Miss Maylee had her 18 month well check a couple weeks ago and she had only gained 7oz from her last appointment. She is still in the 2nd percentile (18lbs). Her DR was disappointed as he had hoped she would have had a growth spurt by now. I mentioned to him that she has had diarrhea for several months now and so after discussing a few things, he wanted me to take her off of gluten for two weeks and see if the diarrhea would go away. If that didn't work, I was to take her off of dairy for two weeks. It was either that or get her blood taken which would have cost me $530. So, for the past two weeks she hasn't had any gluten and it's helping! I am new to the gluten-free diet so its been difficult for me to find and make food for her. I went to the Gluten World store and spent $36 on 5 items. I don't want to do that anymore! I feel the need to take her off of dairy for two weeks to see if that is a problem as well because that runs in my family.
Otherwise she is doing great! She is officially in a size 3 shoe and 12 month clothes. She talks a lot and has the cutest voice. She loves Barbies, animals, babies and her blanket. She climbs on everything too! Her DR gave me permission to put her in a forward facing carseat although she isn't 20 lbs yet and she LOVES it! Grandpa Stock gave her the nickname Just Big Enough and it fits her so well. She is tiny but she keeps up very well!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Maylee Rayne at 18 months
*I let Maylee pick a picture of herself for this post. She would look at the picture and then look at me and pretend to eat something just like she is in the picture. She would then giggle and do it again and again...
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So little!! I love it. Good luck with the gluten and dairy. Hope it helps, even though I have heard that gluten/dairy free diets are a pain. It's always good to figure out the WHY behind weird health things.
And get it?? "RUNS in the family?"
haha
That is the cutest little picture of her. I hope you don't get tired of hearing people comment on how little she is. I LOVE it. She's like a little miniature girl. I think she's adorable just the way she is. And I LOVED her tiny little sandals today.
Can I just say I'm a little jealous that she gets to stay in super cute clothes for like ever! LOL Payton outgrew the small sizes way too fast and I feel like I missed it! She is way too adorable and I'll be trying some GF recipes for you soon!!
She is so adorable! Good luck with your Gluten-Free adventure! :)
I found a website with gluten free recipes and it looks like there's a magazine for gluten freers. :)
http://www.livingwithout.com/landing/gluten-free-recipes.html?p=gl_gfr&s=gl_pd&st=ppc&gclid=CKKJmNy086MCFRFWagodk3RQBQ
She really is so cute! It is amazing how well the third child learns to keep up with the others!
Kristen
I wish mine stayed little a bit longer...
Maylee is adorable! :)
Hi Kari,
I can completely relate to what you're going through. My oldest, Chloe, was diagnosed with Celiac last summer. So, we've had her on a STRICT Gluten-Free Diet since. It's been a miracle for her! She gained significant weight and all of her teeth came in. Mostly though, she's amazingly more active and happy.
The best money saver I've found (because GF food is sooo darn expensive) is to buy the bread, muffin, cake mixes, make them (must have a dedicated bread machine), and FREEZE. That way you can buy in bulk and always have something handy.
Chloe's favorite GF bread mix is from Gluten Free Pantry (Favorite Sandwich). I'll admit it's pretty good!
Please feel free to let me know if you need anything or have any questions. I have lots of tips to give! Best Wishes - charis willis
chariswillis1981@gmail.com
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