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  1. dandelionmom
    Kids love fruit kabobs, a veggie tray, and a cheese tray. For my daughter's upcoming 3rd b-day we're taking the easy road and serving gluten-free rottissery (sp) chickens and a selection of salads. We've also grilled chicken kabobs served with hummus and veggies and greek salad. And we've done a taco bar.
  2. dandelionmom
    What would you bring to a hotel with no fridge or microwave? I only know of one gluten-free friendly restaurant in the area. I'm traveling for work so I don't have a lot of options! Thanks!
  3. dandelionmom
    I'm not sure if you'll be in Grand Rapids at all but I've had a couple great experiences at San Chez (www.sanchezbistro.com). Really good food, knowledgeable wait-staff, and even my super sensitive daughter was fine. Saugatuck is lovely. My family loves Oval beach!
  4. dandelionmom
    Left side for me too.
  5. dandelionmom
    I was also diagnosed while breastfeeding a one year old. I continued to nurse her for another year and a few months. If anything, things got easier when I was following the diet because I didn't struggle with anemia any more. When I got glutened while nursing, dehydration was a problem. So make sure you're getting plenty of fluids. You've...
  6. dandelionmom
    I was only gluten-free while nursing one of my 3 kids. I only noticed supply dips when I wasn't getting enough calories. The rule of thumb is you need about 500 extra calories a day to maintain your supply. So I had to eat almost 3000 calories a day. Also, make sure you're drinking enough water. I felt like I couldn't get enough water while nursing...
  7. dandelionmom
    I would love more options and am absolutely thrilled with the cake they have now. It is really good!
  8. dandelionmom
    Thanks for posting! That'll be a good one to try!
  9. dandelionmom
    It could be a very normal toddler phase. Or it could be a reaction to the changes in his lifestyle. I think giving him the extra attention right now like you are already doing is the way to go. He'll probably adjust soon. All 3 of my kids went through phases like that (1 has celiac, 1 doesn't, and 1 is unconfirmed). I don't think it lasted more than...
  10. dandelionmom
    I'm sorry. My daughter just brings in non food treats now and those seem to go over well.
  11. dandelionmom
    In my opinion, our kids have enough food issues to make pickiness understandable. They just want to control SOMETHING about their diet. I think it might help to have a family meeting to talk about a more pleasant and respectful way to approach the family meal. Try to avoid using confrontational language. It might be worthwhile to suggest that...
  12. dandelionmom
    I make pancakes from Pamela's mix on the weekends and put the leftovers in the freezer for week day breakfasts. My girls also like hardboiled eggs, Envirokids chocolate cereal bars, apple slices with peanut butter, yogurt, and Rice Chex with cinnamon and sugar.
  13. dandelionmom
    Another vote for the Living Gluten-free for Dummies book and here are my favorite books for parents: -Kids with Celiac Disease : A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children by Danna Korn -Eating Gluten-Free With Emily: A Story For Children With Celiac Disease by Bonnie J. Kruszka and Richard S. Cihlar
  14. dandelionmom
    Keep hydrated (I mix gatorade and water), eat mild foods (bananas, rice, no dairy), and keep gas meds on hand. Hope you feel better soon!
  15. dandelionmom
    We really like the Pamela's pancake mix.
  16. dandelionmom
    If there are Cheerios all over the floor where the children play, I probably wouldn't consider that safe. My daughter is in preschool and while we've had a few slip ups, they're trying and she's still doing fine. It is very important to communicate with the teachers and directors to make sure they can keep the environment clean. We've had the best...
  17. dandelionmom
    Welcome! This forum has helped us a lot. Our 5 year old was diagnosed a year and a half ago and I can't even begin to tell you the transformation we've seen in that time. She went from the littlest in her class to the tallest (and she's no longer the thinnest!).
  18. dandelionmom
    We switched to gluten-free dog and cat food (treats too) just to be on the safe side. Wheat really isn't good for dogs so you'll be doing your dog a favor too.
  19. dandelionmom
    I keep little fun size packets of M&Ms on hand. They're only 100 calories.
  20. dandelionmom
    Maybe you can start teaching her some basic cleaning and cooking skills so she can make her own meals? We've been doing this with our 5 y/o. I want her to grow up knowing how to make herself safe food. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm angry for you!
  21. dandelionmom
    We went there tonight and the whole family enjoyed it.
  22. dandelionmom
    There's one near Detroit MI. Open Original Shared Link
  23. dandelionmom
    I was overweight when I was diagnosed.
  24. dandelionmom
    You don't have to have all the symptoms to have celiac disease. In fact, I know a little girl who had no symptoms other than FTT who has celiac disease. The symptoms you describe for your son could very well be celiac. Unfortunately testing is notoriously unreliable for small children because the rate of false negatives is high. You may find that a...
  25. dandelionmom
    I like the frozen Amy's meals. I've had good luck with the ones that are labeled gluten-free but not the ones that say "no gluten ingredients."
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