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    The naturally occuring vitamin is okay (ie from animal sources). However, I am allergic to cobalt, and vitamin B12 supplements are made from cobalt (cobalamin.) Because of this, I would be unable to take injections if I ever develop pernicious anemia, and am trying to avoid foods fortified with it. I am also allergic to nickel and chromium (cobalt is often...
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    Thanks. I'm okay with corn, so it should be fine (I can find varieties that don't have added B12.) I do have a question in to them though. On their website, they only state that their Jeunesse yogurt is gluten free (the others have no statements either way) but I think it has added B12. So I'm waiting to hear what they have to say. Also on their website...
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    Good to know. Thanks! Michelle
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    I wonder if the reason your cooler wasn't allowed in was because it was on wheels? When we went to Disneyland in March 2006, we brought in a soft-sided, collapsible cooler (with a shoulder strap) everyday. It was full of regular (not gluten-free) food, snacks and drinks for our family of 5. The cooler was checked over by security each time we went into the...
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    I went onto the Ragu website, and found no FAQ that addresses gluten, so I tried to ask a question through their email form. Apparently I'm not allowed to ask any questions if I don't live in the US. I can't find info easily on Ragu through Unilever Canada (they don't list Ragu on their website.) I'll have to spend more time digging into this later...
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    Thanks for the Classico info. I'll check into Ragu too. I'm just starting back onto a gluten-free diet now. I had tried before Xmas, but abandoned it due to stress of a funeral of an immediate family member and then Xmas. It will be much easier to follow the diet now, when I don't have to worry so much about meals prepared by others. Now I need to...
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    I'm having a hard time finding a Yoplait yogurt that isn't fortified with vitamin B12 (I'm allergic.) I've heard that Danone has a risk of CC. Does anyone know if Astro is gluten-free? Michelle
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    Any tips on which brands are actually safe? I heard Prego is, but what about Ragu? We prefer the taste of Ragu over Prego... Also, what about Classico? I see nothing on the label (Sun-Dried Tomato sauce) that indicates a source of gluten (there are no natural or artificial flavours listed either.) Michelle
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    According to CRA, you must have a diagnosis of celiac to be able to claim gluten free food. I understand that this does not include non-celiac gluten intolerance or wheat allergies. It may be worth contacting CRA for further clarification. Michelle
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    I'm still very new to the gluten-free thing...and the rest of my family isn't gluten-free, so I haven't pitched anything yet. I did want to point out though, that it may be worth it to let the manufacturer know if you react to a product. Some guarantee their products, and will give you your money back. You can also try returning products to the store...
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    [ Not an issue for us either. We had lots of other rooms in the house. Besides, there are many cultures where cribs aren't used...and families share sleeping quarters. This hasn't stopped people from procreating in the least! Even my own relatives shared beds when they came to farm on the prairies...they built a one bedroom house....
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    Congratulations! You should definitely be happy! You don't want to spend your pregnancy worried...it's not worth it to spend this amazing time that way. There are plenty of stories out there about celiac women who have had healthy pregnancies, even before diagnosis. It is very unlikely that you will have complications, especially since you already have...
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    I just wanted to point out that having an attachment can be an issue at times...especially if that attachment item gets misplaced. Personally, I appreciated the fact that my kids were attached to me, rather than an inanimate object. Since my babies slept with me, they needed no other object to fall asleep with. They did have soothers, because they all were...
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    I'm with Fiddle-Faddle on this one. Our crib got sold in almost brand new condition after I had three kids. First baby used it only for naps. Second used it maybe twice. Third...it was just a safe place to put her after diaper changes (kept her out of reach of her brothers until I could wash my hands.) All three kids slept with us...and then we introduced...
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    If you need to catch up on sleep, then try getting to bed earlier and waking up at your regular schedule. Of course, I'm not the best example...I am a total night owl...love to stay up late and sleep in late (and pay the price with being tired all the time.) Michelle
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    ? I'm curious as to why you're so adamant about not swimming? It's the number one suggestion I would have for exercise for anyone who had joint or mobility issues. You don't necessarily have to do laps...you can do water walking/jogging and/or aerobics too. Have you tried pilates before? It's great too...you can modify it to your ability level...
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    Cassidy, your mother sounds like mine in some ways. My mother has self-esteem issues, is jealous of most of the women in her life (including me), and takes absolutely everything personally. We had a strained relationship when I was growing up, and it was very difficult to have her visit when I lived far away. She and my dad would come to stay with us for...
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    I make the Kraft recipe that calls for only 1/2 cup of sugar...maybe that would make a difference to the consisency. The recipe calls for rolling it into balls and then flattening: 1 MIX together 1 cup Kraft Smooth Light Peanut Butter, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 egg. 2 ROLL into balls and flatten with fork on ungreased baking sheet. 3 BAKE at 325
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    Some nausea busters to try: cold water with lemon ginger (not gingerale, but in other forms...I'm partial to candied ginger) sea bands Preggie Pops Open Original Shared Link Ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, (made from the essential oils of ginger, lavender, peppermint, spearmint, raspberry, lemon and tangerine...
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    Heinz makes one that may be gluten free. It has soya sauce in it, but lists the ingredients in that soya sauce: water, salt, hydrolyzed soy protein, corn syrup, caramel. There is nothing else on the label that appears to be a risk, but it is probably best to contact the company for confirmation first. Michelle Edit: Okay, scratch that...apparently...
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    Thanks for posting the link, jerseyangel. Interesting to read...and makes me surprised, given this information is available, that the public isn't readily being made aware of it. Michelle
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    I won't get into the politics of breastfeeding here...it's just not the forum for that. But have to say that way too many women get poor support in their breastfeeding efforts...making the transition to successful breastfeeding stressful and difficult. When it comes to how breasts handle the changes during pregnancy and afterward had a lot to do with...
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    Michi8 replied to a topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff

    I think Tyler James is a fine name. So are Charles and Jackson. You really can't go wrong if you like the name, and it suits your baby. In terms of popularity...so what? I was one of three Michelles in my grade throughout elementary school. Not a problem. My youngest, Olivia, will be going to school with many Olivias (it was #8 the year she was born.) ...
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    I'm remaining logged in. Had you been here earlier today? The board was unavailable earlier this morning again due to some more upgrade work...I did have to log in again after the work was done, but not since. Michelle
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    You can create a poll by first selecting "New Topic" and then clicking on: Poll Options Click here to manage this topic's poll From there you can set up your poll. I believe that this was an option prior to the upgrade as well, but it is seldom used here. You should try it out! Michelle
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