Fabulous, Fun-Filled Easter Weekend

One thing about living with FPIES (and MSPI, Fructose Malabsorption, and IgE allergies), is that often your kids don’t really get to BE kids.  Either you can’t go to things that most kids do, like playdates, parties, and activities, or they wind up so restricted by all the food concerns … Continue reading

The Trials Have Begun! – and “How to Toddler-Proof Your Hotel Room Door”

Thursday night last week, I received a distressing phone call.  My grandmother had been taken to the hospital, and my aunt was told that “it didn’t look good” and that she should “call the family in”. As it was late, the kids were asleep, and Darrel and I were both … Continue reading

Dairy and Fructose Free Chocolate Easter Bunnies

In February, I had a miserable time trying to make some Valentine’s Day chocolates for Jed.  The poor child has never had a chocolate bar in his life, and I was determined to make some for him!  I failed, but I vowed I would keep trying until I got it … Continue reading

Easter Basket for My Allergic Kiddos

Jed is seriously allergic to eggs.  He’s also intolerant to dairy.  He also has issues with fructose – meaning most sweeteners are no good for him. Well, that just shoots Easter goodies right out of the water!  No hard-boiled, dyed Easter Eggs, no gigantic chocolate bunnies, no jelly beans or … Continue reading