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    I don't have a particular favourite, and am not gluten-free yet (have to wait until after my gastroscopy in November) so I can't recommend a particular brand...though, as Autumn mentioned, Yoplait is supposed to be a good brand for gluten free diets. Michelle
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    Do your prenatals have iron in them? Iron can be very constipating, and could make the difference with diarrhea...and you don't necessarily want to trade one issue for the other. Also, be careful with taking a double dose of vitamins, as some vitamins can be harmful in larger doses. Michelle
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    I would think tummy sleeping on mom would be a fine exeption to the rule, because you're right there to help if baby has issues. Besides, sleeping with mom helps to regulate baby's breathing and heart rate...makes a big difference for preventing SIDS. Michelle
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    Do be careful with sleeping too often in the carseat or swing, it is not good for a developing body/spine to be in the same position all the time (plus babies get so used to sleeping in a seat that they have difficulty sleeping anywhere else.) Sleeping in a sling is better as it mimicks the position in the womb. But just like adults, babies do need some freedom...
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    Yes, hyperactive letdown is a challenge. I always seemed to produce way too much all at once. Took my kids a while to figure out how to deal with it...turns out they had to adjust their latch to control the flow. The lacation consultant commented on the "poor latch" when my daughter was born, but it was obvious it was a way of coping with the milk...made...
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    You can do mat pilates (on the floor) and also on an exercise ball. There are all sorts of videos available, but I highly recommend taking a mat class to get the basics down. Pilates is excellent for working on your core strength...and strenthening your stomach muscles to properly align and support your body. Michelle
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    Thanks for the recipe. It's good to know I'll be able to make gluten-free lefse when I finally need it! Do you happen to know if you can make gluten-free klub too? If I can make both of these items gluten-free, then maybe my husband won't be so resistant to trying the diet along with me! Michelle
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    Keep it up with the breastfeeding...it takes a baby about 3 months for Mom & baby to really get into the groove of breastfeeding, and it takes baby that long to settle into life "on the outside." I know its a long haul, but the benefits are worth it. In terms of the reflux, I'd recommend also eliminating casein, caffeine, potential allergens (such...
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    Carrie, That price for the Epipen was very high. I bought my sons at the Walmart pharmacy (in Alberta) for around $95-99. Fortunately, for us, the price is covered by insurance. I recommend shopping around for a better price the next time you have to buy one (the shelf life isn't very long unfortunately.) In terms of the peanut allergy, it is possible...
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    Are there no indoor pools where you are? We swim all winter here, but most of our pools are indoor due to our climate...it gets awfully cold in the winter, and we only have two months of weather good enough for outdoor swimming in the summer. Michelle
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    Swimming! Excellent for overall fitness, and gentle on your joints. Michelle
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    I found this article on Medscape about the validity of electrodermal skin testing: Open Original Shared Link HTH! Michelle
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    I've never heard of an trained Allergist testing that way, and would be suspicious of those results. Plus, is she saying you are allergic or intolerant? It's an important disctinction, since they involve different immune responses. Traditional allergy tests do not show intolerances, just allergies. Also, if I recall correctly, testing for formaldehyde sensitivity...
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    ARCHIVED Grrrr...

    Michi8 replied to AmandaD's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Just so you know, having an allergy panel done will not show you what you are intolerant to, just what you are allergic to. You can have an intolerance test for lactose, but I'm not sure if an allergist does that type of testing...it's probably a test that a GI would do. I've never done an intolerance test myself as I already know that lactose is a...
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    Marissa, have you tried yogurt? It is supposed to have similar or lower lactose levels than hard cheeses, because the bacteria consumes the lactose. I have a horrible time with milk (including steamed milk!) and ice cream, but can tolerate yogurt with no problems at all. Michelle
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    Angie, I was always 5'2-3/4" until one day (about a year ago) I got measured at the doctor's office and they gave me that extra quarter inch...I'm now officially 5'3" and I'm sticking with it! LOL! Michelle
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    I wouldn't connect it to celiac just yet. He is still quite young, and you may not see him completely trained until 3.5 or later. My son was capable, but refused until he was gosh darn ready. When he decided he was done with diapers/pullups he was just done...and had no accidents after that either. He decided he was ready once he started preschool at 3.5...
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    I'm 5'3"...all the women in my family are around that height. Michelle
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    I just had skin patch testing done this week (got the results yesterday.) I posted a thread about here: Open Original Shared Link Two of my allergens are to chemicals/colours used in many, many products which include tattoo dyes (some hair dyes too!) Michelle
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    The Kraft recipe is foolproof as well. They may feel a little soft when they come out of the oven, but settle well when they cool. Michelle
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    Yes, you can be allergic to the dyes. I just found out today that I'm allergic to two common chemicals used in tattoo dyes. Guess tattoos are out for me. So are piercings due to my metal allergies. Michelle
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    I had my final patch appointment and found out that, along with nickel, I'm allergic to Cobalt Dichloride, Potassium Dichloride, and Neomycin Sulfate (the most commonly used antibiotic in skin creams and ointments...including Polysporin!) I also show slight sensitivity to Oak Moss (a scent used in making perfums.) The doctor gave me handouts explaining...
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    Cake flour has less gluten, but is by no means gluten free. It is not safe for a gluten-free diet. Michelle
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    You can break the spaghetti in half to shorten it to fit in the pot better, and give both ends equal cooking time. I do that for my family...makes it easier for my kids to eat it too...not forever trying to twirl spaghetti around the fork. Michelle
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    They don't list their ingredients on products in Canada, however...so they're really only friendly to US customers. Michelle
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