tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2614048139535089278.post2958392679482233673..comments2024-01-03T03:32:20.260-08:00Comments on Lisa Moves: State of the Union: food allergiesLisa @ Lisa Moveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296941353317254985noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2614048139535089278.post-45298529644389639702013-06-17T11:20:02.474-07:002013-06-17T11:20:02.474-07:00You've been on my mind a lot after reading thi...You've been on my mind a lot after reading this post. I'm so, so sorry that you have to live with this fear & anxiety on a daily basis. One could argue that all parents do, but yours is a much, much more major daily part of your life. <br><br>Lily's friend, also 11, has some pretty severe food/nut allergies (don't think food dye is one, though). If it makes you feel hopeful, the girl is very aware of what she can & can't eat...and does get to go on sleepovers and such. (With very closely vetted friends). Good luck with the canning (!) and glad to see your sense of humor seems intact through it all. :)Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14000400260579054708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2614048139535089278.post-16820901587339263312013-06-12T12:06:34.708-07:002013-06-12T12:06:34.708-07:00thanks guys. Rita, I hadn't heard of that blo...thanks guys. Rita, I hadn't heard of that blog, I'll check it out. <br><br>Becky, we bake a separate treat for him (I let him pick, its usually brownies or a cupcake) and take that with us. I usually bring him something to eat, like homemade pizza (so he is eating the same stuff everyone else is eating). He is five, and I have *never* dropped him off with anyone and left. I think I can still get away with that for a few more years. (I have a sitter that we trust, and I'll leave him with family, but I've never left him at anyone else's house.)Lisa @ Trapped In North Jerseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296941353317254985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2614048139535089278.post-46120339183069857532013-06-12T11:38:35.307-07:002013-06-12T11:38:35.307-07:00So scary. I might have done the same thing with th...So scary. I might have done the same thing with the Benadryl. The thought of using our epipen scares me so much! Even though I know it's necessary!<br><br>I have a related question. How do you deal w/ bringing him to a birthday party or a friend's house? I don't really feel comfortable leaving Ren b/c what if the parent doesn't use the epipen when it's needed! (Even though Ren has fewer allergies than your son does and we've never had to use the epipen so far.)Beckyhttp://styleallover.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2614048139535089278.post-66294708558560931882013-06-12T07:38:11.104-07:002013-06-12T07:38:11.104-07:00I'm so sorry that you guys are going through t...I'm so sorry that you guys are going through this. I'll keep your family in my prayers.Mrs. 5Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09881727711325586662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2614048139535089278.post-34429608506479642972013-06-12T04:08:25.702-07:002013-06-12T04:08:25.702-07:00You and your son are incredibly lucky that you are...You and your son are incredibly lucky that you are all Ok. I hope it hasn't scared you too much. <br>I read a terrific food blog called stone soup that has some great healthy recipes that are really quick to make and generally uses just 5 ingredients for most recipes. The author caters for all types of allergies and suggests alternatives so you can make it nut free , gluten free, etc etc - it's worth having a look at and I hope it can save you some time <br>Kind Regards <br>CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com