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Visit #14 (10/14/20)

Our last visit together as the 3 of us! I joined the boys before Sydney arrives next month! Jett challenged 30ml goat yogurt, and was...

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Oct 14, 20201 min read

Visit #13 (8/25/20)

I’m joining the boys for the appointments, but staying in the car to limit exposure. Jett challenged both Brazil nut (6g) and goat milk...

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Aug 25, 20201 min read

Ice Cream Truck!

Jett’s first ever experience getting ice cream from a truck! Choices are limited with dairy free, but he chose a Spider-Man one!

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Aug 7, 20201 min read

Egg!!

Jett ate scrambled eggs (20ml yolk and 20mg white) with bacon and fresh French toast (with GF bread) for the first time! He was initially...

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Jul 1, 20201 min read

Visit #12 (6/29/20)

Rens is taking Jett alone to the appointments to limit exposure. Today Jett challenged 30ml goat milk and passed! He was also introduced...

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Jun 29, 20201 min read

Visit #11 (4/24/20)

Because of covid, we log into a virtual check in room and wait in our car until it’s our turn. Jett had to complete a blood test, 6 vials...

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Apr 24, 20201 min read

Visit #10 (2/25/20)

Jett challenged 8g of cashew (about 1/2 tbs) with Enjoylife melted chocolate, and exercised on his choice of bike and trampoline. He...

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Feb 25, 20201 min read

Legoland

I usually have to pre-plan meals for Jett, especially when we’re out all day. However, Legoland has a dining guide with allergens listed...

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Feb 23, 20201 min read

Thai food!

Weekend visit with our friends Lucas and Owen at our favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego: Plumeria. It is an all vegan/vegetarian...

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Feb 22, 20201 min read

Valentine’s Day!

Special Valentine’s Day snacks for Jett for school.

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Feb 14, 20201 min read

Benihana!

Annual teppanyaki dinner at Benihana for Mom’s (Jane’s) birthday! Teppenyaki is nice because we can see what they’re cooking, clean the...

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Jan 23, 20201 min read

SLIT

Adding another regimen in the morning routine, and expenses! $280-$320 every 3 months. https://tpirc.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022...

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Jan 12, 20201 min read

Visit #9 1/10/2020

Rens had to take the day off of work since we messed up on Jett's last appointment and had to postpone. Pistachio challenge finally, at...

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Jan 10, 20201 min read

12/30/19

Tried to be productive and schedule Jett’s 4 year check up and Dr. R in one day. Drove all the way to Long Beach, to find out that he...

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Dec 30, 20191 min read

Holidays are tough!

Soy milk, regular cookies and Enjoylife cookies for Santa! Santa loved Jett’s special cookies best! Following the program on vacation is...

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Dec 25, 20191 min read

Happy 4th Birthday!

Celebrating at Chuck E Cheese! Had to bring his own special Daiya pizza, and donut from Donut Friend. Waiting for the day when I don’t...

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Dec 1, 20191 min read

Impromptu Thanksgiving trip to Vegas!

Baked potato fries was the only thing this poor kid could eat at the Italian restaurant. PSA: we loved going to Bacchanal buffet at...

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Nov 25, 20191 min read

Visit #8 11/5/19

Jett had to get a skin test of environmental allergies. Unfortunately it showed that he is allergic to trees, grass, and weeds. Because...

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Nov 5, 20191 min read

Visit #7 9/17/19

Chicken egg yolk challenge at 20ml (10ml baked, 5ml in muffin, and 5ml scrambled) and passed! Chicken egg yolk (at least 12ml, about 1...

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Sep 17, 20191 min read

Jett starts school!

We wanted Jett to socialize with other kids but it is hard to follow the program, while also making sure his allergy needs are met. We...

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Aug 5, 20191 min read