o today is the first day of NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) and I thought it would be a great way to kick off my blog writing again. It amazes me how time slips away and before we know it, it’s been about five months since a person has last posted.
I’ve probably been the sickest this year than I have ever been. I have been struggling with sinus issues, fluid in my ears, no energy, etc. I, for the most part, ignored it because nothing seemed to be helping. But then I reached that point. You know that point where you’ve had enough?
So I called and made an appointment with a naturopath. She’s put me on some stuff. One particular item is this liquid that looks and smells like dirt water with weeds dissolved in it. It makes me gag. BAD.
But that isn’t as bad as the torture that happens twice a week. The B shots. In. My. Bum. My hubby has the fun of that one. I won’t mention the comments that come up. 
Anyway, we still seemed to be missing something. And then came the blood draw. Turns out I have some food allergies. I wasn’t surprised, but I was definitely taken aback by how many and what some of them were: dairy, casein, goat’s milk, eggs, garlic, beef, gluten, wheat, kidney beans, and squash.I also can’t have yeast or sugar. Or anything that breaks down into a sugar. I ask you, what am I supposed to eat? hehe
My daughter has some food allergies, too. My son’s test appears to have gone missing. I’m sure he will be thrilled to get more blood taken. 
I’ll probably have the other kids done, too.
On one hand, it’s a relief to know because I may finally be able to get my strength and health back. On the other hand: I have NO idea where to begin. Ok, that isn’t entirely true. I’m making a list of what I can eat. Then I will compile a list of the hidden names for things we’re allergic to. Then I will figure out how to replace the things we can’t have like salad dressing, miracle whip, etc.
One step at a time. One day at a time. That’s how I will figure out how to change our diet.
Anyone out there who struggles with food allergies? I’d love to know how you cope. 
Now food addictions…that’s another story!
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