The Good and The Bad

Uncategorized November 9, 2010

Howdy blog world,

I had a busy busy day at the ‘ole internship, which left me feeling a little drained this evening. The good news? I don’t have a food allergy!!!!!!! I really didn’t think I had one given that I don’t have any immune-system related symptoms, but I’m still so relieved. I do plan to stay away from scary artificial soy products and soybean oil, but soy lecithin (aka, chocolate) will be back in my life. The bad news is that I still have random stomach aches and spend approximately 60% of my day burping. The doctor continues to suspect lactose intolerance or another food intolerance and recommends trying the elimination again. It’s just sooo hard to avoid cheese:(

No time or energy for a workout today, but I did enjoy dinner and some quality couch time.

 

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This meal was an easy combination of snap peas, asparagus, and shrimp served over my favorite TJ’s mushroom risotto.

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Thursday is a holiday so I’m working really late tomorrow night, babysitting for Jon while his parents go to a concert. Does anyone else feel like the weeks are getting longer as we get closer to Thanksgiving? I hope all of you guys are doing well – I really do love reading your comments each day:)

  • Anna
    November 9, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    Glad to hear that you got good news from your test results! One of my nieces found out in the last year that she had food allergies/sensitivities and her family has had to adjust. It is hard especially when she comes to visit and I don’t know what she can and cannot have.

    I feel like the beginning of the weeks are getting longer but by the end of the week it feels like it has flown by. Maybe once I am out of school that will change 🙂

  • Lauren
    November 10, 2010 at 6:39 am

    Yay for no food allergies! I went through a period of stomach ails early in college, but was only afflicted by symptoms for a year or so. Perhaps you will “grow out” of your current symptoms? Here’s to hoping so.

    I’m so excited that we educators get a day off tomorrow! Just have to get through this one 🙂

  • lisa
    November 10, 2010 at 7:13 am

    That dinner looks soo good. Risotto is becoming my new favorite!

  • Judy
    November 10, 2010 at 9:09 am

    Stumped about your stomach trouble. I would have have a hard time giving up cheese also. Have a great night, and yes the nights seem to go on forever since the time change for me.

  • Sara
    November 10, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Lactose intolerance would be terrible, but it’s great that chocolate is back in your life!! It seems like lactose intolerant people can still eat cheese, though, for the most part – I remember learning in my food class that most lactose in cheese changes to other compounds during the aging process…but I could be blowing steam here 😉

    • Mom
      November 10, 2010 at 11:42 am

      Sara,

      Thanks for the encouraging info. Laura loves cheese.

  • Lindsey Morningstar
    November 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Good news of the stomach stuff! It could just be a combination of stress and a slight intolerance for certain foods. I know if I eat too much cheese my stomach is not happy. It could also be hormonal changes with your body? Just some ideas.

  • Dee
    November 10, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    Glad to hear that you have no food allergies! I hope you can figure it out soon!

    Ps. Your dinner looks fantastic!