I haven't written in a few weeks because I haven't known what to say about what has been going on. For a long time I have known something is wrong with Layla's weight and it took me voicing my concerns for 2 years for her Dr to finally listen to me and do bloodwork. We got that bloodwork back a week ago with possible Celiac Disease being the culprit and a referral to a Pediatric GI. I can deal with Celiac disease or even a gluten intolerance. Yes, it will be a change and a big learning experiment (yes I meant to say experiment)...but we already eat pretty darn healthy and for the most part, from scratch...it's just my beloved bread making that is going to suffer. That is going to be hard.
The bloodwork is really hard to interpret and luckily, I have been blessed with other opinions without having to go to another Dr. The only test that indicates possible Celiac is the test that shows damage to intestinal tissue due to gluten. All the others she was within normal range. The GI appt won't be for a while...they aren't even scheduling new patient appts until June. Hopefully we can score a cancellation...but hopefully with enough notice...it's 2 hours away...on a good day. So until we can get in, I am keeping a food diary and a poo diary (I know, gross) so that I am prepared. I also have tons of print outs of research and different tests I want to make sure they do.
There are more serious possibilities being thrown around...but I won't dare talk about those unless I need to. Layla and I have an appt to talk further with her Dr on Thursday and also get more bloodwork done.
For reference, Layla is almost 6...she is in the 50th percentile for her height and only 2nd percentile for her weight...they call this failure to thrive...which I absolutely despise the term. All tests point to malnutrition...but we have to figure out why she isn't getting the nutrition since we are a healthy family. I make their breakfast every morning, no cereal, pop tarts, frozen foods. I pack their lunch everyday in a Bento box so that I can see what is left over when they get home. And of course...I make dinner every night. If we eat out...it's once a month. (That was my New Year's resolution!)
On a brighter note...or should I say on a "sorer" note...I joined Jason's work division's kickball team and am having a blast. It's the first time I have done anything like this as a wife. I have always tried to stray away from "mixing" with the wives...but I have to say I love them all...well except for two...they are really weird. It has made me want to get together more with them and actually participate in work related events. I actually went to the thrift store on base to get an application to volunteer there. It really has made me realize I have dug my own hole with not having friends because I don't put myself out there. I'm going to change that.
We had our first "mixer" games yesterday and won both! By the end of the day...I sat on the couch and couldn't lift my legs! But I'm much better today...I think I was flat out exhausted.
I am pretty sure that when I kick...I also yell "HI YA"...I made it to 2nd base on this kick...then scored with the next kicker. I'm cool like that!
Anyway, with all the researching I have done the past few weeks on Layla...I have really slacked with my cooking. Not terrible...just have made easy meals...one night we had chili dogs...I wanted comfort and quick. BUT, I do have a recipe to share that Layla RAVED about! And she rolled out of bed just as I was starting it...hence her appearance! Who wouldn't love Oreo Pancakes...and they are HEALTHY!
Waking up to Oreos on the counter...who wouldn't be excited?
The amazing (according to Layla) final product!
Oreo Cookie Pancakes adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie
(serves 1)
- 1/2 tsp white or apple cider vinegar (2g)
- 5 tbsp milk of choice (75g)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (4g)
- 1 tbsp coconut or veg oil (sub applesauce only if you like the taste of fat-free pancakes.) (10g)
- 1/4 cup spelt flour (or all-purpose or gluten-free all-purpose) (34g)
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder (7g)
- 1 stevia packet or 1 tbsp sugar (or 1 tbsp agave and decrease milk by that amount)
- 1-2 crushed Oreo-style cookies or Healthy Oreos
- 1/2 container vanilla yogurt of choice (I used SoDelicious coconut) (80g)
In a small measuring glass, combine first four ingredients and whisk. Set aside. Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Place a non-stick pan, greased with either oil or oil spray, over medium heat. While it heats, turn your attention back to the food: pour wet into dry and stir until just mixed. (Don’t over-mix.) Then cook your pancakes (I did mine in two batches), adjusting the heat a little lower if necessary. Flip when bubbles appear and the sides are just cooked enough to flip without breaking. Meanwhile, combine the final two ingredients, then spread on cooked pancakes. Recipe makes 7-8 silver dollar pancakes, as shown in the photos.
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