Bewilderment, frustration, and down-right undirected anger often invade me and sometimes even overwhelm me... I never knew that food- something I love and enjoy, could be so harmful to my son.
N is almost 24 months. I am in the planning stages for his second birthday party. A party that I have problems not comparing to his sisters' 2nd birthday party. His sisters' party was Zoo themed, with matching favors, a make-your-own trail mix station, BBQ pulled venison, and other picnic salads all at children's reach.
N's party however, will have a completely different menu in all aspects. His allergies and intolerances in the past year have reached ridiculous. Everything must be dairy-free, egg-free, no cow by-products at all (beef, lard made with cow, shortening that includes animal fats, etc.), nothing that includes potassium lactate or red 40, no blueberries, cranberries, or bananas.....I think that is it.... Oh wait- today during lunch his face, hands, and legs broke out in hives from chips and salsa- the same chips and salsa we have been eating for weeks without any reactions! Due to these dietary restrictions most all candies are out of the question, picnic salads- forget it, make-your-own trail mix would be bland to say the least.... venison- perfect, BBQ sauce- causes hives in less than a minute, and don't even get m started on the cake! Lol.
Vegan chocolate cake with homemade dairy free icing with definitely be present! Will it be shaped- no. Taking a vegan cake out of a pan in one piece is not something I have yet conquered. Maybe we will do a train theme. Or in the words of N: Woo-Woo That way I can make a green train with a blue sky- no RED! Who knows.
All I know is that N's 24month well-check is coming up and I have a list of concerns and questions for the doctor and a plea to be referred to an allergist for more testing since we can no longer go to our awesome allergist at Riley Children's Hospital as our insurance will not cover out-of-state doctors :(
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