ~ Progesterone 54 ~ Beta #2: 541 (18dpo)
I think we'll be driving the 30miles to Whole Foods while there to get some stuff. I think there's a Central Market too maybe?
And I think so! The soyfree is the killer. Thanks for the link!
Shoot, lots of them contain Soy Flour. That may be a deal breaker.
We just bought the whole grain for E, and they are well rated for taste.
Lol it would be if I wasn't putting coconut milk in everything. I'm doing WW too to make sure I'm eating the right amount. It's coming off slowly, but the key for me and weight loss has always been hard exercise and I'm easing into that slowly.
That was one of my first thoughts when the Doc mentioned all the things I'd eliminate, lol.
https://www.celiac.com/articles/22548/1/Blueberry-Muffins-Gluten-Free/Page1.html
There has to be a viable substitute for the egg.
https://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetarianvegan101/f/eggsubstitute.htm
This and if it makes you feel any better (it probably won't LOL) you'd probably be tired and hungry all the time even w/o the food restrictions.
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This. Also, you are a hero every day that you do this.
This is very very true.
I'm STILL tired and hungry all the time LOL
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I'm sorry, Ash. Most women would of given up by now, you're amazing and Arlo is lucky to have you as his momma!
ETA:
There is a Central Market right down the street from me.
If nuts are not bothering him, try nut flours (or meals). I cook with almond meal all the time and it delicious.
I bet he will grow out of some of these over the next few months, so you should try this stuff periodically.
You are doing a GREAT job!
Giant hugs! Chase had issues with dairy and it was not easy and that was only one primary agreement. I will say he seemed to grow out of it a little after his 1st birthday.
I eliminated dairy this time prior to delivery. I am just not starting to see how she does with dairy and I am hoping it goes ok.
Stick with it, it will be worth it.. I promise!