Diet update

Forewarning: This isn't the most positive, uplifting blog. So if you don't want to read, I understand, it just helps to get my thoughts out. 

I've lived my whole life (until recently) enjoying day to day foods, giving no thought to allergies or special diets. These past months have NOT been easy, some days very frustrating. It's a hard balance between watching others enjoy french bread, granola bars and even wheat thins OR realizing that I WILL feel sick if I eat them. Recently, I admit to eating a homemade cookie or dipping a few chips in onion dip, but I wish the side effects didn't happen. My wonderful husband has been a tremendous help since the beginning of all this. Six & a half months on a gluten-free diet is a long time and yet I'm only 27 years old! I wish I could say that being on a gluten-free diet is helping and I'm feeling back to my normal self, but.......

...it isn't. :(

My gut instincts tell me that maybe it is a lactose intolerant as well. When I started avoiding gluten, I told Trent that I couldn't do both - too stressful emotionally and physically planning meals/food. A lot of my previous symptoms (nausea, tiredness, bloating, restlessness, occasional headaches, fatigue, and such) are starting to reappear especially after mealtime AND when I go without eating for a few hours. It's almost like I need to keep some food in my system as much I feel like I'm eating all day. 

But I'm very grateful to those who have helped me get where I am today! Trent and I couldn't have done it alone. Chloe is such a good sport to eat different food or snacks right next to me, even though I know she wants to share. Aunt Ann has given me lots of recipes to cook....banana muffins are my favorite!! My parents have also helped out by buying me special treats or ingredients so that I feel included in family activities! Most of all, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ won't ever leave me no matter how hard or emotional my health diet roller coaster takes me.