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Thanks Martha.

So I will admit it… I watch Martha Stewart. I hate her. I hate her holier than thou attitude and I hate how absolutely fake she is with every guest on the show. Why do I continue to watch? She is like a train wreck!!! I cant stop watching, no matter how bad it gets. She really inspires me with her crafts and cooking. Although I doubt my sheets, towels, place mats, dish cloths and dishes will ever be color coordinating and yet– never in my wildest dreams did I ever think Martha could unlock the secrets to my families health problems! I was watching her show yesterday about Asian noodles. The first noodle they went over was the basic ramen noodle. They were talking about how it is completely made of wheat… and I had that epiphany moment. I could literally see a light bulb going off above my head. You see, lately I have been having severe digestive problems. Ever since my pregnancy I have not been quite right and I was blaming vitamins, fast food, and breastfeeding. In the past three weeks though I have been thinking about going to the doctor, but since I have no insurance I was hoping I could figure things out on my own. Now finally I think I have! Martha and ramen noodles have shed light on this mystery.

Wheat allergy, gluten intolerance and celiac’s disease! Why didnt I ever research these things before? Now it all makes sense! My mother and sisters health problems, my skin problems, my digestive issues, the possible spinal bifida occulta in me and my son… it all makes sense! I feel so overwhelmed right now. One one hand I am relieved to finally have figured out the issue… but also I feel depressed that I didnt find out sooner. Oh, and giving up wheat and gluten, easier said than done! Just looking over the menus is sad. I am big on variety and restaurants so I anticipate a lot of frustration. 
I am turning 30 this year and I feel fortunate that I have figured this out now, unlike my mother who has suffered twice as long as I have. I am thankful that I can change my sons diet before he gets hooked on certain foods, at least he wont miss them. I am nervous for him going to school and having this problem. Being different than the other kids and not being able to eat what other kids enjoy. I am not sure if he is affected, but with it being hereditary, the chances are very likely. I feel that it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to his health. 
I am excited though. To be healthy. To have an understanding of my body. To see changes. I am jumping for joy because I anticipate feeling worlds better than I ever have. To those of you who are rolling your eyes and thinking I am just some kind of hypochondriac… just wait and see. I plan on blogging about my transition into my new gluten-free lifestyle. Martha, you have proven yourself to be “a good thing”. Thank you, Martha!!!

Posted May 13th, 2009.

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