Tuesday, March 30, 2010

New Diet Update or Part 2

It has been a little over a month practicing Louisa's elimination diet. She is a NEW CHILD! It is very gratifying to see her happy and responsive. She sings and dances. She has bright twinkling eyes, like her Daddy. She is a joy to be around (most days). Her sleeping habits have improved and her language has broadened. She is just better!

The diet for me has not been as hard as I thought. Occasionally, I do have a moment when I want some old comfort/stress food. But really, it has not been that bad. I have been dairy free since Nov '09 - which was just fine. And adding the wheat in Feb '10 was the next big thing requiring adjustment, but as stated hasn't been that bad. Last weekend Jef made me a GF brownie and it was so nice to taste the texture of flour again! And while my parents were visiting over this weekend I splurged on a GF/CF pound cake mix served it with Mama's lemon curd and sliced strawberries and I thought I was in heaven! Seriously!

I am a happier Mama now that my baby is happier and healthier. I am much more productive! The big girls receive more of my attention and I can focus on other needs besides just Louisa. The next step is to begin treatments to reverse the allergies/sensitivities in her body. And then we can reintroduce foods!

Well, I've been trying to upload a video of Louisa singing, dancing and toddling around but after 3 hours my guess is that it's not going to happen. I'm not a very vigilant photographer but I will be better so I can get a pic of #3 on here soon.