On pregnancy, parenting, and managing FPIES with tiny humans
A couple weeks ago, I went to a birthday dinner for a friend and came home to two lovely poopy diapers waiting for me on the table. Why, you ask? Because I'm an FPIES mama. Because every diaper fills me with anxiety and anticipation to see whether Lincoln's passing his current trial, and whether Miles … Continue reading You know you’re an FPIES mama when…
It's Tuesday again. On Tuesdays, I publish. Which means on Mondays, I draft. Every other day, I do laundry. On Thursdays, I wash the boys' sheets. On M/W/F, I go for a run. I could go on, but you get the idea. Despite the lack of a current career keeping me to a tight schedule, … Continue reading chaotic monotony.
Hi, my name is Mary and I have adult onset FPIES. You may have been following me for a while- you may even know me outside of the internet!- and I've never shared this crucial piece of information?! All this time, I've been acting like FPIES was some crazy new thing...and I've had it all … Continue reading FPIES: not just for toddlers anymore.
Hello friends! Thanks for finding your way to our story today. We've had a blissfully reaction-free week over here- no one's fussing uncontrollably, pooping blood, or sprouting hives- does life get any better? 😉 So, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share who we are and why I'm blogging. We've had quite a few … Continue reading Cast of Characters
Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope your week has been reaction-free, sunburn-free, and generally uneventful in the best of ways. I asked yesterday on instagram (find us @ chunkythighsandfpies) what you wanted to hear more of, and the resounding answer from FPIES mamas was, RECIPES! I'll share my go-tos in a sec, but first, a few … Continue reading Recipe Round-Up
Happy Tuesday to this lovely virtual allergy-minded community! I shared yesterday on an Instagram story (@chunkythighsandfpies) that Lincoln passed a round of allergy skin testing with flying colors. And message after message come flooding in celebrating with us! Most from mamas I've never met, but it's clear they know as well as our closest friends … Continue reading Allergists, assemble!
(Alternate Title: That Time I Got Scurvy.) Kids, y'all. I couldn't love the two of mine more, but I'm pretty sure they're at least 50% dementor. Lately, they've legitimately drained every ounce of life from me! My sleep, my energy, my patience, and every last vitamin and nutrient...straight out of my soul (or bones) and … Continue reading A Sailor’s Life For Me!
Fairly often as the week goes by, a few ideas cross my mind of what I want to share with you all. I have plenty of drafts started. This week in particular, I knew exactly what I'd write about: our first successful family trip to a restaurant! Never mind that it was going to be … Continue reading It’s not about the (damn) fries.
Hi all! Where in the world is July going?! My babies are almost 3 months and 16 month. I, for one, would be thankful if time could Slow. The Hell. Down. This summer is way too lovely to rush to a close. A few weeks ago, I shared about some of the ways hidden ingredients, … Continue reading Welcome to my TED talk.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend and you're tackling this week feeling healthy and refreshed. We enjoyed family, friends, barbecues pools, and even a date night! Photographic evidence: Over said gloriously long weekend I started quite a few posts, including one I'll share sometime soon with the new recipes Lincoln Mac is loving. … Continue reading F is for FPIES, food, friends, and FEARS.
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