Did you know that most children’s medicine has food dye in them? And corn? And all kinds of other preservatives and such that are really gross to think about? Did you know that you don’t HAVE to give that junk to your kids? I didn’t either. But thanks to the … Continue reading
This post has nothing to do with my kids, or FPIES, or anything I usually write about. This post is about perspective. When I was 14 years old, I joined the swim team at my school. I sucked at every single stroke except for backstroke, but I was so awesome at … Continue reading
I have always loved beef jerky. Yu-uumm! It’s not terribly lady-like, but I just love ripping off a piece of meat with my teeth. Makes me feel powerful in some primal way, I suppose. But have you looked at the ingredients on the bag of beef jerky at the store? … Continue reading
It’s been two weeks and two days of nursing…how is it going? Really well, I think. I *think*. The last 4 days Mr. Happy has been showing some slight eczema on his cheeks. (Which could just be some heat irritation or something he rubbed his cheeks on that is bothering … Continue reading
When Mr. Charm was diagnosed two years ago with a milk protein intolerance (MPI) and an IgE egg allergy, I thought about starting a blog. The diagnosis was shocking, and really rocked our world…how do you LIVE without butter and cheese?? The doctors were really not much help; essentially, when … Continue reading
Once upon a time, I wasn’t a Mama. I was a 15 year old, hormone-riddled freak of nature, just like all teenagers are. And just like all kids, I went to school. For the most part, I had a decent time in school. The social labyrinth notwithstanding, I enjoyed learning … Continue reading
There is, apparently, no end to the sacrifices I will make for my children. I say this because I have eschewed any and all medications for the duration of this elimination diet, out of fear that something in those medications will cause problems for Mr. Happy. Did I mention that … Continue reading
Spaghetti has always been a big hit in our household. Thanks to my Dad, I make a knock-your-socks-off spaghetti sauce. The Geek lived in Italy for a few years, and he says my sauce is as good, if not better, than most of the sauces he ate while he was … Continue reading
Despite, or perhaps because of, my children’s allergies and food issues, I want them to have as normal and independent a childhood as possible. After Mr. Charm was born, I was turning into a helicopter Mom of the worst kind; his health concerns kept me hovering over him constantly, and … Continue reading
How’d you like to soothe your child’s throat (or your own) with a homemade, old-fashioned remedy that masquerades as a sweet treat? It also works well as a bribe. Not that I would ever bribe my children! (cough cough) Well, thanks to Mr. Charm’s dairy and egg allergies, I started … Continue reading
