Healing Gianna

Week 23

We successfully up-dosed to 0.3 whole milk and 6 ml peanut Solution D.

We were pushed back by a week, but we managed to go up today with no issues. Gianna has been going through some toddler development emotionally and physically, so it’s quite challenging to give her doses these days. It’s another phase we need to get through, but that’s alright; it’s part of life ☺️. These sisters are inseparable, whether playing or having tantrums, always together 😂.

God is gracious; God bless us all 💕.

Week 22

Unfortunately, Gianna caught the virus 🥺. She is a bit congested and occasionally coughs. We have to reschedule our updose to next week as per protocol, which gives us ample time to recover. She is on 3/4 of her dose and seems happy. Even though she's sick, she's still silly and cheeky ☺️

Changes we noticed at this stage:
-less oral reactions
Usually, she would ask for cold treats to help with her funny mouth sensation, but since the milk transition, she only asked for it once and had no complaints about her tongue.

-less contact sensitivity
When the dose spills on her or touches her face, she used to get hives or redness. So far, it has diminished quite significantly. Hopefully, it’s not just for now.

God is amazing! When he’s in the middle of all your plans, you have nothing to worry about 💕 Grateful for His love ❤️

Week 21

5 months in the program
0.2 whole milk
4 ml Peanut Solution D

We had another good week, although hopefully Gianna won’t get sick, as Tala isn’t feeling very well. We are three weeks away from starting egg treatment, which is very exciting. I am praying she’ll have a smooth journey with that ☺️☺️

~Look up, life is amazing with Him 💕~
Each day, we feel God’s grace and mercy.

Week 20 🥳🥳

Gianna had 0.2 ml of whole milk today and 4 ml of peanut.

She came to the clinic dressed in her unicorn princess dress and a tiara, giving big smiles to her nurses and Dr Tom. It was a quick visit; we got home after an hour with the kids just asking for more snacks.

Psalm 103:2-4 (NIV): "Praise the Lord, my soul... who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion."

Week 19

A quiet week ☺️☺️

Gianna seems to have tolerated her doses well this week, and hopefully, it continues. She's turning 3 next month, and she's definitely starting to show some changes - the very lovely 3-year-old tantrums 🙈🙈🙈. She's more vocal and has a quirky personality; it's good to see her thriving 💕
She's stronger than me in many ways, and she's the boss of the house 😅

“And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them." Mark 10:16

Wk 18
Whole milk 0.1 ml
Peanut 2 ml
Gianna had actual milk today. She transitioned well and was a bit cheeky in the waiting room. She also updosed to 2 ml of peanut solution. What a big milestone!
We were advised that now she is protected against accidental exposure with the same amount, and as we increase her dosage, so does her protection. How amazing. It's truly unbelievable! We lived for nearly three years with no cow's milk, and today that changes.
We are over the MOOOOOn! 😉😉

~O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health. Psalm 30:2~

Wk 17
It's not fully a quiet week, but Gia had some good days. She had a swollen upper lip the other day - maybe she licked her lips after a dose; I'm not really sure. It subsided with an antihistamine. Other than that, she was fine and pretty much happy and active. I think she's starting to get annoyed having to put lip ointment/Vaseline every morning haha; she rolls her eyes at me when she sees me holding it 😅. She's been very tired, though. Every nap time, she would just fall asleep quickly.
We have one week to go before actual milk. Gotta stay in good shape ☺️
God is good, all the time 💕

Week 16

It's our last milk solution - 8 ml, and we moved to Solution D for Peanut - 1ml.

A big day for Gia, but so far, so good. She usually does well on escalation day, then shows some symptoms days after. I am hoping this is a quiet week.

On our next updose, it will be the ACTUAL MILK, not a solution anymore! Oh, my goodness!!! I don't know what to feel 🥺🥺🥺, just a mix of excitement and anxiety, so much uncertainty… but as our allergist said, we aren't starting from zero. This is our goal. We have reached the first big milestone. I hope she likes the taste.

Our egg OIT will start when Gia is stable with the milk transition - at least a fortnight. Geez, so many great news, and we feel God's presence in each and every step 💕💕

Week 15
Quite a rough start for Gianna… She had a swollen lower lip over the weekend due to her chapped lips getting irritated by the solution. She got a bit better for a few days but had a vomiting episode yesterday; she had no other symptoms otherwise. Today, while having her snacks, she spat out her apple and looked like she was going to throw up. I gave her water, and she felt better. Now I will make her lunch and dinner more simple and easy to chew. Hopefully, it will help with her oral sensitivity. I just hope she is not getting irritated internally; the last thing we want is inflammation.
Praying for more good days, God is always with us 💕