So far... so good

I went back to work this week; it's a struggle emotionally - lots of memories of 4 months ago, and hard coming back after essentially being gone nearly 7 months (Lucy's birth then being sick).  I'm working part time for January which was recommended by my managers, and was a good idea - I really need it.

So far, so good on the food trials.  I can drink the usual gatorade, grape juice, ginger ale, and now coke :)  I can also have rice, green beans (any kind), grapes (including raisins), and apples (this is the current trial).  My labs show my eos are climbing in my blood, but are still in normal range.  I hope things continue to be ok in there.  I found out I could have rice chex, since I passed rice, so I tried that tonight.  It was fun to have something more like a snack, and something crunchy.  Thursday mornings I do blood labs, and start the next new food.  Potatoes - not sure if white or sweet - will be next.  Then on to lettuce and tomatoes and olives, or some other fruits.  I'm pretty indecisive; looking in the pantry is overwhelming - it's hard to fathom being able to eat even 20% of what's in there, but hopefully by next year, I'll be looking back thinking I did it.

No news from Dr. Gonsalves on when the next scope will be, so I'm just forging ahead on 1 food a week and watching my labs.  I see Dr. Gordon on the 20th to check my heart.  She's my favorite doctor (next to my cousin Katie of course).

Happy New Year!  I hope this brings good health to everyone; not to be selfish, but especially my family.  An uneventful year would be awesome :)