Posted in Allergy Alley
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This time of the year is just bad for children with food allergies and I’m one frustrated mama now. My daughter’s face is once more blotchy. The eczema on her neck, elbows bends, behind the knees and legs is acting up again (not that it EVER went away). I know I cannot control everything she eats…and I do not want her to grow up with some kind of eating disorder because I micromanage everything she pops into her mouth (admittedly I KNOW exactly what goes into her mouth everyday) but it is just rough on me and her daddy to see her scratch her face, hands, legs (till the skin breaks and bleeds at times) and exhibit mood swings due to her allergies. I don’t usually make excuses for my children, but it is plain as my nose that certain foods do contribute to behavioral problems. The past weeks I've let her consume to a small-moderate degree some cake, cookies, ice-cream and candy (candy cane, chocolate chips). All these products have dairy, soy and corn (a few of her no-no's). Bringing our own food to church and family get-togethers just don’t cut it! Not after having done that so diligently for the past seven months, anyway. She also ate out (once we had a house-guest and the other time I was lazy) twice (Ryan’s and Subway) and bam! Things just go out of whack! Tomorrow, Nema (daddy’s mother) will be taking her out for her birthday treat. They will be having breakfast at Chick –fil-A (biscuit and ice cream) and then to Hobby Lobby. While I endorse the latter destination, I’m not keen on the former, but it’s her birthday and grandma has been putting a bit of pressure on me. Besides, this will be their first outing as a twosome and I do want her to make special memories with her Nema. Also, poor girl, until we went to Ryan’s a week or two ago, she had not eaten outside food for more than seven months. Ha, for that matter, neither had I. Anyway, I’m just venting. While I love this season, I get real nervous about the food. And I get real upset about the condition of her skin. I pray I won’t let the tension in my heart affect her gentle and sensitive soul as it’s just too easy to get frustrated with her when it’s through no fault of hers that she has so many allergies. I must watch my own spirit when she gets a flare-up as maybe deep down I’m perhaps angry at God for her multiple sensitivities. It’s horrid to actually say this but if I confess that I do let such irreverent thoughts darken the door of my heart, maybe I’ll be better able to find that peace in God over this issue once more. If you’ve read up to this point, thanks. I’d appreciate your prayers for my daughter and all the other little girls and boys (I know of several personally) who suffer so much because of allergies. Thank you. |
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Posted by Bama*mama
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