So far since June, our meal plans have focussed on foods that increase your breastmilk, food that should be gentle to digest, weaning, and now... now we're dairy free. It seems that the paediatrician suspects that Harry doesn't have reflux per se, but is in fact allergic to Cow's milk - probably the protein. As I'm keen to breastfeed him for as long as possible this has meant cutting dairy out of my diet. Which despite having done it in the dim and distant past is harder than I remember.
When I'm not bemoaning the loss of tea, going dairy free actually isn't too hard, I just need to be organised, which I wasn't last week so it was all a bit haphazard. M is out at a curry night tonight and the baby is asleep (for now *touch wood) so I'm doing our meal plan and online shop before turning in for an early night myself. My temptations are chocolate, tea or coffee with milk and cheese. I can do without all of them, if I have alternatives. Annoyingly from what I've been reading today, it looks as though soya could be linked as an allergen but I'm going to give dairy until the end of the month, and then if things haven't improved will take out soya too.
Breakfasts - I can have porridge made with water, or sourdough toast with peanut butter that's just peanuts and a banana.
Lunches - I've made some of Jamie Oliver's barbecue beans which I've been having either on toast or just as they come in a bowl. They would be amazing with cheese. Just saying.
Suppers -
Monday - Leftover chorizo and butternut squash chilli with rice/ or in burritos
Tuesday - Pasta and meatballs
Wednesday - Freezer surprise
Thursday - Pulled pork with baked sweet potatoes
Friday - Leftover pulled pork
Saturday - Baked potatoes with the aforementioned beans
Sunday - Slow roast brisket (and not just because of the leftovers. Ahem)
If anyone reading has any experinece of breastfeeding a baby with cows milk allergy, please do let me know what's been useful to you...
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My friend has been doing the same as you since June to help her little boy who's now 11 months. I gave her my copy of Pippa Kendricks - Intolerant Gourmet and she's found it very helpful for the long lists of alternatives / substitutes plus recipes. She did say eating out is harder and will often go vegan because it's easier. There is a new law coming in where all allergens in foods (including dishes in restaurants/cafe) must be clearly labeled which will help when eating out.
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