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weathertopmama Rookie
weathertopmama
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Hi, I'm Amy. Nice to meet you! :)

Our story is long and convoluted and painful, but sadly typical, so I'll spare you the details ;) .

The short version is that I have celiac disease and at least 3 of our 4 sons have it, too. I think the fourth would have been diagnosed later if he'd continued on a regular diet. The older two showed no symptoms until they were over 6 years old, and the blood tests were the same for all.

We all eat gluten-free, even DH does at home. We've been gluten-free for about a year. I try really hard to put the tough stuff behind us and just be happy! The boys are doing really well now but we had some very hard times.

I'll admit the costs of gluten-free food are killing us! And I've accidentally glutened us all twice in the past month, after being successful for a really long time :rolleyes: .

Anyway I'm sure I'll tell more of our story as time goes by, I look forward to meeting you all!

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Welcome. You will find this site a place of solace, understanding, and a good place to vent without being judged.

Lisa Mentor
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Hey Any:

Welcome, but won't spend too much time on that. Carriefaith, on this site has some wonderful gluten free recipies and they go on forever, many, many good things that are easy and good. Do a search on "recipies".

I haven't been feeling too well this week, so I will pass on to others.

Glad you found us, You will never meet a more informed, comforting place than here.

Lisa

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Hi and Welcome!!!

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Welcome to the board!

taz sharratt Enthusiast
taz sharratt
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hi amy, nice to meet you to. welcome. you will find this site really helpfull.

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¡¡welcome!!

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:) Thanks for the welcome! :D
Sarah8793 Enthusiast
Sarah8793
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Welcome Amy! :)

I love this community. I am newly gluten free and addicted to this board. :rolleyes:

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