Starting School On Friday

[e&j0304]

Ella starts her little 2 day a week preschool on Friday and I'm starting to get really nervous about her accidentally getting something she shouldn't. I have talked to the director and will meet with her teacher on Wed, but I am still just really scared. Ella is doing so well right now and I don't want things to go downhill if she gets exposures to gluten at school. I am mostly worried about lunchtime and arts and crafts.

I am donating gluten-free playdough for her classroom that I want them to use in that classroom on all the days, even when Ella isn't there, so that it doesn't accidentally get mixed in with regular dough. I know that fingerpaint is also a concern. My biggest worry is that Ella ALWAYS has her hands in her mouth and is always putting things in her mouth. Shouldn't they outgrow that by 2??

I guess I'm just venting a little bit here because although my family is supportive of the diet, I think even my husband thinks I'm worried over nothing. I figured you would all understand.

Thanks for listening!!

Shannon

Ella 2.5 years (I'm ready to go to school!!!)

[Guest taweavmo3]

ACK! I'd be a nervous wreck too.....I'm so glad we haven't had to cross that bridge yet, I don't think I'm ready!

I'm sure it'll be fine, and Ella is going to have so much fun. With good handwashing, contamination would be minimum I would think. The arts and crafts could be tricky if Ella puts her hands in her mouth alot........hopefully the teacher will let you know ahead of time what crafts will be done, and you can supply gluten-free items. Let us know how your meeting with the teacher goes!

Is Ella feeling better? I remember you thought she either had a bug or was glutened, and I was just curious how she was doing. It is so hard deciphering what the culprit is when they get sick in the beginning, especially when they are so young. Since I still don't know what Emmie's "typical" reaction is, it's always a guessing game for us too.

Good luck on your school adventures! I'll hit you up for advice when it's our turn in a few months.

[e&j0304]

Tamara,

Thanks for asking about Ella. She is doing much better and is definitely back on track. I am still not sure if she got a bug or some gluten though. I think we're still too new at this to know for sure. She seems to feel great now though!

Sometimes her stools are still really mushy and gross. I'm not sure if they are just " her normal" or if she is still getting a trace amount of gluten. I guess we'll keep trying to figure that out! Overall, she's doing great and I hope that little Emmie is too!

Thanks for thinking of us! I'll definitely probably have some advice for you when you send Emmie!

Shannon