Hey Food Allergy Mama,

I know many of you might be struggling with cross-contact and not only avoid foods that contain your allergen, BUT also foods that say “may contain traces of allergen”. ​Also, some of you might be considering some sort of food allergy treatment like Xolair, OIT, or TIP, and one of the benefits of these treatments is that you don’t have to worry about small traces of your allergen.Yes, navigating cross-contact can feel like playing food roulette with our kids' safety. But what if you didn’t have to live in fear of traces of allergen and every ‘may contain’ label?What would that REALLY LOOK LIKE in everyday life?I thought you might want to know what it’s like not to have to worry about cross-contact and may contain allergen labeling because that may help you decide if treatment is right for your family.We started doing OIT about 7 years ago. About a year and a half ago, we got to the point where we didn’t have to worry about “may contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts” anymore.Our whole world flipped upside down, in a good way!Even so, some fears have been hard to overcome, and surprisingly, some things changed less than I thought they would.So if you’re wondering what it looks like to be “in-between” where you can have traces of allergen, but no more than that, this episode is for you!So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's get to it. I'm cheering for you!

Corinna

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Hey Food Allergy Mama,

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, Can my food allergy kid really live a normal, well-balanced life? then you’re in the right place.

This is one of those questions that hits hard, right? I mean, it’s something we food allergy moms think about all the time—especially at diagnosis.

I still remember that moment so clearly. My mind was spinning with thoughts like, ‘Wait, does this mean no birthday cake? No cookie decorating at Christmas? No pizza at sleepovers?’ It felt like a tidal wave of emotions because until you’re in the thick of it, you don’t realize just how deeply food is woven into every part of our kids’ lives. It’s at every event, every celebration, every little moment.

That was 17 years ago, but I’ve revisited that question again and again. And if you’re anything like me, you probably have too. So today, I’m sharing my personal stories, my real-life reflections, and the life lessons I’ve learned along the way.

Whether you're brand new to the food allergy journey or have been navigating it for a while, this episode is packed with insights that’ll make you feel seen, heard, and hopefully a little more empowered. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's get to it.

I'm cheering for you!

Corinna

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Hey Food Allergy Mama,

I used to dread the regular blood tests that our Allergist would request at our food allergy follow-ups. Scared kids, watching my child go through pain, and all the crying and consoling. They seemed to cause so much stress for my kids and it was a struggle every time. I mean it’s just something they had to do, but I always wondered if there was a way to make it easier.

Honestly, it wasn’t until my girls were MUCH older that I realized there are steps you can take to make the process of a blood draw or blood test easier. Even though I can’t turn back time and make things easier for my kids, I can help you!

So if you have an allergy blood test in your future, don’t miss this episode, I'm cheering for you!

Corinna

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