[Jule'sMomInOR]

I know Juliana was sensitive to milk protein but I guess in the back of my mind I was hoping she has mostly outgrown it because it's been so long since we tried giving her anything. It also didn't occur to me that the quiche, which was pre-made and I just heated up, had dairy in it (duh - milk and butter). I was actually excited last night when she ate nearly two who pieces of quiche on her own because I thought she might lay off of the boob milk and actually sleep. Boy, was a wrong. We were up walking around the house while she screamed in pain from gas, and she had middle of the night diarrhea. Poor baby, I feel so terrible that it was my fault for giving her what made her feel bad. And now I'm really, really tired, but that's nothing new.

[shockandawe]

ahh...hon. It really sucks when they feel like that and there's nothing you can do about it. Really heartbreaking. Is there nothing that she can take to help? I know my mom, who has the same allergy with the exact same symptoms, can take lactaid pills before she eats, and it helps her get through it. I know it took a long while before they worked for her, but they must have something for kiddos like that.

[*BabyMaMa*]

Don't feel bad Momma! Things happen. Milk is hidden in sooo many things. I had a patient on Sunday who is on a lactose free diet, and his Dad gave him mashed potatoes That kid had the worst freaking diarrhea, and Dad felt like crap. But the pt said "it's ok Dad...I enjoyed having the mashed potatoes, and now I know I can't have anymore." If Juliana could really talk, I bet she'd say something similar. Hugs!

[sweetliberty]

That sucks. Aaron can't have any amount of dairy either. He gets it from me, I've had a dairy allergy my entire life, though it's gotten better over the years and now I can have small amounts.

You mentioned eggs too, does she have an egg allergy as well? Fortunately Aaron doesn't and I can't imagine dealing with that on top of his dairy, soy, and banana issues.

[Daffodil]

Awww, that's too bad, poor Juliana I just started reintroducing Arie to cow's milk last week (only I am doing 2% instead of whole milk, since her pedi recommended that) and now she is getting half formula, half milk, and seems to be tolerating it ok so far, knock on wood.

[Jule'sMomInOR]

Nope, eggs are fine as far as I know, but it's really a trial and error thing and for all I know, eggs could have been part of the problem. I think it's just the milk that gives her problems, though. Pretty much all of DH's side of the family has problems with milk, so it comes as no surprise.

Becky, I'll have to look into those pills!

[Ally-Mac]

eggs usually does a hive type reaction. It does with us.

Poor Juliana. I know it sucks and you feel guilty. Before we knew for sure that Sydney was allergic to eggs we gave her french toast at my parent's house. Fully blown head-to-toe hives/swelling from one bite. Mistakes happen --- my theory now is I'm holding off on her known allergies (even though they told us she may be fine with baked goods containing eggs) until she is old enough to tell me if it's bothering her. It really is a challenge feeding them when they have allergies.

[madelynsmomma]

My 3 year old has horrible trouble with milk too. She's just now starting to show that she may be tolerating it a bit more. But Lactaid does work. Though thats for lactose intolerance, which is different than having an actual milk protein allergy. You can get lactaid in a chewable, which is what we use now, or in a capsule. The chewable could easily be broken up if need be and it has a vanilla flavor so its tolerable even for kids. Its pricey, but I think its worth trying a couple times at least. If it works and she can have some milk products, it opens up so many more choices for foods. Just keep in mind its not a miracle by any means, we could not give my DD lactaid and a glass of milk and have everything be wonderful. But for things in moderation, it works.