Somewhere in the process, the organizing side of me, started a notebook that ended up being the most sane thing I did in the beginning and I took it everywhere I went. I don’t refer to it as often anymore since I’m so familiar with Little Miss’ food allergies I don’t need it as much, but I do keep a folder for sitters and family updated regularly.
Here are a few ideas of what I keep in my notebook:
Product lists: products that are safe and products I needed to look into.
Manufacturers list: calls that are made and noted.
Labels of safe food: this one I didn’t do, the idea came from someone else, it can be a good idea for ease until you are confident of safe products. I can also see it coming in handy if someone else is doing shopping for you. Just hand them the labels and you can be sure they will bring back safe food.
New and improved: this was again to remember to call the manufacturer’s to find out what changed.
Rotation diet lists
Recipes: keep track of what you did each time you substituted something to help figure out what worked and what still needs working on. Do this especially if you have a beloved recipe you want to re-create allergy-free style.
Articles: any allergy-free articles to read when I had the time. I researched a lot in the beginning from Harvard Medical school, Celiacs and other medical websites.
Doctor’s Instructions
Sitter notes: keep lists of safe foods, where to find what is needed, and any medical needs if something should arise.
Having a separate folder, one made of plastic to last longer, with notes for sitters or family is extremely useful. Keep summary lists of all that you need in easy to reference style. I have lists and information printed on cardstock and usually laminated:
- Directions to the hospital and doctor’s office
- Information regarding using her nebulizer machine
- Food allergy lists
- Medicines and supplements she takes
- What to do if she has an asthma attack or starts getting wheezy
- Other information and needs worth knowing
Until next time,
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Thank you June.
It has been a struggle for me to find balance in this a space. I want to share personal stories about our family and give useful information to everyone who visits. Right now it seems heavy on the information side, but I have learned so much and want to be a help to other families that are facing multiple food allergies.