We live in a gluten free household because both myself and 3 year old daughter have Celiac Disease – an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten and in order to keep us safe my other two children and my husband eat gluten free as well. When I was first diagnosed 4 years ago I was lost on what I can eat and thought my life of loving food was over. Over the years I have really come to realize that I am not missing out at all and love sharing my recipes and favourite gluten free products. Gluten free versions of Oreo-type cookies, lasagna, chicken fingers and lemon meringue pie – all possible and delicious!
How The Media Is Making Things Worse For Celiac Disease
The road to motherhood has not been easy for me and I use my blog as a safe place to work through the grief left by my 10 miscarriages. The support from my readers and fellow bloggers has meant more to me then I can express and I never knew how much e-hugs would help in my journey. I use Accustomed Chaos and my story to break the silence of miscarriage and bring this taboo topic into the light.
My Journey Through 10 Miscarriages
I am also a passionate attachment parent and breastfeeding advocate. I have been breastfeeding my youngest now for 20 months and would like to continue until she plans to wean. What you wont find here on Accustomed Chaos is any judgment or bashing of any kind – especially when it comes to breastfeeding vs formula. I am a strong believer in informed choice – whatever that choice is.
Breastfeeding Advocacy vs Formula Bashing
I am all about keeping it real and honest. I am accustomed to the chaos of children and all that comes with it. I don’t pretend to be perfect and I do my best to cherish these moments – even the crazy ones – because time goes way too quickly.
Blogging and the Theta Mom community has been so supportive of me and I love what Heather has built up. I had the opportunity to meet Theta Mom in person at BlogHer this summer and she is even more lovely in person! Thank you to Heather for all your support and thank you fellow Theta Moms!
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So glad to feature you Devan! You bring a whole new perspective to motherhood and you are passionate about what you write based on your own personal experiences – which makes it so real!
And it was lovely to meet you in person, too! Thanks for always supporting the Theta Mom Mission – hope you meet lots of new peeps!
xo
congrats on being featured. you know i do love AC!!!!
Hi Devan! Nice to meet you! Wow, I endured the pain of one miscarriage. I can't imagine going through 10 of them. You are one strong woman! So glad to know you now have three beautiful children.
I have a friend who has Celiac Disease, and through her I have learned there are lots of delicious gluten-free recipes out there. I enjoy trying them out.
Congrats on being the TMC featured blogger!
Congrats on being featured today Devan! I hope lots of people find you & get the chance to know you
congrats Devan!! so nice to meet you! you seem to be a strong woman and what a great way to share your struggles and successes with other women!
Have an awesome day!
Congratulations on being the featured blogger!!
Looks like I have a new blog to read!!
Hi there
Always loving on Heather's choices, and yours struck a chord.
I went thro several miscarriages after my first baby was born (we were fortunate to have her right before our third anniversary while not even trying to get pregnant) After every test in the book, drugs, ivf, icsi, the works, we adopted our youngest. Only after a scan showed bone loss, osteoarthritis, allergies seeming crazy, did anyone mention gluten or dairy allergies. Now I am making sure my almost 13 yr old is checked out, since I don't want her to go thro infertility one day. its so not spoken about as an issue for infertility – glad you are bringing attention to it too.
Hello and have a great weekend … and congrats on your feature btw
Congrats on being the featured blogger this week! I read your posts on breastfeeding and taking off the mom mask…I couldn't agree more! I nursed both my boys, and I was a SAHM for several years…now I'm a working mom, college student, and we homeschool our kids…nothing drives me crazier than hearing other moms bash each other's choices. I love your approach! Following you now here and on Twitter. Enjoy your day!
Good morning! Visiting from Theta Mom and am interested in reading more of your posts, both past and present. I'm teetering on the brink of attachment parenting and plan on scouring your blog for any talk of sleep issues (the current bane of my existence!) Congratulations on being the featured mom this week!!
I am so loving Theta Mom featured Moms. My Mom Blogs bookmark folder gets bigger every Friday! Loving your site so far girl, off to check more of it out!
Congrats!
Nice to meet you!
I am gluten free as well, though I've not been diagnosed as a Celiac. I love love LOVED your breastfeeding advocacy vs Formula post. LOVED it. Amen! (http://thoughtfulmomma.com/2010/03/03/breastfeeding-vs-formula-the-great-debate-spirals-downwards-repost-from-my-old-blog/)
I also have three children (6, 3, 1), am a breastfeeding advocate and I loooooove your blog! So thankful for Theta Mom because I found you!
congrats on being the TMC featured blogger! you deserve it!
Congrats on being featured on ThetaMom! Absolutely awesome!
