I have added back essentially all foods I typically eat except soy and dairy. It is looking like Olivia has cows milk protein allergy. My biggest question is why it took 5 weeks of avoiding dairy (then soy) to see a result. I would encourage each mom to consider this and discuss their options with the Pediatrician. If the infant is growing well and proves to not be anemic (can have a blood test to know this) then completing a trial elimination for a few additional weeks may result in resolution.
A resource I added titled "Diagnosis and management of cows milk protein allergy in children" (http://adc.bmj.com/content/92/10/902.full.pdf) suggests avoidance of cows milk protein for up to 4 weeks if the infant has allergic colitis (in other words - blood in stool). The article also suggested other foods to avoid if having severe reactions without resolution.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Still A+ Okay.
It has been a few weeks and still no blood in Olivia's stools. Yeah! Slowly I have been adding foods back into my diet. I have still not eaten any dairy or soy. I have ventured into dining out but ask a million questions before I proceed with eating.
This link contains general information pertaining to questions to ask when dining out: http://foodallergies.about.com/od/livingwithfoodallergies/tp/restaurant.htm
Olivia continues to grow and is following her weight, height and head circumference growth chart nicely - a good sign all is going well.
This link contains general information pertaining to questions to ask when dining out: http://foodallergies.about.com/od/livingwithfoodallergies/tp/restaurant.htm
Olivia continues to grow and is following her weight, height and head circumference growth chart nicely - a good sign all is going well.
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