To the FPIES mamas dealing with multiple food allergies, your child will have a wonderful bday even if there is no cake. I know many mamas get super stressed out over making a “safe cake” for the kiddo’s first bday. If you are up for the challenge, by all means... power to you! But if the whole cake thing is causing you a lot of grief and anxiety….just remember this is more than your kiddo not having a cake.
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A discussion around the percentage of FPIES kiddos who outgrow dairy, soy, rice and oat allergies. Let’s dive into the stats - broken down by food and country.
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Like the scout’s motto...be prepared! Just because you are prepared for the worse outcome does not mean that the worse outcome will happen. Consider these questions when developing your FPIES plan.
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I lost count of how many times she pooped in the shower. The first time she pooped while we were showering, I shrieked for my hubby to come help. I was just super grossed out and did not want her stepping in her own poop. I did this twice until I noticed she started being afraid of stepping into the shower. Read more…
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Yes, you read that right! A reaction through the skin may not mean that your child is allergic to the food. Some kids may develop redness when their skin comes in contact with a certain food. But they can ingest it with no problem. This is a case highlighted by @kidswithfoodallergies. Read more…
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Among all the cases I see, FPIES is one of the tough ones to figure out. Why? Because there are no straight answers. We cannot predict when your child will outgrow FPIES. We don’t know if your child will react to a food unless you try it. A child may react to a low-risk food but ok with another food that is deemed high risk. There really is no predictable pattern! Read more…
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A short letter to my fellow FPIES mamas... Don't beat yourself up if introducing a known FPIES trigger food is a fail. Read more...
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Keep in mind these are MY reasons and they may not apply to everyone.
As many of you know, both my kids have allergies. One with FPIES to eggs/soy/ rice, the other with a peanut allergy. We carry epi pens. My biggest fear is having an accidental exposure that would send my child into ANA. And there is data suggesting that prolonged avoidance of a food can increase the risk of developing an IgE allergy…
A short letter to my fellow FPIES mamas, you did not cause the FPIES. Read more...
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Your mindset is half the battle. Many parents are fearful to introduce new foods. I wish I can tell you that you can hold off on introducing solids until your baby outgrows FPIES but that would delay baby's acceptance of different textures and taste. It is important to think about a progressive mindset versus a paralyzing mindset…
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