I went shopping today and basically came back with fresh fruit and veges from the markets and rice crackers, cornflakes and cleaning products from the supermarket (LOL). I will be baking, baking, baking. The only thing I've had to omit from his lunchbox is his sandwich. He doesn't seem to mind the GF bread - although only toasted.
My mum is staying with me at the moment and she is taking home unopened packets of pasta, flour and cereals. I've ditched quite a few baking products and am stripping back to basics and creating from scratch - the funny thing is that I thought I was already doing that but out goes even my baking powder and cornflour (which was wheaten) and replaced with friendlier versions! Nasty little gluten seems to be hidden in everything.
He is doing well with taking his iron supplements in the morning - we break open one of the fefol capsules and mix it in with a little OJ (as advised by the paed). I'm not looking forward to taking him back for more bloods, but it has to be done.
I'm a bit worried about after school care so tomorrow my mum will pick him up. I let them know by email on Friday morning and hope that they pick it up pretty quickly and we get positive support. They share fruit in the morning but eat their own lunches but they do cook and bake which is a big worry.
I will definitely join the coeliac society - the paed suggested that too.
I am going to be baking that magic bean cake, it looks delicious. Weird.... I won't tell anyone what's in it til the compliments roll in.
Anyway, thanks again for all of your suggestions. It is a little overwhelming but I know that now we can get on with things and make progress.
Re: 4yo diagnosed as coeliac
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