Thursday, October 25, 2007

Happy Blogiversary

"He Can't Eat That" is ONE year old. I can hardly believe it!!! It seems like just yesterday I wrote "Hello." And while sometimes (okay, lots of times), I've been remiss in writing, I have REALLY enjoyed this experience.

I definitely met the goal I set for myself, "to connect with other parents who also have kids with food allergies. I'd like to share what has worked for me and I'd like to hear other people's stories when they have had to tell someone "he can't eat that!"

It has been so heartwarming and energizing to meet so many other parents though this blog and blogging in general.

As part of my blogiversary, I would like to challenge any and ALL readers to post a comment!! I am asking all the lurkers (maybe there are only 1 or 2), but anyone to -- as they say in hide-and-seek -- come out, come out wherever you are!!!

If you have never posted a comment, just click Comments and you can fill out an online form. When asked to pick an identify, you can choose Anonymous if you don't want to fill out an account.

I think the most comments ANY post I put up was 6. So, help me out friends .... let's get that number up!

I survived a year. I made friends. I found out Little Guy CAN eat wheat. I dealt with hives and "throw-ups." I started posting photos. I met a lot of supportive folks who love their kids and are dealing with similar issues. Or met other people who can relate on other levels.

So, give out a shout!!

Thanks!!

Anne D

15 comments:

Unknown said...

Yes, Anne, I gladly read your blog and I am touched by your stories of the challenges of raising your boys. You have an interesting life in many ways.

Joe Meboe

Jenn Casey said...

Congratulations on your anniversary!

Anonymous said...

You know I'm a faithful reader! I enjoy reading your blog, and love keeping up with you and the boys. You've also raised my awareness about food allergies way beyond what I know from my peanut-allergic sister. I have tremendous respect for you and the other parents who have the added challenge of raising kids with food allergies. Happy blogiversary!

The Rainbow Zebra said...

Happy Blogiversary!!! :::passing allergy-free cake & cookies::: :)

It's so nice to meet another mama who has to deal with this. It can be so isolating!!

ChupieandJ'smama (Janeen) said...

Happy Blogiversary Anne! Thanks for sharing your stories and for giving food allergies another voice!

Anonymous said...

Anne -- You are my hero! I love reading your posts and hearing about your family. I miss you!

Karen said...

Happy BIRTHDAY! I am glad you are out in my blogosphere :)

Anonymous said...

You've done a marvelous job confronting the allergy challenge with hard work, a great sense of humor and lots of love. I look forward to reading your updates.

Nowheymama said...

Happy Anniversary, He Can't Eat That!

Libby said...

Happy Blogiversary! I'm very happy to delurk to let you know how much I appreciate knowing that I'm not alone in dealing with my child's food allergies. Come on over and and say hello! www.allergickid.blogspot.com

Angie McCullagh said...

Love reading blogs about others with food allergy issues. Keep up the good work.

Angie
www.AllAdither.com

Anonymous said...

Gostei muito desse post e seu blog é muito interessante, vou passar por aqui sempre =) Depois dá uma passada lá no meu site, que é sobre o CresceNet, espero que goste. O endereço dele é http://www.provedorcrescenet.com . Um abraço.

Anonymous said...

Dear Anne:
My name is Isabelle and I'm a member of the WEGO Health Community [http://www.wegohealth.com]. I recently came across your site and congrats on your first Blog Anniversary last October. It’s fantastic to read that you’ve reached your goal in reaching parents who have kids with food allergies. The world needs more of you!

I was also having fun reading about your kids, Big Guy and Little Guy. Thank goodness for shops like Trader Joes that carries products free of food allergies. Your banana bread recipe sure sounds yummy! There’s nothing like home-made baking, don’t you think?

Please let me tell you a little bit about what we're doing here at WEGO Health. We are a relatively new health website and our Food Allergy community is growing.

Our mission is articulated very nicely here:
[http://www.wegohealth.com/our-mission.html]

I look forward to building our relationship and I hope to hear back from you soon. Please feel free to contact me at the email address below.

Best regards,

Isabelle
WEGO Health Community
expert-supported health communities

E-mail: isabelleo@wegohealth.com
Website: www.wegohealth.com

Amber said...

Hi! Happy Blog-aversary! My son has multiple food allergies as well, (he is even allergic to turkey & potatoes!) Nice to see someone else out there writing about this crazy life in the allergy world!

My blog is ohhenryblog.com :)

Unknown said...

Dear Anne,

My name is Erin and I represent Enjoy Life Foods, the country's leading maker of delicious gluten-free/casein-free and allergy-friendly foods. I'm hoping to acquire email contact information and a mailing address where you can be reached. I'd like to send you some information about our company and samples of our products. Hope to hear from you soon! Thank you.

Erin Kavanagh
Enjoy Life Foods
erinkssa@aol.com