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Easter approaching.....
LittleTandMe posted:
Stupid holidays and their associated candy. I don't know yet if daycare is doing anything, but we are going to visit my parents so DS can hunt eggs with his little cousins, and I'll have to inspect the easter basket my mom is giving him. I'll have to snatch all the candy he finds out of his hands to look at it before he eats it. My brother was telling me his wife is making him a basket with peanut butter chocolate eggs, so I told him to keep that stuff at his house. His answer? "Why? Oh, yeah, I forgot... T can't have it." Argh! Why can't they go a few days without eating peanut butter? Is that so much to ask? And yes, I know I'm selfish. 
At least after this, no candy-themed holidays until Halloween.
At least after this, no candy-themed holidays until Halloween.
14 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....Stupid holidays and their associated candy. I don't know yet if daycare is doing anything, but we are going to visit my parents so DS can hunt eggs with his little cousins, and I'll have to inspect the easter basket my mom is giving him. I'll have to snatch all the candy he finds out of his hands to look at it before he eats it. My brother was telling me his wife is making him a basket with peanut butter chocolate eggs, so I told him to keep that stuff at his house. His answer? "Why? Oh, yeah, I forgot... T can't have it." Argh! Why can't they go a few days without eating peanut butter? Is that so much to ask? And yes, I know I'm selfish. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"><br /> <br />At least after this, no candy-themed holidays until Halloween.
seeit2 responded:
I hear your pain. Lily can't even have chocolate. We have learned to let her do her thing with the understanding that we would trade her the candy she gets/finds for things that are safe - but she is three and probably gets that a bit better than your DS.
For Easter we just fill a basket with non-fod items, but we don't have other kids around to make it harder on us. GL!
Deb
For Easter we just fill a basket with non-fod items, but we don't have other kids around to make it harder on us. GL!
Deb
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....I hear your pain. Lily can't even have chocolate. We have learned to let her do her thing with the understanding that we would trade her the candy she gets/finds for things that are safe - but she is three and probably gets that a bit better than your DS.<br /><br />For Easter we just fill a basket with non-fod items, but we don't have other kids around to make it harder on us. GL!<br /><br />Deb
Lovin_my_babies replied to seeit2's response:
Hey Deb,
have you tried the Enjoy Life chocolates? they taste delicious and all the enjoy life products are gluten free and free of the 8 major allergens. They have a chocolate bar that taste like milk chocolate.. its called "boom CHOCO boom rice milk bar"
I was a bit skeptical that when I first tried it, because right on the chocolate bar package it says Dairy Free, Soy Free, Nut Free (and well, i kinda thought it would be gross!) it was so good! they are much more expensive than a regular chocolate bar, but i think for a special treat it would be awesome to let your DD try it. They have all kinds of snack foods on their website (and you can find stores in your area that sell their products) I found mine at Whole Foods (idk where you live, if they have that there, but i know Whole Foods are in several states) but there is a tab on their website that tells stores that sell their products and what states, and also if you can't find one in your state, there are also online stores that sell their products. I also tried the "boom CHOCO boom Dark Chocolate bar" and it was really good too. i havent tried the other, or any of their other products but i was most impressed by their chocolate bars. in fact i almost cried when i first ate one, it was so good and i was craving it SO bad! lol
here is a link to their website if you want to browse through it! http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/index.php
have you tried the Enjoy Life chocolates? they taste delicious and all the enjoy life products are gluten free and free of the 8 major allergens. They have a chocolate bar that taste like milk chocolate.. its called "boom CHOCO boom rice milk bar"
I was a bit skeptical that when I first tried it, because right on the chocolate bar package it says Dairy Free, Soy Free, Nut Free (and well, i kinda thought it would be gross!) it was so good! they are much more expensive than a regular chocolate bar, but i think for a special treat it would be awesome to let your DD try it. They have all kinds of snack foods on their website (and you can find stores in your area that sell their products) I found mine at Whole Foods (idk where you live, if they have that there, but i know Whole Foods are in several states) but there is a tab on their website that tells stores that sell their products and what states, and also if you can't find one in your state, there are also online stores that sell their products. I also tried the "boom CHOCO boom Dark Chocolate bar" and it was really good too. i havent tried the other, or any of their other products but i was most impressed by their chocolate bars. in fact i almost cried when i first ate one, it was so good and i was craving it SO bad! lol
here is a link to their website if you want to browse through it! http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/index.php
