Well, almost. Kaylin starts school next week and kinda last minute, we've decided to move her from our wonderful charter school to the regular elementary school. There was a lot to that decision but school hasn't even started and we're realizing it's the right move.
On Monday, we registered Kaylin for school and I mentioned to the school receptionist that Kaylin has food allergies and I wanted to see when the nurse would be in. She immediately got the health clerk who is at the school each day who I told about the EE and she took my information. Well, by Wednesday I had an appointment scheduled to meet with the nurse that spreads her time between four schools. Although we had a teacher last year that was amazing at dealing with food in the classroom, administration was less than helpful and I always worried about when she was in another classroom or what to do next year when her sister with peanut allergy starts Kindergarten. A full time health clerk and nurse needed to be involved instead of a receptionist with a pair of crutches.
Our meeting with the nurse went amazing. I had everything written up for her and she asked for permission to share it with Kaylin's teacher. She went through our plan and understood the temptations because Kaylin is only 8. But when Kaylin came in to introduce herself, the nurse asked Kaylin to help us keep her healthy. She explained to Kaylin that we would have snacks for her in the classroom as well as the nurse's office but that Kaylin needed to be responsible and be part of the process. She also reminded her that eating things her friends gave her without the teacher or parent was not allowed. She told her that if she's experiencing pain, she lay down in the nurse's office and use the restroom but the goal is to get her back into class. Hallelujah!!! I completely understand how difficult it is on Kaylin to be on a restricted diet at school but I also know she is the kid that will rise to meet expectations. It's so nice to know that they are making her part of this process and holding her accountable as well as helping her. Oh and the best part....she knew was Eosinophilic Esophagitis was!!!
Showing posts with label Allergies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Allergies. Show all posts
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Christmas
The holidays are always difficult trying to figure out what is safe to feed our girls. With Kaylin's milk allergy and Keira's nut allergy, eating at other people's houses and keeping the kids out of holiday treats that are ever present can be so overwhelming.
On our way places we've been stopping by McDonalds more than should ever be allowed, lol. It's not the healthiest but a Hamburger Happy Meal minus the fries is milk free for Kaylin.
I also discovered that Baker's Chocolate is dairy free and made Kaylin her own "truffles" for Christmas.
Kaylin did sneak some white chocolate in the middle of our holiday baking. She was spitting up again and complaining her stomach hurt. I didn't realize what had happened until I found the evidence and she fessed up. It was very clear to her what the cause and effect was and she agreed it wasn't worth it.
On our way places we've been stopping by McDonalds more than should ever be allowed, lol. It's not the healthiest but a Hamburger Happy Meal minus the fries is milk free for Kaylin.
I also discovered that Baker's Chocolate is dairy free and made Kaylin her own "truffles" for Christmas.
Kaylin did sneak some white chocolate in the middle of our holiday baking. She was spitting up again and complaining her stomach hurt. I didn't realize what had happened until I found the evidence and she fessed up. It was very clear to her what the cause and effect was and she agreed it wasn't worth it.
Friday, August 28, 2009
More Wheezing
Kaylin's school called yesterday and she wanted to come home since she was wheezing so bad. We started the nebulizer with Albuterol and scheduled an appt. for this morning with the allergist. The allergist agreed with us thinking the wheezing was triggered by allergies and started her on Nasicort for the allergies and we can continue doing the nebulizer as she needs it. If the asthma symptoms continue, the next step normally would be a preventative cortico-steroid like Flovent. The problem is, she's already on a medication like this in swallowed form for her EE. The last thing we want to do is add more. Hopefully it's just seasonal allergies and getting that under control will solve the problem. The current fires going on in So Cal and the super hot dry weather aren't helping!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Article: EE in Today's Dietician
So many articles on EE just plain suck...no other way to put it. Most are lacking information or stating the opinions of some Dr. in Po-Dunk-Nowheresville that has a total of 1 EE patient. This one is awesome and covers the basics. It's a few years old but worth reading....
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/may2006pg28.shtml
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/may2006pg28.shtml
August...
has been interesting.
Kaylin has had wheezing off and on which we can't figure out.
Her Aunt decided to feed her Whoppers (AKA Malted Milk Balls covered in Chocolate @@) without telling us. After 4 days of reflux, spitting up food, actually throwing up, a little wheezing and waking up night after night, we were stumped. A few days later, we heard through the grapevine she was given Whoppers, obviously containing milk. I can't even explain the frustration with that situation.
She went to a party with family in San Diego this last weekend which has resulted in allergy symptoms and bad wheezing the last four days and nights. She spent the entire first night coughing. This wheezing thing is new.
Last August was rough for her too with reflux symptoms but she also started school and got a new baby brother. We're still suspicious of enivironmental allergies though. The trips to San Diego to see family with inside dogs seem to be followed by a few days of stuffiness and reflux.
Kaylin has had wheezing off and on which we can't figure out.
Her Aunt decided to feed her Whoppers (AKA Malted Milk Balls covered in Chocolate @@) without telling us. After 4 days of reflux, spitting up food, actually throwing up, a little wheezing and waking up night after night, we were stumped. A few days later, we heard through the grapevine she was given Whoppers, obviously containing milk. I can't even explain the frustration with that situation.
She went to a party with family in San Diego this last weekend which has resulted in allergy symptoms and bad wheezing the last four days and nights. She spent the entire first night coughing. This wheezing thing is new.
Last August was rough for her too with reflux symptoms but she also started school and got a new baby brother. We're still suspicious of enivironmental allergies though. The trips to San Diego to see family with inside dogs seem to be followed by a few days of stuffiness and reflux.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
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