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#130465 - 09/07/07 09:53 PM The Positives of living with PA
lilysmom lilysmom Registered: 07/20/07 Posts: 64 Loc: Milltown, NJ	I was thinking today of all the positives of raising a PA child, I guess I need some light in this whole thing and here are my top three: 3. Being able to say "NO" when something is out of our comfort zone has taught me the art of saying "NO" to social engagements without DD that I just don't want to attend. 2. I'm not sure about the rest of you but my DD is very bright and I think that has to do with all the time I spend with her b/c I don't let her play with the PB&J kids in our neighborhood. and the number one reason. 1. COMMUNICATION! I don't know about everyone else but since my DD diagnosis I talk to her constantly about school, friends, activiites, etc. I find it helps to open up the lines of communication, my DD is only 4 but I look at it as starting early and keeping them open now b/c in a few years she'll want to tell me I'm weird etc. What positives has anyone else found?
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#130466 - 09/08/07 08:56 AM Re: The Positives of living with PA
lakeswimr lakeswimr Registered: 02/01/07 Posts: 291	I think it gives me an out from giving DS all the junk that is around us all the time. I grew up eating natural foods and like DS's diet to be healthy. (Although he for sure gets way more junk because it is allergy-free and safe than he would if he didn't have allergies at times, too. lol!) Having an out so I don't have to go to some social events I don't really feel like attending anyway. :P Learning to decorate cakes. Altough I just kind of complained about all the work involved in another post I'm actually thrilled I can do this! I would never have taken the time to learn otherwise. We do super cool things like have a soy "ice cream" making party including many safe toppings. It is way more meaningful and fun than going out for ice cream. Our party this past summer with my brother is one of the best memories I have of the whole summer. Having very good friends. FAs really weeded out some people who weren't nice friends and that was sad but they were replaced by wonderful, caring people. I'm sure there are other things.
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#130467 - 09/08/07 10:53 AM Re: The Positives of living with PA
mom2boys1975 mom2boys1975 Registered: 07/19/07 Posts: 193 Loc: USA	I am also doing more cake baking and decorating. Not buying any baked goods is making my diet go a bit better. I've always struggled with shyness, especially when something may put someone out... I now don't hesitate to tell people what I need to keep my son safe, and it's transferring to other situations. I have learned that I do really have people that care in my life... one neighbor/friend now also has a peanut free home to keep my son safe when we go over.
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#130468 - 09/09/07 04:27 PM Re: The Positives of living with PA
momll70 momll70 Registered: 09/26/06 Posts: 674	Thanks for this thread, I really needed to read some positive things because I'm at a low right now in this rollercoaster ride of a life we deal with. I especially can agree with the post above that communication between parents and especially PA kids is good and brings us closer to our kids and it also builds a trust between us and them. I have to add that I bake more which I love to do, make my own bread and ice cream which is so yummy. [This message has been edited by momll70 (edited September 09, 2007).]
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#130469 - 09/10/07 08:21 AM Re: The Positives of living with PA
The #L Mouser! The #L Mouser! Registered: 11/28/03 Posts: 255	I am forced to read labels before deciding to purchase something my family. I don't impulse buy. I'm telling you, manufacturer's must completely think consumers are sheep....that all they look at is the front of the box or the price. _________________________ "The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullabye" ~John Denver
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#130470 - 09/10/07 08:46 AM Re: The Positives of living with PA
momll70 momll70 Registered: 09/26/06 Posts: 674	Learning to pronounce the words on the ingrediant labels. Years ago, I would have never believed that I could read it as fast as I do now. My son knows when I worry about him especially if I notice red marks on his face, I check his body. He puts his arms around my head and tells me "I'm o.k. mommy". And then he keeps hugging me and tells everyone that I take good care of him.
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#130471 - 09/10/07 10:00 PM Re: The Positives of living with PA
lilysmom lilysmom Registered: 07/20/07 Posts: 64 Loc: Milltown, NJ	I keep thinking of them. They will always feel special because that's the way we raise them.
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#130472 - 09/11/07 12:40 AM Re: The Positives of living with PA
ajas_folks ajas_folks Registered: 04/28/00 Posts: 3071 Loc: USA	My kids are learning to be great little cooks! Their spouses will thank me. ------------------ ~EliZabeth, Mother to 2: DD age 6, treated as though PA/TNA. Drug & chemical (sunscreen) allergies. DS age 8, PA, suspected TNA, Latex, legumes?, sunscreens . . . (PA diagnosed & ana reaction 1999) Member here since 2000 _________________________ http://www.foodallergysupport.com email me! Posts NOT to be used by anyone w/o my written consent.
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#130473 - 09/11/07 11:38 AM Re: The Positives of living with PA
Adele Adele Registered: 01/31/05 Posts: 3809	If I have goodies in the house I WILL eat them all. I have willpower in the grocery store, but no willpower in my own house - so I just don't buy cookies, etc. But what do you do when you have house guests? I feel like I should have some sort of treat to offer for dessert - or a cookie to go with a cup of tea. An advantage to having PA.......I buy 'may contain' cookies or desserts so that my guests can have them, but I can't. This keeps me from eating a box of cookies in a day or two!
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#130474 - 09/28/07 07:31 PM Re: The Positives of living with PA
Cedar Cedar Registered: 04/15/03 Posts: 46	We get to be selective about extended family outings - rather than being pressured into going due to 'assumed obligation'.
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