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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

I just received a request for an update so here it is!  I am happy to report both kids are doing great!  No tummy complaints for a very long time...no antibiotics for SIBO or antifungals for yeast.  Yay!!  Taking milk out of my daughter's diet made all the difference. We moved into our new house in March and the kids have been having a blast playing with their new neighbor friends.  It's so wonderful to see them enjoying life, looking healthy, and not dealing with tummy pain & reflux. Their diets are still very limited, but they know that's the way it has to be to continue feeling good. We recently took at trip to Idaho, to Silverwood Theme Park, and had a super fun time.  We brought our niece along, which worked out great because she and our daughter love the same scary rides.   We also spent a day at a play center where we played laser tag, go karts, mini golf, arcade games, bowling, bumper boats, and swam in an indoor water park.  We had a great time!

Low FODMAP Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins  (makes approx. 6 standard muffins) 3/4 C King Arthur GF Flour 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp Salt 2 Bananas 1 Egg 1/3 cup Butter, melted Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. Coat muffin pan with oil. Mix dry ingredients. Combine bananas, egg, and melted butter. Fold in flour mixture and mix until smooth. Scoop into muffin pans. Bake for 25-30 mins. (10-15 mins for mini muffins)

TOOTSIE TURNED 8!

Tootsie turned 8 in January.  She is doing really great!  She is 4 ft tall and is 47 lbs...and has long feel-good stretches.  We still have to treat SIBO about twice a year, but a five day course of Xifaxan is enough to take care of it.  We continue to follow a very low-fructose/low FODMAP diet and it works well for her.  She enjoys learning, crafting, sewing, and piano lessons.  She's pretty great if you ask me ;)

May is Celiac Awareness Month

I'm a few days early, but thought this was worth sharing.  If you, or someone you know, experience these signs and symptoms please get tested!  It's a simple blood test to start.  If the blood test is positive, then a biopsy of the small intestine is next to confirm the diagnosis.  Please don't hesitate!  And don't let your doctor tell you it's rare and you couldn't have it.  Listen to your body and demand testing.