GF/CF diet update!

It's been about three months since we started our journey on the gluten-free, casein-free train. I thought this would be a great time to update because we have already seen so many wonderful improvements with Jacob.

First off, his eating habits have improved dramatically! I can only assume that the gluten was making him feel like crap, and that's why we had to fight him to even get him to eat. He is so much better about trying new foods, and the switch wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. He does miss goldfish crackers, and while I've found a few replacement recipes, I have yet to try them. We've found enough snacks elsewhere that I can usually distract him.

Other than the wonderful changes with eating habits, Jacob's language is blossoming. He is using full sentences almost regularly now and his vocabulary has majorly improved. He also seems to be more patient and his repetitive behaviors have decreased. Socially, he seems more aware of his surroundings and is even playing with his sister sometimes. It's mostly rough housing, but it's playing nonetheless! He isn't "fixed" by any means, but we are definitely noticing some very good changes.

My biggest trouble with the diet is that I am not a cook. I feel as though I should be better about this as a SAHM, but it's not my strong point. I don't like doing it, and my kind of recipe is the kind where you throw everything in the pot and stir. I've found so many yummy ideas...but they all need 18 different types of flour and several ingredients I've never heard of. I'm doing my best to expand my repertoire, but it's a process. I've failed miserably at many recipes and found some small successes. If anyone knows a great place to find CF/CF recipes for the non-cook, let me know!

Mr. Jacob doing his first 100 piece puzzle