A+ for us

We travel 8 hours to a special children's dermatologist for Colin. We visited her this week while he was on Spring Break. He was doing so well we didn't have to see her in Dec. 2011.

G drove most of the way; although he was feeling bad. He napped in the car while we visited the Dr & did a couple of fun activities. I did not get to visit one of my favorite scrapbook stores. It was raining & G didn't feel well. I told him I had some great coupons & he would have to pay the difference on the next visit. He just smiled. :)

The Dr said he is doing really well. She said we get an A+. He has 1 small eczema spot (about the size of a quarter) on the bend of right leg. I told her the eczema, asthma & allergies all flair when he is sick. She said that makes sense because the bodies immune system ... is related.

I know that allergies, eczema & asthma are all related. I have too many years of personal experience. That is the reason I'm willing to travel as far and as often as needed to help him get better. I spare no expense when it comes to helping our allergies get better. We have huge air purifiers in each bedroom & family room. I cook organic almost every item we eat. I make his mac n cheese with rice cheese. I make him ice cream out of coconut milk. So many people look at me like I'm crazy, if I stay up to midnight baking cupcakes so he can have a dessert at the school party. They have no idea what it's like to live with life threatening allergies. I've worn long pants when it was 100 degrees because of horrible eczema on my legs.

I'm really getting off track but it really burns me when people say. I can't put little Sue on a gluten free diet; it's too hard. Seriously!! What I hear is it's too much of an inconvenience for me. I hear I don't care that my child's health would improve; I can't be bothered. Get over yourself people. Sometimes life is challenging & hard.

As a child, I remember my allergy doctor telling my mom to remove the carpet from my bedroom. She refused. I suffered issues from my allergies all of my life. Currently, mom will call me if they are going to cook fish, so I don't come visit.

When Colin's' eczema started the worsen, I (all by myself) took the carpet out of his bedroom, bedroom hallway & put down wood floors. Next, I did the family room. It's a very large room & I got help. G & my parents helped with that room. I did our master bedroom & my craft room alone.

I will remove the carpet in the dining room this year. I haven't decided what to do with the library; it's rarely used. I will remove the carpet in it too, just as soon as I decide what I want to there instead. I'm really leaning toward stained concrete.

Gluten-free No-Soy Dairy-free Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Gluten-free No-Soy Dairy-free Dairy Free, Sugar Free Chocolate Mousse Recipe
from the bookofyum.com.
I just made this. It's awesome. I used Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (unrefined), Ghiradelli Unsweetened Cocoa, Wholesome Organic Blue Agave Nectar, my own home made Gluten Free Vanilla extract (made from Madagascar Vanilla Beans) & Haas Avocado.

I'm trying 1-2 new allergy free recipes a week. It's fun & I'm discovering new awesome allergy free treats. I've have this recipe printed out for a year. I also am converting many of my printed recipes back to digital. It part of my journey to have less printed papers in my world. I do usually print out a recipe to tweak it or make notes of what I used. Tweak it means what I would do differently if I made it again.

This recipe is a keeper. Colin is the true test. He's still sleeping. It's ok if he doesn't love it; it will not go to waste. :)

Colin is sick again

He seems to get a cold so frequently this year. I wished when his little friends are sick that he's not so in their face. It's funny to watch children; they don't require the same amount of personal space as adults. They interact so closely. A double edge sword; good & not so good.
I was up at least 5 times last night checking on him or giving him medicine. Once I touched him & he was burning up with fever. I gave him medicine. 1 hour later he was wrapped in his comforter. I touched his face & he was cool & clammy. I put a little more cover on him.
I informed hubby to keep a close eye on him today while I'm at work. Hubby likes to stay up
late at night & sleep during the day.

layouts from Halloween 2010 done Aug 2011

Halloween in Hilton Head 2010

G update

G's cancer is still in remission. Hallelujah! His peripheral neuropathy is worst; he can barely walk. He was fitted for a wheelchair & should be getting it soon.
It took a while for him to call the wheelchair people. I thought he should have done it. There are so many zoo trip, field trips, Disney & other items that he has missed because he couldn't do all of the walking.
I'm happy he made the decision; it will improve our quality of life.

Happy Birthday Colin!

I had no idea how having a child would change my life. I feel so blessed to be your mom. Many mornings I watch Colin sleeping; I think to myself what did I do to deserve such a wonderful gift.

We decide to forgo spending 300.00 on a birthday party. He invited 2 of his friend to go to Dave & Busters. Neither friend was able to make it so it was just me & Colin. G was feeling bad.

I'm grateful for such a happy child. He has blessed my life in ways I could not have imagined.