When Analeigh was very young, we discovered that she was allergic to milk. She was not lactose intolerant, but instead was allergic to casein (milk protein). Even the most minuscule amount of this would result in severe stomach pain, diarrhea, and rash. Because of this allergy, Marissa had to avoid all dairy products the entire time Analeigh was nursing, and once she started on solid foods we had to be extra diligent to avoid even trace amounts of milk. Beginning a few weeks ago, we decided to see if the allergy was improving, as the pediatrician had told us that there was a possibility that it would get better around age two. First it was a Krispy Kreme donut (made with milk). No problem. Second came a couple bits of pasta with a creme sauce on them. Again, no problem. The final test came in the form of broccoli cheese soup, made with milk, butter, cream and cheese (it doesn’t get more dairy than that). She ate a half of a bowl and did fine! We are so thankful that the allergy seems to have passed, and she can have a childhood of fun, dairy foods (and we can have one free from policing her food). Here are some pictures of her enjoying some of her first dairy treats.

Where has this chocolate ice cream been all my life?!?

Do I have some on my face?

How about yoghurt?

Good stuff!