Re: What should I expect from the intro diet - how will I know when to advance?

[Guest guest]

>

> We are beginning the intro diet today, and I need to know what to look

> for to help me know when we can move to Stage 1. Should we wait for

> poops to become firm (they are mushy now)? What about gas - is this a

> bad sign?

Suzanne,

The Intro Diet is only followed for a few days and then you have the options to

add foods

on your own gradually and in small amounts or be guided by The Stages timetable

which

is not an official SCD protocol. Elaine comments on page 71, edition 10 of BTVC.

about

adding foods.

SHE ALSO COMMENTS ON READY MADE SCD PRODUCTS THERE.

The Pecanbread timetable was based on input as to which foods parents found best

tolerated and at which point. For some it becomes really complicated to comply

to SCD,

follow the timetable and also satisfy either a very hungry or very picky child.

Add the low

oxalyte food list for exclusion and you can really drive yourself batty figuring

out what to

feed the child.

Whether you use the guide, or proceed on your own, make sure diaharrea is

cleared up,

keep a journal and add foods slowly, staringt with small quantities of a new

food and

writing down what transpires.

Carol F.

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzanne,

> We are beginning the intro diet today, and I need to know what to

look

> for to help me know when we can move to Stage 1.

You should only be on the intro for a maximum of 5 days after that

adding in peeled ,cooked fruits (& ripe banana) and peeled, cooked

vegetables. If you can add them 1 at a time(maximum of 1 /day) you'll

get a cearer idea if they are tolerated - if not tolerated stools will

worsen.

> Should we wait for

> poops to become firm (they are mushy now)? What about gas - is this a

> bad sign?

No, you don't need to wait until stools firm before moving off the

intro.

> Any other tips about when I'll know to start adding foods?

If symtoms now are only mushy stools - worsening stools, stomach aches

will help point out foods not tolerated.

Sheila, SCD 60 mos, 22 yrs UC

mom of Em and Dan

[Guest guest]

So I don't need to wait for gas and mushy poops to clear up before

introducing new foods?

Suzanne

[Guest guest]

In the pecanbread Stages guide it says pearsauce and applesauce were

okay at Stage 1. I hope so, cause otherwise my poor kid is only

eating spinach and ostrich today and zucchini and beef tomorrow (we

rotate).

I hope this is the case?

Suzanne

>

> Hi Suzanne,

>

> > We are beginning the intro diet today, and I need to know what to

> look

> > for to help me know when we can move to Stage 1.

>

> You should only be on the intro for a maximum of 5 days after that

> adding in peeled ,cooked fruits (& ripe banana) and peeled, cooked

> vegetables. If you can add them 1 at a time(maximum of 1 /day)

you'll

> get a cearer idea if they are tolerated - if not tolerated stools

will

> worsen.

>

> > Should we wait for

> > poops to become firm (they are mushy now)? What about gas - is

this a

> > bad sign?

>

>

> No, you don't need to wait until stools firm before moving off the

> intro.

>

>

> > Any other tips about when I'll know to start adding foods?

>

> If symtoms now are only mushy stools - worsening stools, stomach

aches

> will help point out foods not tolerated.

>

> Sheila, SCD 60 mos, 22 yrs UC

> mom of Em and Dan

>

[Guest guest]

In the pecanbread Stages guide it says pearsauce and applesauce were

okay at Stage 1. I hope so, cause otherwise my poor kid is only

eating spinach and ostrich today and zucchini and beef tomorrow (we

rotate).

I hope this is the case?

Suzanne

>

> Hi Suzanne,

>

> > We are beginning the intro diet today, and I need to know what to

> look

> > for to help me know when we can move to Stage 1.

>

> You should only be on the intro for a maximum of 5 days after that

> adding in peeled ,cooked fruits (& ripe banana) and peeled, cooked

> vegetables. If you can add them 1 at a time(maximum of 1 /day)

you'll

> get a cearer idea if they are tolerated - if not tolerated stools

will

> worsen.

>

> > Should we wait for

> > poops to become firm (they are mushy now)? What about gas - is

this a

> > bad sign?

>

>

> No, you don't need to wait until stools firm before moving off the

> intro.

>

>

> > Any other tips about when I'll know to start adding foods?

>

> If symtoms now are only mushy stools - worsening stools, stomach

aches

> will help point out foods not tolerated.

>

> Sheila, SCD 60 mos, 22 yrs UC

> mom of Em and Dan

>

[Guest guest]

>

> In the pecanbread Stages guide it says pearsauce and applesauce were

> okay at Stage 1. I hope so, cause otherwise my poor kid is only

> eating spinach and ostrich today and zucchini and beef tomorrow (we

> rotate).

>

Don't feel constrained to follow The Stages chart if you would like to add some

other food

first. The timetable is based on suggestions from parents and is not required

procedure

on SCD.

Please refer to pages 70 and 71 of edition 10 of BTVC to read Elaine's

statements on this

subject as well as her cautions about prepared foods advertised on web sites.

Then do

what makes you feel comfortable.

I get very upset when people are too literal and too constrained because they

feel they

must follow The Stages. It is not an official part of SCD ..just a suggested

guide for those

who insist on detailed guidance.

Carol F.

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzanne,

Many people have found that homemade pearsauce and/or homemade

applesauce are good choices to try after the intro diet. Ripe

banana is another. I don't know if that is an option considering the

allergies you are dealing with.

Sheila, SCD 59 mos, 22 yrs UC

mom of and

>

> In the pecanbread Stages guide it says pearsauce and applesauce

were

> okay at Stage 1. I hope so, cause otherwise my poor kid is only

> eating spinach and ostrich today and zucchini and beef tomorrow

(we

> rotate).

>

> I hope this is the case?

> Suzanne

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzanne,

Many people have found that homemade pearsauce and/or homemade

applesauce are good choices to try after the intro diet. Ripe

banana is another. I don't know if that is an option considering the

allergies you are dealing with.

Sheila, SCD 59 mos, 22 yrs UC

mom of and

>

> In the pecanbread Stages guide it says pearsauce and applesauce

were

> okay at Stage 1. I hope so, cause otherwise my poor kid is only

> eating spinach and ostrich today and zucchini and beef tomorrow

(we

> rotate).

>

> I hope this is the case?

> Suzanne

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzanne,

Many people have found that homemade pearsauce and/or homemade

applesauce are good choices to try after the intro diet. Ripe

banana is another. I don't know if that is an option considering the

allergies you are dealing with.

Sheila, SCD 59 mos, 22 yrs UC

mom of and

>

> In the pecanbread Stages guide it says pearsauce and applesauce

were

> okay at Stage 1. I hope so, cause otherwise my poor kid is only

> eating spinach and ostrich today and zucchini and beef tomorrow

(we

> rotate).

>

> I hope this is the case?

> Suzanne