Bad news: On Tuesday Julia had an abysmal food day. 4 oz out of the cup consisting of 2 oz juice & 2 oz whole milk. 8 oz of formula out of the bottle. Solids were mediocre, but she threw up last night's dinner this morning. Chew, Julia. You've got to learn how to chew. Good news: I've lost 4 lbs in the last 2 days on this no gluten/eggs/dairy/peanut diet. |
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
It's a good news/bad news sort of thing
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You know, I just realized (and this might not apply to Miss J) but I have a friend back in Suriname with a little boy who is turning 3 this month, and he has only in the last few months decided to start chewing. Up until then, she had to puree all his food, feed him lots and lots of vitamin laden foods, etc. And she had to hold him down to feed him a lot of the time.
But take heart! He is doing great!
I am so sorry about Julia's bad news, but Kudos to you on loosing 4lbs!
Hi, I found your blog after you commented on mine. Oh my. We have so many similar issues!
I haven't updated my blog in a while but can tell you that he is doing better. I have to feed our little guy (20 months) pureed table foods, since he doesn't feed himself. The feeding team at the Cleveland Clinic has been so helpful. Before getting their help, I couldn't get him to eat off a spoon and he was making himself vomit during meals.
Anyway, I am coming to realize that sensory issues play a big role in all of this - for us. Milo hates touching certain things and has tactile issues, which prevent him from touching certain foods. He also has texture issues and oral motor issues. In other words, certain textures in his mouth make him want to gag and the feel of most foods in his hand bother him.
We are adding (to our long list of doctors/specialists) an OT and Speech Therapist. Our hope is to get him to be more comfortable with texture and his mouth. His language is a little behind.
Feeding issues are so incredibly frustrating. Hang in there. You're not alone! I just met another mom at our local Gymboree, with the EXACT SAME problems as me.
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