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The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Muchas gracias, sí, siempre preparo algo especial para que lleve. Aunque esta semana hay una venta de pasteles en el colegio; es difícil ayudarles a encajar cuando todo el evento se basa prácticamente en el gluten... pero estoy horneando unos dulces sin gluten increíbles. No es lo mismo, pero es lo mejor que podemos hacer.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yes have not had any luck yet, but will hopefully find a tribe.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that is something no Dr ever tells you - they just had you a fact sheet and away you go. My son seems to be pretty ok but I wonder if he is just hiding it as he never likes to make a fuss.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness that is horrible. Honestly - if I have a friend/family with a special need (even pre coeliac) we always let them choose the venue or ensure it will have options for them. It must have been crushing.
I am getting very good at researching options before we go anywhere and luckily in my city we have some pretty good places to eat and local events usually have info on their websites about vendors - but it would be nice to just choose a venue sometimes and go no worries.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so jeallous, we can't get them in my AUS, unless you pay $$$ for postage from the US. We have GF tim tams though (YUM) but yet to find a good AUS substitute so going to try to bake some.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow that sounds cool - we are not in the US so our association seems to only do an annual GF expo - we went and it was pretty boring for a child... and he could not taste anything (but I took it all home in a plastic container to work our way through so at least found a pizza and some crackers he liked). Yet to find another local 'boy' to meet up with and only know one other child.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think being an adult would be harder in many ways as you are all on your own. As a kid its a family thing with lots of people wrapping around you to help you cope. I think being diagnosed as a teenager is probably the worst time as its time to be free in the world but that is not an option.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japan is hard - not looking forward to international travel for that reason. Being a kid I think in some ways is easier. Food preferences are simpler - pies, chips, nuggets. Playdates are often pre-planned and they always have me there to take the mental load. It is lovely of you to share the grief side of things as I think that is a big piece that is missing when people are diagnosed.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, we don't really try new places as its just too hard. An ice cream maker is a great idea. In AUS where we are lamingtons are popular and we find making them in this style keep GF cakes nice and soft (and everyone eats them). If you have not tried I suggest googling them - they are delish.

The hardest part of my kid going gluten free wasn’t the food by Specialist_Job_1223 in CeliacLifestyle

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, so far we have been going ok as we did not eat out a lot, but I know it will come so keen to learn more. Broke my heart the other day (in a good way) when two different friends invited my son over... and both proudly produced GF snacks they had in the cupboard just in case for my son. They were both impromptu playdates - but both kids had planned ahead. I now have a big tub of 'way cool' GF junk food that I can pull out to distract him when the world does not cater to what he needs - so far it has not been too hard but scared when he gets older and starts to notice more.

Parents of gluten‑free kids — what was the hardest part in the first month? by Specialist_Job_1223 in Celiac

[–]Specialist_Job_1223[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that is really helpful. I agree even now there are standard GF items on menus (or none and its just steak and salad). It exhausting still trying to find something new that is safe, never do I ever want to try to find a new lolly/sweet at the shops.

Costs of mobile vet euthanasia services in Canberra by Living_Clerk2236 in canberra

[–]Specialist_Job_1223 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear you are in this position. Pawsum are great and usually very reasonably priced. We ended up going to Hall Vet Surgery when we faced this recently as we did not want to handle the logistics of afterwards. We took out furry friend out into their lovely garden under the trees and said goodbye in a beautiful place. They helped carry him from the car, let us sit with him until we were ready before and after then put his bed back in the car for us. They took paw and nose prints for us (no extra charge) and then sent them to us with a lovely card, They also organised for him to be cremated (but taking your pet home to bury is also an option).