Celiac Update

As many of you know our Princess Mallory was diagnosed with Celiac disease in October. There is no cure for celiac but a strict gluten free diet can allow the intestines to once again start absorbing nutrition. The lab test that is done is called a Anti-tTg test. It looks at the antibodies to monitor the bodies compliance with a gluten free diet. In October when Mallory had her scope done to formally diagnose her, blood work then showed her levels to be over 200. Normal levels are between 4-7. At the beginning of January we did another round of blood work and she was back down to 15!!! WOOHOO!! They are predicting that by April her levels will be in the normal range.

We are so thankful that Mallory is doing better. She still hasn't gained a whole lot of weight yet, but we are on the right track! You might recall that she had tubes put in her ears in October too, those seem to be working and she has gone three months with out an ear infection. Another huge PRAISE!

Mallory is the sweetest little fighter. She just bats her gorgeous long eyelashes and smile her way through everything. Praise God for Mallory, we are so Thankful for her!