Day 42 & 43 (GAPS Intro Stages 3 & 6)

So day 42, Venita woke up feeling much better, though she ended up in our bed for the first time in a loooong time. She just couldn't get comfortable, and I could tell she just needed some comforting. We are all getting on probiotics, aside from the ferments we are already on. I took one the other day and started having some major die-off. It took me awhile to realize what it was.

Day 41 (GAPS Intro Stages 3 & 6)

Well, day number 41.. I haven't written much lately because I just haven't been feeling well lately and I just don't have the brain to think right now.. But I thought this was at least really important to write about..

Venita 18mo, still on stage 3.. Had steamed asparagus for dinner tonight. She has had the most horrible stomach ache tonight. She has been sick for a few days and I thought at first it was just that. But it began to become quite obvious that it was her tummy. So finally I broke down and gave her a little enema. My husband thought it was the most horrible thing in the world, but she handled it just fine. And poop just a tiny bit. But guess what was in that poop... Undigested Asparagus... So shortly after she started finding some relief and is crashed in our bed. Thinking maybe her being sick may have made her even more sensitive.

Some might find this as a negative thing. But I view it as a good sign. A sign that healing is taking place. Of course I know healing is taking place, I don't know why I need events like these to remind me. But as a parent putting your child on this diet, you constantly fear whether or not you are doing it right. If what you are doing is healing. Venita could eat Asparagus fine before this diet, BUT she couldn't digest it. This experience is just a sign that her tummy is full of brand new healthy and very sensitive flesh and that all the wear and tear from her being unable to digest her food is going away. So I feel good, needless to say! :)

Hope you can find peace in moments like these, rather than fear...

Days 33-35 (Intro Stages 3 & 5)

Venita and her cute little scrunchy face!

Well it's 11pm and I'm not tired. I have chicken and carrots boiling on the stove. I realized tonight that I am not prepared for tomorrow which is our GAPS Group day and shopping day all rolled into one. Today was a rough day. I woke up doing, mmmmmm, okay I guess. But quickly after my Phat Cup of Joe I went kinda downhill.

Day 27 (GAPS Intro - Carrot/Squash Almond Flour Muffins)

So as of yesterday we officially hit 4 weeks on intro. I can't really say it's gone by fast, in fact, it's done nothing but dragged on! I can say, it's hard to believe that we've been on intro for 4 weeks now. It's hard to believe that Venita (18mo) is still on Stage 3! RJ (4) hasn't gone much farther than Stage 5.

Day 24 (GAPS Intro Stages 3 & 5)

Hello Thursday! So today was really uneventful. I started my day out really edgy. I'm thinking maybe the Apple Juice I had last night? And man I keep having Braxton Hicks Contractions like crazy. Can't believe how strong they get at only 4 months. Baby is starting to kick more and more all the time.

Day 23 (GAPS Intro Stages 3 & 5)

There is this strange phenomenon going on in our house...... Plate licking! Don't get me wrong I have had plate licking happen a time or two in the past, but it's getting a bit crazy these days!

Day 21 (GAPS Intro-Risen with the Lord!)

So I'm really not sure what stage to say the kids are on, because there are some things that may not have been quite at their stage  on Easter, but they both did incredibly well with them. But I can officially say, we have been on GAPS intro for 3 weeks!!

Day 13 & 14 (GAPS Intro Stages 3 & 5)

Well, I've missed two days now.. :( Sorry, but you know how it gets on Intro!! :) I wish I had a better excuse other than, not in the mood. Yes, been quite gloomy, and not feeling too hot. And it is taking more and more strength every day to continue doing GAPS "well."

Days 11 & 12 (GAPS Intro Stage 2 & 4)

Well, day 12 and I think the excitement has dwindled. But progress is being made even with a little hiccup.

