It's been a WEEK around here, y'all! From Lincoln's vomit-inducing double ear infections and amoxicillin rashes, to some unfortunate Applebee’s food poisoning (#pregnancycravings), to un-timeable contractions that just won't quit... we are NOT at our best! And while several days of snuggles and slow mornings with Lincoln were glorious, I'm more than ready for my … Continue reading On formula feeding, mom shaming, and the kindest of nurses
My first baby’s first birthday
What a week of projects, celebrations, and baby prep we've had around here! All the joy and all the tears. If you follow me on instagram (@chunkythighsandfpies), you already know that the last couple days have been tough ones. FPIES has thrown a couple new curveballs into our lives and we're still trying to roll … Continue reading My first baby’s first birthday
Mackenzie & Royce’s FPIES Journey
Today I'm stepping back and learning while FPIES mama Mackenzie takes over Chunky Thighs and FPIES, to share her story featuring her sweet son, Royce! She's ahead of me on this journey and has so much wisdom and insight to share. I hope you enjoy her story- and especially if you're new (like I am) to … Continue reading Mackenzie & Royce’s FPIES Journey
On Perma-Pregnancy and a glimpse of my former self
Hiya friends. I hope you've had a wonderful week and your littles are healthy and reaction-free, if you're living this allergy parent life with me! Last week I had the pleasure of returning to the school I worked at in my former life (which only ended exactly a year ago... WHAT?!) to translate for their … Continue reading On Perma-Pregnancy and a glimpse of my former self
FPIES Superhero Spotlight: Carolyn
Hello friends! Happy Tuesday! I hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day weekend, and enjoyed a green beer or two (and another on my behalf). Our lives with FPIES have been remarkably, blissfully calm over the last week. We're almost a week into a beef bone marrow trial and so far, so good! If … Continue reading FPIES Superhero Spotlight: Carolyn
FPIES… why do you have to go and make things so complicated?!
Today's post will be short and sweet! And set to the tune of a good early 2000's playlist, as most moments in life should be. Little Lincoln had eye surgery this morning and today is dedicated to snuggles, homemade Pedialyte, and all the wubbanubs a boy could want. (Note: It was just tear duct probing. … Continue reading FPIES… why do you have to go and make things so complicated?!
Pregnancy 2.0
Well, I told you this blog would be about "pregnancy, parenting, and managing FPIES with tiny humans"...and so far I've really only delivered on the latter. Today, as with most days that I look in the mirror, what's on my mind is pregnancy. Specifically, second pregnancy. After an amazing, exhausting, wonderful and sleepless weekend in … Continue reading Pregnancy 2.0
On Becoming Helicopter Mama
When I was about 12, I created this lovely 'private planning notebook.' I planned the spacing and naming of my future children and my upcoming careers (including attire: please note that at 16, a job at Arby's should require long nails and brown highlights, and obviously black heels with a buckle. Some dreams should never … Continue reading On Becoming Helicopter Mama
FPIES Superhero Spotlight: Nadine & Jorie
Hey allergy minded friends. I hope this week finds you warm, well, and reaction-free! Here in our little FPIES world we're feeling oh so grateful to be all of the above. Today I'm going to share another amazing FPIES superhero story with you! Meet Nadine. She's a mama who's been through a premature baby who … Continue reading FPIES Superhero Spotlight: Nadine & Jorie
Wins & Losses in our Little FPIES World
It's been an icy, snowy, more than a little bit stir crazy week here in Minneapolis. We've had a whole lot of homebound days, which has led to reorganization, purging, cleaning, and prep for baby #2. One of the projects I've enjoyed the most has been creating two Lincoln safe food spaces- a fridge shelf … Continue reading Wins & Losses in our Little FPIES World
Chunky Thighs & FPIES 