Our dear Ivy girl is officially one of those kids I always felt so bad for. (And I'm one of those moms I was so glad I wasn't.) She is allergic to peanuts, eggs, and milk. So her list of non life-threatening foods is pretty short.
We knew she had problems with milk from a very early age due to the unmistakable hint of vomiting every time she ingested dairy. I was sure we eliminated all dairy from her diet, but I still noticed a rash around her mouth on occasion. She also kept having tummy problems. I knew this because she would lift up her little shirt so I could see her bare belly and say "Urt, Urt". So I took her to a cruel Allergist who pricked her back, informed us of her diagnosis, and sent us packing without any advice, cookbooks, or enlightenment whatsoever as to what we were supposed to do next.
For the first month after I found out the terrible news I hardly let her leave the house, afraid she'd go into anaphylactic shock at any moment. She'd previously eaten peanuts and eggs and only had a mild reaction- but the doctor said, "She could have a serious reaction at any time!" Oh how those words haunt me!
Life is starting to get back to normal. I am finding lots of great recipes for the whole fam to enjoy. I never knew there were so many great vegan alternatives to "regular food". Bry, Hyrum and I still eat food she can't -especially eggs and milk. She is actually super sweet about the deprivation (surprisingly). She informs us when she wants the food we're currently eating by opening her mouth wide and saying "Ahhh". We only have to explain that it will give her a tummy ache and she drops it and moves on. I have a feeling she remembers all those tummy aches and long nights.
We knew she had problems with milk from a very early age due to the unmistakable hint of vomiting every time she ingested dairy. I was sure we eliminated all dairy from her diet, but I still noticed a rash around her mouth on occasion. She also kept having tummy problems. I knew this because she would lift up her little shirt so I could see her bare belly and say "Urt, Urt". So I took her to a cruel Allergist who pricked her back, informed us of her diagnosis, and sent us packing without any advice, cookbooks, or enlightenment whatsoever as to what we were supposed to do next.
For the first month after I found out the terrible news I hardly let her leave the house, afraid she'd go into anaphylactic shock at any moment. She'd previously eaten peanuts and eggs and only had a mild reaction- but the doctor said, "She could have a serious reaction at any time!" Oh how those words haunt me!
Life is starting to get back to normal. I am finding lots of great recipes for the whole fam to enjoy. I never knew there were so many great vegan alternatives to "regular food". Bry, Hyrum and I still eat food she can't -especially eggs and milk. She is actually super sweet about the deprivation (surprisingly). She informs us when she wants the food we're currently eating by opening her mouth wide and saying "Ahhh". We only have to explain that it will give her a tummy ache and she drops it and moves on. I have a feeling she remembers all those tummy aches and long nights.
2 comments:
Oh no, poor girl. i hope she grows out of it.
It is so cute to see how Hyrum is with Ivy. My girls are starting to play really good together also. Doesn't it make you so proud!
I LOVE MY LITTLE IVY!!! She just gets sweeter everyday. At least you guys know the allergeries now and it's getting easier for you guys.
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