First came eczema, all over his arms and legs, some on his face and back. But now the culprit seems to be yeast. NOOO! Am I surprised? Nope, not in the least.
I've been running and hiding from my own health problems. Like a child throwing a tantrum, I just don't want to deal with it! I just don't want it to be true. I just don't want to eat such a restrictive diet. NO NO NO, I DONT WANNA! *humph*
But then my son started showing signs of autoimmune problems (eczema) and I was faced with it in a totally different way. But I still dug my heels in and resisted the changes because then I'd have to change too.
And once again, NO NO NO, I DONT WANT TO! you can't make me!
It's a horrible thing to admit that you're acting like a child and putting your own child through discomfort because you can't seem to get your shit together. I've been emotionally spent on so many levels this year and this has felt like the last, the ONLY thing in life I could control (my diet). But the funny thing is, I can't control it either because whether or not I like it, if I want health & healing I must eat AIP Paleo (auto immune protocol).
What I CAN control however, is how I act and I can change the way we wash the diapers and be proactive in making sure this yeast problem doesn't happen again. I can make it a priority to seek out Paleo friendly foods and learn to make treats that are safe for my gut. But it starts in me and it means I step up, take responsibility and be the momma I must be for my son.
Left is three days ago once I realized what was happening. Right is this morning after three days of probiotics, coconut oil, essential oils & a AIP Paleo diet. The difference is dramatic and we are no longer dealing with screams and melt downs (YAY!).
I'm thinking my poor son may have my immune system. I better get my act together so if he or any future children really do have such strong sensitivities like me then I'll be prepared. I find it funny how I've rebelled for so long just to have the evidence before me proving to me how important it is that I take my health and my sons health seriously.
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Ps. Edison has started picking up the nursing pillow I keep in the living room and handing it to me when he wants milk. It's SO CUTE!
