tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357277541662100639.post3277787899322364086..comments2023-11-02T08:00:18.689-07:00Comments on everyday with food allergies: A Rant (mainly) About a Cupcakepurplemommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06000107216140757124noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357277541662100639.post-3739419280098265112008-02-26T10:40:00.000-08:002008-02-26T10:40:00.000-08:00I could have written your blog today. My son, who ...I could have written your blog today. My son, who is extremely allergic to peanuts and eggs, was preparing to go to a birthday party at his preschool. <BR/><BR/>We recently received news that his tests indicate that his peanut allergy is worsening, and I was explaining to the moms waiting at pickup that the class was going to start using handwashing at the beginning of the day to make sure the kids were not bringing in peanut protein. <BR/><BR/>I truly understand that many kids LOVE peanut butter, and that it is a staple of many kids' diets. I love it, too. But for the sake of my child's health, I was asking them to be extra careful about handwashing and bringing in peanut-free cupcakes for celebrations. One mother's response: "you just don't understand how frustrating this can be when you have a picky eater that will only eat peanut butter. What am I supposed to feed him?"<BR/><BR/>I wanted to kill her, but I refrained. Instead, I brought her a jar of Sunbutter (sold at Whole Foods, and the closest to real peanut butter in taste that I have found) to let her kids try. I figure that educating others is one of the most important ways I can handle this type of reaction. <BR/><BR/>On another, more positive note, if you need a cupcake mix for yourself or for another parent who wants to bring in allergy-free cupcakes, try Cherrybrook Kitchen's Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix. <BR/><BR/>This mix is peanut, tree nut, dairy and egg free, and the muffins/cupcakes are delicious. Sometimes I add a can of pureed pumpkin to the mix and feed them to the kids (and myself) for breakfast. It is one of their new products, and I purchase it at Whole Foods.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387343559335857373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357277541662100639.post-39197761349058292272008-02-12T07:06:00.000-08:002008-02-12T07:06:00.000-08:00I just came across your blog as it was included in...I just came across your blog as it was included in my daily "Google Alerts" for food allergies.<BR/><BR/>My 5 year old is also analphylactic to milk, beef and all the permutations of it. He outgrew corn, wheat & eggs early on but milk is still going strong.<BR/><BR/>I read several of your posts and know EXACTLY what you are going through. It is such a struggle that so very few understand and it takes a team... it truly does. I've even gotten out of the habit of using the word "allergy" and replaced with with "anaphylactic" since it carry's more weight.<BR/><BR/>Good luck and stop by my blog: www.durhamfamily.blogdrive.comDurham Famiyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628798058577364461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357277541662100639.post-84154934960701261152008-02-05T11:47:00.000-08:002008-02-05T11:47:00.000-08:00I came across your blog from a friend of mines. I ...I came across your blog from a friend of mines. I really appreciate your honesty. Our school has various allergy issues and I have had to adapt things for my sons class because of this. I have never gone against another moms wishes about allergy issues but your post makes me now realize my need to be understanding really try to help. I like the popsicle comment too. That is a great idea. Thank you again.Livin' Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446508670489655747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357277541662100639.post-53470333120145902462008-02-03T08:12:00.000-08:002008-02-03T08:12:00.000-08:00When I visited LANK a few weeks ago, they told me ...When I visited LANK a few weeks ago, they told me that they try to get parents to bring in popsicles for birthday treats. This seemed like a great option to me, since they are a special-occasion treat and are pretty hypo-allergenic.Kate Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17710471909216073605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357277541662100639.post-49177067245884306072008-01-30T17:35:00.000-08:002008-01-30T17:35:00.000-08:00my house can be allergy friendly - just tell me wh...my house can be allergy friendly - just tell me when you want to come over :)(most afternoons we're good)emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326833063827012195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357277541662100639.post-13460394172398467622008-01-30T10:12:00.000-08:002008-01-30T10:12:00.000-08:00I'm totally with you on this rant. I'm glad that m...I'm totally with you on this rant. I'm glad that my preschool is totally friendly for my son's allergies, but I'm not looking forward to next year when he's in kindergarten, and things will get harder for us. <BR/><BR/>My mantra is, "whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." And right now, he's becoming so much stronger, personality-wise, because of his allergies and restrictions.wenathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487808951051912588noreply@blogger.com