Day 11 (GAPS Intro Stages 2 & 4)

So Venita (17mo) is going back a step and RJ (4) has moved up a step... I feel like I have been soooo lazy today. Okay, I know I've been lazy today.. But really it's been up and down all day with Venita and I didn't get enough sleep last night. Time got away with me as I was ordering some exciting Easter Candy Molds and Chocolate Molds!! YAY!! Found a recipe for gummy vitamins, I'm so excited to turn it into plain old Easter Gummies!! Woohoo!

Day 10 (GAPS Intro Stage 3)

Well, I was lazy and didn't move RJ onto Stage 4, BUT he pooped!! Yay!!! And tomorrow morning RJ will have his first taste of fresh carrot juice since starting intro. But on a more than exciting note!! I finally got my Perfect Pickler Mason Jar Kit!!!

Day 9 (GAPS Intro Stage 3)

Hanging out at Grandpa and Grandma's in our PJ's

Where to begin!! Wanting to keep this short and sweet because I need sleep.. But I have so much to talk about! So I'm gonna keep it simple..

Day 8 (GAPS Intro Stage 3)

Last Summer, I can't wait!!

To still be saying stage 3 is kinda strange to me. I don't know I guess I figured we would move faster, but now that we are hear I see no rush in getting through Intro. The kids are just so happy about the new stuff we have introduced

Day 7 (GAPS Intro Stage 3)

Craving Spring! Craving Garden! Craving Sunshine!
A picture of RJ last spring watering one of my hubbies experimental garden beds, which worked quite well! It's amazing how much he has grown in only a year! :(

Day 6 (Gaps Intro Stage 3)

Shredded Beef and Avocado

Day 6 and what can I say. We are still alive!!

Day 5 Part 2 (GAPS Intro Stage 5)

Random thoughts:

I have really started enjoying warm water, and I have really started enjoying a little warm broth. If I overdo the broth it starts to gross me out.

Morning sickness has diminished a ton since yesterday and especially today, like none! 14 weeks gestation or GAPS I don't know...

I'm not starving constantly anymore, that might be why I haven't had morning sickness.

I can't in any way shape or form consider myself a lazy person anymore!! I'm on my feet all day cooking. It is fulfilling yet by the end of the day with all the build up of kids and food, I just wanna punch something or throw a pot across the room.

Venita is having lots of sleep disturbances tonight. She can't stay asleep, and I am thinking no more avocado for her, for a couple days. Anyone know what else it might be? I can't imagine it being die-off...

RJ is so awesome when he's awesome, and so hard to handle, when he decides to be hard to handle.
Still just a roller coaster ride..

WE ALL ARE ON AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER RIDE, UGH!!

It is just draining to say the least, I don't even like to be around myself half the time!!

Good night day!!

Days 4 & 5 (GAPS Intro Stage 2 & 3)

RJ making a mommy impression!

Oh goodness, where to begin! I am experiencing a lot of die-off, so my brain is shot. And yesterday was the longest day ever, and thus far the toughest day of intro. But we have progress! Today is much better!

Day 3 (GAPS Intro Stage 2)

RJ and Venita last Halloween

This diet can bring out the best in people, and of course it brings out the worst in people! It brings all those problems to the surface and purges it right out of you. Not to get too philosophical, but it really reminds me of the process of spiritual purification, the process of spiritual refinement. When good is introduced, bad is purged out. Our weaknesses are brought to the surface. Both are quite painful processes!

Day 2 (GAPS Intro Stage 1)

Venita getting her last meal before bed, (no she isn't sleeping)

Well, lets just say that I wasn't anticipating me having so many issues today!! I'm just on Full GAPS. But I guess the broth is just that powerful!! But my patience has been pushed a lot today to say the least. I wasn't handling the crying and whining very well. I wanted to break down and cry and whine at times. But its a good sign!

Day 1 Pt 2 (GAPS Intro Stage 1)

Well, I guess I have developed a new and incredibly good GAPS Intro Soup. Oh yeah, it turned out good! And the day turned out good too! Recipe Below..