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....Hey Deb, <br /><br />have you tried the Enjoy Life chocolates? they taste delicious and all the enjoy life products are gluten free and free of the 8 major allergens. They have a chocolate bar that taste like milk chocolate.. its called "boom CHOCO boom rice milk bar" <br /><br />I was a bit skeptical that when I first tried it, because right on the chocolate bar package it says Dairy Free, Soy Free, Nut Free (and well, i kinda thought it would be gross!) it was so good! they are much more expensive than a regular chocolate bar, but i think for a special treat it would be awesome to let your DD try it. They have all kinds of snack foods on their website (and you can find stores in your area that sell their products) I found mine at Whole Foods (idk where you live, if they have that there, but i know Whole Foods are in several states) but there is a tab on their website that tells stores that sell their products and what states, and also if you can't find one in your state, there are also online stores that sell their products. I also tried the "boom CHOCO boom Dark Chocolate bar" and it was really good too. i havent tried the other, or any of their other products but i was most impressed by their chocolate bars. in fact i almost cried when i first ate one, it was so good and i was craving it SO bad! lol <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"><br /><br />here is a link to their website if you want to browse through it! <a href="http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/index.php">http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/index.php</a>
seeit2 replied to Lovin_my_babies's response:
Thanks! We love their bars and their Snickerdoodles but I had no idea they made candy too - that is fantastic! I made candy for Thanksgiving using melted Enjoy Life choc chips and Sunbutter for allergen-free peanut-butter cups. THey were yummy but I've never made candy before so they were pretty sloppy. It would be nice to just buy it LOL! I myself have not had candy in months, maybe I'll go looking for a chocolate bar.
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....Thanks! We love their bars and their Snickerdoodles but I had no idea they made candy too - that is fantastic! I made candy for Thanksgiving using melted Enjoy Life choc chips and Sunbutter for allergen-free peanut-butter cups. THey were yummy but I've never made candy before so they were pretty sloppy. It would be nice to just buy it LOL! I myself have not had candy in months, maybe I'll go looking for a chocolate bar. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0">
deluxehd responded:
As an adult with food allergies, I understand in a different way. Why is it that getting togther always involves food? People don't know how to spend time together without food. Going away involves stopping at a favorite restaurant. I haven't eaten out since May 2009. When we do go to family/friends homes, I take my own food/snacks. And they still don't get it. We went to my nephew's birthday recently and my sister-in-law keep putting a plate of food in front of me asking can you eat this? Ugh!!! I'm not even used to smelling those foods. Sorry, I guess that I had some venting to do.
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....As an adult with food allergies, I understand in a different way. Why is it that getting togther always involves food? People don't know how to spend time together without food. Going away involves stopping at a favorite restaurant. I haven't eaten out since May 2009. When we do go to family/friends homes, I take my own food/snacks. And they still don't get it. We went to my nephew's birthday recently and my sister-in-law keep putting a plate of food in front of me asking can you eat this? Ugh!!! I'm not even used to smelling those foods. Sorry, I guess that I had some venting to do.
LittleTandMe replied to deluxehd's response:
I know about everything being all about food! Everytime my family gets together, it is over a meal. And usually not a healthy meal either. And it seems like all the major (and even minor, like St. Patrick's Day) holidays are associated with certain candies or foods.
It starts to become "Whew, made it through another holiday!" instead of "Hey, that was a fun time together with family/friends!"
Oh, and it must be mandatory for sisters-in-law to not understand the whole allergy thing. Mine doesn't either.
It starts to become "Whew, made it through another holiday!" instead of "Hey, that was a fun time together with family/friends!"
Oh, and it must be mandatory for sisters-in-law to not understand the whole allergy thing. Mine doesn't either.
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....I know about everything being all about food! Everytime my family gets together, it is over a meal. And usually not a healthy meal either. And it seems like all the major (and even minor, like St. Patrick's Day) holidays are associated with certain candies or foods. <br /> <br />It starts to become "Whew, made it through another holiday!" instead of "Hey, that was a fun time together with family/friends!"<br /> <br />Oh, and it must be mandatory for sisters-in-law to not understand the whole allergy thing. Mine doesn't either.
No, don't be sorry - we are right there with you. And big holidays like THanksgiving can be a trial too, can't they? Well-meaning people will cook for us but I am too afraid to let DD eat their food, so it causes friction.
I am a teacher and we used to joke that if you want people to come to your open house or conferences then promise them food. THey come for the food. I think that is totally true.
I am a teacher and we used to joke that if you want people to come to your open house or conferences then promise them food. THey come for the food. I think that is totally true.
