Since Derrick has been born, we have had a suspicion that something just wasn't right. He had rashes constantly, was extremely fussy and in my mommy gut I just had a feeling. We have slowly learned that he has food allergies.
Now nothing is definitive until we see the food allergist on the 15th, but through trial and error (poor boy) we have learned that he cannot have dairy, soy, and possibly peanuts and eggs. This means that I also have to limit my diet to exclude things that he cannot have since I am nursing him. To say it is a challenge would be an understatement.
Thankfully an amazing friend (Aleasha Bram!) has a son with similar food allergies so she has been my go to gal when it come to all things food related. She gives me the dish on what foods to buy where and what to look for.
Because of his food allergies, we are unable to find a formula that will work for Derrick so that means that I will not be student teaching this fall. My family comes first, plain and simple. As much as I would love to finally complete my student teaching, I would rather have a healthy and happy family. In order to have that, I need to continue nursing Derrick and remain vigilant in our efforts to keep everyone happy and healthy.
There are days where I feel discouraged and frustrated with myself when it comes to these allergies. Just yesterday it dawned on me to check the bread I have been eating, and I discovered that there is milk in it. I felt (and still do feel) horrible. No wonder he has been so fussy.
I just hope that we can get this figured out as soon as possible, and can start moving forward with a plan to get both Derrick and I on a healthy eating/nursing plan.
2 comments:
Ugh. Poor D! And poor you! Our cousin's baby has a severe milk allergy also. They are using the super expensive augmentin (sp?) formula for her. Finally, after 13 weeks the poor baby is getting some relief. :-(
I admire your determination to make nursing work. I may have been tempted to quit if I was in your shoes. Hugs and much love.
I am so glad your cousin's baby is finally getting relief! Unfortunately Derrick is also allergic to that formula.
I appreciate your words of encouragement regarding nursing. It is hard work, and is frustrating but I have to remind myself that Derrick is going to be eating this way his whole life...and for me it will only be for a short while. This experience is giving me a new appreciation for those with food allergies.
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