<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> To all you wonderful and loving people who responded to my missive, I am going to try and answer each of you personally but wanted to bring you up to date. 1. Professionals have contacted me regarding genetic testing for the family and my daughters have agreed to be tested as well as myself. If the results are positive then I'll go to work on them to get biopsies. Also the results of the tests will be sent to Cody's Dr. along with CD information from the research center. I even gave the center permission to dig up my dad, if would help. I think part of the problem with the Dr. is the HMO. This Dr. is the only one available that accepts my daughter's HMO plan in her living area. HMO's open another can of worms for us. 2. I didn't mean to imply that my daughter deliberately feeds her son gluten and lactose food. It's just that I don't feel she is as diligent as she should be. For instance, she let Cody eat corn flakes until I pointed out to her there was malt flavoring in it. She forgot to screen Cody's Halloween goodies and he wolfed down the milk chocolates. She lets him eat things that have "natural flavors" and "vegetable protein" without knowing their sources. She thinks I'm over protective. I think she needs to walk in Cody's moccasins as she has forgotten what it feels like to sit on the pot for a week. She has improved tremendously though this past year. 3. Several people suggested I research the archives for info on breast feeding, which I did, and I referred the info to my granddaughter. She has agreed to first, stop eating dairy products for a week or so to see if the baby's eczema clears up, and if that doesn't do it, try a GF diet. I'll let you know the results. 4. A good number of you suggested that I obtain custody of Cody. I did attempt to do just that awhile back. His mom went into hiding with him for 5 months and then took him to NM where he stayed with his aunt for 3 months. Those 8 months have to be the worst time in my life. You must all realize by now that this little guy is my heart and soul. My daughter is now cooperating with Children's Protective Services, has been substance free for over 5 months, is working and making an honest attempt to be a good mother to Cody. And that is the bottom line; not to deprive Cody of his mother as he adores her, but to educate her and him so he can have a better quality of life. Our relationship has improved and she does consult me and brings him to me when she goofs. 5. A number of you suggested I contact my local CD support group. There is an excellent one in the area I live however, I have a hard time getting to the meetings. I am also full time caretaker of my Alzheimer's mother. She is in advanced stages of Alzheimer's and cannot be left alone. So in order for me to go any place, including grocery shopping, I have to hire someone to care for her. Ah, life does have it's trials and tribulations! :) I'll keep you all posted as to Cody's progress and the results of the genetic tests on all of us. I thank all of you for your wonderful responses. It has boosted my resolve and has lifted my depression about the situation. Kay