Dallin

What a goober! Thought I would post a quick update on Dallin as he has some important medical tests coming up.  On Wednesday Dallin has a follow up scope to check the progress of healing in his esophagus. In February we found out that Dallin has what is called, eosinophilic esophagitis, which is a swelling and inflammation in the esophagus caused by allergies.  He has been on medication since February and after visiting a allergist has been on a elimination diet that includes all grain but rice and rye as well as peanuts, peas, carrots and bananas.  In the beginning this was a big adjustment  for Dallin as well as our family.  However, we are soooo grateful for so many products that are available at health food stores and gluten free stores that make Dallin's food life a little more bearable.  Here are a few of Dallin's favorite things (I love that he is tries to focus on the things he can have rather than what he can't).  He loves UDI's brand rice bread, it actually is really good.  We were so excited the other day when we found a regular size loaf.  It use to only come in a small loaf with about 12 slices or so and the cost was about 7 dollars, the large loaf has about 24 or so slices and costs 12 dollars.  We have also been able to find pizza crust he can have as well as tortillas (YEAH!, these were such a pain to make from scratch).  You know the big pink sugar cookies?  Well, they make those too, a rice flour version.  They are pretty good.  That is a fun treat we usually pick up when we visit the health food store every couple of weeks.  Dallin's biggest excitement came last week when we found in the frozen foods at the gluten free store, a pumpkin pie!!  I am excited for sure - I have learned how to bake with rice flour and I could make pie crust, but hey, if someone else can do it and it tastes just as good or better, I am in!  I have been proud of Dallin's attitude during this change in his life.  We have seen a remarkable change in his overall energy and excitement about life.  He doesn't seem so tired or run down anymore.  We are hoping for good results tomorrow.  I think what we would like to see is Dallin to be able to come off some, if not all his medications.  We have a big decision to make in regards to his pollen allergies, he may begin immunotherapy here in the near future.  We love this little guy so much and want him to be the healthiest and happiest he can be!  We will keep you posted....thank you for your thoughts and prayers in his behalf.