What's For Supper?
I was grocery shopping at Mal-Wart (as O says) today and had a basket chock full of food and fussy boys when the allergist called with the results from last week's blood test.
She explained that Oliver isn't allergic to dust mites, cats, shrimp and fish. That's the good news.
He is, however, at least somewhat allergic to all of the other allergens they tested. The worst, and the ones she recommends eliminating at least for a time, are milk, eggs and peanuts.
Yikes. Let me now put back the majority of the items in our grocery cart.
It is difficult to explain to folks that Oliver does. not. eat. They just think I mean he's picky. It's more than that. He shudders, shakes and gags when we force him to try foods. He recently threw up all over Mike when I popped a bite of key lime pie into his mouth, thinking he'd like it. He eats no fruits. No veggies. He survives solely on cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and peanut butter. Every once in awhile he will surprise us and eat some meat as long as it is completely disguised in ketchup.
You know I've tried everything. I have persisted. I have been deceptive. I have disguised foods and, as recently as this morning, got him to eat fresh peaches and butternut squash without his knowledge b/c they were pureed and hidden in his yogurt then covered in granola. (Gross, I know.)
So I'm not sure what he's going to eat for a few weeks while we eliminate these foods to see if there is an improvement in his symptoms.
I got some soy milk and we'll see how that goes. The boy loves his milk.
As for lunch, I'm going to serve him the milk and egg-laden nutritional nothingness that is A to Z SpaghettiO's. He saw them on the shelf and was intrigued. He's very excited about them. I guess we'll start the elimination diet tomorrow after I've had a chance to think about this some more. I know: I'll process while our eldest eats his can of processed food. That's nice.
Yep, I am that mom. The one I said I'd never be. The one who feeds my kid an entire meal out of a can. Because maybe, just maybe, he will eat it simply b/c he digs the alphabet. Maybe. he'll. eat. Something.
Anything.
I used to buy everything at Whole Foods and Central Market. Fresh. Organic. Beautiful. Vibrant. Colorful. Healthy.
But even Mal-Wart has cereal, milk, yogurt and peanut butter.
I tell you what, desperation changes a person.
Chrys
She explained that Oliver isn't allergic to dust mites, cats, shrimp and fish. That's the good news.
He is, however, at least somewhat allergic to all of the other allergens they tested. The worst, and the ones she recommends eliminating at least for a time, are milk, eggs and peanuts.
Yikes. Let me now put back the majority of the items in our grocery cart.
It is difficult to explain to folks that Oliver does. not. eat. They just think I mean he's picky. It's more than that. He shudders, shakes and gags when we force him to try foods. He recently threw up all over Mike when I popped a bite of key lime pie into his mouth, thinking he'd like it. He eats no fruits. No veggies. He survives solely on cereal, milk, yogurt, bread and peanut butter. Every once in awhile he will surprise us and eat some meat as long as it is completely disguised in ketchup.
You know I've tried everything. I have persisted. I have been deceptive. I have disguised foods and, as recently as this morning, got him to eat fresh peaches and butternut squash without his knowledge b/c they were pureed and hidden in his yogurt then covered in granola. (Gross, I know.)
So I'm not sure what he's going to eat for a few weeks while we eliminate these foods to see if there is an improvement in his symptoms.
I got some soy milk and we'll see how that goes. The boy loves his milk.
As for lunch, I'm going to serve him the milk and egg-laden nutritional nothingness that is A to Z SpaghettiO's. He saw them on the shelf and was intrigued. He's very excited about them. I guess we'll start the elimination diet tomorrow after I've had a chance to think about this some more. I know: I'll process while our eldest eats his can of processed food. That's nice.
Yep, I am that mom. The one I said I'd never be. The one who feeds my kid an entire meal out of a can. Because maybe, just maybe, he will eat it simply b/c he digs the alphabet. Maybe. he'll. eat. Something.
Anything.
I used to buy everything at Whole Foods and Central Market. Fresh. Organic. Beautiful. Vibrant. Colorful. Healthy.
But even Mal-Wart has cereal, milk, yogurt and peanut butter.
I tell you what, desperation changes a person.
Chrys
posted by Chrys and Mike at 5:34 PM
6 Comments:
Milk, eggs, and peanuts? Does this mean that all dairy is out? What about organic...I'm asking b/c I have skin issues (an allergic reaction, I'm told) to regular milk...so I get organic instead. I can't believe that all those things will have to be eliminated...but I guess it's for a short time, thankfully.
Just in case you didn't know...you're a great mom :)
2:00 AM
I guess it may be time to start feeding him the Penelope diet: chicken nuggets with ketchup, and a side of mandarin oranges. Penelope doesn't eat vegetables, but I figure she will one of these days.
Do you think Oliver will eat almond butter instead of peanut butter?
My homeopath once recommended goats milk as a milk alternative. Apparently it causes fewer allergies and is used more in Europe than cows milk.
You'll get it all figured out. At least he's not allergic to wheat that would be hard to avoid.
8:21 AM
Awww, you are a great mom.
Food allergies are sooo tough.
Email me sometime, I was a dietitian in my previous life. Maybe I can help you out :-)
9:50 AM
Okay, so no milk, eggs, or peanuts. I promise its not the end of the world.
** There is a new company out there called Allergaroo and it has protein and nutrients in there. It is basically a noodle mix with meat and noodles. I personally like the Spyglass noodle combination!
** Enjoylife is free of the top eight allergens! It has ceral, yummy snack bars, breads, and cookies/treats.
** There is something called Sun-butter and it has NO nuts in it. I have heard wonderful things about this!
I know its alot to take in, so just take it one day at a time. Let me know if you need any ideas to get Oliver to eat! I have LOTS of food allergies, so I have many ideas!
Hang in there!!!
~Elyse~
11:28 AM
I hope that the elimination diet is temporary. I have another friend whose child has horrible allergies and has to eat a lot of vegan resipes to cut out dairy and eggs. I can send you her email if you like.
I too used to be all homemade and organic with Katherine. Tonight, she ate a piece of pizza. She eats so little that I have often just let her eat whatever she will eat. The other day she and Penelope shared a tub of garlic butter at Spaghetti Warehouse. Oh, well.
11:17 PM
I feel your pain on the child that won't eat....
It must be in the Jones blood. Mason and Oliver are very similar in that regard, as you know
9:47 PM
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