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....No, don't be sorry - we are right there with you. And big holidays like THanksgiving can be a trial too, can't they? Well-meaning people will cook for us but I am too afraid to let DD eat their food, so it causes friction. <br /><br />I am a teacher and we used to joke that if you want people to come to your open house or conferences then promise them food. THey come for the food. I think that is totally true.
deluxehd replied to LittleTandMe's response:
How true! "Whew, made it through another holiday". I can remember either my husband or myself saying that. We recently passed on a birthday party because I didn't want to have to explain my food allergies to everyone. I really need to find a way to deal with it. I was also having a bad time with my asthma that day - not food related.
A big challenge for us will be our trip to Vegas in a week. We booked a room with a full kitchen and will be cooking all our meals. I've called the grocery stores out there and checked availability of my foods. I will call Monday and order my groceries.
Deb, yes free food brings people out to all kinds of events.
Yes the big holidays are challenging. I take my food and my husband eats there. He really doesn't like to do that because he feels quilty. I tell him to enjoy the good food.
as you, I don't trust anyone else to cook my food without cross-contamination.
Thank you to all for listening. Hope everyone is having a better day.
Debbie
A big challenge for us will be our trip to Vegas in a week. We booked a room with a full kitchen and will be cooking all our meals. I've called the grocery stores out there and checked availability of my foods. I will call Monday and order my groceries.
Deb, yes free food brings people out to all kinds of events.
Yes the big holidays are challenging. I take my food and my husband eats there. He really doesn't like to do that because he feels quilty. I tell him to enjoy the good food.
as you, I don't trust anyone else to cook my food without cross-contamination.
Thank you to all for listening. Hope everyone is having a better day.
Debbie
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....How true! "Whew, made it through another holiday". I can remember either my husband or myself saying that. We recently passed on a birthday party because I didn't want to have to explain my food allergies to everyone. I really need to find a way to deal with it. I was also having a bad time with my asthma that day - not food related.<br /> <br />A big challenge for us will be our trip to Vegas in a week. We booked a room with a full kitchen and will be cooking all our meals. I've called the grocery stores out there and checked availability of my foods. I will call Monday and order my groceries.<br /> <br />Deb, yes free food brings people out to all kinds of events.<br />Yes the big holidays are challenging. I take my food and my husband eats there. He really doesn't like to do that because he feels quilty. I tell him to enjoy the good food. <br />as you, I don't trust anyone else to cook my food without cross-contamination.<br /> <br />Thank you to all for listening. Hope everyone is having a better day.<br />Debbie
121sweetie replied to deluxehd's response:
Deluxehd--
Did you develop all these allergies as an adult? I have a friend that ate eggs all his life then in his late 20's became deathly allergic to eggs. How does that happen...you've been eating something all your life then suddenly you're allergic to it???
Did you develop all these allergies as an adult? I have a friend that ate eggs all his life then in his late 20's became deathly allergic to eggs. How does that happen...you've been eating something all your life then suddenly you're allergic to it???
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....Deluxehd--<br />Did you develop all these allergies as an adult? I have a friend that ate eggs all his life then in his late 20's became deathly allergic to eggs. How does that happen...you've been eating something all your life then suddenly you're allergic to it???
Mainemommy replied to 121sweetie's response:
Ask DD's pedi She delevloped an peanut allergy in her 30's also she had chronic hives and mentioned several other things your body and our environment are always changing. After having children my curl in the fetal position and vomit migraines just about disappeared. Strange but true
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....Ask DD's pedi She delevloped an peanut allergy in her 30's also she had chronic hives and mentioned several other things your body and our environment are always changing. After having children my curl in the fetal position and vomit migraines just about disappeared. Strange but true
deluxehd replied to 121sweetie's response:
Yes. I developed severe asthma in June 2008 at age 43 and developed food allergies in Feb 2009 at age 44. I had eczema as a child and things like: chocolate, oranges or orange juice would trigger it. I did grow out of that. My pulmo dr said that the sulfite allergy is here to stay but I may get back some wheat items. It's tough at times but I remind myself: I'm not in the hospital, there are foods that I can eat and I am healthier because of the diet change.
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....Yes. I developed severe asthma in June 2008 at age 43 and developed food allergies in Feb 2009 at age 44. I had eczema as a child and things like: chocolate, oranges or orange juice would trigger it. I did grow out of that. My pulmo dr said that the sulfite allergy is here to stay but I may get back some wheat items. It's tough at times but I remind myself: I'm not in the hospital, there are foods that I can eat and I am healthier because of the diet change.
LittleTandMe replied to deluxehd's response:
Are you allergic to sulfa drugs too? I had a reaction to them as a small child, and I assume I am still allergic, and I get stomach upsets with fruit preserved with sulfites, and the smell of sulfur makes me violently ill. I am just kind of assuming all these things are related, it makes sense anyway. Just curious if you had any links like that.
