Tanner has been on his new diet of pork, rice, broccoli, olives and apples for almost a month now. He is doing very well. I am so surprised at how well he is taking all this. Trick or treating went well I was able to trade all of his candy in for dum-dums and smarties and he did not seem to care.
Last week at a party I have overheard Tanner tell people that offer him cookies and candy " I can't have that anymore" It breaks my heart but gives me peace of mind knowing that he will not just take food from anyone.
We went to my nieces birthday party last weekend, the first birthday we have gone to since the new diet. I was worried how Tanner would react when he did not have his own cupcake. In the past I was able to make a cupcake for him but now his diet is so limited I just cant. Tanner sang Happy Birthday and said wow cool cake and went about his playing. When my mom said "he cant have any cake? even if we take the frosting off" I wanted to cry. Then I looked over at Tanner running and laughing and said "It bothers you more than it does him."
For the first time since this disease took a hold o our lives I am looking forward to the holidays. The past few years I was so worried that someone hand Tanner a treat and he would take it. This year we can all enjoy and not stress out about it so much knowing that Tanner can say "no I am allergic."
Just wanted to share some good news with you all for a change. Right now all is great and Tanner is a happy kid. God has blessed us with an amazing, smart, strong, loving son. I am thankful everyday to have Tanner in my life.
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