Re: Bill, how is it going with your son?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Yes, after taking into account the truly excellent advice here

(thanks again) we decided to even step-up our anti-sugar strategy,

cutting out as much sugar to the gram as we possibly can, and being

stricter in our carbs and food rotation. Thankfully, my son is happy

as long as he's eating SOMETHING when he's hungry, and he's been a

very willing participant in the diet the whole way.

The diet is certainly harder for us than he, in terms of time-

consumption, finances, planning, and just mental strength. But he's

getting better--it's obvious. We met his kindergarten teacher

at " back to school night " the other night and she said that Liam does

not show any hyperactivity AT ALL in class. His ONLY issue, she said,

was occasional distractability, and that he forgets to raise his

hand. We of course asked her if she was sure she was talking about

our kid

Eliminating sugar and allergic foods has already created a much

calmer, contemplative child, though he certainly has a ways to go to

catch up to his age milestones. By far, the most remarkable

observation is the ice cream truck. It circles our cul de sac every

night after dinner. Weeks ago, it created a nightly total meltdown as

Liam wanted an ice cream so bad (like most of the neighborhood kids).

Now, he stands by the window and watches it, because, he says, " I

just like the music. "

Who is this kid?

Bill

> Dear Bill,

>

> Did you feel better about being strict about sugar after our

messages

> here?

>

> Are YOU doing okay too? It's tough to monitor a child's diet like

> you do.

>

> We care,

> Bee

[Guest guest]

hey bill!

that's a GREAT post!

how inspiring, it sounds like your son is doing really well.

keep up the great parenting and keep us informed!

go liam go!!

~ suz

> Eliminating sugar and allergic foods has already created a much

> calmer, contemplative child, though he certainly has a ways to go

to

> catch up to his age milestones. By far, the most remarkable

> observation is the ice cream truck. It circles our cul de sac every

> night after dinner. Weeks ago, it created a nightly total meltdown

as

> Liam wanted an ice cream so bad (like most of the neighborhood

kids).

> Now, he stands by the window and watches it, because, he says, " I

> just like the music. "

>

> Who is this kid?

>

> Bill

[Guest guest]

Dear Bill,

I was delighted to read your wonderful report on your son's progress,

cooperation and your decisions. What an excellent success story!

Liam sounds like a terrific guy. Lucky you and lucky him he has you.

That's a job very well done Bill!

I'd be interested to know whether changing Liam's diet has affected

the rest of your family's diet as well.

Cheers,

Bee

[Guest guest]

Thanks Bee and Suzy. I wish I could say our job is well " done. " I'd

say it's more medium rare at the moment

For the first couple of weeks, Liam's mom and I truly had to drop

everything in implementing his diet and treatment. Just learning the

ropes--let alone what time for the Nystatin, what to mix the

probiotic in, when to give the fish oil, etc.--took all of our free

time and concentration, and our own nutritional and relaxation needs

have definitely suffered. Initially we were " sneaking " our meals,

taking turns going out to the local fast food places, or eating

dinners after Liam went to bed. It was just more convenient while we

were learning and reorganizing everything. Now we've gotten a little

better at melding Liam's daily diet with our own, so our diet's

slowly getting better too.

We are now beginning to work out how our own diet needs to coincide

with Liam's in the long term, especially since Liam's mom expects to

begin treatment for yeast overgrowth as well. Materials from this

group's files have been very helpful in making that connection.

As crazy as it's all been, I see us all gradually headed to a better,

healthier place. With some modifications--and realistically, anything

we can do to lower the food bill will be considered--our diets will

likely be very similar as a family at some point.

Bill

> Dear Bill,

>

> I was delighted to read your wonderful report on your son's

progress,

> cooperation and your decisions. What an excellent success story!

> Liam sounds like a terrific guy. Lucky you and lucky him he has

you.

>

> That's a job very well done Bill!

>

> I'd be interested to know whether changing Liam's diet has affected

> the rest of your family's diet as well.

>

> Cheers,

> Bee