So we got through Day 1 of GFCF. I honestly didn't know if we would. Now, Mommy did have some creamer in her coffee (bad Mommy!) because almond milk tasted like crap in it and I didn't think to pick up any non-dairy at the store, and Daddy did have a piece of bread with his salad at lunch... but the kids did pretty well. If I'm being 100% honest, though... OMG I want to give up already. Some things are just a bigger pain in the ass, and the last thing I need is a bigger pain in the ass. Truly, my daughter already eats pretty well and loves her fruits and veggies, so we can get away with it at home. We have yet to attempt having a "different" snack than the other kids at camp and school, so we shall find out today and tomorrow. My plan is to have them offer and encourage it, but not force it if there is a meltdown, because that will just cause more problems than it is worth with me not around to help. I know it's cheating, and I know it's making a dietary infraction and probably screwing the whole damn thing up, but I don't know a better way to handle it for now. Same with this weekend at the lake. All the kids my girl will play with all day will probably go get ice cream after dinner... how do I tell my sweet babe that she can't have any? She LOVES ice cream. We tried coconut milk ice cream last night and she wasn't thrilled. I HAVE to have a good substitute on-hand to replace these things with, and that just isn't gonna cut it. So is this all going to be worth it if there are infractions sometimes? I don't know.
And I'm worried about my 2 year-old son. He's a picky eater as it is... I just don't know how I'm going to do this with him. I'm not pushing it with him outside of the home or when Sissy isn't here... but when we're all home together, I can't very well give him his favorite waffles or mac and cheese and not give Sissy any, (if she wants it) you know? But I also can't restrict his diet so much that he won't eat!!!! He's a baby. So... I'm worried. But we'll keep plugging away and taking it day by day... that's all we can do.
Keep up the good work! Don't give up when Livy has something she shouldn't. Just keep trying to offer her the things she is supposed to be having in those tough situations outside of the house. Every little bit will help. Did your Dr. recommend a food journal? I would just keep track of everything she eats right or wrong. I know it's frustrating, but it's not impossible!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much... I need all the encouragement I can get! That's my plan... just get right back on the horse if we fall off! I like the idea of tracking... I'm going to do that!
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