In April when I gave up meat for a month I started noticing that I was having issues with my stomach. I just thought it was from the increase of fiber and the fact that my body was getting used to the changes. Well almost 2 months later the problems are still here, I even added meat back into the picture. When nothing changed it got me thinking about what it is I'm eating, the only thing that stayed consistent was dairy products. I am a yogurt fanatic. I was eating probably like six servings of dairy a day, I don't know what the recommended servings are but I had dairy covered. (three of those serving were yogurt....man I love yogurt)
Which is weird because when I was little I was eating Trix yogurt, you know the one with the Rabbit and it had all sorts of different colored swirls and stuff....yum! Well I noticed that it was lumpier than normal but it didn't phase me until I was almost finished and felt something strange in my mouth. To my surprise I pulled a grasshopper leg out of my mouth. Let me tell you how traumatizing that was for a little kid. It took me awhile before I would ever go near yogurt again.
That was a huge side note, back to what I was saying. So Friday morning I had cereal and yogurt for breakfast and I felt pretty ok. For lunch I had PB & J, salad and yogurt and my stomach was starting to act a little funny. Well that day at work they had ice cream for all the employees and of course I had some of that. And that's when I noticed a problem, it wasn't long after I ate the ice cream I was experiencing some stomach rumbling and gas. (I can't believe I am telling everyone this) And that's when I put two and two together......hello it's the dairy. So after talking to my mom we came to the conclusion that I'm Lactose intolerant. I wasn't aware that you could acquire it, I thought it was something you were born with. So I did a little test this morning and sure enough that's what it is. I bought some Lactaid pills and now I fine. These pills are going to be my best friend because there is no way I can give up dairy. I just thought that was strange.
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Ewww, I totally remember the grasshopper incident. Mom called the yogurt company and they sent us coupons as compensation. "here's some coupons so you can buy more of our insect infused yogurt. A surprise in every container."
Sorry to hear about the lactose intolerant thing. It's back to Silk for you, young lady.
Hey Vicki, I remember that as if it happened yesterday.
Insect parts for that extra added protein that every child needs... Yum! Yum!
Mom
Ok, here's something funny. This lady was asking me did I know any one that would love to live with her and her husband rent free in exchange for 15-20 hours of child care. I told her I couldn't because I was staying put with the family I live with for another year. So, I thought let me give my friend Vicki a shout. Ahhh, she loves kids and rent free living works for a person in transition. Well, I just read you just moved. Congrats!! I guess I need to stay up on this blogging thing, but lets face it I just stink! Glad to here all is well.
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