First Day of Preschool

Tyler started a new preschool this week. While the food situation in this school is actually much better, I still started out with a lot of anxiety.

Last week I met with his teacher twice. In the beginning, I thought she had never had a child with a food allergy. In the end, I think she has not had the best encounters with food allergy moms. I have made it my mission for her to have positive feelings the next time she meets one of us.

I am required to provide all of Tyler's food, which I am fine with since parents take turns providing food. The room will be completely nut free. I will also be required to attend all of his field trips. Another good thing!

Last week during one parent meeting, I was asked to speak to the other parents. {Gulp} I explained Tyler's allergy and the fact I will provide all of his food. Some asked if they were allowed to bring food in that was processed in a facility with peanuts. I told them that was fine, since Tyler will be eating his own food.

One mother asked, very confused, why Tyler couldn't eat something simple she brought in, like a chocolate chip cookie without nuts. I did my best to explain cross contamination. Its a hard concept to grasp the first time you hear it.

Preschool...nerves...food...new teacher....new parents. Its been a full food allergy week in our home!

All in all, I think this will be a good year at preschool for Tyler!