Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Samuel's Strawberry Surprise/Happy Thanksgiving


I've never posted something I've made (but I wish I did because I so appreciate when others post recipes). Making this is a great example of cooking/baking with food allergies, Ashley style, at its best. You have an idea...look up the "normal" recipe and then figure out how to do it so that your little one can eat it. Which also means asking other Mama's, online, who know about this stuff.

Most of the time you spend too much time, money, energy, not to mention heart, and he doesn't even eat it. Yes, that is true. But every once in awhile it works and he will love it. Also, a part of the drama, is that you occasionally find yourself throwing some ingredient in because you know it needs something. This kept happening to me tonight and I was able to laugh out loud many times, all by happy self, in my quiet kitchen. So, we'll see if it is any good, particularly if HE likes it. I'll try to post the recipe if so.

By the way, this is that pretzel, strawberry/strawberry jello, creamy dessert you probably had at a potluck long ago. Come to think of it, that is the one and only time I had it--at a potluck in Dusseldorf, Germany, another lifetime ago. Obviously made by an American.

And, finally, this is WHAT I made for Samuel for Thanksgiving. I have no idea what else he will eat. Probably a hot dog and chips.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Breathing Treatment


So last night Sam had his first breathing treatment at Lebonheur. I hate that I've said "first", but in my mama gut, that is what I feel. Asthma is a whole new world to me. I am not saying he has it, he very well might not...time will tell. But the odds are way in his favor. In case you don't know--allergies, eczema, and asthma go hand and hand. It would be rare to find someone who only has one of these.

Can't believe we were just at the top ranked respiratory hospital in the world (National Jewish in Denver), and left without help in this area. Actually, Samuel had his first wheezing there, but not while in the hospital.

Anywho, he is fine now. He and Daddy are on their way to Walgreens now to get his new inhaler and Aerochamber. AND an antibiotic because while we were there they just happened to notice a double ear infection! Of course he didn't go to sleep until after 10:30, was up in middle of the night, and was wide awake, ready for the day at 5:15! Lord, help us!