We've come so far!

Our lives have changed drastically. I have had both of his older brothers tested for food allergies. They both have IgG food allergies (delayed type). They are both on a dairy and wheat/gluten free diet. They are both extremely limited on soy & corn as well. They have both improved on these modified diets. My oldest sons' immune system is so much stronger (he missed 18 days of school in the 2006-2007 school year, he only missed 4 days of school in the 2007-2008 school year). My middle sons' mood swings have lessened dramatically and his digestive tract is in much better shape. We're still a work-in-progress :)

As I reflect on the last 2+ years I am shocked at all we’ve been through and how much we’ve changed. Some of the biggest challenges I’ve faced has been with some family & friends not fully understanding or supporting what I’m doing. It’s so frustrating to be making physical sacrifices for my children’s well-being and being criticized for it. Also, the TOTAL LACK of knowledge & support in the medical community. Our third son was seen by his pediatrician as well as a pediatric gastroenterologist and a pediatric allergist. None of these doctors offered the answers or support we so desperately needed. We found some online support groups and learned tons from other mother’s dealing with the same problems.

We had the most success with:

• elimination diets & food diaries
• probiotics
• digestive enzymes
• NAET treatments
• BioSET treatments

The positive side is that I’ve learned & grown so much that I would never trade this experience for anything. Our third son is such a wonderful addition to our family, he has taught us and made us grown in ways we couldn't have imagined. We consider him a special gift from God. The other huge positive is that my children eat EXTREMELY healthy diets now, and they enjoy it too! You know you’re doing something right when your eight year old begs you to have "one more piece of lettuce".