This blog post includes information on the two doctor appointments we had for Owen from 2 to 4 months. If you are new here, the purpose of these posts are to document my journey, as an anaphylactic mom, raising my son Owen. You can read my first post in this series on the blog as well. 2…Continue Reading “Owen & Allergies: 2-4 Months”
This blog post includes information on the first two doctor appointments we had for Owen within the first two weeks of him being born. If you are new here, the purpose of these posts are to document my journey, as an anaphylactic mom, raising my son Owen. You can read my first post in this…Continue Reading “Owen & Allergies: 0-2 Weeks”
I first made these dairy-free strawberry cheesecake bites on Valentine’s Day this year. I was one month away from our due date, so I was definitely not in the mood to make an elaborate dessert, or use my oven. While I didn’t have a chance to blog the recipe then, I am so happy to…Continue Reading “Dairy-Free Strawberry Cheesecake Bites”
If you are reading this because you are pregnant, congratulations!! I would also recommend reading this, along with my first trimester post, if you know or are caring for someone that is pregnant with food allergies. I am writing this at the end of my 34th week of pregnancy, and am excited to share this…Continue Reading “Pregnant with Food Allergies: Enjoying the Second Trimester”
If you are reading this because you are pregnant, congratulations!! You are in for quite a ride! I am writing this 25 weeks pregnant, and am excited to share this time with you. Soon after I found out that I was pregnant and the fog of excitement started to clear, I realized I had a…Continue Reading “Pregnant with Food Allergies: Managing the First Trimester”
If you have food allergies, I imagine you say “no” quite often. No to food. No to events. I feel like I am always saying “no”, and I kind of hate it. As a people pleaser, I hate having to say “no” thinking that I will be disappointing someone. As a normal human being, I…Continue Reading “10 Other Ways to Say “No” When You Have Food Allergies”
Quick side note: Over the last month, I’ve taken a bit of a break from the blog. Along with my husband’s new job, moving to new a place, and getting a puppy (who is the cutest little terror), I also received some criticism of my blog, which caused some discouragement. I received a message from…Continue Reading “Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Vanilla Cupcakes”
Brotherhood of the World Blogger Award Wow! What an amazing way to start my day! Thank you so much Nutrimom for nominating me for the Brotherhood of the World Blogger Award. I am so appreciative of your nomination and support 🙂 Now I am so excited to share and nominate my favorite food allergy blogs!…Continue Reading “Brotherhood of the World Blogger Award”
Having been born with life-threatening food allergies, I have faced disappointments that those without allergies would not understand. I’ve sat at the nut-free table from kindergarten through eighth grade. I’ve been to countless parties where I couldn’t eat a thing. I’ve been excluded from parties and occasions because people didn’t want to “deal” with my…Continue Reading “5 Tips to Face the Disappointment of Food Allergies”
Dear Mom, I know I don’t say it enough, but thank you. Thank you for protecting me and caring for me before I even entered this world. I am sure you didn’t imagine how much you would have to care for me and protect me after I was born. We know that babies come with…Continue Reading “Thank You Letter to my Food Allergy Parents”
