Ashauna and diet

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Ashauna,

If he is interested in what you are eating, I would try giving him that. Of

course avoid the problem foods, eggs, nuts, honey, ? I don't remember them

all.... soft cheeses.... Have you tried a food mill? This is better for

getting a smoother more even texture.

If he has that much rice cereal in his formula, it makes sense that he isn't

drinking so much. The purpose of adding cereal is to fill them up faster,

that way they may not have as much reflux. Most doctors don't know this and

think it is to make it thick and keep it down.

As far as the test for reflux, Colgan would probably reflux on the test, but

the upper GI test is to make sure there isn't a more serious underlying

problem like an obstruction. It isn't as much to see if there is reflux.

We were told at this age that there is a " window " as well for feeding

themselves. It is a time where they naturally try it, and if you wait too

long, you might have trouble later. Rice krispies worked well for this. They

pretty much melt in their mouth. At this age they are putting things in

their mouth and developing the pincer grasp.

Is he interested in a cup? You could try the sippy cup for small amounts if

you haven't already, just to get him used to it. A bit of juice or not so

thick formula.... We gave Henry apple carrot juice in the baby version,

gerber makes it I think. We now give him VRUIT. You don't have to give baby

juice, just make sure it is 100%.

good luck,

Re: introduction and comments on diet in cf

> Questions>>>>

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> When did you start feeding Emma adult table foods? My son wants

> everything that I eat but I am scared to give it to him. I am afraid

> because he was born with meconium peritinitis and had to have an

> operation. Perhaps you have talked with doc's about reactions with

> digestion.

> Colgan will eat sometimes but very little and with huge fight

> usually. I cry sometimes because I wonder if it is hurting him and this

> is the way he lets me know.

> He also vomits very easily if he eats even one bite to much. I

> have been giving him 4 oz bottles now since he was 2 months old and that

> is all that he can handle. Only in the morning and right before bed

> will he take 5 1/2 ounces. There definitely is a real science to all of

> these babies and their eating habits.

> You said you use the blender. I have tried that and for some

> reason it is really not getting it soft enough. Perhaps my blender is

> not working well enough. Did you encounter this?

> Also was your daughter tested for reflux and does she take meds at all?

> My son has not been tested yet, but they just keep saying that he has it

> and have him on the meds for this.

> Somedays I really just want to scream. I am so weary from fighting what

> has so far been a loosing battle.

> I am also scared that they will put him on tube feedings. I

> know that my doc is getting concerned. I asked him to give me a little

> more time to work with him before we did this but I just don't know if I

> am doing him more harm. Was this a difficult step for you and Emma?

> Well. I am sure that I have drained you for the evening. Thank you for

> everything

>

> Ashauna mother of 2 ( 5 yr old w/ocf and 7 month old w/cf

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