1desperateladysaved's Blog

In the beginning of my celiac journey; I expected that my biological children may also have celiac disease.  I urged for the whole family to use caution and do a trial gluten free. Because of my super-sensitivity to gluten, we created two kitchens. Now, a decade has gone by.  My 5 children grew up and flew the coop.  Not one of them has opted to be tested or go gluten free, so far as I know, although each is gluten aware more so than I would have been. 

I have one child still at home.  This child just got caught with High IgA gliadin!  Now the odd thing; this child is adopted?!  She is working on going gluten free.  A few tiny mistakes have sent her reeling.  First she was hungry when out and ordered some noodles.   Next day, she called me from school sobbing; her tummy cramps were unbearable.  More recently, she ate tater-tot casserole and felt full for days. As a mother I went from spoil- sport to super smart in a few months!   Now, she says, "I deserve this for the way I treated Mom!"  I feel for her; I can relate to big consequences for little mistakes.  I can also laugh as I did at my stupid mistakes in the beginning.  Who would think that a tater-tot would contain more than potatoes, eggs, and salt?

I would like to encourage other mothers out there.  Do what is right for you and when they get desperate themselves; they will know who to go for to get help.  In the past other parents warned me not to be so demanding as they would rebel.  I found out that when I followed a healthy diet and discouraged them from sodas, junk food, and processed foods.  They grew up and didn't like sodas, heavy sweets and they value making foods from scratch!

Dee