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....Are you allergic to sulfa drugs too? I had a reaction to them as a small child, and I assume I am still allergic, and I get stomach upsets with fruit preserved with sulfites, and the smell of sulfur makes me violently ill. I am just kind of assuming all these things are related, it makes sense anyway. Just curious if you had any links like that.
deluxehd replied to LittleTandMe's response:
I don't know for sure. I am very cautious about medications as well as foods. I am allergic to red dye in foods and meds. I recently had surgery and made everyone aware of all my allergies. The hospital staff did an excellent job and I had no reactions. I had stomach issues in the beginning. When I intake a sulfite I become pale, short of breath, chest tightness, voice becomes hoarse and lethargic. Most recently I started reacting to Pepcid AC which I have taken for 11 months. The pill is orange but no red dye listed. Not sure.
What you are saying makes sense to me.
What you are saying makes sense to me.
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....I don't know for sure. I am very cautious about medications as well as foods. I am allergic to red dye in foods and meds. I recently had surgery and made everyone aware of all my allergies. The hospital staff did an excellent job and I had no reactions. I had stomach issues in the beginning. When I intake a sulfite I become pale, short of breath, chest tightness, voice becomes hoarse and lethargic. Most recently I started reacting to Pepcid AC which I have taken for 11 months. The pill is orange but no red dye listed. Not sure.<br /> <br />What you are saying makes sense to me.
deluxehd responded:
I hope everyone did well with the Easter Holiday.
I wanted to let everyone know that our trip to Vegas went very well! Going thru security at the airport with food went well. My food order was ready at Whole Foods. We made a few more stops to find everything we needed. My husband did all the cooking and cleaning up so I could reserve my energy for our planned activities. I had contacted the stadium about bringing in my own foods and they were very helpful. As long as I had a letter from my dr stating the need for special foods. Sure enough going into the stadium they searched our bag. The gentleman asked if we had any outside food or drinks. I said yes and told him about my allergies. He said "don't stress about it, enjoy the show". I could have cried, what a relief. We thanked him several times.
My asthma also did well with the drier climate.
Thanks for letting me share.
Debbie
I wanted to let everyone know that our trip to Vegas went very well! Going thru security at the airport with food went well. My food order was ready at Whole Foods. We made a few more stops to find everything we needed. My husband did all the cooking and cleaning up so I could reserve my energy for our planned activities. I had contacted the stadium about bringing in my own foods and they were very helpful. As long as I had a letter from my dr stating the need for special foods. Sure enough going into the stadium they searched our bag. The gentleman asked if we had any outside food or drinks. I said yes and told him about my allergies. He said "don't stress about it, enjoy the show". I could have cried, what a relief. We thanked him several times.
My asthma also did well with the drier climate.
Thanks for letting me share.
Debbie
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....I hope everyone did well with the Easter Holiday.<br /> <br />I wanted to let everyone know that our trip to Vegas went very well! Going thru security at the airport with food went well. My food order was ready at Whole Foods. We made a few more stops to find everything we needed. My husband did all the cooking and cleaning up so I could reserve my energy for our planned activities. I had contacted the stadium about bringing in my own foods and they were very helpful. As long as I had a letter from my dr stating the need for special foods. Sure enough going into the stadium they searched our bag. The gentleman asked if we had any outside food or drinks. I said yes and told him about my allergies. He said "don't stress about it, enjoy the show". I could have cried, what a relief. We thanked him several times. <br /> <br />My asthma also did well with the drier climate. <br /> <br />Thanks for letting me share. <br />Debbie
LittleTandMe replied to deluxehd's response:
That's great your trip went well! Mine did also, luckily my DS can have chocolate even if it is "manufactured in a facillity that also processes peanuts".
However, my mom kept asking me if he could have eggs. Over and over. Even though I kept explaining he mildly reacted to it on the test, hasn't shown any reactions, the most it might do is make his eczema worse. Then she would ask "can he have that?" as I, the parent, was putting the egg in his mouth. Sheesh.
However, my mom kept asking me if he could have eggs. Over and over. Even though I kept explaining he mildly reacted to it on the test, hasn't shown any reactions, the most it might do is make his eczema worse. Then she would ask "can he have that?" as I, the parent, was putting the egg in his mouth. Sheesh.
Report This| Share this:Easter approaching.....That's great your trip went well! Mine did also, luckily my DS can have chocolate even if it is "manufactured in a facillity that also processes peanuts". <br /> <br />However, my mom kept asking me if he could have eggs. Over and over. Even though I kept explaining he mildly reacted to it on the test, hasn't shown any reactions, the most it might do is make his eczema worse. Then she would ask "can he have that?" as I, the parent, was putting the egg in his mouth. Sheesh.
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