I'm always so amazed when I hear about the different journeys that women have gone through. It's amazing to see that, in the end, they are even stronger because of their experiences and that their trials absolutely do not bring them down.
Good luck on your journey.
nice to meet you new follower from the TMC!
Congratulations on being featured on TMC! I always love find new moms to read. I am definitely interested to read your take on gentle discipline!
I am following you on Twitter! Theta mom has really offered us a great read! You seem like a wonderful woman who has been through a lot. Congratulations on your day!! I hope you get LOTS of traffic and LOTS of new subscribers!
Congrats on being featured!! I love your philosophy on 'informed choices' on the whole breasts vs. Bottle issue. I breastfed my oldest until he was 2 & 1/2 and am now bf-ing my youngest (she's 4 months). My sister has bottle fed both her babies and at first it was a struggle for ME to accept it because I love the bonding & I've learned to let go of MY issues lol can't wait to read more from you and I hope you'll come visit me to!
-Kristi
@ Creative Kristi
Congrats of being the featured Theta mom!
I didn't know that there were gluten free oreo-type cookies. That is good. Oreos are en essential part of my diet.
Congratulations on your ThetaMom feature! You have a great blog site and wonderful information! Enjoy your day!
Congratulations on being featured! It sounds like you have gone through a lot and that you are doing a great job of making a difference through your blog!
Happy TMC Day1 Congrats! I can't imagine going through what you went through! Congrats on having 3 beautiful children. Enjoy your day.
Congrats on being featured! I'm looking forward to trying your gluten-free recipes, that is something I've always been interested in.
Congrats on being featured! I'm looking forward to trying your gluten-free recipes, that is something I've always been interested in.
Thanks to you I'm the newest member of Theta Mom! Love your blog (as you know) and I can't WAIT to meet you at Blissdom!!!
Oh Devan, you always encourage me! Thanks for letting me read your blog and for creating a non-judgment zone. Thanks for (once again!) brightening my day
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Happy to have discovered your blog via Theta Mom. Going to check out your recipes! We're not gluten free but we do deal with multiple food allergies so I'm always on the look out for new recipes to try. You're right in that its hard to eliminate foods from your diet but it does get easier with time and when others share how they're doing it. Thanks!
Yay you are one of my FAVORITE people and so glad you are featured today! You are so awesome
Hi Devan!
So happy to meet your thru TMC! Thank you for sharing your story & many blessings on your family!!
xoxo
Congratulations on your Theta Mom day, Devan. Some of your recipes looks really good- especially the blueberry pie. Yummy! And I'm not even a gluten-free person! Thanks for sharing.
Congrats Devan – you DESERVE to be featured!!
Amber
Happy Theta Day!! I look forward to reading more posts! Come to visit when you can…
Congrats on being a TMC Featured Blogger. I'm glad I found your blog thru Theta Moms. Love reading informative, passionate blogs like yours. Keep up the great work!
Yay for TMC feature!! I love the passion in your writing. Congrats on being featured and I love your statement about informed choice!!!
Congrats on being featured! You are an excellent choice. I like your blog and your attitude on life and mothering. That before and now pic of you and your husband is too cute!
Yay! Congrats, Devan! Being the TMC featured blogger is definitely something to be proud of.
Happy TMC Day (a day late!) I already read your blog, but I love this post- it really outlines who you are as a blogger. I went and voted for you!
Congratulations on your TMC day! I love finding new blogs through Heather, such a wonderful community.
I really love what you wrote here and your purpose is clear. I love that. Looking forward to reading more about you. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
I know I have been here before! You and I talked a while back about Gluten because my son has Autism and you had some great tips for me. I also remember that it was the first time I had heard of Celiac disease. I love your honesty and that you are you through and through. Congrats on being featured. I look forward to coming back now that I found you…again!
I've been living gluten free for 5 years since being diagnosed Celiac as well. Unfortunately the diagnosis couldn't come fast enough as I ended up in the hospital for blood and iron transfusions…but now that we know, there's no turning back, and I'm the healthiest I've ever been. What a great feeling to know right?
Thanks for all the wonderful recipes, and fantastic posts. Your blog is one I look forward to reading.
Cheers,
Alissa
Hi Devan! Visiting you from TMC. Congrats on your week! I am so impressed with your gluten free living, and "no bashing on my blog" attitude. Glad I stopped by!
Stopping by… catching up on my must read blogs, including Theta Mom.
Not technically part of the community because my blog is still trying to find its focus and frequency… but feel very much a part because I visit the ThetaMom of the week every week
Congrats on the honor! Looking forward to reading more about you, your kids and your recipes